Chuck the Budgie by Rick Mohr is a favorite dance of mine (thanks
Rick!), and I've called it pretty frequently. I've noticed that
generally, if there's going to be a problem, it's in the transition
back around to the beginning of the dance (Long Waves, New N
Allemande R A1 New Men Allemande L 1x -- no balance) It feels
different coming from the waves than it does starting from Improper position.
So, a while ago, someone suggested shifting the dance by 2 parts so
that the A becomes the B and vice versa. At the time, I didn't see
the point, but after calling it on Saturday and having serious
problems with that transition, I'm reconsidering. Making this change
would let one walk through cover that transition, rather that having
to do a second for people to feel that transition. Alternately, I
could leave the dance as is, but start the walk through as if it was
a Becket (beginning with long lines in B1 with with your partner on
the side). I'd be interested in any thoughts on either of these
alternatives, or on folks who advocate leaving it as is.
Jack
Here's the dance:
Chuck the Budgie
Rick Mohr
Improper
A1 Men All L 1x
N Sw
A2 CL 3/4
P Sw
B1 LL F&B
Ladies All R 1 1/2
B2 Form Short Waves (Ladies in middle, LH to N)
Balance Waves
Allemande L 3/4 to long waves
Balance Waves
(New N) Allemande R 3/4
(A1 New Men in the middle Allemande L)
