Re: [Callers] Favorite AABBCC contra dances?

Hi William: I had a similar request a few years ago, and wrote the following. There are two problems with AABBCC contras: 1. They don't progress as often, so a double progression was suggested. But with all double progressions, there is also the other issue of having significant activity with each neighbor. 2. It can be a challenge to fill up 96 beats without repeating figures. Triple Double Improper, double progression, 1/27/10 A1. 4,12 N1 balance, swing A2. 4,4 Circle L 1/2, gents roll partner across 4,4 Circle L 1/2, gents roll N1 along B1. 6,10 Cross trail through, N2 swing B2. 8,8 Gents allemande L 1 1/2, 1/2 hey (PR, LL, N2R, GL) C1. 4,12 Partner balance, swing C2. 8,8 Ladies chain to N2, star L As with any dance exceeding A1-B2, be prepared to call it all the way through. Most contra dancers are not conditioned to remembering dances of this length well enough to go on autopilot. Bob