14 Mar
2023
14 Mar
'23
4:39 p.m.
I like Joy, which you likely have already. Petronella is another and I don’t remember
seeing its signature figure in MWSD (but it’s been a very long time since I have danced
that style).
Perhaps use a dosido for part of a swing with a dance that has only one swing? I love
Wedding Rings by Evan Shepherd, but of course there a ton of great one-swing contras.
Regards,
Russell
Joy
By Lannie McQuaide
Source Larry Jennings, "Zesty Contras"
Type Contra
Formation Proper
A1
(8) Long lines go forward and back
(8) 1's cross the set and go below, while the 2's move up
A2
(8) Hands across right-hand star
(8) Ladies chain (to partner)
B1
(16) Hey, ladies pass right shoulders to start
B2
(8) Ladies chain (to neighbor)
(8) 1's half figure-eight
Sent from a phone; please pardon brevity
On Mar 14, 2023, at 9:29 AM, Rich Sbardella via Contra
Callers <contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Friends,
I have been asked to lead an intro to contra dance session at a square dance convention.
I will have time to lead 3-4 contras, and I am looking for suggestions.
My main concern is that most modern square dancers do not swing, they simply twirl under.
With that in mind, I need contras which have no more than an eight count swing yet
reflect the spirit of the modern contra scene.
One major difference between contra dance and MWSD is square dancers are not trained to
dance to the phrase of the music. I will most likely begin with a circle mixer to
encourage a full 8 count swing and to emphasize dancing to the phrase.
I am not looking for contra dances with MWSD basics, but rather typical contra basics.
Any suggestions? I can certainly find some among my collection, but perhaps there is a
gem I might miss.
Thanks,
Rich Sbardella
Stafford, CT
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