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Dances of Jerry Goodwin 5b - Swing in the Rear
Larry Edelman led a workshop session on dances he learned from the calling of Jerry Goodwin, originally from West Virginia but living and calling in western Pennsylvania when Larry studied with him in the 1970s. Some of the dances were ones Jerry had learned from his father. This particular version features an interesting way for the men to pass the women behind their back. The tune is Soldier's Joy.
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Maryland Line 0 - sampler
Bob Dalsemer leads a workshop on "Dances of Maryland Line," a small town in northern Maryland that he visited often in the 1970s. Attentive viewers will note the distinctive style of promenade, a one-step around the square that was typical of Maryland Line dances. This video is a sampler of the dances presented in the workshop. Other videos in this collection show each one in more detail.
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Maryland Line 7 - Duck and Dive square dance
Bob Dalsemer demonstrates an alternative to the usual California Twirl as dancers reach either end of the dip and dive sequence. The tune is Boil that Cabbage Down.
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Maryland Line 2 - Golden Slippers
At the Dare To Be Square dance weekend, Bob Dalsemer led a workshop on "Dances of Maryland Line," a small town in northern Maryland that he visited often in the 1970s.
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Maryland Line 4 - Cindy (singing square)
At the Dare To Be Square dance weekend, Bob Dalsemer led a workshop on "Dances of Maryland Line," a small town in northern Maryland that he visited often in the 1970s. This clip begins with a walkthrough.
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Maryland Line 5 - Duck for the Oyster
This clip begins with a walkthrough, including an explanation of the progression, in which couples follow up while others have started dancing the figure. Every other round, all four couples are active. The tune is Little Brown Jug.
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Maryland Line 1 - Paul Jones
Bob started his workshop with this dance; he said they start the evening with this mixer, which is also introduced about every fifth dance. He demonstrates the style of promenade, a one-step with your partner that is also used in local squares. The tune is Rose of San Antone.
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Maryland Line 2 - When the Work's All Done square dance
A simple singing square.
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Maryland Line 6 - Grand Square
The tune is Bye, Bye, My Baby.
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Calico Top (walkthrough)
Larry Edelman leads the walkthrough for this dance; it uses the same figure for the ladies as in the Harlem Rosette big circle dance shown elsewhere in this collection.
