I call a small monthly dance for teenagers, a blast and interesting in many ways. My easiest “regular evening” contras are a good challenge for the group, so I’m looking for some varied easy contras to lead up to those. (Also interesting barn dances -- asking about those in a separate thread.) The teens are fine with swings but aren’t hooked on them like most contra dancers. So contras with no partner swing, no neighbor swing, or no swings at all are just fine, and good for variety. And our lines are fairly short, so unequal dances are OK. Here are some favorites. Have other good ones to add? The group is all about having fun, so it’s fine to have chases, basket swings, sashaying, and other goofiness. Family Contra (Sherry Nevins) A1: Bal ring x2, circle R A2: Bal ring x2, circle L B1: Dosido P, dosido N B2: Dosido as couples 1.5 Andy White's (Amy Cann) A1: Circle L, dosido P A2: As couples dosido Ns, 2 hand turn N B1: Clap both/R/both/L with P, same with N; repeat all B2: 2s arch, 1s duck; 1s arch, 2s duck BACK; 2s arch, 1s duck Jefferson & Liberty A1: Circle L/R A2: Star R/L B1: 1s balance & swing B2: Down center, 1's arch, 2's duck; return (1s backing up) Monterey Detour (Bob Dalsemer) A1: Down center (turn alone) & back A2: Circle R/L B1: Dosido N, sw N B2: F&b, 1s sw Thanks! Rick