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Corn mashers (North American/ Appalachian) "Flatfoot and Buck Dancing,"' ""Big Circle"' and "Freestyle" Artistic Director and Choreographer: Dana DeSimone These dances have their roots in Irish step dance, English clogging and Native American and African American steps. Buck dancing is a predecessor to modern tap dancing and was done at parties, corn shuckings and molasses makings. They are a capella and rely only on hands and feet for instrumentation. Big circle dancing involves more people and freestyle encourages individual style and expression of movement to the music. These dances came from the people of North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, West Virginia, Alabama and Georgia. Costuming is very simple and reflects the poverty of immigrant Appalachia. The music is a mixture of Scaijish, Irish and English melodies influenced by African American rhythms. The dancing is very syncopated and has a heavy down beat. Cornmashers of San Francisco are a local favorite and have performed numerous times in the Ethnic Dance Festival. Dancers: Joe Costa, Dana DeSimone, Holly Earl, Usa Framiglo, J.P. Huka, Leslie Jackson, Kalia Kliban, Nicole Martinovich, Patti Whitehurst Musicians: Kathy Hirsch, guitar; Marty )ara, fiddle; Susan Sullivan, fiddle; Undo Wilson, banjo The older Highland dances of Scotland are traditionally performed with bagpipes. Outdoor games were held to find the best musicians, dancers and athletes. Country or ballroom dance was performed indoors, usually accompanied by solo fiddle or small group. With larger spaces this century, the piano was added. "Robert the Bruce" is a sprightly jig named for one of Scotland's early kings. "Western Stars" demonstrates grace, style and strength using traditional figures that make full use of the stage. "The Moulin Dhu" is a running dance from the Western Islands depicting the mill and its wheel. It remains a legacy of Scandinavian invaders who conquered parts of the west in the tenth century. In "The Double Foursome Reel," the dancers weave in and out using the traveling step to create an endless braid. "Reel of the Black Cocks" is a dance of sheer exuberance based on a children's game. The kilt is the ancient everyday wear of the Scot. The woven tartan patterns represent the clan, or extended family, of the wearer. The Red Thistle Dancers (ScoHish) "Robert the -- "Western Stars, Jocks/' "The Moulin Dhu/' "The Double Foursome Reel" and "Reel of the Black Cocks" Director: Jennifer Kelly I The Red Thistle Dancers are based in Palo Alto and have performed in the Ethnic Dance Festival nine times since 1980. Dancers: Ellen Aaron, Sue Anderson, Cathy McAdam Berlics, Christopher Day, Fred DeMarse, Gary Francis, Cecilia Grote, Dave Grote, Randi Keppeler, John Kelly, Ann Lawson, Clore lawson, Barry Lewis, Calli Morrow, Olga Sommer, Mikkel Thompson, Rosemary Thorne, Alan Twhigg Musicians: Tim Huntley, piper; Janet Kurnkk, Fiddle; Kim McGarrity, fiddle; David Moslardi, accordion; Lyle Ramshaw, piano
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