2025-11-22 Caller workshop & practicum

user: Moose Flores

The Treasure of Sierra Madre

by: James Hutson

LH star to next N. Give clear instruction, but the right amount for the room.

introduces moves: box the gnat, allemande, hey, swing, chain, star

formation: improper

A1 8
neighbors right hand balance & box the gnat
8
gentlespoons allemande left 1½, end back to back facing partners in a line of four
A2 8
partners right hand balance & box the gnat
8
partners start a half hey - rights on ends, lefts in center
B1 16
partners balance & swing
B2 8
ladles chain
8
star left 4 places to next neighbors

One of my favorite dances. A pure groove dance from top to bottom.

Leave Them Hanging

by: Luke Donforth

For the last move: point out next N (goal/target), break it down to small pieces! Find the right name for it.

introduces moves: gyre, circle, stand still

formation: improper

A1 4
neighbors gyre once
12
neighbors swing
A2 8
gentlespoons allemande left 1½
8
ladles start a half hey - rights in center, lefts on ends
B1 4
partners gyre once
12
partners swing
B2 8
circle left 3 places
8
stand still Gentlespoon one cast left

In the second half of B2 the circle follows Gentlespoon number one as he/she drops left hand; cast counterclockwise to invert circle and stop when all dancers are facing their original direction of progression.

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Complexity Swing https://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=14429 (Links to Appearances and a youtube video)