Not specific dances, but with waves you generally balance in the direction you're going to move and then the opposite direction. So any dance that has a balance followed by everyone walking forward should be a forward and back wave balance.

Jeff

On Thu, Jun 29, 2023, 10:37 PM Ric Goldman - letsdance via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

Hi Emily,

 

Here’s one…

 

Wave Riders - Ric Goldman (2009-01-03), Imp (jigs)

Note: start with wave of 4, Ravens/L in center, Ns/R

A1        1-4       Balance wave R&L; slide R (Larks now in center)

            5-8       Balance wave Fwd & Back; Drop hands, walk fwd to new Ns (progression)

A2        1-4       Balance new wave R&L ; Larks alle R 3/4 in center to go to …

5-8       N sw (on Larks original side)

B1        1-4       Long lines fwd, Larks bring P back to their side

5-8       P sw

B2        1-4       Circle L ¾       

5-8            N DSD  1-1/4 into wave (with these same 4)

 

Thanx, Ric Goldman

letsdance@rgoldman.org

971-206-1956

 

 

From: Emily Addison via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2023 7:07 PM
To: contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net
Subject: [Callers] Dances with balancing waves forward and backward?

 

Hi folks :) 

 

As a dancer, I remember loving the feel of waves lines that balance forward and back. However, I don't have any dances that specifically call for that.  

 

Might you have suggestions of dances that specifically call for Bal F&B or which often get modified for that feel of a balance?

 

Thank you!

:) Emily in Ottawa

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