Re: [Callers] Contra Dances with Modern Western Square Dance Figures

Here is one of mine that I have used successfully many times, though the main figure is drawn more from the Southern Square tradition than the Western tradition: Sow the Wheat Contra (improper) Chuck Abell 1/15 A1 Bal and swing N (16) A2 Gents alle left 1 1/2x (8) (8) P swing (8) B1 Ladies chain (8) Circle left 1x, gents roll P across set (8) B2 Bal the ring (4) Sow the wheat/mow the clover 1 1/2x, ones duck first (12)* w/ new N…. * Twos arch, ones duck under, then back up arching over the twos, then duck again to progress. Basically an inside dosido 1 1/2x while holding partner’s hand (which is an option for any one with shoulder issues) An easier variation on the B part (good for beginners): B1 Ladies Chain Bal ring, roll P across B2. Bal the ring, Sow the wheat/mow the clover (16) ________________________________ From: Callers &lt;callers-bounces(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; on behalf of Mac Mckeever via Callers &lt;callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 5:12 PM To: Mark Hillegonds via Callers; Dale Wilson Subject: Re: [Callers] Contra Dances with Modern Western Square Dance Figures Highly recommend Dale Wilson's Gold Star Wednesday - I added Dale to this reply and he can fill you in on a teaching secret. It contains the star inversion that comes from square dancing. Also Rang Tang Contra by Ridge Kennedy comes to mind - it uses the Georgia Rang Tang figure. Kath Anderson's Deep Well uses a figure she saw clogers performing - does that count? Mac Mckeever On Saturday, September 23, 2017, 12:05:24 PM CDT, Mark Hillegonds via Callers &lt;callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; wrote: Hi all, I'm preparing for a workshop at a dance weekend in November where the theme will be contra dances that incorporate square dance moves. I have a number dances with square thrus and swing thrus and box circulates. However, these moves are fairly well known at this point. This will be an advanced group of dancers so I'm looking for dances that incorporate more unique and sophisicated moves. I know Bob Isaacs has several that quality, with dances that use Spin the Top and Spin Chain Exchange the Gears. Looking forward to seeing what you may have. -- Mark Hillegonds Cell: 734-756-8441 Email: mark.hillegonds@gmail.com<mailto:mark.hillegonds@gmail.com> _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net