A Simple Gift

Introduction

Author:

Victor Skowronski (2012)

Source:

Victor Skowronski

Formation:

Double circle, men inside, facing partner (mixer)

Music:

Specific tune - Simple Gifts (Josephe Brackett, 1848)

Choreography

1-2

A double ccw (left) and back

3-4

A double cw (right) and back (end facing partner)

5-6

Back and forward a double

7-8

Partner two-hand turn

1-2

(On left diagonal) left-hand turn

3-4

Partner slow set and honor, right and left

5-6

(On right diagonal) right-hand turn

7-8

Partner gypsy (right, moving on one place counter-clockwise to face new partner on the left diagonal)

Notes

4 steps per measure

The dance is inspired by an illustration of Shakers dancing. The illustration shows a Shaker dance where the men form an inner circle and the women an outer one. They are also moving in opposite directions. The circle (mixer) formation imitates this formation.

The dance is intended to be a beginner friendly dance. A dancer never turns his or her back on his or her partner, so it is always possible to get help.

&1-4 can be replaced by into-line siding or arming

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