[Callers] Fan Favorite PROPER Contras?

[Richard Hart]

I like Rory O’More, but Money Musk and Chorus Jig are probably the most often danced (and perhaps most favorite) proper dances.

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> On Mar 4, 2019, at 6:27 PM, Gregory Frock via Callers <callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> 
> Something new perhaps? I wrote this recently, trying to avoid the ubiquitous half figure 8 figure:
> 
> It's Good to be Number Two
> Duple, Proper
> 
> A1: Second corners balance LH and swat the flea (8), and allemande left once or twice (8);
> A2: Partners meltdown swing (16), end facing across;
> B1: Balance the ring and petronella (8), neighbors swing (8), end facing across;
> B2: Balance the ring (4), gents roll their neighbors away with a half sashay (4), twos (ONLY!) swing (8), end facing new ones.
> 
> Title is a little sardonic. If you want, you could call it Composition 156. I also second QuiAnn2's endorsement of Indigo Silk.
> 
> Greg
> 
>> On Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 4:51 PM Don Veino via Callers <callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>> Hi,
>>  
>> I've been assigned the opening slot at this year's 2019 New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) for my session:
>> 
>> "Keepin' It Proper Contras - It's not all about improper contras! Dances from times past to the present set in a proper form."
>>  
>> Soooo... what proper dances have you found to be particular favorites with dancers and amenable in a large hall "some experience" (non-advanced dancer) setting? I'd appreciate your suggestions.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Don
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