Delia Clark wrote:
> Holy cow, I am feeling so out of it!!  I have heard of a mad robin but 
> have no idea how to teach one and I haven't even heard of a half 
> pousett.  Would one of you kind master callers fill me in when you get a 
> chance?  Thanks!!!
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> Delia Clark

Alan and others have covered both figures nicely.

Possibly the simplest way to teach a Mad Robin I've seen is have 
neighbours (in Beckett formation or on the side) face each other and do 
a see saw (left shoulder back to back/do-si-do). State one is following 
track not doing this figure. Repeat track looking at partner. Turn to 
partner and repeat.

Teaching point would be ladies go inside (slide by each other in the 
middle on their own side, just in front of their partner) first. With an 
astute crowd one might skip the middle repetition having them simply 
follow same track and adoringly gaze at partner.

Fun figure.

Cheers, John

J.D. Erskine
Victoria, BC