You probably have it, but I love Jefferson and Liberty as a good
intro to contra dancing:
Contra Proper
Jefferson & Liberty
*EASY*
PROPER formation
1. Circle Left
2. Circle Right
3. Star Right
4. Star Left
5. Actives down the outside
6. and back up the outside, step in between the 2s
7. Actives in the center, down the hall 4 steps, then Back up 4
steps, (don't turn around)
8. Actives arch, 2s through arch, on to next
(Timing is a bit indeterminate for 7&8. For beginners, I have them
start walking backwards early so they have lots of time to arch and
pass through.)
I'll also point out my format for dance notation, which I learned
from Larry Jennings. It serves the same purpose as Peter's A1a, A1b
format, but only needs one-third the letters :-).
Lisa
On Jan 15, 2007, at 8:32 PM, Nancy Turner wrote:
Hi All,
I am calling a dance this coming weekend for a 40th birthday party.
Since the group is mostly non-dancers, I have prepped a number of
simple dances. I am looking for an easy contra that has a smooth and
slow flow... almost English Country dance in the pace/tone. Any ideas
for me? It would also help if you could suggest how you might
describe this dance to the musicians so that they could play tunes to
match.
Thanks very much,
Nancy Turner
Waitsfield VT
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