The Joy of Six
| A1: |
Ladies allemande left (6) Gypsy neighbor (6) |
| A2: |
Swing neighbor (12) |
| B1: |
3/4 hey (gents pass left shoulders to start) (12) |
| B2: |
Swing partner (12) |
| C1: |
Circle left 3/4 (6) Gents allemande right (6) |
| C2: |
Allemande left with neighbor (6) Allemande right with next neighbor (6) |
Dancing to 6-count phrases is a fun change of pace with this flowy dance—if your band has appropriate music. Here are some tunes that have worked well for me, including a slangpolska, a 3/2 hornpipe, and some 3-part slip jigs, all with 6-count phrases and 72 beats total.
The circle in C1 is really 5/8, and feels to the ladies like just halfway round. They should take a step back afterwards to give the gents more room.
Video:
Seth Tepfer & Crowfoot at Snowball 2011, Gulfport FL (posted by Dave Pokorney):