There are a bunch of bush dances on my bush dance page at
http://pfoster.pcug.org.au/bushdanc/index.htm
They are from various sources and include some originals.
Here are some that have been well received.
Circle Mixers
Jubilee Jig
Grinding the Gears
Infinity
Summer Evening Waltz
Longways (whole set)
Boston Tea Party
Cheltenham Flyer
Digger’s Jig
The Sausage Machine (includes a figure that gives dancers a sense of
accomplishment. Or broken arms)
Simply Elegant (a waltz for 3 couples)
Snowball Jig
A Snowball's Chance (includes a snowball grand chain)
Tornado Alley
Trip to Gunsburg (could also be called "Don't Forget the Shortcut")
Squares
Clarissa’s Catch
The Four Sisters Square Dance
Lost In Space (includes a hey for 8)
Push and Shove
Other Formations
Borrowdale Exchange (scatter mixer)
Ninepenny Bit (gender free for 9 people)
My contra dance page also includes some circle mixers:
http://pfoster.pcug.org.au/dance/contra.htm
Lost and Found
Rang Tang Mixer (scatter mixer)
Peter
On 30/10/2025 11:57 am, Angela DeCarlis
via Contra Callers wrote:
Hello everyone!
I've been starting a new dance series in
Gainesville, Florida called the All Y'all. The gist of the
series is that each event features a variety of community
social dancing in an effort to attract experienced dancers
who want to try new styles, as well as dancers who are brand
new to all of it.
At the first event we had barn dances, some
very easy contra dances, a simple square dance, some urban
line dancing, and a demo performance from a local clogging
group. It was a great success, with around 75 folks
attending, the majority of whom were beginners.
Here's a link if you want to check
out some videos of the fun.
Here's the ask: I need to expand my
repertoire of beginner-friendly dances to include more
formations, and also different traditions! In particular, I
want to add more English, Scottish, etc ceilidh dances to
my bank for my upcoming events. Simple squares and
anything else you adore is also welcome!
If you have one of two you love, please send them along.
Please include what tradition and/or country the dance
originates from when appropriate! I'm not yet at a point
where I can request any special music — so like, some day
I'd love to have balfolk and all that goodness, but it won't
happen soon. For now assume the musicians are playing from
the American Oldtime repertoire (including 3-part tunes!).
Thank you all in advance, especially those reading from
across the pond. 🙂
Ang
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