After a number of relatively quiet caller years (parenting; pandemic), I've started to dig deep to expand my repertoire and up my skills.  It feels like it's time for lots more dance fun! :)

One dance that I've really enjoyed is Heartbeat Contra (by Don Flaherty - see below).

Tom Calwell called it in Ottawa way back in 2010 and  at the top of the B1, he called Al R 1.5 or ANYTHING (R shoulder round, swing, DSD).

Do any of you throw in a 'do anything' moment in an evening of contra programming? I'm always looking for fun, playful moments that make dancers smile and this feels like a lovely one.  If you throw in an anything moment, how do you choose when?

I've got some dances which I find super playful and fun (e.g., Three's Company - Altered & Alternating - Paul Balliet)

Thoughts on this?

Thanks!

Emily in Ottawa

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Heartbeat Contra (Don Flaherty)

A1 

Bal Ring & Petronella Twirl 

Bal Ring & Petronella Twirl

ROB Al R 1.5  OR ANYTHING! (Al R, Rshoulder round, swing, DSD... original was RH round)

P Sw

Cir L 3/4

Bal Ring & California Twirl