Current repertoire of the New York Celtic Dancers includes a mix of time-honored highland pieces (Seann Triubhas, Highland Fling, Gillie Callum) as well as several ladies step dances and national dances (Scottish Lilt, Blue Bonnets, Scottish Jig, Miss Forbes).  Contemporary works choreographed by NYCD Director Allison Fippinger round out the NYCD repertoire and allow the use of modern and innovative music, while still incorporating the traditional steps and style in the dance.          Examples of contemporary works include: The Brazilian Fling: a piece set to Scottish bagpipe and Brazilian percussion (www.MacUmba.com).  The Brazilian Fling stays true to historical Scottish dance in its innovative use of Fling steps, as well as incorporating traveling steps with traditional figures across the floor.  And did we mention the amazing music? The Piper's Call:, a moving dance inspired by the Scocha song of the same name (www.scocha.co.uk, "Calling Doon The Line (The Piper's Call)").  An intensely personal dance, The Piper's Call has been noted for blending music and dance seamlessly into a unified story.  The Piper's Call is based solidly in the traditional Scottish dance vocabulary while still accommodating a modern architecture. Bonnie Greene Waters: a contemporary hornpipe in the traditional style.  This is our take on the traditional Scottish hornpipe with a healthy dash of humor and sass.  Dedicated to our own, dear Bonnie. Salute to the City: an urban take on the traditional Scottish sword dance.  Originally inspired by Robert McOwen's resetting of Salute to MacNab, NYCD's version has been modified to incorporate original steps and movement all our own.  One of our favorites! Learig: a graceful pas de trois set to Robert Burns' tune of the same name. This piece highlights Scottish Country Dance steps in strathspey time with synchronized arm movements and a broad use of spacing and Scottish dance figures. Mary Morrisson Reel: A dance for four, the Mary Morrisson Reel combines both Scottish step and country dancing into one rousing piece.  By using figures normally seen in Scottish country dance, we create a more dynamic dance palette through which to showcase the strength and spirit of Scottish dance.      2007/2008 Rep List: Berkshire 6/8 Set (Original) Blue Bonnets (Traditional) Bonnie Greene Waters (Original) Brazilian Fling (Original) Burning of the Piper’s Hut (Wallace) Cape Breton Set (Original) Come Ashore Jolly Tar (Trad.) Double Salute--Sword Dance (Original) Earl of Errol (Trad.) First of August (Trad.)  Fling (Trad.) Gillie Callum--Scottish Sword Dance (Trad.) Hieland Laddie (Trad.) Learig (Original) Mary Morrisson Reel (Original) Miss Forbes (Trad.) New Claret (Trad.) Phillipa--Sword Dance (Original) The Piper’s Call (Original) Salute to the City--Sword Dance (Original) Scotch Measure (Trad.) Scottish Jig (Trad.) Scottish Lilt (Trad.) Sean Triubhas (Trad.) Tribute to J.L. MacKenzie (Trad.) Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnnie (Trad.) Village Maid (trad.)