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A1 C1 lead down past C2. All C2 two small step close up to | A1 C1 lead down past C2. All C2 two small step close up to | ||
- | avoid set drifting down the hall. C1 get gated down by NEXT C2, | + | avoid set drifting down the hall. C1 get gated down and around |
- | then 1/2 figure 8 UP through original 2s, then C1 cross into | + | by NEXT C2, then 1/2 figure 8 UP through original 2s, |
- | middle of line of 4 (M2 M1 W1 W2), ending so M2 M1 and W1 all | + | then C1 cross into middle of line of 4 (M2 M1 W1 W2), |
- | face W2. | + | ending so M2 M1 and W1 all face W2. |
A2 Dolphin hey, W1 starts leading M1, RSh to W2 end with C2 above | A2 Dolphin hey, W1 starts leading M1, RSh to W2 end with C2 above | ||
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+ | - The dance uses space, and may be unsuitable to a crowded floor. | ||
- The musical phrases are quite long, so the dance movements are relatively | - The musical phrases are quite long, so the dance movements are relatively | ||
- | relaxed and need to be fitted to the music. In trials, experienced dancers found | + | relaxed and need to be fitted to the music. Experienced dancers find |
- | this fairly natural. The curving and slowness reflect the nature of Highway 7 | + | this fairly natural. The curving and pace reflect the nature of Highway 7 |
on the Ottawa to Peterborough route. | on the Ottawa to Peterborough route. | ||
- | - The first lead down requires some couples to imagine the second C2. | + | - The first lead down requires bottom C1 to imagine the second C2. |
- Couple 2 needs to ensure they get into progressed position at the end of | - Couple 2 needs to ensure they get into progressed position at the end of | ||
- | the dolphin hey to keep the set from drifting, particularly down. | + | the dolphin hey to keep the set from drifting, particularly down. The step |
+ | close movements at the start of each round help with this. | ||
- Suggestions from members of Ottawa English Dance Club gratefully acknowledged. | - Suggestions from members of Ottawa English Dance Club gratefully acknowledged. | ||