A Simple Gift
Introduction
Choreography
Notes
Music
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Author:
Victor Skowronski (2012)
Source:
Victor Skowronski
Formation:
Double circle, men inside, facing partner (mixer)
Music:
Specific tune - Simple Gifts (Josephe Brackett, 1848)
A
1-2
A double ccw (left) and back
3-4
A double cw (right) and back (end facing partner)
5-6
Back and forward a double
7-8
Partner two-hand turn
B
1-2
(On left diagonal) left-hand turn
3-4
Partner slow set and honor, right and left
5-6
(On right diagonal) right-hand turn
7-8
Partner gypsy (right, moving on one place counter-clockwise to face new partner on the left diagonal)
© Victor Skowronski, 2012
Notes
1
4 steps per measure
2
The dance is inspired by an illustration of Shakers dancing. The illustration shows a Shaker dance where the men form an inner circle and the women an outer one. They are also moving in opposite directions. The circle (mixer) formation imitates this formation.
3
The dance is intended to be a beginner friendly dance. A dancer never turns his or her back on his or her partner, so it is always possible to get help.
4
A1-4 can be replaced by into-line siding or arming
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