A Slow Walk In The Park Ron T Blechner Duple Improper A1: N B+S (16)* A2: Circle L 3/4 (6) P S (10) B1: LLF+B (8) Star L 1x (8) B2: P Alle L 1x (8, forgiving)** Ladies Chain (8) (to N) Notes: * for slower music, a gypsy swing might be more appropriate, as the ladies chain may end early, as Trip to Lambertville can do. ** Yes, the allemande once around is traditionally 6 beats. Stepping into a star from a long lines can eat up an extra beat. This dance is intended for basically two situations: 1. Early in the evening, when newbies will need more time, especially with a star. 2. This should work well with faster music, like Old Timey, and that slow allemande is going to feel a-ok. Just remember to teach it something like: "A nice, easy allemande once around, until the ladies face in". Similar timing slow-down can be seen in the delightful dance "Joyride", where a gypsy 1x occupies 8 beats, and a novice caller can easily forget to remind dancers to take it slow.