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Choreo-Wise Volume 2, Issue 7 September, 1999 Hi There! Jenny and I have certainly hit the busy part of the year. Over the last 4 weeks we have called at the APAC Weekend (Kiama), the Grand Squares Birthday Party (Gulgong) and the Koala Squares Birthday Party (Port Macquarie). Next week we head off to Coff’s Harbour for Christmas in September. I’d like to thank Arthur Johnson (Gulgong Grand Squares) and Bruce Pengilley (Koala Squares) for inviting us to call at their functions. It was the second time that we had been to Gulgong. Both times we have been impressed with the standard of dance (especially from the newer dancers) and the genuine friendliness of the dancers in that area. It was the first time that we had been to the Koala Squares but certainly not the first time we’ve come across Bruce. To Bruce and all of the dancers who made the night a success we offer a big thank you! APAC was a different story altogether – from my point of view. Just as last year, when I was working with Jet Roberts and Paul Bristow, I learnt a lot from calling with and dancing to the other callers who were there – Ed Foote, Jet Roberts, Barry Wonson and Peter Humphries. To those of you have dance Plus and A-level and haven’t attended the APAC (Australian Plus and Advanced Convention), do yourself a favour and try to attend any time you get a chance. Barry and Sue Wonson put together a great weekend’s dancing. Watching top international callers in action is one of the best ways I know of learning the art of calling as well as getting a whole pile of good choreography ideas. Having said that, we are looking forward to dancing, this week, to Tony Oxendine, as he visits Adelaide. I’ve been receiving quite a bit of feed-back recently. Apparently the Flip the Chicken/Rooster/Henhouse material has been used by quite a few of you with very positive results and I’ve heard that the Texas-style material has also been receiving a work-out. Thanks for letting me know – it is always interesting to hear how the material has been received by the dancers. If, at any time, there is particular types of material that you would like to see printed in Choreo-wise, please let me know so that I work in with your needs. Hopefully shortly after you receive this issue of Choreo-wise my next record on Chicago Country will be released. It is a spiritual song called “You’re My Spirit” that was written by Keith Potger and Athol Guy (both from The Seekers). The music is bright with a couple of key changes and smooth, well- timed and interesting choreography. With a bit of luck the next new release on C-Bar-C will also be out on the market. It is a 60’s pop song by the name of “Sea Cruise” and the calling is by England’s Paul Bristow. Glitches from Issue #16 Bill has given his stamp of approval to issue #16 – he considers it to be mistake free and without contamination of any sort. He thought that it contained too many preservatives and artificial colouring but then, he had to find something to complain about. As an aside, Bill Pendlebury is the caller for, amongst other clubs, the Chadstone Model A’s. Next year on the Wednesday before the National Convention the Chadstone Model A’s will be holding an A-level Trail-in Dinner Dance featuring with calling duties being shared by both Bill and me. More details to come later. Abbreviations Often Used In Choreo-Wise: SS = Squared Set (or Static Square) L1p = Zero Line (i.e. Heads Lead Right and Circle To A Line) B1c = Zero Box (i.e. Heads Square Thru) W1c = Zero Wave (i.e. Heads Square Thru and Make a Wave) Choreo-Wise 2.7 - - David Cox – September 1999- 186

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Choreo-WiseVolume 2, Issue 7

September, 1999

Hi There!

Jenny and I have certainly hit the busy part of the year. Over the last 4 weeks we have called at theAPAC Weekend (Kiama), the Grand Squares Birthday Party (Gulgong) and the Koala SquaresBirthday Party (Port Macquarie). Next week we head off to Coff’s Harbour for Christmas inSeptember.

I’d like to thank Arthur Johnson (Gulgong Grand Squares) and Bruce Pengilley (Koala Squares) forinviting us to call at their functions. It was the second time that we had been to Gulgong. Both timeswe have been impressed with the standard of dance (especially from the newer dancers) and thegenuine friendliness of the dancers in that area. It was the first time that we had been to the KoalaSquares but certainly not the first time we’ve come across Bruce. To Bruce and all of the dancers whomade the night a success we offer a big thank you!

