In my opinion, the most confusing part is why anyone calls this figure "Mad Robin."  What does a mad robin do?  Has anyone ever seen a mad robin?

 

I use the term "Sashay round" which, by definition, is easier for most people to understand - Sashay:  move sideways, and Around (do I have to explain that one?) (i.e., around your _____, while maintaining eye contact with your _____.).



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> From: holt.e at comcast.net
> To: callers at sharedweight.net
> Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:49:37 -0400
> Subject: [Callers] Teaching Mad Robin
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> I am looking for suggestions on how best to teach a "Mad Robin" to contra
> dancers who have not encountered it before. It is in "Joyride" after a
> Gypsy and I have tried suggesting that they just let their feet take them
> around on the same path as the Gypsy did while turning to face their
> partner, and I have tried describing how the women start going up and inside
> and the men down and outside - but there is still a bit too much confusion
> out there. I am planning on doing this in a venue where it may not be
> feasible to do a demo. Any additional ideas?
> 
> Rickey
> 
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