Hi Angela,
You’ll find lots of easy dances in my YouTube playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITfllSO9aV0DNCtcgAQdCDctl2rn6OZg
Click on “…more” under them to get instructions.
There are lots of different formations; the ones further down the
list are harder.
If you want to explore over 100 different formations please see
https://contrafusion.co.uk/Formations.html
Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer, England [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]> 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent
From: Angela DeCarlis via Contra Callers <[email protected]>
Sent: 30 October 2025 00:57
To: Shared Weight Contra Callers <[email protected]>
Subject: [Callers] Ceilidhs, Barn Dances and Kitchen Dances, oh my!
Hello everyone!
I've been starting a new dance series in Gainesville, Florida called the All
Y'all. The gist of the series is that each event features a variety of
community social dancing in an effort to attract experienced dancers who want
to try new styles, as well as dancers who are brand new to all of it.
At the first event we had barn dances, some very easy contra dances, a simple
square dance, some urban line dancing, and a demo performance from a local
clogging group. It was a great success, with around 75 folks attending, the
majority of whom were beginners. Here's a link if you want to check out some
videos of the fun. <https://www.instagram.com/p/DO1uvMGkbFm/?img_index=1>
Here's the ask: I need to expand my repertoire of beginner-friendly dances to
include more formations, and also different traditions! In particular, I want
to add more English, Scottish, etc ceilidh dances to my bank for my upcoming
events. Simple squares and anything else you adore is also welcome!
If you have one of two you love, please send them along. Please include what
tradition and/or country the dance originates from when appropriate! I'm not
yet at a point where I can request any special music — so like, some day I'd
love to have balfolk and all that goodness, but it won't happen soon. For now
assume the musicians are playing from the American Oldtime repertoire
(including 3-part tunes!).
Thank you all in advance, especially those reading from across the pond. 🙂
Ang
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