(Atlantic Mixer)
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Type: |
German couple mixer. |
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Formation: |
Circle of couples in varsouvienne position. |
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Music: |
Rhythm: 2/4 |
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Record: Tanz SP 23050 |
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Measures |
PART I (Music A) |
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1 - 8 |
Sixteen walking steps forward. |
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PART
II (Music A) |
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9 -16 |
Releasing hands (hold right hands just long enough to assist woman as she turns right half around to face reverse line-of-dance), sixteen walking steps forward (man in line-of-dance, woman reverse). |
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PART
III (Music B) |
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17-20 |
RIGHT-HAND TURN a new partner - the nearest one at this time, and if you do not find one immediately go to the center of the circle – someone will meet you there. |
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21-24 |
LEFT-HAND TURN the same person. |
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PART
IV (Music B) |
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25-32 |
SWING new partner. |
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NOTE: Skipping steps may be used. |
RIGHT-HAND TURN: Join right hands - palm to palm or hands clasped (thumb grip also possible), forearms touching to the elbows - and turn counter-clockwise with walking steps. Left-Hand Turn: same, except with left hand, turning clockwise.
Note: This recreation mixer was introduced in 1948 by A. J. Hildenbrand of Hamburg; it has since become very popular.