Hi Rich,

Nice sequence. I could envision programming this dance in the second half of an evening at our regular contra series. However, whether or not I would actually call it would depend quite a lot on the crowd that I get that night, how well the first square of the evening went (because I would never call this square as the first one), how many newcomers stick around after the break, and even the actual personnel of the squares that form up. I'd guess that the likelihood I would shift to an easier backup dance would be around 60 percent.

I agree with Tom that the most likely source of confusion is the right and left through. I might try replacing it with a circle left 1/2, which I suspect would feel unusual but not actually awkward following the left hand star. Extra time gained could be added to the swing. (But I think the right and left through is more aesthetically satisfying.)

David

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1a. Question about a square
Posted by: "Rich Sbardella" richsbardella@gmail.com
Date: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:55 am ((PDT))

Here is a square with MWSD roots. I am wondering if is too much for an
experienced contra crowd? Is there a similar square in the trad circles?

Hds DSD and face sides (8)
Star R with the sides (8)
Hds to Center Star L (8)
With same outside two R&L Thru (6)
Rollaway with Half Sashay (4)
Box Gnat (4)
Pull By (2)
Allemande Left (4)
New Partner Swg (4)
Promenade (16)

Any thoughts?

Rich Sbardella
Stafford, CT