I run a dance at a "smaller venue" in central Maine, and always do at least one ceilidh and/or ECD, and at least one square dance. It does indeed rest the brains of both new and more experienced dancers, and expands the repertoire of potential figures as well.

The Other Allison

On Sun, Sep 17, 2023 at 2:26 PM Don Veino via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

Just be sure to warn them first... 😉

https://youtu.be/1msu8iQT3kw?si=wikww-DafmNCAi10

On Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 10:27 AM Rich Goss via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Does anyone slip in a ceilidh style dance at a contra? Some of the mixers work well at contra dances. Also, it’s an opportunity to give new dancers brains a break. I suspect this practice is more common in the UK. Colin, feel free to chime in.

Rich
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