Here is one of mine that I have used successfully many times, though the main figure is drawn more from the Southern Square tradition than the Western tradition: Sow the Wheat Contra (improper) Chuck Abell 1/15 A1 Bal and swing N (16) A2 Gents alle left 1 1/2x (8) (8) P swing (8) B1 Ladies chain (8) Circle left 1x, gents roll P across set (8) B2 Bal the ring (4) Sow the wheat/mow the clover 1 1/2x, ones duck first (12)* w/ new N…. * Twos arch, ones duck under, then back up arching over the twos, then duck again to progress. Basically an inside dosido 1 1/2x while holding partner’s hand (which is an option for any one with shoulder issues) An easier variation on the B part (good for beginners): B1 Ladies Chain Bal ring, roll P across B2. Bal the ring, Sow the wheat/mow the clover (16) ________________________________ From: Callers &lt;callers-bounces(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; on behalf of Mac Mckeever via Callers &lt;callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2017 5:12 PM To: Mark Hillegonds via Callers; Dale Wilson Subject: Re: [Callers] Contra Dances with Modern Western Square Dance Figures Highly recommend Dale Wilson's Gold Star Wednesday - I added Dale to this reply and he can fill you in on a teaching secret. It contains the star inversion that comes from square dancing. Also Rang Tang Contra by Ridge Kennedy comes to mind - it uses the Georgia Rang Tang figure. Kath Anderson's Deep Well uses a figure she saw clogers performing - does that count? Mac Mckeever On Saturday, September 23, 2017, 12:05:24 PM CDT, Mark Hillegonds via Callers &lt;callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; wrote: Hi all, I'm preparing for a workshop at a dance weekend in November where the theme will be contra dances that incorporate square dance moves. I have a number dances with square thrus and swing thrus and box circulates. However, these moves are fairly well known at this point. This will be an advanced group of dancers so I'm looking for dances that incorporate more unique and sophisicated moves. I know Bob Isaacs has several that quality, with dances that use Spin the Top and Spin Chain Exchange the Gears. Looking forward to seeing what you may have. -- Mark Hillegonds Cell: 734-756-8441 Email: mark.hillegonds@gmail.com<mailto:mark.hillegonds@gmail.com> _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

The original 4-face-4 with a Grand Square (and the original 4-face-4 in which the couples changed sides during the course of the dance) was my Grand Square Contra: Forward and Back, all swing corner Sides face, Grand Square Reverse Side couples pass thru, Head couples pass thru, all swing partner and face original direction. Jacob Bloom On Sat, Sep 23, 2017 at 1:54 PM, Bob Green via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; wrote: -- jandnbloom(a)gmail.com http://jacobbloom.net/ View my Arlington Food Pantry fundraiser at https://www.youcaring.com/arlington-food-pantry-621657

Hey all,.. The dance was "Bases Loaded" by Jim Saxe, Lydee Scudder and Tom Thoreau. Curiously enough I first learned it from Kathy!! You can find it several places online.. bill ________________________________ From: Callers &lt;callers-bounces(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; on behalf of Alexandra Deis-Lauby via Callers &lt;callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 2:51 AM To: Callers(a)Lists.Sharedweight.net Cc: kathyanderson2(a)sbcglobal.net Subject: Re: [Callers] Contra Dances with Modern Western Square Dance Figures Bill Olsen called a dance at dawn dance a while ago with a mini-grand square on the diagonal. That was cool. I think he wrote it. And Kathy A called something at flurry last year with a right and left through and then the ladies slide right and across the set to take hands in a short wavy line across. It was neat. I think she called it a "right and left by" Sent from my iPhone On Sep 25, 2017, at 9:07 PM, Jacob or Nancy Bloom via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:callers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: The original 4-face-4 with a Grand Square (and the original 4-face-4 in which the couples changed sides during the course of the dance) was my Grand Square Contra: Forward and Back, all swing corner Sides face, Grand Square Reverse Side couples pass thru, Head couples pass thru, all swing partner and face original direction. Jacob Bloom On Sat, Sep 23, 2017 at 1:54 PM, Bob Green via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:callers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: I have a 4X4 with a grand square, well...half a grand square called Luke, Your Not My Father. http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/491-luke-you-re-not-… It is not that challenging. however the dance that inspired it is. Luke Donforth has one where the grand square is on the diagonal that was the inspiration for my dance. That dance is deceptively challenging...It makes keeping your role straight on the grand square take serious concentration. I don;t remember the name of the dance, perhaps you could contact Luke for it. Bob Green St. Louis On Sat, Sep 23, 2017 at 12:05 PM, Mark Hillegonds via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:callers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: Hi all, I'm preparing for a workshop at a dance weekend in November where the theme will be contra dances that incorporate square dance moves. I have a number dances with square thrus and swing thrus and box circulates. However, these moves are fairly well known at this point. This will be an advanced group of dancers so I'm looking for dances that incorporate more unique and sophisicated moves. I know Bob Isaacs has several that quality, with dances that use Spin the Top and Spin Chain Exchange the Gears. Looking forward to seeing what you may have. -- Mark Hillegonds Cell: 734-756-8441<tel:(734)%20756-8441> Email: mark.hillegonds@gmail.com<mailto:mark.hillegonds@gmail.com> _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net -- jandnbloom@gmail.com<mailto:jandnbloom@gmail.com> http://jacobbloom.net/ View my Arlington Food Pantry fundraiser at https://www.youcaring.com/arlington-food-pantry-621657 _______________________________________________ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net> Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/

Here's one from me. It's published in my book Rhonda's Romance and on the web at http://www.michaelbarraclough.com *Rhonda's on the Razzle* (March 2004). Longways duple improper 32-bar reels A1 1-2 (Two-handed) neighbor balance 3-4 Petronella spin right (90? still facing neighbor) 5-8 Hey /(pass neighbor right to start, finish facing neighbor, ladies on the outside)/ A2 1-2 Neighbor allemande right ? 3-4 Men orbit clockwise ? *while* ladies allemande left ? 5-6 Neighbor allemande right ? 7-8 Ladies orbit clockwise ? *while* men allemande left ? B1 1-8 Neighbor gypsy & swing B2 1-8 Partner swing /(in the center, end facing new neighbor, up or down)/ *Notes:* The dance needs plenty of space along the line. After the Petronella in A1 the dancers are in a line of four across the set, ladies facing in and men facing out. You work with your neighbor for the whole dance, except for the final swing. The movement in B2 is like a Give and Take except that no-one ?takes? - you just move forward and swing your partner in the center. It is nice to end the swing in B1 opened out to face partner but keeping arms behind your neighbor?s back, ready to sweep forward at the start of B2. If the music is leisurely and the dancers proficient then the gypsy in B1 may well migrate to the end of A2. The track in A2 is a Modern Western Square figure called Double Spin The Top. Written and 1st performed at Wroughton Folk Dance Club on Mar 17, 2004 *Michael Barraclough* Website[1] Email[2] There are some others. Seth Topher and I have each written one with Spin the top. mark.hillegonds(a)gmail.com _______________________________________________Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net[3] http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net[4] -------- [1] http://www.michaelbarraclough.com [2] mailto:michael@michaelbarraclough.com [3] mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net [4] http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net