How to dosey doe dance

Steph Curry, Jordan Poole’s square dancing move to get open

Andy Nesbitt

May 8, 2022 10:09 am ET

Did you ever have to do square dancing in gym class back when you were a kid? It sure was a weird thing to have to do in gym class because when are you ever going to square dance in your life and I’ll never forget do-si-doing my partner home while wishing we were playing basketball or floor hockey or anything else that was more fun than square dancing.

Sorry for that long, rambling discussion about square dancing. What made me think of this, you ask?

Well, it looked like Steph Curry and Jordan Poole were square dancing last night against the Grizzlies as they used a do-si-do move to confuse their defenders.

I’m serious, check this out:

Shout out Steph Curry
Shout out Jordan Poole
Shout out gym class square dancing pic. twitter.com/WN508oXbau

— Jesse Thorn 🤷‍♂️ (@JesseThorn) May 8, 2022

Amazing, right? I mean, that’s some serious do-si-doing!

NBA fans loved it.

I ain’t never seen the dosey doe on the court before https://t.co/EJR1d6tuPV

— 🐺 (@WpBryce__) May 8, 2022

Steph Curry and Jordan Poole are square dancing on offense pic.twitter.com/pfEabaXMc1

— Kyle Grondin (@bykylegrondin) May 8, 2022

Looks like those mandatory Square Dancing classes we were forced to do in elementary school finally paid off for someone. https://t.co/mObgbE3jHr

— Kevin Gibson (@ksgib123) May 8, 2022

I, for one, am ready to welcome square dancing back into mainstream sports. https://t.co/3VSwXj11bd

— Kevin Chouinard (@KLChouinard) May 8, 2022

Mixing in some square-dancing practice during the game. 😂 https://t.co/9tqVSRjdgO

— PACNW (@2022SportsGuy) May 8, 2022

These fools square dancing in the middle of a playoff game 😂 https://t.co/dlNehDtKif

— Juan: Boosted Edition 💉 (@A_B_selectstart) May 8, 2022

#DubNation Square Dancing!
Swing your partner round and round, toss it up and throw it down! #NBAPlayoffs

pic.twitter.com/rc5wBBagfy

— Joe Heyrman (@Joe_Heyrman17) May 8, 2022

oh hell yeah it is. it’s square dancing and we encourage it. https://t.co/kn0d0T6N4T

— brenna (@BonniePuns) May 8, 2022

I've always said that NBA teams need to incorporate square dancing into their offensive sets https://t. co/NG9Uq2AW3l

— Mohamed (@MoeSquare) May 8, 2022

That’s a do-si-do, lol. They’re square dancing on the Grizzlies https://t.co/99lDx9vkec

— Phillipe Negrato (@djohnson_bbn) May 8, 2022

What am I watching here?!The Warriors are out here square dancing. https://t.co/KrKPes16pM

— Richard Ting (@flytip) May 8, 2022

The Warriors are square dancing! https://t.co/Cnydkbu2Za

— Canada Goose (@CanadaGoose411) May 8, 2022

they really just did some square dancing spinaroo to get some momentum https://t.co/3fnFo5TBsX

— 𝓳𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓱 (@Huncho_Jman) May 8, 2022

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Sally Goodin and a Docey Doe - Bill Litchman

Creator: Bill Litchman (Nov.19, 2011)

Caller: Bill Litchman. This clip shows the actual dance; a separate video shows the walkthrough. Once the dance gets going, Bill throws in patter using lyrics to the song Mountain Dew.

Bill Litchman learned the dance from the calling of Marvin Shilling, Walsenburg, Colorado. It may have originated with Ray Smith, of Texas, and thence to Herb Greggerson. (See related items.)