APAC was a different story altogether – from my point of view. Just as last year, when I was workingwith Jet Roberts and Paul Bristow, I learnt a lot from calling with and dancing to the other callers whowere there – Ed Foote, Jet Roberts, Barry Wonson and Peter Humphries. To those of you havedance Plus and A-level and haven’t attended the APAC (Australian Plus and Advanced Convention),do yourself a favour and try to attend any time you get a chance. Barry and Sue Wonson put togethera great weekend’s dancing. Watching top international callers in action is one of the best ways I knowof learning the art of calling as well as getting a whole pile of good choreography ideas. Having saidthat, we are looking forward to dancing, this week, to Tony Oxendine, as he visits Adelaide.

I’ve been receiving quite a bit of feed-back recently. Apparently the Flip theChicken/Rooster/Henhouse material has been used by quite a few of you with very positive resultsand I’ve heard that the Texas-style material has also been receiving a work-out. Thanks for letting meknow – it is always interesting to hear how the material has been received by the dancers. If, at anytime, there is particular types of material that you would like to see printed in Choreo-wise, please letme know so that I work in with your needs.

Hopefully shortly after you receive this issue of Choreo-wise my next record on Chicago Country willbe released. It is a spiritual song called “You’re My Spirit” that was written by Keith Potger and AtholGuy (both from The Seekers). The music is bright with a couple of key changes and smooth, well-timed and interesting choreography. With a bit of luck the next new release on C-Bar-C will also beout on the market. It is a 60’s pop song by the name of “Sea Cruise” and the calling is by England’sPaul Bristow.

Glitches from Issue #16Bill has given his stamp of approval to issue #16 – he considers it to be mistake free and without contamination of any sort. He thought that it contained too many preservatives and artificial colouring but then, he had to find something to complain about.

As an aside, Bill Pendlebury is the caller for, amongst other clubs, the Chadstone Model A’s. Next year on the Wednesday before the National Convention the Chadstone Model A’swill be holding an A-level Trail-in Dinner Dance featuring with calling duties being shared by both Bill and me. More details to come later.

Abbreviations Often Used In Choreo-Wise:SS = Squared Set (or Static Square)L1p = Zero Line (i.e. Heads Lead Right and Circle To A Line)B1c = Zero Box (i.e. Heads Square Thru)W1c = Zero Wave (i.e. Heads Square Thru and Make a Wave)

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More Texas-StyleI received a message from Brian Hotchkiesregarding Texas-style. Brian felt that it shouldhave been emphasised that the essentialdifference between Texas-style and ModernWestern Square Dancing is that in Texas-styleyour original partner always remains yourpartner, and your original corner alwaysremains your corner, and so on.

I have also received some Texas-style routinesfrom Bill Pendlebury. Some of the routines thatwere popular in the days of Texas-style are stilluseful now, but possibly of more use in aLearners Class or as part of a One Night Showrather than as part of your regular clubprogram. We will look at some of theseroutines this issue.

The Arkansas Traveller is a traditional routinesimilar to the one below, except that after thefinal Left-hand Turn with the Partner, dancerswould take their corner for the Promenade andthis allowed a change of Partner during theroutine…

SS

First & Third Forward & Back

Forward Again

Turn Opposite Right Hand‘round

Turn Partner Left Hand ‘round

Turn Corner Right Hand ‘round

Turn Partner Left Hand Round

Roll Promenade

“Susie Que” is another traditional figure thatcan be called descriptively. Designated dancersturn the opposite dancer with a Right ArmTurn, come home and turn Partner by the Leftand then repeat these actions…

SS

Heads Turn the Opposite Right

Turn Partner Left

Turn Opposite Right

Turn Partner Left

* Head for your Corner –

Right & Left Thru

Half-sashay

Pass Thru

Right & Left Grand* At this point we leave the Susie Que.

Solomon Levi is the name of a traditionalsinging call (currently available on MacGregorand recommended by John Kaltenthaler). It hasa very simple figure which works particularlynicely at a learners’ night or one-night show.The following figure is based on the routine inSolomon Levi…

SS#1 Couple Separate – go round theoutside track – pass your partner goingout and meet her coming back

#1 Swing your Partner

Do the same for #2 Couple

And for #3 Couple

And for #4 Couple

Head Two Couples Separate - goround the outside track – pass yourpartner going out and meet her comingback

Heads Swing your Partner

Side Two Couples Separate - goround the outside track – pass yourpartner going out and meet her comingback

Sides Swing your Partner

All Four Couples Separate - goround the outside track – pass yourpartner going out and meet her comingback

All Four Couples Swing PartnerIt was customary to intersperse each sequencewith a “Circle & Weave”, type routine.

