Re: [Callers] Advanced Contras

Hi Richard -- Here are a few that could be fun for that sort of program: Not all that difficult, but unusual (and for 3 part tunes) *40 Years of Penguin Pam *– Seth Tepfer *Becket* *A1* Circle Left ¾ N Sw *A2* Circle Left ¾ w/ P two-hand turn (end facing L Diagonal) *B1* on L Diagonal R&L Thru straight across R&L Thru *B2* on L Diagonal Ladies Chain straight across Ladies Chain (to shadow) *C1* on L Diagonal ½ Hey (passing R shoulder) straight across ½ Hey *C2* P B&S Also a good traveling up and down the line dance: *4 44 44*– Tom Hinds Improper *A1 *N DsD N RH Balance, pull by R (next N) pull by L (This is the N you will alle ) *A2* 3rd N RH Balance Square Thru (N by RH, P by LH, N by RH) N#2 Alle L 1½ *B1* Gents Cross P Sw *B2* LL F&B Circle Left ¾ Pass Thru And finally: *Would you do it for $20?** – *Robert Cromartie -- *Proper *based on Swinging into Matrimony by Kathy Anderson *Note: For the 2's time doing contra corners, the dance will start backwards proper **A1* Balance Ring, Twirl to the right Balance Ring, Twirl to the right *A2* 1s (2s) RH Bal and Box the Gnat 1s (2s) turn contra corners until they get to 2nd corner (P Alle R, 1st Corner Alle L, P Alle R…) w/ 2nd Corner start *B1* Hey on the diagonal, starting by passing L Sh Note: All heys on the same diagonal (up/stage left to down/stage right) In each hey, you have either partner (when active) or a shadow (shadows start @ opp ends of hey) *B2 *1s (2s) B&S 1s face down, 2s face up On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 8:49 PM Richard Green via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; wrote: Hello fellow callers! I am preparing a very short program of advanced or challenging contras which I will be leading at the Down East Festival next week. This will be one of many festival offerings during the weekend of March 24-25. I have done a challenging session at several past festivals and have a small collection of dances that I think are both moderately challenging and fun to dance. (I also have a few that I will never call again!) I have not added to my list for quite a while and would appreciate any suggestions that any of you would be kind enough to share. I will not be doing any other formations than duple or becket dances, although I understand that there are many other fun formations. If you could include the complete choreography and any teaching or other tips that would be very helpful. I always credit the dance authors, so please include that information as well. Thanks so much! This list is a great resource to have. Richard Green Wayne, Maine _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net *Sent with Shift <https://tryshift.com/?utm_source=SentWithShift&utm_campaign=Sent%20with%20Shift%20Signature&utm_medium=Email%20Signature&utm_content=General%20Email%20Group/>* -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC