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1/29/2016: Janine Smith calls while "Genticorum" plays at Glen Echo, MD's Spanish Ballroom

BAND: "Genticorum" (http://www.genticorum.com/)
● Pascal Gemme (fiddle, feet) (http://pascalgemme.com/english-1/)
● Nicholas Williams (accordion)
● Yann Falquet (guitar)

The trad Quebec group Genticorum makes a very full and glorious noise, both instrumentally and vocally. Over the past decade, Genticorum has become a fixture on the international world, trad, folk and Celtic music circuit. Known for its energy and its stage presence (and often mistaken for a larger ensemble), Genticorum has given more than 800 concerts in no fewer than 15 countries – and is showing no sign of slowing down: this is a band in high demand.

Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land, the energetic and original traditional ‘power trio’ also incorporates the dynamism of today’s North American and European folk cultures in their music. They weave precise and intricate fiddle and flute work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion and guitar and bass accompaniment into a big and jubilant musical feast. Their distinctive sound, sense of humour and stage presence make them a supreme crowd pleaser.

TUNES:
(0:00 – 4:16) “Flying Home to Shelley” (Paul Gitlitz)
(4:16 – END) “The Breakwater Boys' Breakdown” (Émile Benoit)

DANCE: "The Judge" (Bob Isaacs, Becket-CCW)
A1 – Circle Left 3/4 (8), Neighbor Swing (8)
A2 – Right and Left Through (8), Ladies Left Diagonal Chain to Shadow (8)
B1 – Petronella Balance the Ring and Twirl (8), Petronella Balance the Ring and Twirl 1-1/2 (8)
B2 – Partner Balance and Swing (16)

Choreography from: http://lists.sharedweight.net/pipermail/callers-sharedweight.net/2009-March/001992.html

Author’s Notes: A few years ago I came up with this one, and with Larry's [ed: Unger’s] permission later re-named it in honor of his tune: “The Judge.” Larry and I are hoping in 100 years or so this will ascend to chestnut status.

CAMERA: Canon S120, 720p 30 FPS

REMARKS: The Spanish Ballroom is a superb dance venue. Built in 1933 and restored in 2003, the art deco style ballroom has a wonderful sprung 7,700 SF maple floor which can easily handle 6 lines of contradancers.

INFO: For more info about Glen Echo Contras, see:
● http://fridaynightdance.org/
● http://fsgw.org/

IF YOU LIKE THIS VIDEO, YOU’LL LIKE THESE LINKS!
More Glen Echo contradance videos:
● http://www.youtube.com/GreatContraVideos/
Contradance advanced moves:
● http://www.youtube.com/contrasyncretist

VIDEO: JS Fischer