Make a DecisionWhen you call the next routine, watch as thedesignated dancers try to work out which waythey should go…

SS

Head Ladies Chain 3/4s

Side Men Roll that Girl Away

Lines of Three Forward & Back

Lonesome Men Pass Thru

You Choose – Go Right or Left

Go Round Three

Hook on the end – make a Line

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Forward & Back

Circle Left

Allemande Left

True Zero ModulesIn conjunction with last issue’s feature onAssymetrical choreography, I amincluding, in this issue, several True Zeromodules which can be incorporated intothis type of choreography…

B1c

Touch a Quarter

Centres Trade

Swing Thru

Centres Run

Ferris Wheel

Double Pass Thru

Face Out

Partner Trade

Pass Thru

Wheel & Deal

Zoom

Pass Thru B1c

B1c

Pass Thru

Face In

Touch a Quarter

Single-file Circulate

Face In

Pass the Ocean

Centres Trade

Centres Circulate

Swing Thru

Centres Run

Centres Trade

Wheel & Deal B1c

B1c

Pass The Ocean

Centres Trade

Swing Thru

Centres Run

Bend the Line B1c

B1c

Touch a Quarter

Split Circulate

Swing Thru

Swing Thru

Split Circulate

Out-facers/Leaders Run

Pass the Ocean W1c

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B1c

Pass Thru

Face In

Pass Thru

Wheel & Deal

Double Pass Thru

First Couple Left, Next Right

Pass Thru

Partner Trade

Pass the Ocean W1cPlease note that the last two routinesfinish in an Ocean Wave rather than asfacing couples.

Odd-ball Pass ThrusThe next two routines are not zero modules,but, rather, a couple of interesting routinesthat I have been playing with lately – they arestraight forward but just a little out of theordinary…

SS

Four Ladies Chain ¾’s

Heads Star Thru

Centres Pass Thru

Original Heads Pass Thru

Original Heads Run

Original Sides Pass Thru

Original Sides Run

Everyone Square Thru

On the 3rd Hand –

Right & Left Grand

SS

Sides Half-sashay

Heads Lead Right

Men Pass Thru

Men Run

Ladies Pass Thru

Ladies Run

Swing Thru

Centres Run

Bend the Line

Pass Thru

Men Face Right

Ladies Face Left

If You Can Pass Thru

If You Can (i.e. everyone)

Allemande Left

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Fold / Cross-Fold

I don’t know about you, but I find I need tofrequently have a look at what I’m calling, ormore importantly, what I am not calling. It isjust too easy to get into the habit of callingsome figures frequently while missing othersaltogether. One of the figures that I am tryingto use more often, at this p9oint of time, is“Fold/Cross Fold”. They offer a lot of varietywith very little complexity, as you will see.

B1cTouch a QuarterScootbackMen FoldLadies ChainPass The OceanRecycle B1c

B1cSlide ThruRight & Left ThruHalf-sashayPass ThruCentres TradeEnds FoldCentres Right & Left ThruCentres Pass Thru B1c

Quite a slick get-out module here – thebody flow is very good…

B1cTouch a QuarterLadies FoldMen Turn ThruEveryone Pass ThruMen CloverleafLadies Pass the OceanLadies Swing Thru – TwiceVery Centres RunLadies Veer RightStar ThruPromenade Home

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B1cSwing ThruCentres RunFerris WheelDouble Pass ThruFace InPass ThruCentres California TwirlEnds Cross FoldCentres Pass ThruSquare Thru Three-quartersTrade By B1c

L1pPass ThruEnds Cross FoldPass the OceanHingeSingle File CirculateFace InPass ThruHalf-tagHingeCentres/Men TradeSwing ThruRecycle B1c

Keep in mind that if you call Cross-fold from anOcean Wave it is important to be aware that itwill leave you in a slightly off-set formation soyou should be careful with the next call thatyou use.

