Dance The Slinky 20922
See also: Slinky (S32, 3/4L, McKinnell)
Reel, Jig, or Strathspey · 32 bars · 3 couples · Longwise - 3 (Progression: 231)
- Devised by
- Chris Ronald (2012)
- Formations
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- Set and Link (SETLNK;2P;)
- Reel of three (REEL;R3;)
- Hands round - 4 (HR;4P;)
- Steps
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- Pas-de-Basque, Skip-Change, Slip-Step
- Published in
- Extra Info
- The dance was devised to introduce the formation ‘Set and Link’ to a class.
The formation was devised by New …
The dance was devised to introduce the formation ‘Set and Link’ to a class.
The formation was devised by New Zealander Alec Hay in 1966. He indicated that hands are released on completion of the setting steps. A tendency has emerged for dancers to retain hands some way into the linking movement. I discourage this practice as it risks shoulder injuries.
As with many of my ‘formation dances’, this dance may be done as a jig, reel or strathspey.
Named after the children’s toy.
| Name | Artist | Album | Media | Trk | Type | Time | Pace | Clip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Slinky | Jim Lindsay and his Band | Formation Foundations - Blue CD | CD | 14 | R32 3 | 1:55 | 38.3 | |
| The Slinky (Encore) | Jim Lindsay and his Band | Formation Foundations - Blue CD | CD | 15 | R32 3 | 1:58 | 39.3 |
The Slinky 3/3L · R/J/S32
- 1–8
- 1s+2s+3s set & cross over passing RSh (no hands) & repeat to places
- 9–16
- 1s+2s set & link then circle 4H to left. Finish on sides 2s facing down & 1s facing up.
- 17–24
- RSh parallel reels of 3 on sides. 2L, 1M+3L finish by dancing long way into place.
- 25–32
- 1s+3s set & link then circle 4H to left.
The Slinky 3/3L · R/J/S32
- 1-8
- 1s+2s+3s set, cross passing RSh; repeat back to places
- 9-16
- 1s+2s Set+Link & dance 4H round to the left to finish on sides 2s facing down & 1s facing up. 2 1 3
- 17-24
- 2s+1s+3s dance RSh parallel reels of 3 on the sides. 2M, 1M & 3L finish by dancing long way into place
- 25-32
- 1s+3s Set+Link then circle 4H round to left
Note: Can be danced as a Strathspey, a Reel or a Jig
| Name | Date | Owner | Last changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSCDS Cheshire 17 Apr 2024 | 2024-04-17 | Christine Grove | April 24, 2024, 5:53 p.m. |
| Birmingham Wednesday afternoon class - 2024.04.10 | 2024-04-10 | Nicola Scott | April 10, 2024, 5:05 p.m. |
| Grantham U3A 2024-08-13 | 2024-08-13 | John Aitken | Aug. 10, 2024, 10:57 a.m. |
| Bath Spring Dance | 2024-05-07 | George Hobson | May 6, 2024, 12:17 p.m. |
| The Sunday Class Dance on RadioGH - 2023-06-02 | 2024-06-02 | Amanda Peart | June 5, 2024, 7:28 p.m. |
| Waltham F&F Dance 22 August 2024 | 2024-08-22 | Sue Ronald | Aug. 3, 2024, 3:52 p.m. |
