Hi Rich,

              In England we never adopted this artificial distinction between Country and Contra, since they are, fundamentally, the same thing.  So we have always written lots of one-swing and no-swing dances.

              Here are some of my partner-swing and no-swing dances from my dance page: http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/BalancingAct.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/CheekboneCity.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/DosiAll.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/FindingYourBalance.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/FlutterRing.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/GrapevineJig.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/LifeisButAMelancholyFlower.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/TheMadGypsy.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/Rotafl.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/SlithyDance.html

http://contrafusion.co.uk/Dances/TripToHazlitt.html

              Note: they vary significantly in complexity. Some were written for beginners, some for experienced dancers.

And two that I haven't published yet:

Farewell To The Taliban (by John Sweeney) Contra; Improper

A1: Balance the Ring; Men Roll Ladies

      Balance the Ring; Ladies Roll Men

A2: Ladies' Chain x2

B1: (Ladies Cross; Men Cross) x2

B2: Neighbour Dosido

Balance the Ring; #2s Arch - Move forwards to next couple

The Honking Swan King (by John Sweeney)

Contra; Improper

A1: Men Gypsy, flowing into Neighbour Gypsy 3/4 finishing in Line of Four, Facing Down the Hall – Men in the Middle

A2: Down the Hall in Lines of Four, Turn Alone

       Up the Hall in Lines of Four – Face Neighbour

B1: Swing Through; Partner Swing

B2: Balance the Ring; Ladies Cross Over

      Long Lines Go Forward & Back

Note: make the Gypsies wide as there is plenty of time.

(Inspired by Giant Robot Dance's  Swan Lake Theme; In the Hall of the Mountain King)

            Happy dancing,

                   John                      

John Sweeney, Dancer, England   john@modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574

http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent