For me the absolute, guaranteed never to fail contra (as opposed to a longways
dance such as Gallopede), is Jefferson and Liberty. I assume it's derived from
a traditional dance of the same name created in Colonial times.
Jefferson and Liberty (duple,no need to worry about who's on which side
On the rare occasion when I call a contra to new dancers - I use one similar -
but with an easier progression
A1 Cir Left 1X - Neighbors Do-si-doA2 Women Do-si-do - Mem Do-Si -doB1
Long lines - 1s swing - face downB2 Down hall - do not turn - back up 1s arch
and guide 2s thru arch to new ne
Hard to beat Sherry Nevin's fabulous
Family Contra
A1: Bal ring 2x (8); Circle Left (8)
A2: Bal ring 2x (8); Circle Right (8)
B1: Neighbor DSD (8); Partner DSD (8)
B2: As couples, DSD 1.5 to progress (16)
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On 3/5/2016 1:02 PM, Tepfer, Seth via Callers wrote:
Hard to beat Sherry Nevin's fabulous
Family Contra
A1: Bal ring 2x (8); Circle Left (8)
A2: Bal ring 2x (8); Circle Right (8)
B1: Neighbor DSD (8); Partner DSD (8)
B2: As couples, DSD 1.5 to progress (16)
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