Peter Amidon and the New England Dancing Master have written and published a similar singing game— different melody and words (original) called, I believe, “Jump in the Valley.” I feel like “Jump Jim Joe” is mostly NOT done these days due to it being a direct adaptation of “Jump Jim Crow”.
I myself wrote an original singing/ jumping dance called “The Popcorn Dance.” Written roughly to the tune of Soldiers Joy. It is yet unpublished but I am happy to share it with individuals directly. Sue Hulsether [email protected] [email protected] www.suehulsether.com 608-632-1267 This email sent via mobile device > On Feb 15, 2024, at 1:15 PM, Jerome Grisanti via Contra Callers > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > I understand that the childrens' singing game/dance I knew as Jump Jim Joe > isn't used as such anymore due to its racist origins. > > I'm wondering whether another text and dance has been set to that tune. It > was such a short and easy song, very accessible to early primary grades. > > Thanks! > > Jerome > _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
