California Twirlitzer
Introduction
Choreography
Notes
Music
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Author:
Michael Barraclough (Jan 2009)
Formation:
Longways duple improper (double progression)
Music:
32-bar contra jigs (bouncy)
Published:
Rhonda's Romance (Michael Barraclough)
A1
1-4
Partner balance and extended twirl (face back in)
5-8
Neighbor balance and extended twirl (face back in)
A2
1-4
Partner balance & California twirl (end facing new neighbor)
5-8
(This) neighbor swing
B1
1-8
Give & (ladies) take
B2
1-4
Circle left ¾
5-6
Balance the ring
7-8
Partner California twirl (to face another new neighbor)
© Michael Barraclough, 2016
Notes
1
To do an 'extended' twirl, start as though doing a normal California twirl but at the end pull the joined hands between you and then let go as you turn to face back in. The net effect of an extended twirl is that you end up facing in the original direction but have changed places with your twirlee.
2
Written Janueay 2009, inspired by Janey Lev itan's California Twirlin'. Kathy Anderson called it at Berea Christmas School 2008, and I wrote this new dance based on what I cpould remember. As it turns out, A1/A2 are the same but B1 & B2 are quite different.
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