DANCE PANDEMIC
For those that would like to continue to try some ECD while keeping “safe”, here are some dances skillfully created and generously shared for such a time as this:
Some are for one, some are for more dancers, for those with partners at home.
https://carolinaenglishcountrydance.com/home/dance-pandemic/
The pages listing these dances have been viewed over 2,625 times, as of
June 15, bringing the joy of dance to many parts of the world.
Thus far in 2020, the website has had visits from: USA, UK, Canada,
Australia, Netherlands, China, Germany, France, New Zealand,
Switzerland, Belgium, Austria, South Korea, Panama, Bangladesh, US
Virgin Islands, Norway, Poland, Finland, Indonesia, Egypt, Japan, India,
Singapore, Ukraine. These are listed in order of frequency.
Congratulations to all those whose dances, music, and teaching have
brought more joy to the world in the midst of challenging times!
Here is a table of what we have done: 8/29/19 to 3/5/20
For BSAC here is a list of the dances we did from Oct. 2019 to March 2020.
For some dances, video links are provided below.
Mar. 5:
The Hop Ground – Sandra The Hop Ground
Handel with Care – Robert Handel with Care
The Farmer’s Joy – Barbara The Farmer’s Joy
Terpsicourante – Marion Terpsicourante
Sunlight Through Draperies – Sara Sunlight Through Draperies
Cobbler’s Hornpipe – Bob Cobbler’s Hornpipe
Row Well Ye’ Mariners – Barbara Row Well Ye Mariners
Feb. 27:
Selina – Sandra Selina
Corelli’s Maggot – Sara Corelli’s Maggot
Drapers Garden – Marion Drapers Garden
Stepping Stones – Bob Stepping Stones
Jacob Hall’s Jig – Robert Jacob Hall’s Jig
Sprigs of Laurel – Barbara
Newcastle Circle Mixer – Sara Newcastle Circle Mixer
Feb.20:
Come Haste to the Wedding – Barbara Come Haste to the Wedding
Take a Dance – Carol Take a Dance
Candles in the Dark – Bob Candles in the Dark
Sapphire Sea – Bob Sapphire Sea
Childgrove – Sara Childgrove
Apley House – Barry Apley House
Feb. 13:
Christchurch Bells – Robert Christchurch Bells
The Geud Man O’ Ballingigh – Barry The Geud Man O’ Ballangigh
Polka Dot – Barbara Polka Dot
Holborn March – Carol Holborn March
Sapphire Sea – Bob Sapphire Sea
General Grooviness of the Universe General Grooviness of the Universe
Row Well Ye’ Mariners Row Well Ye Mariners
Feb. 6:
Jefferson and Liberty – Sandra Jefferson and Liberty
Sun Assembly – Sara Sun Assembly
Indian Queen – Barry The Indian Queen
The Green Muse – Bob The Green Muse
The Comical Fellow – Barbara The Comical Fellow
The Duke of Kent’s Waltz – Robert The Duke of Kent’s Waltz
The Eastbourne Rover – Carol The Eastbourne Rover
Freeford Gardens – Robert Freeford Gardens
Jan. 30:
The Rainbow – Barbara The Rainbow
Draper’s Garden – Carol Drapers’ Gardens
The Hop Picker’s Feast – Sandra The Hop Picker’s Feast
Upon a Summer’s Day – Barry Upon a Summer’s Day
Knole Park – Sara Knole Park
Trip to Provence – Bob Trip to Provence
Jan. 23:
Tythe Pig – Barry Tythe Pig (Not exactly as we do it)
Lovely Nancy – Robert Lovely Nancy
Spanish Jigg – Carol Spanish Jigg
Collier’s Daughter – Bob Collier’s Daughter
Mistwold – Sandra Mistwold
Leah’s Waltz – Sara Leah’s Waltz
My Lord Byron’s Maggot – Barbara My Lord Byron’s Maggot
I Care Not for These Ladies – Carol I Care Not for These Ladies
Jan. 9:
The Farmer’s Joy – Barbara The Farmer’s Joy
The Geud Man O’ Ballingigh – Barry The Geud Man O’ Ballangigh
Christina – Carol Christina
