Anna Turns Five
Introduction
Adapted by:
Michael Barraclough (2022)
Original Author:
Gary Roodman (2012)
Adaptation published:
Michael Barraclough web-site
Original published:
A group Of Calculated Figures (Gary Roodman, 2012)
Formation:
Circle 5-couple set (mixer)
Tune:
Specific tune - Beaumont Rag
Music:
F 2/2 half-note/minim=102
Choreography
A1
1-4
Men to the centre, loop right and return to the circle on partner's right
5-8
Ladies the same (end facing partner in LOD)
A2
1-4
Partner right-hand balance and box the gnat
5-8
Chain R (partner), L, R (next partner) to the 4th person (temporary partner)
B1
1-4
Gypsy (left) into
5-8
Previous person (new partner) gypsy right
B2
1-4
This (new) partner do-si-do
5-8
Swing
© Michael Barraclough, 2024
Notes
Notes
1
In the chain, the 3rd person will be your new partner.
2
The gypsies are very relaxed.
3
I have changed the order of the gypsies – Gary Roodman has right/left in his original dance.
4
Anna is Anna Rowena Luciano, Gary Roodman's grand daughter.
Music

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