You can also make choreography seem morecomplex by, instead of calling Ends Cross-fold,saying Ends Do Your Part of a Recycle – it is thesame thing (except that it does leave youslightly offset) …

L1pPass the OceanLadies TradeMen Do Your Part of a RecycleSwing Partner

L1pPass ThruEnds FoldTouch a Quarter

Centres TradeSwing ThruMen Run L1p

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When calling Folds/Cross Folds from a TidalWave formation, it may be necessary, fromtime to time, to help the dancers by specifyingthat they are working in their own wave – andthis next routine is fairly advanced in as muchas it requires very precise positioning by thedancers…

L1pSwing ThruLadies Cross Fold* Pass ThruLadies Swing ThruLadies ExtendEnds FoldPass to the CentreCentres Pass the OceanCentres Fan the TopExtendSwing ThruLadies Cross RunRecycleStar ThruCalifornia Twirl L1pThe definition for Pass Thru says that whenyou Pass Thru you finish standing where theperson you Passed had been standing. Thismeans that after the Pass thru the Ladiesshould have a wave in the centre while the Menare facing out in a slightly staggered/off-setformation. This formation will allow the Ladiesto extend from their ocean wave into a vacantspot.

Corner Line Get-outsI have been using a couple of slick get-outsfrom corner lines recently. A Corner Line is aLine where everyone is next to their corner andall dancers are in sequence. A corner Line canbe set up by calling, from a Squared Set, HeadsSquare Thru and Everyone Slide Thru…

B1cSlide ThruRight & Left ThruCentres Pass ThruEveryone Swing Original Partner

And…

B1cSlide ThruSquare Thru & on the 4th HandAllemande Left

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Singing CallCorner Progression

Heads Square ThruMake a Right Hand StarHeads Star LeftMeet Corner – Touch a QuarterScootbackMen FoldLadies ChainLadies ChainRoll Promenade

Heads Square ThruDosadoSwing ThruMen RunBend the LineReverse FlutterwheelLadies Lead Dixie Style to a WaveMen Cross-foldCorner SwingPromenade

Heads Lead RightVeer LeftMen Cross-foldExtendSingle-file CirculateFace InPass ThruWheel & DealDouble Pass ThruCloverleafCentres Square Thru Three-quartersPass ThruAllemande LeftSwingShort Promenade

Heads Right & Left ThruEveryone Half-sashayHeads Pass ThruSeparate round 1 to a LineCentres Pass ThruHingeEnds Cross-foldCentres Pass ThruTouch a QuarterScootbackCorner SwingPromenade

We're Still On A RollLast issue featured <anything> & Roll andthis is followed up, this issue, with moreroutines using this figure.

Let's start with basic figures – Ferris Wheel& ...

B1cRight & Left ThruVeer LeftFerris Wheel & RollWith the same Sex – Couples CirculateCentres TradeMen RunEnds Cross-foldDouble Pass ThruTrack IILadies TradeRecycle B1c

Run/Trade & Roll…

B1cSwing ThruMen Run & RollLadies Trade & RollDouble Pass ThruPeel OffLadies RollMen Single Circle to a WaveMen Explode & Swing ThruMen Turn ThruSlide ThruLeaders California Twirl L1p

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Wheel & Deal from a One-faced line…

B1cStar ThruPass ThruWheel & Deal & Roll – Lefty WaveCentres Trade<Left> Follow Your NeighbourSwing ThruLinear CyclePass the OceanExplode & Slide Thru B1c

Wheel & Deal from a Two-faced line…

B1cPass the OceanSpin the TopMen RunWheel & Deal & RollLadies RunPass the OceanExplode & Slide Thru B1c

Moving into Mainstream gives many moreoptions – Recycle & Roll…

B1cTouch a QuarterFollow Your Neighbour & SpreadLadies TradeRecycle & RollLadies Run LeftSlide Thru B1c

Spin the Top & Roll…

SSHeads Spin the Top & RollCentre Men Pass ThruCentres Touch a QuarterExtend W1c

Scootback & Roll…

B1cTouch a QuarterScootback & RollEveryone ExtendMen Face Right

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Linear CycleSlide Thru B1cIn a Scootback, only the Flippers Roll. Inthe Extend, the Men will step out while theLadies step together.Fan the Top & Roll…

L1pGrand Swing ThruMen RunSame Sex TradeMen RunFan the Top & RollMen Pass ThruTouch a QuarterAcey DeuceyLinear Cycle & RollLadies Spread – Men Move UpFerris WheelZoomCentres Pass Thru

Now some Plus – Chase Right & Roll…

L1pPass the OceanHingeWalk & DodgeChase Right & RollMen Face RightSlide ThruRight & Left ThruTurn a Quarter MoreLadies TradeCouples Wheel AroundPromenadeThe same situation applies here as in theScootback, not all dancers will be involvedwith the Roll as some dancers finished themove without a turning action.

