Mark,

This contra has a miniaturized grand square for 4.

Mini Grand Swing improper  by Jim Hemphill
 To start, face your neighbor, 2's step apart, 1's step forward between
A1 Handy Hand allemande 1 1/2
     2's swing*
A2 Neighbor balance and swing
B1 Long lines
     1's swing, end with all facing across** 
B2 Mini grand square, 1's apart, 2's come together. 1's up, 2's down.
     1's together, 2's apart. 1's down, 2's up and on to next.
 
Teaching Notes: * The transition between A1 and A2 is a bit unusual in that couple 1 ends up slightly below couple 2 coming out of the handy hand allemande, so it really works nicely for couple 2 to end their swing facing down and gent 2 twirl the lady across to the neighbor for the swing.  For the mini grand square have couple 1 remain close together and all face their partner at the end of the couple 1 swing, use same rythm as a normal grand square, 1,2,3, turn.  1's take 3 small steps apart then turn up set while the 2's take 3 small steps together and turn down, couples take 3 small steps up/down hall then turn to face across: 2's take 3 steps apart and turn up, 1's 3 steps together  then turn down: on the last leg couples take 4 steps up/down to progress to next neighbors..  Emphasize dancers travel up the outside and down the inside.

video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKzj3sjGtBE



On Sat, Sep 23, 2017 at 12:54 PM, Bob Green via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
I have a 4X4 with a grand square, well...half a grand square called Luke, Your Not My Father. http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/491-luke-you-re-not-my-father-by-bob-green-4x4

It is not that challenging. however the dance that inspired it is. Luke Donforth has one where the grand square is on the diagonal that was the inspiration for my dance. That dance is deceptively challenging...It makes keeping your role straight on the grand square take serious concentration. I don;t remember the name of the dance, perhaps you could contact Luke for it.

Bob Green
St. Louis

On Sat, Sep 23, 2017 at 12:05 PM, Mark Hillegonds via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> 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

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