Elizabeth – Bob Elizabeth
Bonny Cuckoo – Sara Bonny Cuckoo
Row Well Ye’ Mariners – Barry Row Well Ye Mariners
Jan. 2:
I Care Not for These Ladies – Barry I Care Not for These Ladies
The Indian Queen – Sandra The Indian Queen
Softly Good Tummas – Sara
Hunsdon House – Marion Hunsdon House
Mount Hills – Bob Mount Hills
The Hop Ground – Sandra The Hop Ground
South Wind – Bob South Wind
Sellenger’s Round – Sara Sellenger’s Round
Dec. 26:
Auretti’s Dutch Skipper – Barry https://youtu.be/G33N0yoJ6xk
All The Way Home – Bob https://youtu.be/4jqVRhTzH7w
Terpsicourante – Marion https://youtu.be/ZJVQUYhCIRU
The Comical Fellow – Barbara https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlVp4grIWAk
General Grooviness of the Universe – Sara https://youtu.be/E9hBnS5-oTg
Drive the Cold Winter Away, Mixer – Bob Drive the Cold Winter
Dec. 19:
Drive the Cold Winter Away (as Cr Mix) – Bob Drive the Cold Away
In the Bleak Midwinter – Sandra In the Bleak Midwinter
Irish Lamentation – Carol Irish Lamentation
Barbarini’s Tambourine – Marion Barbarini’s Tambourine
Jack’s Maggot – Sara Jack’s Maggot
The Queen’s Jig – Barbara The Queen’s Jig
Gower Wassail – Bob Gower Wassail
Dec. 12:
Farmer’s Joy – Barbara The Farmer’s Joy
The Geud Man o’ Ballingigh – Barry The Geud Man O’ Ballangigh
Rafe’s Waltz – Carol Rafe’s Waltz
Portsmouth – Sandra Portsmouth
Cold and Raw – Bob (No video) Instructions: Cold and Raw
Terpsicourante – Marion Terpsicourante
Knole Park – Sara Knole Park
Bobbing Joe – Barry (No video of single chorus)
Instructions: Bobbing Joe (single chorus) with video link to full chorus version.
Dec. 5:
Christchurch Bells – Sara Christchurch Bells
Heather Towers – Bob Heather Towers Instructions: Heather Towers
General Grooviness of the Universe – Lenore General Grooviness of the Universe
My Lord Byron’s Maggot – Barbara My Lord Byron’s Maggot
Barbarini’s Tambourine – Marion Barbarini’s Tambourine
The Haymakers – Bob The Haymakers
The Comical Fellow – Barbara The Comical Fellow
Newcastle Circle Mixer – Sara Newcastle Circle Mixer
Nov. 21:
The Hop Ground – Sandra The Hop Ground
Corelli’s Maggot – Sara Corelli’s Maggot
Heptathlon – Marion Heptathlon Jig
Portsmouth – Sandra Portsmouth
The Rainbow – Barbara The Rainbow
The Comical Fellow – Barbara The Comical Fellow
Jefferson and Liberty – Sandra Jefferson and Liberty
Nov. 14:
Sellenger’s Round – Sara Sellenger’s Round
Jefferson and Liberty – Sandra Jefferson and Liberty
Rafe’s Waltz – Carol Rafe’s Waltz
The Mulberry Garden – Barry The Mulberry Garden
Heptathlon Jig – Sara Heptathlon Jig
The Queen’s Jig – Barbara The Queen’s Jig
The Minor Spaniard – Robert The Minor Spaniard
Alice – Sandra Alice
Nov. 7:
My Lord Byron’s Maggot – Barbara My Lord Byron’s Maggot
The Indian Queen – Sandra The Indian Queen
Peace Be with You – Carol Peace Be with You
Barbarini’s Tambourine – Marion Barbarini’s Tambourine
The Juice of Barley – Barry The Juice of Barley
Stepping Stones – Bob Stepping Stones Instructions
Oct. 31:
The Comical Fellow – Barbara https://youtu.be/JlVp4grIWAk
Christchurch Bells – Robert https://youtu.be/hCIlrjqN_pM
Epping Forest – Barry https://youtu.be/47XP9O8qUIw
Madeira Dream – Carol https://youtu.be/M3nJQZvaw4I
South Wind – Bob https://youtu.be/HaE_0Rp4oUc
Mr. Isaac’s Maggot – Marion https://youtu.be/A4cXhGRkRdA
General Grooviness of the Universe – Sara https://youtu.be/E9hBnS5-oTg
