Category: Contras

Three Legged Stool

This dance by Calvin Campbell is one of the easier Trios that feature Arm Turns.

March 4, 2018 March 21, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Trios, Trios Facing, Triplet No Comment

Taos Trio

This is a tricky dance. Save it for a situation where you need something to challenge a Community Dance Group.

March 4, 2018 March 21, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Trios, Trios Facing, Triplet No Comment

Rio Trio

In this trio by Ken Kernen the center dancers arm turn with each of the four end dancers.

March 4, 2018 March 21, 2019 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Trios, Trios Facing, Triplet No Comment

No Touch Contra

This dance was especially written for 6th grade students. It teaches the dancers actives, inactives, and ends cross-over skills.

March 1, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Jefferson Revisited

This is Bob Dalsemer’s variation on the original Jefferson and Liberty dance. It includes Dosado and Swing.

March 1, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Jefferson and Liberty

This is probably the historical dance from which the other Jefferson dances evolved.

March 1, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

A Penny Saved

Designed for contra dancers with some experience. The interesting gimmick is the ladies slide across as the gents turn to reverse the Star.

March 1, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Jefferson’s Reel

This is one of the best Duple Contra options for use at Beginner Dances. It can be danced either as a Proper Duple or an Alternate Duple.

March 1, 2018 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Alternate Duple, Contras No Comment

Mason’s Apron Trio

This facing trio by Ken Kernen is a simplification of a Scottish Country dance by the same name. It uses “Circle Six”, “Ends Dosado”, and “Centers Star Right with their right-hand two, then Star Left with their left-hand two”. There is a Triplet version.

January 3, 2017 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Trios, Trios Facing, Triplet No Comment

General Bradford’s Charge

This facing trio by Mary Jo Bradford has lots of action. It uses Circles, Arm Turns, Stars, and a clap sequence. There is a triplet version.

January 3, 2017 February 16, 2021 By Dottie Welch In Contras, Trios, Trios Facing, Triplet No Comment