Hi Folks,
A dance titled Carmen's Hat, by Kathy Anderson, appeared in my dance
collection as early as April 1997. I don't know where I collected it but I use
it
vary sparingly as the action is oriented up & down the line more than
across. The figures go as follows:
duple improper contra formation
A1 Star Left 1X
Circle Right 3/4 (end facing Partner on Gent's home side)
A2 Clap own hands 2x and with Neighbor bump 2x / Neighbor Swing
(in center of set) End facing Partner up or down hall
B1 Ladies Chain Along the line to Partner
Promenade along the line ( Gents pass left) to original place
B2 Pass thru same Neighbors (up or down) to progressed places and
Partner Swing in center of set. End Facing New Neighbors.
The Lisa Greenleaf version which I have noted as "Carmen's Hat" showed
up in my cards sometime by July, 2003. Again, I don't have a source noted.
It is pretty much what has been discussed.
duple improper contra formation
A1 Lines F & B
Ladies Allmd Left 1 1/2
A2 Partner B & S
B1 Circle Left 3/4
Neighbor D.S.D. 1 1/4
B2 Clap 2x Bump 2x with Neighbor & Swing Neighbor.
Of course the whole thing could be turned into a Becket dance by starting at
B1. Perhaps Lisa G. will pitch in her 2 cents worth. Thanks to Lisa for
making the dance more accessible. It is a fun change of pace.
Cheers, John
