[Callers] Re: Distance "contra" dance choreo?

Hi Claire, What some groups are planning, possibly, is to start their new dance sessions with just couple dances. Come with a partner, or choose one person and stay with them. There are lots of good dances to choose from; but only if your dancers are prepared to embrace change, new ideas and new skills. Contra, ceilidh, squares, ECD, etc. are all part of the same spectrum of dance, with common origins. Here are some ideas (some are usually done as mixers, just stay with the same partner): Salty Dog Rag La Chapelloise Swedish Masquerade Teton Mountain Stomp The Ideal Schottische The Gay Gordons Redwing Mixer Twirl & Go You can Waltz (obviously) and all the other standard couple dances. And if your dancers are prepared to work in fours and stay in those fours, you can add all the Appalachian/Running Set two-couple figures - there are dozens to choose from. Yes, it is more fun to do them with new couples, but if you have to stay in the same foursomes you can still have fun. I hope that helps. Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574 http://contrafusion.co.uk/KentCeilidhs.html for Live Music Ceilidhs http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent http://www.modernjive.com for Modern Jive DVDs