You Can't Get There From Here

By Carol Ormand

Carol wrote this dance in June of '94 while driving from Minnesota to Madison, Wisconsin, where she was calling with The Last Gaspé. The title was suggested by John Kraniak. Peter Stix brought the dance to the east coast; it has spread rapidly since then. It's an easy dance for beginners to grasp, and really gets the energy up for experienced dancers.

A1

• The dance begins in a wavy line, with women in the center, and actives facing down
• Balance the wave (4)
• Neighbors allemande right 3/4 to a long wavy line with women facing in and men facing out (4)
• Balance the long wave (4)
• Neighbors allemande right 3/4 to short waves with the men in the middle (4)

A2

• Balance the wave (4) and swing neighbor (12)

B1

• Circle 3/4 and swing partner on the side

B2

• Circle 3/4 and do-si-do neighbor 1-1/2 to progress

Since all the figures move in the same direction, this can be dizzying for new dancers.