Minnows
englishduple minor longways
6/8 A minor/C major NIB · Sheet music ↗
Choreography
A1
- 1s turn single R, balance forward and back (8)
- Half figure eight down through twos (8)
A2
- Twos repeat:
- 2s turn single R, balance forward and back (8)
- Half figure eight up through ones (8)
B
- Circle left half, fall back on the sides (8)
- Turn single and cross, passing partner by right shoulder (8)
- Stay facing out, pivot ¼ turn to your own right into…
- In columns, forward a double, turn over L sh to return a double (8)
- Partners turn by the left 1 ½ to home side (8)
Teaching Notes
Running:
In the As, both ½ figures of eight can be danced as starting with a moving half R-shoulder-round/gyre, for maximal eye contact and playfulness.
Optional imagery notes: As—fish darting among the dock pilings; B 1-4, bubbles and ripples Less optional imagery note: B 9-12 schools flashing in the sunlight as all turn about together.
Sheet Music
