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Cronin, Katherine L. / Musical mixers and group dances
([1934])
Acquaintance circle, pp. 2-3
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"The birdies sing", p. 3
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Broom dance, p. 3
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U. of W., U. B. D., B. of D. A. 12634. VH Musioal Mixers and Group Dances Suggestions 1. If anyone is without a partner after the music stops, he should step quickly. to the centre of the circle to find one. 2. Instead of merely shaking hands try calling each new partner by name, find out where he comes from, what-the color of his eyes is, who his favorite movie actress Is, etc. "The Birdies Sing" Music -- The popular song, "Let's All Sing Like the Birdies Sing," or any i5/S time music. Formation -- Double circle facing counter-clockwise. Action Beginning with outside foot (that is, the foot away from your partner), point toe forward, side, and back, and turn in same direction that foot has moved. Then make another quarter turn so partners are facing. Partners join hands. Step and bend clockwise and then repeat with other foot. Holding partner's hands take four slides eounter-clockwise; then with inside hands joined, take three walking steps in same direction, starting with foot near partner, and on fourth count have toe pointing ready to repeat the dance. Broom Dance MusiQ -- Any dance music. Formation -- Couples dancing waltz, fox-trot, etc. Action One odd person dances with a broom. He may hand the broom to another person who is dancing and take the partner of that person. 14X8>EP (5)
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