26 Aug
2025
26 Aug
'25
5:02 a.m.
Oh wow do I find that baseball analogy so off putting. I'm observing that
each dancer only has two corners, so trying to think of four bases doesn't
even seem to fit for me. Apart from that I had a lot of unfortunate
experiences being pressured and bullied in the Little League baseball scene
growing up. I did not consent to participation but I had no choice for 5
years. My first coach was demeaning toward me. Sports culture in the US
is rife with elements of competitive hierarchy and toxic masculinity and I
would advise keeping those references clear of a safe contra dance space.
Peace and good vibes,
Jonathan Freedner
On Tue, Aug 26, 2025, 4:23 AM Michael Fuerst via Contra Callers <
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Thank you Alan and Peter. (I'm still soliciting
for interesting
contra corner dances.)
Utah Ree, Double Trouble and men at the End all satisfy my request quite
excellently
I think Utah Reel is the one I have danced with Will Mentor calling.
When calling one of these, I would suggest having those turning contra
corners to think
of their corners as 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base and home plate
On Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM Peter Foster via Contra Callers <
contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
There's my dance Double Trouble, which
alternates the 1s and 2s, who
turn double contra corners
https://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=10398
There is also Men at the End, again with double contra corners but
the alternation is women, then men
https://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=8029
Peter Foster
On 26/08/2025 12:33 pm, Michael Fuerst via Contra Callers wrote:
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(1) I am seeking the dance where 1's and
2's take turns being active
and when active, dancers turn four different corners.
(2) I am compiling a list of contra corners dances that people like or
find distinctive.
Ones already on my list are
.. Alternating Corners by Jim Kitch
https://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=10261
.. Alone at the End by Al Olson
https://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=689
.. Equinox by Jim Kitch
https://contradb.com/dances/1514
.., Blackbirds of Spring by Al Olson
https://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=10413
.. Contra Corners Special by Al Olson
https://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=15862
.. The Tease by Tom Hinds
https://contradb.com/dances/113
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