It isn't contra, but you might find some ideas in a book available from
CDSS:
Don't Stop Calling: A Guide to Leading English Country Dance Classes for
Older Adults
by Judy Chaves
http://www.cdss.org/product-details/product/dont-stop-calling.html
David
Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2013 23:44:23 -0500
From: Paul Wilde <zenyente(a)gmail.com>
To: Michael Fuerst <mjerryfuerst(a)yahoo.com>om>, "Caller's discussion
list" <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
Subject: Re: [Callers] Inclusivemess & Older Dancers
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Michael,
...
What I'm looking for is to build a group of dances that are more aimed at
older dancers (and perhaps a higher % than we see at most series) who don't
have the physical capabilities and stamina they once did, but still love
the dance. I want to provide them w/ enjoyable and not too simple dances
that will not leave them purple and on the verge of passing out (or worse).
I realize we often strive to plan and create the best programs possible for
the MUC setting. This is a wonderful thing that is happening around this
and other countries. What I would like to focus on in this particular
thread is to address the needs of, let's arbitrarily say, a large group of
70 y.o. and up who have been dancing a long time and would like to continue
doing so both comfortably, confidently and, of course, joyfully.
...
warmest regards,
Paul
Prov RI