“The Lucky Seven Dance” from The New England Dancing Masters
“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 be! This dance can be found in the book Listen To The Mockingbird by The New England Dancing Masters, and the song “Southern Reels (Spotted Pony, Chinkapin)” as recorded by NEDM can be used for accompaniment. The video below features students from Boone Meadow Elementary, led by their teacher William C Doublestein, during the 2021-2022 school year. To learn more about The New England Dancing Master’s teaching philosophy, and to find the entire NEDM library of dances, singing games, activities, resources, recordings, and instructions, please visit www.dancingmasters.com. Use code “bowtievideo10” for 10% off your entire order.
About this video
“Lucky Seven” is an England country dance from The New England Dancing Masters’ book “Chimes of Dunkirk.” This performance features a group of third graders from Boone Meadow Elementary in Zionsville IN and is directed by William C. Doublestein. The accompaniment track is “Southern Reels (Spotted Pony, Chinkapin)” from the NEDM’s album “Listen to the Mockingbird.” For this and many other dances, including instructions and resources, and to learn more about The New England Dancing Master’s philosophy, please visit http://www.dancingmasters.com. Use code “bowtievideo10” for 10% off your entire order at dancingmasters.com.
“Chimes of Dunkirk” book, CD, MP3- http://www.dancingmasters.com/product/chimes-of-dunkirk
“Listen to the Mockingbird” book, CD, MP3- http://www.dancingmasters.com/product/listen-to-the-mockingbird
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