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Elizabeth Burchenal 3 - big set demo
This appears to be a demonstration of various southern Appalachian big set figures. There are several shots of musicians scattered throughout.
The film starts with the Georgia Rang Tang figure, also known by many other names: right hand turn…
The film starts with the Georgia Rang Tang figure, also known by many other names: right hand turn…
Elizabeth Burchenal 2 - big set in field
Unknown location
Brief shot of Elizabeth Burchenal herself at the start; shots of musicians (guitar, 2 banjos, fiddle) at 2:51
Figures include:
Opposite turn by right hand; partner turn by left hand; swing opposite; swing partner
Lady round…
Brief shot of Elizabeth Burchenal herself at the start; shots of musicians (guitar, 2 banjos, fiddle) at 2:51
Figures include:
Opposite turn by right hand; partner turn by left hand; swing opposite; swing partner
Lady round…
Elizabeth Burchenal footage 1 - Old Dan Tucker
Elizabeth Burchenal leading a group in Old Dan Tucker, a dance with with an extra gent in the center, a square dance related to the Ninepin. Recorded in Atlantic City, NJ, 1930, at a meeting of the National Recreation Congress. We are told that one…
Phil Jamison - Texas Star
Recorded May 5, 2012, at the evening dance at Dare To Be Square, Riner, Virginia. Phil Jamison, Asheville, NC, is the caller. Musicians are Chance McCoy -- fiddle; Bob Browder -- guitar;; Mac Traynham -- banjo; Frances West - first bass player;…
Phil Jamison - Big Set
Recorded May 5, 2012, at the evening dance at Dare To Be Square, Riner, Virginia. Phil Jamison, of Asheville, NC, is the caller for this first dance of the program.
Musicians are Chance McCoy -- fiddle; Sebastian Zijp -guitar; Mac Traynham --…
Musicians are Chance McCoy -- fiddle; Sebastian Zijp -guitar; Mac Traynham --…
Bill Ohse - Dip and Dive
"Inside arch, outside under, dip and dive and go like thunder."
Also includes Birdie in the Cage
Recorded May 5, 2012, at the evening dance at Dare To Be Square, Riner, Virginia. Bill Ohse, traditional West Virginia square dance caller, is at…
Also includes Birdie in the Cage
Recorded May 5, 2012, at the evening dance at Dare To Be Square, Riner, Virginia. Bill Ohse, traditional West Virginia square dance caller, is at…
Bill Ohse - Grapevine Twist
"Take that lady by the wrist, around that couple with a grapevine twist... back to the center with a whoa haw gee."
Break: Dive for the Oyster
A search for "Grapevine Twist" in this project's digital collection will return at least four other…
Break: Dive for the Oyster
A search for "Grapevine Twist" in this project's digital collection will return at least four other…
Bill Ohse - Peek-A-Boo Over (walkthrough)
Recorded May 5, 2012, at the evening dance at Dare To Be Square, Riner, Virginia. Bill Ohse, traditional West Virginia square dance caller, is at the mic. Musicians are Chance McCoy -- fiddle; Bill ___ -guitar; Mac Traynham -- banjo; Frances West -…
Bill Ohse - Take a Little Peek
Recorded May 5, 2012, at the evening dance at Dare To Be Square, Riner, Virginia. Bill Ohse, traditional West Virginia square dance caller, is at the mic.
Musicians are Chance McCoy -- fiddle; Bob Browder -- guitar; Mac Traynham -- banjo; Frances…
Musicians are Chance McCoy -- fiddle; Bob Browder -- guitar; Mac Traynham -- banjo; Frances…
Bill Ohse 6 - Six Go Forward and Six Go Back
"Six go forward, six go back, two ol' gents do a do-si-do,...Right hand high, left hand low, cross 'em on over, now here we go."
West Virginia caller Bill Ohse, recorded at the Dare To Be Square weekend in Riner, VA, on May 5, 2012. There are six…
West Virginia caller Bill Ohse, recorded at the Dare To Be Square weekend in Riner, VA, on May 5, 2012. There are six…
Bill Ohse 5 - Swing in the Rear
West Virginia caller Bill Ohse, recorded at the Dare To Be Square weekend in Riner, VA, on May 5, 2012. In this clip, the caller uses several figures that are taught in #4 in this series. There are six clips in this series from the Saturday afternoon…
Bill Ohse 2 - Texas Star
West Virginia caller Bill Ohse, recorded at the Dare To Be Square weekend in Riner, VA, on May 5, 2012. There are six clips in this series from the Saturday afternoon sessions that he called.
Musicians: Sebastian Zijp, guitar; Mike Gangloff,…
Musicians: Sebastian Zijp, guitar; Mike Gangloff,…