I like Joy, which you likely have already. Petronella is another and I don’t remember seeing its signature figure in MWSD (but it’s been a very long time since I have danced that style).
Perhaps use a dosido for part of a swing with a dance that has only one swing? I love Wedding Rings by Evan Shepherd, but of course there a ton of great one-swing contras. Regards, Russell Joy By Lannie McQuaide Source Larry Jennings, "Zesty Contras" Type Contra Formation Proper A1 (8) Long lines go forward and back (8) 1's cross the set and go below, while the 2's move up A2 (8) Hands across right-hand star (8) Ladies chain (to partner) B1 (16) Hey, ladies pass right shoulders to start B2 (8) Ladies chain (to neighbor) (8) 1's half figure-eight Sent from a phone; please pardon brevity > On Mar 14, 2023, at 9:29 AM, Rich Sbardella via Contra Callers > <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Friends, > > I have been asked to lead an intro to contra dance session at a square dance > convention. > > I will have time to lead 3-4 contras, and I am looking for suggestions. > My main concern is that most modern square dancers do not swing, they simply > twirl under. With that in mind, I need contras which have no more than an > eight count swing yet reflect the spirit of the modern contra scene. > > One major difference between contra dance and MWSD is square dancers are not > trained to dance to the phrase of the music. I will most likely begin with a > circle mixer to encourage a full 8 count swing and to emphasize dancing to > the phrase. > > I am not looking for contra dances with MWSD basics, but rather typical > contra basics. Any suggestions? I can certainly find some among my > collection, but perhaps there is a gem I might miss. > > Thanks, > Rich Sbardella > Stafford, CT > _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected]
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