Recorded at the Dare to be Square Weekend, Nov. 18-20, 2011, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC. Tune: Sally Goodin. Steve Hickman & Claudio Buchwald, fiddles, Jim Morrison, guitar, Sam Bartlett, banjo

Litchman included Shilling's calls for this dance in an article in The American Dance Circle, v.32 #4 Dec11 p. 8-9

Sally Goodin' with a Do Si Do
(after Herb Greggerson)
Western Jubilee 570A

Introduction:
1 All join hands and circle out south
Get a little moonshine in your mouth
'Round and 'round and 'round you go
Take your partner by the left and do a do-si-do
Partner left and corner right
And do-si-do with all your might
One more change and back to your honey and promenade
You promenade with your own little girl
Promenade eight go 'round the world and promenade all
Promenade eight and promenade all
Get along home, don't you fall

2 No. 1 couple bow and swing and
Lead right out to the right of the ring

Swing the Goodin's with a right for a do-si-do
(1st gent swings 2nd lady or right hand lady with right hand, while 1" lady swings 2nd gent with right hand at same time)

Partner left and don't you know
(1st couple swing with left hands while 2nd couple are now active and also swing with their left hands)

Take the next give right for a do-si-do
(1st gent goes across hall and swings opposite girl with right hand; at same time, gent 3 swings lady 2 and gent 2 swings lady 1 with right hands)

Back to your honey and you should know
(Gent 1 goes home and swings partner with left, while gents 2 and 3 swing own partners with left)

Then grandma right for a do-si-do 8
(gent 1 swings lady 4 with right, while at the same time gent 4 swings lady 3; gent 3 swings lady 2; and gent 2 swings lady 1; thus, all four couples are working or doing a do-si-do; continue do-si-do at least twice or until caller calls promenade)

3. Repeat No. 2 above leading with couple no. 2
4. Repeat No. 2 above leading with couple no. 3
5. Repeat No. 2 above leading with couple no. 4

Collection: Traditional western
Subjects: Traditional Western (pre-1940)
Tags: Bill Litchman

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Citation

Bill Litchman, “Sally Goodin and a Docey Doe - Bill Litchman - Traditional Western Square Dances 5b,” Square Dance History Project, accessed December 19, 2022, https://squaredancehistory. org/items/show/234.

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Title

Sally Goodin and a Docey Doe - Bill Litchman - Traditional Western Square Dances 5b

Subject

Traditional Western (pre-1940)

Description

Caller: Bill Litchman. This clip shows the actual dance; a separate video shows the walkthrough. Once the dance gets going, Bill throws in patter using lyrics to the song Mountain Dew.

Bill Litchman learned the dance from the calling of Marvin Shilling, Walsenburg, Colorado. It may have originated with Ray Smith, of Texas, and thence to Herb Greggerson. (See related items.)

Litchman included Shilling's calls for this dance in an article in The American Dance Circle, v.32 #4 Dec11 p. 8-9

Sally Goodin' with a Do Si Do
(after Herb Greggerson)
Western Jubilee 570A

2 No. 1 couple bow and swing and
Lead right out to the right of the ring

Swing the Goodin's with a right for a do-si-do
(1st gent swings 2nd lady or right hand lady with right hand, while 1" lady swings 2nd gent with right hand at same time)

Partner left and don't you know
(1st couple swing with left hands while 2nd couple are now active and also swing with their left hands)

3. Repeat No. 2 above leading with couple no. 2
4. Repeat No. 2 above leading with couple no. 3
5. Repeat No. 2 above leading with couple no. 4

Creator

Bill Litchman

Date

Nov.19, 2011

Contributor

David Millstone

Spatial Coverage

USA, North Carolina, Brasstown

Temporal Coverage

2000 -

Moving Image Item Type Metadata

Embed code

Duration

2:44

Collection

Traditional western

"DANCE HOLIDAY IN KINDERGARTEN" | Methodological development (preparatory group):

Scenario of a dance festival for preschoolers.

"Dance festival in kindergarten"

Purpose: formation of the foundations of musical culture through familiarization with dance activities; evoke in children an emotionally positive attitude towards the holiday, a desire to actively participate in it.
Tasks: to form in preschool children an idea of various dance genres; development of creative activity, cognitive interest, communication skills; fostering a sense of responsibility, camaraderie, stage culture. nine0003

Presenter - Hello, dear friends! Tell me, who doesn't like to dance? Probably among you there are no people indifferent to dance?
Every holiday does not pass without dancing. Although not everyone knows how to dance professionally, but, of course, the beauty of dance is understandable to everyone. The dance was born in ancient times and, like the song, it is connected with the life of its people. Dances in their own way show the life of the people, their thoughts, feelings, customs.
Customs… it is they that pass from century to century the best that our fathers and grandfathers have achieved. Thanks to customs, such an art form as dance has not been lost in time. The dances of each nation have their own charm and uniqueness. And we dance the Russian dance "Russian boots"

Dance “Russian Boots”.

Leader. Today dancing is a sin to forget,
Dance more than the norm.
Everyone should be today,
In excellent dance form.
And in order for us to find out in what form we are, for starters, we need to find out what mood we are in!

Game "How are you?"
How are you? – Like this (show thumb)
How do you swim?
How do you run?
Are you looking into the distance?
How are you laughing?
Are you shaking hands? nine0007 Are you waving?
Looking for a trail?
Do you sleep at night?
How are you being naughty?
Leader. Why do people dance? They hope and wait,
What if they suddenly become slimmer and gain flexibility?
What is their bold dance

Will anyone fall in love with?
That the world will become kinder
And even a little more beautiful?
Flashing legs, arms,
Knees, stomachs!
Don't be bored,
Dance, too!
Dance "Pachal Zakhar garden"
Leader. Spin around in a dance,
As if in a dream,

Live in a fairy tale,
And in the dance day,
Give joy,
Be friendly,
So that the days do not end
Dance!
Leader. "Why do you dance?", "When do you want to dance?", "What is your favorite dance?", "How long can you dance?"
And now we will hold a fun contest "Guess and dance" among those who wish! A familiar or popular tune will be played for you. You must correctly name it and try to show several movements of the named dance.

Guess and dance. nine0007 (Melodies for dancing sound)
- Lambada
- Gypsy girl
- Rock and roll
- Sirtaki
- Waltz
- Cha-cha-cha
- Lezginka
- East
- Modern direction
Leader. Well, you are just great. And we continue our dance festival.
Child:

And the holiday was, and the music sounded.
And all this, of course, meant,
That the bizarre dance came to us.
Child:

And there was everything: fans, gifts,
Circling in a whirlwind, joyful and hot,
And now everyone has found happiness.
Child:

And everyone was glad to rush off with the music,
And everyone enjoyed this dance.
And this dance was called: "life".
Child:

A lot will happen in our life!
And faces will blossom in smiles -
After all, the holiday of a joyful soul has come true.
Dance "Viburnum on the mountain"
Leader. You fly over the sidewalks, like a bird over the Earth,
Beloved dancer, my weightless angel.
You are charmingly mysterious, graceful and slender -
And we hear divine music in every step.
So dance, beloved, dissolving on the waves,
This inner melody, a sweet note on your lips.
Let the muses cover the legs with kisses of love,
So that the damned calluses do not rub their heels.

Dance Fairy enters.
Fairy. Our whole life is a beautiful dance.
Our whole life is a kaleidoscope.
Let's enjoy the dance,
No extra phrases, no extra words.
Music is playing today,
Movement is smooth and easy,
They arise in our whirling.
Our laughter is far away.
Let this dance be long.
Let the flowers be bright,
That never fade,
On a wonderful holiday of beauty!
Fairy: And now I ask you to answer the questions that I have prepared for you.
1. The muse of dance in Greek mythology? (Terpsichore.)
2. Name the oldest type of folk dance art. Performed today. (Round dance)
3. When is International Dance Day celebrated? (April 29)
4. Which country is considered to be the birthplace of the dance “Lady”? (Russia.)
5. Dance with cries of “Assa!” - ... (Lezginka.)
6. What is the name of the partner in the dance? Cavalier.
7. The most pleasant noise for actors during a performance is (Applause.)
8. What is the name of the time for eating sweets in the theater buffet? (Intermission.)
9. The most ballet skirt is (Tutu.)
10. According to Ilze Liepa, dance helps to make beautiful not only the body, but also (Soul.)
Fairy. You have done an excellent job. And at the end of our dance holiday, I would like to offer an unusual dance. He appears unexpectedly, he brings joy and a smile. And, even if the day is not set, this cheerful dance, dance - exclusive will cheer you up. Try to dance it and you will definitely succeed! nine0007 Dance-game "Touki-tuki"

