*Hi Everyone,I'm writing to share a contra dance I've written. We've tried
it out twice, once at the Camp Sturtevant weekend and once at our 5th
Saturday advanced dance. The interesting part is the progression, from a
hey into a circle with new neighbors.Switching the 2nd half of A1 to Raven
instead of Lark also works, it just flips the direction the dance
progresses. I ended up choosing Larks because of the Raven alamande at the
end.Any feedback or thoughts are welcome!Emma AzelbornLos AngelesHey
DreamingContra Dance by Emma AzelbornBeckett, progresses to the leftWorks
best with ample floor space for the orbitTeaching notes: - It helps to
identify future neighbors before starting, so dancers know who to be
looking for in the progression out of the hey (they're on the left
diagonal)- Ravens turn over their left shoulder to progress & circle
instead of looping right at the end of the hey- Larks keep going the same
direction of travel into the orbitA18Long lines fwd & back8Larks right
shoulder round 1½A216Neighbor balance and swingB18Larks in for half a left
shoulder hey8Circle right 3 places with new neighbors (this is the
progression)Larks assist Ravens to centerB28Ravens alamande right 1½ while
Larks orbit halfway counterclockwise8Partner swing*