Category: Proper Line

Virginia No Reel

This is a simplified version of the Virginia Reel. It includes the single file and leaders arch action which is sometimes known as “Peel the Banana”.

March 28, 2019 March 29, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

Virginia Reel

This traditional proper contra is a long time favorite.

March 28, 2019 March 29, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

Tunnel of Love

This is a simple dance appropriate for a Beginner Party.

March 16, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

Tunnel Contra

Tunnel Contra is a proper contra for 6 couples or less featuring a long tunnel.

March 16, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

Thady You Gander

Thady You Gander is an 80-count proper contra for 4 couples. It is a tradtional New England dance. It includes lady leads the gents around, gent leads the ladies around, and top couple reel the set.

April 1, 2014 February 15, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

OXO Alternate

OXO Alternate is a more difficult version of the OXO Reel. Because only one couple moves to the bottom each time, the mix of dancers in the groups changes each time.

April 1, 2014 February 15, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

OXO Reel

OXO Reel is a proper contra for 6 couples. The OXO refers to Circles and Stars danced simultaneously by the 3 groups of 4.

April 1, 2014 February 15, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

Kingston Flyer

Kingston Flyer is a proper contra for 4 couples. It features a lady’s train around the gents, and gent’s train around the ladies.

April 1, 2014 February 15, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

Kid’s Contra

Kid’s Contra is a genderless proper contra. It includes Forward and Back, Arm Turns, and a tunnel.

April 1, 2014 February 15, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment

Farmer’s Jig

Farmer’s Jig is a proper contra for 4 couples. It is a traditional Welch folk dance. It includes march up, sashay up, stars and top couple lead down and make an arch.

April 1, 2014 February 15, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Proper Line No Comment