Ballroom dancing for educating children in kindergarten

Ballroom dancing is not only a great and enjoyable pastime, but also an excellent method for the development of the child. In the kindergarten "Children of the World" a set for children's sports ballroom dancing is held. They contribute to the aesthetic, musical-rhythmic, mental and physical development of the child.

The Benefits of Dancing

Movement to Music will teach children to move collectively to music. Almost all middle-aged children are very fond of dancing. With the help of dancing, they manage to satisfy their need for movement. Rhythmic and expressive movements in dance enable children to reveal their thoughts, feelings and mood, as well as to reveal their character. nine0003

Sports ballroom dancing, which is taught on the territory of the kindergarten, allows:

To reveal talents;
Develop flexibility;
Develop a sense of rhythm;
To form the correct posture and easy gait;
Acquire the ability to move gracefully.

Classes of ballroom dancing for children provide an opportunity not only for physical, but also for emotional development. Regular ballroom dancing classes provide an opportunity to develop a craving for victory in a child. nine0003

Features of classes

Some choreographers believe that a child needs to start ballroom dancing from the age of six. But this is far from true. The sooner a child begins to dance, the faster he will develop. That is why it is recommended to start classes at a time when the child can already repeat certain movements after the choreographer. Sports ballroom dancing for girls starts at the age of 2. In a foreign kindergarten, they believe that at this age a child can be instilled with many positive qualities in physical and mental development. nine0003

Dancing should be accessible to children. That is why they are taught such movements that they can repeat and remember at a certain age. Dancing is beneficial for the physical development of the child. They have a positive effect on strengthening muscles and improving body proportions. That is why sports ballroom dancing for boys is useful. After a short period of time after the first dance classes, grace and looseness appear in the movements of the children. Children who attend the section become elastic, dexterous, fast, energetic and light. nine0003

Through dancing, children can learn the norms of cultural communication. In addition, they develop universal aesthetic qualities. Clothing for children's ballroom dancing significantly improves the picture from the performance. Children begin to love themselves at a certain age, which has a positive effect on the formation of personality. Through dance, children gain new musical knowledge. They provide an opportunity to expand their musical horizons.

Dancing is an ideal option for the spiritual, cultural and physical education of a child. nine0003

How to start dancing?

The ballroom dance school for children in Moscow is recruiting young and middle-aged children. Experienced choreographers work here, who know the peculiarities of communicating with young children. This ensures ease of communication between the teacher and the child. Experienced specialists have an individual approach to each child, which ensures the correct development of children in the younger and middle groups. In childhood, they learn the simplest dances that are performed to the favorite tunes of the kids. nine0003

A foreign kindergarten organizes music and health activities in such a way that it has a positive effect on the child's physical and mental health. This enables the positive influence of personality formation. Thanks to the choice of universal music, a child develops a variety of skills, abilities and personality traits. Classes provide an opportunity to teach the child to convey the nature of musical reproductions.

Expat Kindergarten conducts classes in such a way that the child performs expressive and soulful movements, and can also improvise when unfamiliar music is turned on. During the period of classes, a universal subject-developing environment is created, which allows the formation of a harmonious, spiritually rich and physically healthy personality. nine0003

When dancing, non-traditional healing methods are used, which makes it possible to form a healthy and harmoniously developed personality.