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 <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
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@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:
> (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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