Explode & Roll…

L1pRight & Left ThruPass the OceanExplode & RollRight & Left Grand

Peel Off & Roll…

B1cSlide ThruPass ThruTag the LinePeel Off & RollDouble Pass ThruPeel Off & RollDouble Pass ThruLeaders U-turn Back B1c

Singing CallCorner Progression

Heads Pass the OceanVery Centres TradeVery Centres RunCentres Half-tagCentres Face RightCentres Pass ThruTouch a QuarterFollow Your Neighbour & SpreadExplode & RollTurn ThruAllemande LeftSwingPromenade

Heads FlutterwheelSweep a QuarterDouble Pass ThruTrack IIRelay the DeuceyExplode & RollSwingPromenade

Heads Pass the OceanSwing ThruRecycleDouble Pass ThruPeel OffPass the OceanHinge & RollPass ThruEnds CloverleafCentres Touch a QuarterCentre Ladies RunSwingPromenade

Heads Lead LeftVeer Right

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CrossfireSingle File CirculateFace LeftPass the OceanTrade the WaveAll Eight CirculateExtendAllemande LeftSwingPromenade

Singing Calls For A-2

Corner Progression

Heads Touch a QuarterAnd CrossPass & RollHingeScoot & WeaveRecycleSwap AroundCorner SwingPromenade

Heads Pass the OceanSwing ThruScoot Chain ThruSpin the Windmill LeftCross-over CirculateSwingPromenade

Heads Right & Left ThruHeads Half-sashayHeads Split Square Chain ThruHorse-shoe TurnPass InPass ThruWheel & DealMen Half-sashayZoomLadies Turn ThruStar ThruShort Promenade

Heads Pass the SeaExtendSlipSwitch the WaveTrade CirculateMini BusyScoot Chain ThruClover & Explode the WaveSwingShort Promenade

Heads Pass the OceanExtendSlipSwitch to a DiamondDiamond Chain ThruHalf-tagAll Eight CirculateMen Run RightCross-trail Thru to the CornerSwingPromenade

Heads Pass InDouble Pass ThruHorse-shoe TurnPass InTouch a QuarterCheckmate the columnMini-busyExtendHingeScoot & WeaveSwingLadies Roll TwicePromenade

Heads Pair OffTouch a QuarterIn-roll CirculateOne Quarter ThruMotivateOut-roll CirculateScoot & DodgeWheel & DealCentres Pass ThruSwingPromenade

Heads Wheel ThruTouch a QuarterSplit CirculateSplit TransferSplit counter Rotate

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Pass & Roll Your NeighbourExplode the WaveQuarter OutSwingPromenade

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People Mover Modules

It is very useful to be able to movedancers around, relative to each other.The following modules allow you to movedancers around to another dancer,without changing the sequence orrotation of the dancers.

Moving the Ladies one spot counter-clockwise (i.e. if you start with yourpartner, you will finish with your corner)…

L1pTouch a QuarterCoordinateBend the Line L1cSquare Thru Three-quartersAllemande Left

L1pPass the OceanSpin Chain ThruLadies Circulate TwiceMen RunBend the LineRight & Left Thru L1cSquare Thru Three-quartersAllemande Left

L1pPass the OceanSwing ThruLadies CirculateMen TradeMen RunBend the LineRight & Left Thru

L1cSquare Thru Three-quartersAllemande Left

L1pPass the OceanSwing ThruMen RunFerris WheelCentres Star ThruCentres Lead Right

Veer LeftBend the Line L1cSquare Thru Three-quartersAllemande Left

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These next routines have the effect of afour ladies chain (i.e. they move dancersaround to be with the opposite person)…

L1pPass ThruWheel & DealDouble Pass ThruCloverleafDouble Pass ThruFirst Couple Left, Next Go RightEveryone now has their opposite dancer inthe Partner position.

