[Callers] Re: simple 4-face-4 dances

On Sun, 3 Mar 2024 17:30:25 -0600, Allison Jonjak via Contra Callers wrote: I'm really surprised that in three or four days no-one has responded to the request. Maybe the people on this list just don't like 4-face-4 dances. So I decided to write one It has the obligatory two swings! And the bonus points! Allison's Favorite (or if you don't like the title, Allison, I'm happy to change it). I suggest 32-bar jigs because of all that balancing. A1: Lines of four forward and back. Left-hand people (of each couple) make a left-hand star: balance in and out; star half-way. A2: Meet the one diagonally across from you, balance and swing - finish on the usual side, facing into the set. B1: Right-hand people make a right-hand star: balance in and out; star half-way. Swing partner and face into the set. B2: Join hands in a ring of 8: go in to the middle and back (with suitable noises). Balance the ring; California twirl partner to face a new line. As usually happens in a double contra, you stay with the other couple in your own line but alternate ends. For the partner swing, the left-hand people need to move forward and to the left as your partner approaches. When you're out at the ends you can do the figure as a two-couple set. Just make sure that the final California twirl leaves you facing the approaching line of four. Colin Hume