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DER MANN IM HEU - Westfalen
DER MANN IM HEU
(July 1989)
“Mein Mann ist ins Heu gefahren”
Westfalen
Suggested music:“Man in the Hay” von Folk Dancer (MH 45-1051)
Steps:Walk, gallop, buzz step
Meter:2/4, 4/4
Formation:Quadrille
Sequence:Introduction
Swing Hands
Circle
Simple Chorus
Women’s Circle
Double Chorus
Men’s Circle
Double Chorus Cloverleaf
1 & 3 Chain
Double Chorus Spin & Charge
2 & 4 Women-Fly
Double Chorus Spin & Cloverleaf
Circle
M start L foot, W start R foot
MEASUREPATTERN
Introduction
1-2Couples in Dance Rest, facing LOD
3-4M back up, join hands with W on left to form circle
Swing Hands
1-16In circle, all facing in, stiff-arm swing -- start in.
Circle
1-16All circle L with stiff-arm swing returning to original position
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Simple Chorus
When a couple gallops, couple looks in direction of gallop. When galloping to M’s L. M’s left arm is extended. When galloping to M’s right, M’s left arm is bent at elbow at 90o angle. When one set of couples does their sequence, the other set of couples clap in time with music.
1-4In slightly open ballroom position, Couples 1 & 3 do three gallops (side-close-
side) steps towards each other. On 4th measure, weight is kept on leading foot
and stamp done with trailing foot (which does not take the weight). Acknowledge
opposite with nod.
5-8Couples 1 & 3 do three gallops away back to original position. On 4th measure,
weight is kept on leading foot and stamp done with trailing foot (which does not
take weight).
9-16Couples 1 & 3 do eight gallop steps to opposite side of quadrille, M passing back
to back
17-24Couples 1 & 3 do eight gallop steps back to original position, W passing back to
back
25-48Couples 2 & 4 do the same as Couples 1 & 3 in 1-24
Women’s Circle
1-2W walk into center of quadrille with hands on hips. W 1 & 3 join hands over,
W 2 & 4 join hands under
3-4W 1 & 3 bring joined hands over heads of W 2 & 4 (3), resting them at their back
waists (4). AT THE SAME TIME, W 2 & 4 do a slight squat (3) to allow 1 & 3‘s
hands to pass overhead, then stand (4)
5-6W 2 & 4 bring joined hands over heads of W 1 & 3 (5), resting them at their back
waists (6). AT THE SAME TIME, W 1 & 3 do a slight squat (5) to allow 2 & 4‘s
hands to pass overhead, then stand (6)
7-10In “basket” women do buzz step CW
11-12W break basket and spin out to partner with hands on hips
NOTE: While W are doing this figure, M clap in time with music
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Double Chorus
1-4Couples 1 & 3, as ACTIVE COUPLE, do three gallops steps towards each other.
On 4th measure, weight is kept on leading foot and stamp done with trailing
foot (which does not take the weight). Acknowledge opposite with nod.
5-8Couples 1 & 3 do three gallops away back to original position. On 4th measure,
weight is kept on leading foot and stamp done with trailing foot (which does not
take weight). AT THE SAME TIME, Couples 2 & 4 do three gallop steps
towards each other. Acknowledge opposite with nod.
9-16Couples 2 & 4 CONTINUE across to opposite side of quadrille (known as a
“Charge”), M passing back to back. Couples 1 & 3 do eight gallop steps to
opposite side of quadrille, M passing back to back
17-24ALL COUPLES do eight gallop steps back to original position, W passing back to
back. Couples 1 & 3 cross center of circle FIRST.
25-48The 1-24 sequence is repeated with 2 & 4 as Active Couples and crossing the
center of the circle (on 43-48) first
Men’s Circle
1-2M walk to center of quadrille with hands on hips join in shoulder hold
3-10M do a gallop CW
11-12M break shoulder hold and spin out to partner with hands on hips
NOTE:While M are doing their figure, W clap in time with music
Double Chorus Cloverleaf
Same as Double Chorusexcept that:
a. Instead of galloping back to place, when reaching end of 1st outward gallop, Couples.
gallop CCW ¼ of circle (EX: Couple 2 will end up in Couple 1’s position)
b. Couples 1 & 3 will ALWAYS start the gallop sequence
c. After 2nd outward gallop, Couples gallop CW 1/4 of circle back to original position
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1 & 3 Chain
1-2Couples 1 & 3 walk to center slightly to the right so that Couples are not in front
of each other
3-4M turn by joined left hands CCW ½ around, W turn ½ around CW in place {At
this point, M are facing original position, W facing opposite position}
5-6M turns opposite W by right hand CW ½ around {At this point, M are facing
opposite position, W facing original}
7-8W turn by joined left hands CCW ½ around, M turn 1 complete CW turn in place
{At this point, M are facing opposite position, W facing original}
9-10M turns W CW 1½ times around under joined R hands, switching to W’s L hand
as turn is completed, starting back into original place {At this point, Couples are
nearly side-by-side facing opposite position}
11-12Couples 1 & 3 back into original position to get ready for next chorus
Double Chorus Spin
All couples need to be slightly off position CW with respect to opposite to allow room for spins and changes. When W does spin, left hand goes straight don at side. Spin means W continues in the direction she started, Change means she will go back to her starting point with M
Same as Double Chorus, except:
a. When Couples 1 & 3 start their chorus, on the third measure, W is spun CW under L
hand ½ turn to opposite M so that return gallop and first outward gallop is done with opposite {SPIN}.
b. As Couples 1 & 3 do return gallop, 2 & 4 start in. When they reach center, W do half
turn CW in place to be picked up by M who is continuing charge across the quadrille {CHARGE}
c. When Couples 2 & 4 start their chorus, they do the same as 1 & 3 above {SPIN} while
1 & 3 do the same as 2 & 4 above {CHARGE}
NOTE: As Couples 2 & 4 start their chorus, each person is dancing with their OPPOSITE. When the Spins and Charges are finished, everyone should be back with own partner at original position.
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2 & 4 Women Fly
1-2Couples 2 & 4 walk into center of quadrille into “flying position”: M are L
shoulder to L shoulder facing out with R arm firmly around partner’s waist, L arms entwined and behind other M. W have L arm behind partner’s back and joined with opposite W’s L hand in a wrist hold. W’s R hand grips M’s R hand at her waist. This handhold is a suggestion. Find one that works for you.
3-10Couples start spin around central point gathering momentum quickly and enough
so that centrifugal force lifts the W off the ground. As they begin to rise, W bring
their feet together and bend knees slightly. M are NOT to lift the W without help
from the spin. SPEED IS IMPORTANT. Also, flying does NOT last more than
TWO measures.
11-12Couples 2 & 4 come out of spin backing into position for next chorus
Double Chorus Spin & Cloverleaf
A combination of Double Chorus Spinand Double Chorus Cloverleaf. Couples 1 & 3 ALWAYS do the Spin to change W, Couples 2 & 4 ALWAYS do the Charge to change W.
Circle
1-16Same as Circle at beginning of dance except that couples ends up in quadrille
dance rest position with a hop into original position.
Introduced into the U.S. by Jane Farwell (1954). These dance notes and choreography were written by Dr. Douglas Lee Hall, Der Deutsche Volkstanzverein von San Antonio. ©1990. May be used for non-commercial purposes without written permission of the author.