Circle Dances
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The Grand March
“The Grand March” is a perfect closing folk dance where dancers work together to create a succession of intricate shapes. This version uses a chorus…
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Gregory’s Gallop
“Gregory’s Gallop” is a super fun Sicilian circle dance that serves as a perfect follow-up to the student-favorite “Sashay The Donut.” This dance can be…
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The Circle Waltz Mixer
“The Circle Waltz Mixer” is a beautiful mixer dance perfect for the upper elementary classroom, a community folk dance, or even a wedding! This dance…
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Lucky Seven
“Lucky Seven” is an English country dance and a favorite with older children, possibly because they love the surprise of who their next partner will…
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Haste To The Wedding
“Haste to the Wedding” is an old New England dance performed in a sicilian circle. This dance can be found in the book The Chimes of…
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Sashay The Donut
“Sashay The Donut” by The New England Dancing Masters comes from Durham, England and has always been an instant success with upper elementary students. This…
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Blaydon Races
“Blaydon Races” is a fun circle mixer dance set to a popular folk song from Northern England. This dance can be found in the book The…
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The Heel and Toe Polka
“The Heel & Toe Polka” is a simple dance that was learned from Bob Dalsemer at Pinewoods Camp Family Week. This dance can be found…
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La Bastringue
“La Bastringue” is a circle of partners folk dance originating in Quebec. This dance can be found in the book The Chimes of Dunkirk by The New…
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Les Saluts
“Les Saluts” is one of the few folk dances from Quebec where the figures of the dance match the phrases of the music, making it…
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Old Brass Wagon
“Old Brass Wagon” is a play party game and a great way for teaching basic dance figures to younger children. This singing game and circle…
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