Richard,
Two of the key elements are the concepts and the moves. If you call
squares that use moves they know then you only have to focus on teaching the
concepts. And the fewer concepts you have to introduce the better. I like
using these with contra dancers for that reason:
Kimmswick Express (by Gene Hubert)
Square HSHS
A1: Heads Forward & Back; Heads Right & Left Through
A2: Heads Circle Left 3/4, Pass Through across the set
With the one you meet: Dosido 1 & 1.4 to Ocean Waves
B1: Balance the Wave (R/L), Swing Through (Allemande Right Half, those
who can (Men) Allemande Left Half)
Partner Swing
B2: Promenade Home
Chippenham Square (by Colin Hume)
Square HSHS
A1: Heads Right & Left Through; Sides Swing your Opposite and face the
nearest Head Couple
A2: Balance the Ring; Petronella Turn
Balance the Ring; Petronella Turn
B1: Balance the Ring; Pass Through up & down the set
Partner Swing
B2: Corner Allemande Left
Partner Promenade Home (half-way)
Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent