Re: [Callers] Squares for contra-dancers

Richard, Two of the key elements are the concepts and the moves. If you call squares that use moves they know then you only have to focus on teaching the concepts. And the fewer concepts you have to introduce the better. I like using these with contra dancers for that reason: Kimmswick Express (by Gene Hubert) Square HSHS A1: Heads Forward & Back; Heads Right & Left Through A2: Heads Circle Left 3/4, Pass Through across the set With the one you meet: Dosido 1 & 1.4 to Ocean Waves B1: Balance the Wave (R/L), Swing Through (Allemande Right Half, those who can (Men) Allemande Left Half) Partner Swing B2: Promenade Home Chippenham Square (by Colin Hume) Square HSHS A1: Heads Right & Left Through; Sides Swing your Opposite and face the nearest Head Couple A2: Balance the Ring; Petronella Turn Balance the Ring; Petronella Turn B1: Balance the Ring; Pass Through up & down the set Partner Swing B2: Corner Allemande Left Partner Promenade Home (half-way) Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent