Category: Contras

Ohio River Contra

This contra by Jerry Helt has a Dosado of a couple with a single and a Circle of 3. There is also a slow Square Thru that could be cued.

March 28, 2019 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Honor Among Thieves

This contra by Penn Fix has a chase sequence taken from a traditional square dance figure.

March 28, 2019 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Good Girl

This traditional contra has “Active lady lead out to a line facing down”.

March 28, 2019 March 29, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Constant Contra

This double progression contra by Mitch Pingle has “With the new lady on the right and Half Promenade”.

March 28, 2019 March 29, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Caribbean Contra

This double progression contra by Don Armstrong has a single file march and return.

March 28, 2019 March 29, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Arm Turn Contra

This contra by Calving Campbell has an unusual pattern which requires a careful reading of the description.

March 28, 2019 March 29, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

A Nice Combination

A contra by Gene Hubert for experienced community dancers.

March 28, 2019 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Zig Zag Rotation

This dance is designed for community dancers with some previous contra dance experience. It is challenging!

March 16, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Couples Facing No Comment

Slide Right with Claps

This is a simple contra that works well at Beginner Parties.

March 16, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Couples Facing No Comment

Slide Right with Dosado

This is a simple contra that works well at Beginner Parties.

March 16, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Couples Facing No Comment