Mastering Double Dipping with Module Techniques
Dive into the innovative concept of double dipping with modules in dance choreography. Explore how the same module can be used in multiple ways to create engaging sequences, incorporating techniques for enhancing choreography, building confidence, and creating variety in movements. Discover five module concepts and techniques for maximizing the potential of your dance modules.
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Double Dipping with Modules Use it once, use it twice The same module can be used different ways The power of twice Prepared Modules Mel Wilkerson 28 Royce Cres Lavington NSW, Australia 2640
FIVE MODULE CONCEPTS TO LOOK AT ALL facing couple zeroes are CB-CB get outs Many 2 couple get ins to CB are PL-Resolve get outs ALL CB-PL modules are also PL-CB modules Add Star Thru at front and back ALL PL-CB modules are also CB-PL modules Add Star Thru + Right and Left Thru at front and back CB and PL call sequences to any line or box will zero out if repeated (2 or more times)
THE THING WITH TECHNIQUES A technique is a memorised process The technique is shown without equivalents (example Star Thru vs Slide Thru etc.) The double dipping technique builds in: Familiarity of choreography / reinforcement of movement Variety in feel Orientation changes Dancer pairings Less module drill preparation Repetition that feels different builds confidence
Getting Double use from your modules Technique 1. ALL 2 couple zeroes are CB/PL Get outs (CB) Dosado to a Wave, Ladies Cross Run, Men Cross Run, Right and Left Thru (CB) Half Sashay, Left Swing Thru, Men Cross Run, Right and Left Thru (CB) Pass the Ocean, Swing Thru, Boys Run, Chain Down the Line (CB) Pass the Ocean, Centers Trade, Swing Thru, Centers Run, Bend the Line (CB) Right and Left Thru, Flutterwheel, Boy Walk Girl Dodge, Zoom, Girls Turn Back, (CB) Veer Left, 3/4 Tag the Line, Girls Face Right, Cut the Diamond, Bend the Line, Slide Thru, (CB) Any 2 couple zero is a CB or PL potential resolution module
Technique 2. Many 2 couple SS-CB = PL-Resolve (Heads) star thru, California twirl . (Heads) Swing Thru, Girls Trade, Boys Run, Bend the Line, Pass Thru (Heads) Touch , boys run / Left touch , Girls run (Heads) Veer Left, Girls Trade, Wheel and Deal and Sweep , Pass Thru (Heads) Flutterwheel and Sweep 1/4, Pass Thru (Heads) Pass the Ocean, Girls Trade, Boys Trade, Step Thru (Heads) swing thru, spin the top, slide thru (Heads) Right and Left Thru, 1/2 Sashay, Spin the Top, Recycle, Pass Thru Only works for 2 couple get ins to CB
BILL PETERS MAGIC MODULE: Swing Thru, Ends Circulate, Centres Trade and Run, Bend the Line This Magic Module can be used as part of each of the following useful conversions: From Corner Box to Partner Line: Magic Module From Partner Line to Corner Box: Star Thru, Magic Module, Star Thru From Partner Line to Corner Line: Star Thru, Magic Module, Right & Left Thru From Corner Line to Partner Line: Right & Left Thru, Star Thru, Magic Module Most caller have been shown but never understood
Getting Double use from your modules Technique 3. ALL CB-PL Modules = PL-CB modules with the use of star thru at the front and back (CB) Swing Thru, Boys Run, Boys Circulate While Ladies Trade, Wheel and Deal, Veer Left, Couples Circulate, Bend the Line (PL) Star Thru, Swing Thru, Boys Run, Boys Circulate While Ladies Trade, Wheel and Deal, Veer Left, Couples Circulate, Bend the Line, Star Thru (CB) (CB) Square Thru, Wheel and Deal, Centres Swing Thru, Extend, Swing Thru, Split Circulate, Boys Run (PL) Star Thru, Square Thru, Wheel and Deal, Centers Swing Thru, Extend, Swing Thru, Split Circulate, Boys Run, Star Thru (CB) (CB) Swing Thru, Girls Circulate, Spin the Top, Recycle, Reverse Flutterwheel, (PL) Star Thru, Swing Thru, Girls Circulate, Spin the Top, Recycle, Reverse Flutterwheel, Star Thru (CB) (CB) Swing Thru, Boys Run, 3/4 Tag the Line, Boys Swing Thru While Girls Trade, Extend, Boys Run, (PL) Star Thru, Swing Thru, Boys Run, 3/4 Tag the Line, Boys Swing Thru While Girls Trade, Extend, Boys Run, Star Thru, (CB)