L1pPass the OceanAll Eight CirculateLadies TradeSwing Thru

Men RunBend the Line

A four ladies chain effect module, whencalled from a Box formation with dancersfacing their corner is to finish facing theRight-hand dancer…

B1cPass ThruTrade By

B1cSpin Chain ThruMen RunFerris WheelRight & Left ThruZoomSwing ThruTurn Thru

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Reverse ConceptAn interesting idea I have been usinglately is the Reverse Concept. It works forsome figures that have multiple parts tothem. The idea is that the dancersperform the various parts in the reverseorder to normal. In the case of a Right &Left Thru, dancers do a Courtesy Turn andthen a right Hand Pull By. In the case of aSwing Thru, Dancers do a Left Arm turnfollowed by a Right Arm turn. It can bedone with many figures but not with allmulti-part calls.

I have found that dancers can generallyget through this without a walkthrough –an explanation and help as they aredancing it should be enough.

Right & Left Thru…

B1cStar ThruPass ThruReverse Right & Left ThruLeft Allemande

Swing Thru…L1pPass the OceanReverse Swing ThruMen TradeRight & Left Grand

Spin Chain Thru (centres start with a three-quarter turn)…L1pPass the OceanReverse Spin Chain ThruMen Cross RunChain Down the LineSquare Thru three-quarters

Allemande Left

Spin the Top…

L1pStar ThruPass the OceanReverse Spin the TopMen TradeMen RunBend the LineThree-quarters Right & Left ThruPromenade

Tag the Line (Double Pass Thru and then dancers face the middle of their formation)…

L1pRight & Left ThruPass ThruWheel & DealReverse Tag the LinePass ThruWheel & DealLadies Pass ThruTouch a QuarterRight & Left Grand

Track II (double extension followed by tandemPartner Trade)…

B1cTouch a QuarterSplit CirculateHingeLadies TradeReverse Track IICentres Right & Left ThruZoomCentres Right & Left ThruPass Thru B1cBe careful to walkthrough Reverse Track II,as there is another way that it can bedefined which will have some materialpresented in the next issue.

Like many gimmicks, a little bit of ReverseConcept can go a long way. This is simplyan idea that you might like to use fromtime to time – the important element is the

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caller’s judgement, deciding when to use it,how much to use, and to make sure that itis fun for the dancers. As a general rule, ifyou don’t walk it through, make sure thatyou give the dancers plenty of cues tomake it as easy for them as possible.

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September 1999 Record Review . . . By Brian Hotchkies

8 Kato Close, Kanwal, NSW, 2259Phone 02-4392-0336 Mobile 015-29-0010 International 61+2+43920336

JAMBALAYAGlobal 308 / Darryl Lipsomb / M-S

Make sure you hear Global-308 foryourself! Darryl’s vocal for this evergreen isexceptional. If you can call it as well, thenyou should ask your Club’s Treasurer for araise! Arrangement & instrumentation isabout the best I’ve heard of this tune forsquare dancing. Key modulations placedprior to the Middle Break & Closer allowthe caller to drive up the excitement levelat just the right times. Fidelity is also firstclass. Choreography during the minorfigures is very elementary, and allowsgood use of the original lyrics. The mainfigures use easy, yet interesting Mainstreamchoreography.

Figure: Heads Promenade Half-way, Passthe Ocean, Extend Swing Thru, Men Run,Half-tag, Scootback, Men Run, Slide Thru,Box the Gnat, Swing, Promenade.

HONEYCOMBElite 1027 / Pat Barbour / Mainstream

A very wordy dance, although alternativechoreography is provided for callers whodo not want to use (or have difficultyusing) the machine gun type patterdelivery. Pat’s vocal is very professionaland well worth listening to. Intro., Break &Closer choreo is easy and straight forward.Main figures employ a well used flowingroutine which should not be difficult formost groups to handle. Slide Thru is theonly Mainstream figure used. If yousubstitute Star Thru, the dance would beBasic.

Figure: Heads Square Thru, Dosado,Swing Thru, Men Run, Bend the Line, right& Left Thru, Flutterwheel, Slide Thru,Corner Swing, Promenade.

