academie: Dancing in Augusta, Ga

[Edvard Gayer]

When teaching youngsters, I have found that there are a couple of dances 
that are easier to "get" than others.  The Official Bransle is one, Horse's 
Bransle is a second, and Black Nag (Playford 3rd edition) is an ECD you 
could use.

When Rowen taught Official Bransle to her class, she taught them an 
alternate version.  Instead of having the young gentlemen try to lift the 
young ladies, the ladies would pass in front of the gentlemen, changing 
hands as they did this, to take their new places.  If you aren't too keen on 
teaching the "tossing" part of this dance, this is an easy alternative 
which, I understand, looks tres spiff.

// Vard //


----Original Message Follows----
From: Gerry Baygents <rampantdragon at writeme.com>
Reply-To: rampantdragon at writeme.com
To: academie at pbm.com
CC: larrybagwell at yahoo.com
Subject: academie: Dancing in Augusta, Ga
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 19:25:17 -0500

 > Is there anyone down near Augusta who's interested in helping
 > this fellow?

<Raises a tentative hand>

I *might* be able to.  Extra emphasis on the word "might."  My schedule
for the next month or so looks horrible, and I don't really have a
weekend off.  The best that I can do (right now) is something around
Easter weekend (April 13).  If I can turn this into an excuse to visit
my dad in Thomson, GA, even better.  So, Larry, if you're watching, let
me know what sort of schedule you're on, and perhaps we can work
something out.

Now, for the rest of you.  Is there one dance that you think "looks"
more medieval than another?  I only ask because I hate Official
Bransle.  If this is the best choice (for looks and ease of teaching),
I'll do it, but I want to consider other possibilities.

Alwyn
(mka Gerry Baygents)
mailto: rampantdragon at writeme.com
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