Technique 4. ALL PL-CB Modules = CB-PL modules with the Star Thru, Right and Left Thru at front and back (PL) Square Thru 2, Trade By, Dosado to a Wave, Boys Circulate, Right and Left Thru (CB) Slide Thru, Right &Left Thru, Square Thru 2, Trade By, Dosado to a Wave, Boys Circulate, Right and Left Thru, Slide Thru, Right &Left Thru (PL) (PL) Pass Thru, Wheel and Deal, Centres Swing Thru, Centres Box the Gnat, Centres Pass Thru (CB) Star Thru, Right & Left Thru, Pass Thru, Wheel and Deal, Centres Swing Thru, Centres Box the Gnat, Centres Pass Thru, Star Thru, Right &Left Thru (PL) Always remember that a Right & Left Thru can be shifted in position with the Star Thru (or equivalent ) to allow for flow (PL) Right and Left Thru, Pass the Ocean, (men or ladies circulate), Boys Circulate (CB ow) Right &Left Thru, Slide Thru, Right and Left Thru, Pass the Ocean, (Men or ladies circulate), Girls Circulate, Slide Thru, Right & Left Thru (PL) (PL) Pass the Ocean, Boys Circulate, All 8 Circulate, Girls Trade, Recycle (CB) Star Thru, Right & Left Thru, Pass the Ocean, Boys Circulate, All 8 Circulate, Girls Trade, Recycle, Star Thru, Right & Left Thru (PL) (PL)Pass the Ocean, Girls Circulate, Swing Thru, Men Cross Run, Left Swing Thru, Men Cross Run, Right & Left Thru, 8 Chain 2(CB) Star Thru, Right & Left Thru, Pass the Ocean, Girls Circulate, Swing Thru, Men Cross Run, Left Swing Thru, Men Cross Run, Right and Left Thru, 8 Chain 2, Slide Thru, Right &Left Thru (PL)
Technique 4. ALL PL-CB Modules = CB-PL modules with the Star Thru, Right and Left Thru at front and back - Continued Be careful to follow the process through to completion. (PL), Reverse Flutterwheel, Dosado to a Wave, Spin the Top, Girls Circulate, Boys Run, Bend the Line, Slide Thru(CB) Right and Left Thru, Star Thru, Reverse Flutterwheel, Dosado to a Wave, Spin the Top, Girls Circulate, Boys Run, Bend the Line, (PL although you may see this it is important that you finish the technique sequence until you are very comfortable with formation recognition and management), Slide Thru, (this is the actual end of the sequence - now you have to finish it with the righty and left thru and star thru), Right and Left Thru, Star Thru (PL) Doubling Up techniques Familiarity Variety Confidence SUCCESS
Technique 5. Most sequences if repeated enough times zero out IF IN TROUBLE TO IT DOUBLE Practice with short sequences from CB or PL Use short sequences and use random Boxes or Lines (normal) Most times sequences are doubled to take you back to the known start Some may require 2 or more repeats (fractional zeroes) (CB), (random sequence to a box), Swing Thru, Spin the Top, Hinge, Circulate, Boys Run, (unknown box) repeat Swing Thru, Spin the Top, Hinge, Circulate, Boys Run, (CB) (CB) Touch 1/4, Centres Trade, Cast Off 3/4, Centres Scoot Back, Boys Run, Slide Thru, (unknown box) Repeat Touch 1/4, Centres Trade, Cast Off 3/4, Centres Scoot Back, Boys Run, Slide Thru, (CB) (PL) Slide Thru, Pass Thru, Trade By, Left Touch 1/4, Centres Trade, Half Tag, Boys Run, Couples Circulate, Bend the Line, (Unknown Lines) Repeat Slide Thru, Pass Thru, Trade By, Left Touch 1/4, Centres Trade, Half Tag, Boys Run, Couples Circulate, Bend the Line, (PL)
SUMMARY Practice your module development with these techniques Build dancer and caller confidence Variety different but still familiar Fewer modules prepared but expanded repertoire Double Dipping quadruples (+) sequence possibilities Great techniques for preparing focus tips
SUMMARY Simpler Focus Preparation Singing Call: (H) Square Thru, Dosado, Touch , Scoot Back, Centres Scoot Back, Everybody Scoot Back, Swing Thru, Swing and Promenade CB-CB Touch 1/4, Scoot Back, Men Run, Pass Thru, Bend The Line, Star Thru CB-PL Dosado (OW), Scoot Back, Centres Scoot Back (L), Boys run, Ferris wheel, Centres Slide Thru and Back away Others Lead Right, Dosado (OW), Scoot back, Centres scoot back (L), boys run PL-CB Touch In your own 4 Scoot Back, All 8 circulate, Boys Run, Centres Square Thru 3, Outsides Trade CB-Resolve Touch 1/4, Scoot Back Centres Trade, Swing Thru, Boys Run, Square Thru 3, Girls Run (Left), Left Scoot Back, Centres Trade, Left Swing Thru, Girls Run, Square Thru 3 .Allemande left PL-Resolve Pass Thru, Tag The Line, Face Right, Centres Scoot Back, All 1/2 Tag, Scoot Back, Right and Left Grand Star thru PL-PL Pass Thru, Boys Run, Scoot Back, Centres Trade, Split Circulate, Centres Trade, Spin The Top, Recycle RLT + Star thru
Questions and Discussion Mel Wilkerson 28 Royce Cres Lavington NSW 2641 Australia wilkerso@bigpond.net.au