A selection of dances composed by David “Oddsocks” Wanless

David “Oddsocks” Wanless is a danceoholic from Hobart, Tasmania and has called with scores of Tasmanian, interstate and international bands.  He has called dances from Antarctica to France and Canada.  He calls dances from many traditions including Balfolk, Klezmer, Contra, Irish, Scottish, E-ceilidh, Renaissance, traditional and contemporary Australian including bush dances, Regency, Southern US Squares and his own compositions.  He is known for his fun, energetic and inclusive calling.

A Tangle of Tree Ferns (3 couple mixer)

Buttongrass Quadrille (4 or 8 couple square)

Koonya Klap Kwodrille (big set square)

Mt Geryon (3 couple longwise)

The Pleiades (7 people)

Queenstown Quadrille (4 couple square, multi-figure)

Snow Moon over the Icehouse Track (Contra)

Statement from the Heart (3 person)

Stay Wild, Stay Strong (Sicilian circle)

Steampunk Birthday (4 cpl square, but works with 3 or 5)

The Thylacine Lament (Couples waltz)