An Scottish Country dance I wrote, "The Savage Cavy"

**Tarheel** · 22nd July 15, 08:25 AM

I have not been into dance in tooooo long a time, but I can read and imagine how fun this reel would be to perform. Please get someone to film the techniques when you have them honed. There is a local dance group that might be interested in trying "The Savage Cavy". I'm sure once they saw, heard and felt the beat and movements a "craze" would sweep folks off their chairs and onto the dance floor.

**ASinclair** · 22nd July 15, 08:34 AM

What music should this be danced to?

**Panache** · 22nd July 15, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by ASinclair

What music should this be danced to?

Allen,

In all honesty I didn't have a particular tune in mind. Any 40 bar reel will do. A spritely one would be in keeping with the spirit of the dance, but not too frantic/fast please
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Cheers

Jamie

**Grizzled Ian** · 23rd July 15, 07:55 PM

Good work Jamie! I look forward to trying 'The Savage Cavy' with my U3A class when they're ready - probably not til next year, though, they've only been going since 5 May.
I had the pleasure of meeting Tim W in Brisbane a few weeks ago, and Steph M sent me a photo of her with you in what looks to be the same room as in your OP - I met her in Bundanoon in April during her Australian visit.

**Panache** · 24th July 15, 01:07 PM

Tim and Stephanie are both lovely people. We are fortunate to have such a thriving community of Scottish Country Dancers here in the Bay Area. Stephanie got a kick out of taking photos with both of us. SCD is such a wonderful bond worldwide!

Originally Posted by Grizzled Ian

Good work Jamie! I look forward to trying 'The Savage Cavy' with my U3A class when they're ready - probably not til next year, though, they've only been going since 5 May.
I had the pleasure of meeting Tim W in Brisbane a few weeks ago, and Steph M sent me a photo of her with you in what looks to be the same room as in your OP - I met her in Bundanoon in April during her Australian visit.