I learned this dancing in a barn in Maine during a band break. We all sang and danced, and the band could dance also! We did Simple Gifts the same way, although I don't remember that one. It was a lovely treat! Dorcas Hand Houston -----Original Message----- From: callers-bounces(a)sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-bounces@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Dan Pearl Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 11:19 AM To: callers(a)sharedweight.net Subject: Re: [Callers] Sung contras Tony Saletan (formerly from Boston, now in Seattle) has been known to sing lyrics of his own devising to chestnut contras. For example, for Petronella: You go 'round to the right, and you balance to your partner. You go 'round to the right, and you balance once again. You go 'round to the right, and you balance to your partner. You go 'round to the right, and you balance once again. Now down the center with your own. Turn around come right back home. Cast off with the twos and you right and left right over. Right and left -- go over and go back again... etc. _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers