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Allemande Thar – Left To
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Choreography for Patter Teaching with Singing Call Options:
Teaching Tips:
Thar Family
A.) Can use directional English to form a Thar, then, provide the name.
B.) From a squared set, Turn Partner Left, boys hold on and form a right hand star in the middle.
C.) Demonstrate or explain the “Pack Saddle” styling star for centers to assist with balance while backing up.
D.) Good idea to explain what a forward direction is verses wrong way.
More teaching suggestions:
— Explain that this call should always include additional specific directions after the Allemande Left, so dancers must listen carefully for that information.
Quick quote: “Right and left and men into a backup Star”
Teaching Standard Applications:
Break:
All Circle Left,
Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar,
Forward two and Boys into a backup Star,
Left Arm Turn halfway,
Four Ladies Chain 3/4 into a Promenade with Partner
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Break:
All Four Ladies Chain 3/4,
Circle Left,
Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar,
Forward two and Boys into a backup Star,
Boys U-Turn Back and Promenade
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Break:
All Circle Left
Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar,
Forward two and Boys into a backup Star,
Left Arm Turn full around,
Boys Star Right Halfway to your corner,
Allemande Left, Promenade