BURNIN’ THE ROADHOUSE DOWNESP-626 / Darryl McMillan / Mainstream

Great to hear Darryl’s familiar vocal toneson record again – Darryl is the owner ofRanch House Records. This one “rattlesalong at a good rate of knows”, andshould be a crowd pleaser. Tune may notbe familiar to you, I don’t think that itwould be difficult to learn. Instrumental islively with good selection of instruments,and is up to ESP’s usual high standard offidelity. Minor figures use a simple “LadiesPromenade, Swing, Circle & Weave”routine, while the main Figure is prettystandard and has nice body flow.

Figure: Heads Square Thru, Dosado to anOcean Wave, Ladies Trade, recycle, Toucha Quarter, Scootback, Men Run, slideThru, Corner Swing, Promenade.

DON’T COME CRYING TO MEESP-1037 / Elmer & Tony / Plus

Elmer Sheffield Jnr. & Tony Oxendinecombine to produce a very “I want tolisten to this one all the way through”,relaxed vocal, for a dance which has astyle usually described by callers a changeof pace. Intro., Break & Closer use an easyroutine that could even be called forbeginners. For the main figure Elmer &Tony have used “Girls Fold & Peel theTop” from the Plus program. However,these two figures could be replaced withSpin the top if you wanted to use theroutine with a Mainstream group.

Figure: Heads Square Thru, Dosado, SwingThru, Ladies Fold, Peel the Top, Right &Left Thru, Square Thru Three-quarters,Load the Boat, Corner Swing, Promenade.

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New Releases - September '99By David Cox

1957 Chevy Half-ton Pick-up TruckChicago Country 59 / Corben Geis

I believe that this is an original tune. Itfeatures, amongst a very niceinstrumentation, some excellent electricguitar work. The melody moves alongwith a strong beat and sounds smooth.There is good variety in the percussionthroughout the record. Corben does a nicejob on the called side.HEADS SQUARE THRU – DOSADO - SWING THRU- MEN RUN - BEND THE LINE - RIGHT & LEFTTHRU - PASS THE OCEAN – RECYCLE – SWING -PROMENADE

Sea CruiseC-Bar-C 802 / Paul Bristow

My bias might show here, but I think thatit is a great record. I heard it when it firstcame out in the late 70’s and spent 20years trying to find a copy. It is brightbouncy music that will get the floorpumping. Paul’s call is extremely bright.HEADS SQUARE THRU – DOSADO – SWINGTHRU – MEN RUN – BEND THE LINE – REVERSEFLUTTERWHEEL – DIXIE STYLE TO AN OCEANWAVE – MEN CROSS-FOLD – SWING -PROMENADE

Mr. BassmanAussie Tempos 1010 / James Reid

If you haven’t danced to James Reid andyou get the chance, don’t let it slip by – inmy opinion he is one of the very bestcallers in Australia. He sounds great and hischoeroegraphy is first class. Mr. Bassman

was a hit by the Delltones in the 1960’sand the music on this record is very brightand has interesting and unusual vocalaccompaniment through it. I’m lookingforward to using it.HEADS LEAD RIGHT – VEER LEFT – MEN RUN –MEN TRADE – SWING THRU – RECYCLE – VEERLEFT – BEND THE LINE – TOUCH A QUARTER –CIRCULATE – FACE RIGHT – SLIDE THRU – PULLBY – ALLEMANDE LEFT - SWING - PROMENADE

I Get The FeverRoyal 813 / Randy Dougherty

This music has a very, very strong beat andnice melody (albeit, slightly muted) andshould have a very positive effect on thefloor. It is powerful music but you willneed to add a lot of the melody.HEADS SQUARE THRU – SWING THRU – MENTRADE – MEN RUN – BEND THE LINE – PASS THEOCEAN – SWING THRU – SWING THRU – MENRUN - PROMENADE

Best Selling Records for August

1. Forbidden DanceChinook 136

2. Don’t Come Crying To MeESP 1037

3. JambalayaGlobal 308

4. Macho ManLou-Mac 212

5. AmieAlliance 105

Best Selling Records for July

1. She’s A LadyRoyal 1004

2. HoneycombElite 1027

3. Late Night Lovin’ ManGlobal 208

4. Newtron DanceChaparral 321

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