In a message dated 14/01/2010 02:33:55 GMT Standard Time,  
Dhuntdancer@aol.com writes:

Does  anyone have any mixer dances that 
create "hubbub and fizzing energy" and  would you share them? 
Here's a couple that seem to be well received here in the UK.
 
A Ruby Ring  by Elsie Watson
Circle of couples facing in
A1    Take hands in circle, balance R & L, circle  right (3 steps); balance 
L & R, circle left (3 steps)
A2    All to middle, women fall back & men fold to  face partners; do si do
B1    R hand turn once round, hold and take left with  next; Balance the 
wave, allemande left halfway
B2    With next Do si do & swing
 
A Ring of Belles based on a dance by Peggy Hazzell but  modified by Joyce & 
Barrie Bullimore
Circle of couples men on inside facing partners
A1    Give two hands to partner & women push  partners to middle & pull 
back; two hand turn once round
A2    Do si do partner; Right hand turn 3/4 to wave  & balance
B1    Left hand turn next halfway & balance; gypsy  left with left hand 
neighbour
B2    Gypsy & swing right hand neighbour
 
I guess we've drifted a little from  the circle so let's go a little  
further.
You'll have to go along way to beat Peter Foster's 
Star Surprise
Sicilian Circle
A1    R & L thru; ladies chain
A2    Veer R and promenade neighbour in two  concentric circles; as couples 
turn to face centre of the room and go forward  & back
B1    Turn alone and return single file to give right  hand to partner ( 
you will be in a star with the other couple!); star  right
B2    Swing neighbour; swing partner
 
Yes I know it's not a mixer!
 
Barrie Bullimore
London UK


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