Traditional
Source | Larry Jennings, "Zesty Contras" |
Level | med (assigned by the editor) |
Type | Contra |
Formation | Proper |
A1 | (8) 1's pull by across the set and go outside down one place (8) Cross the set diagonally up, cast off around your same-sex neighbor and step into the center to form a long wave of 1's (partners holding right hands) |
A2 | (4) Balance the wave right and left (4) Slide right one place and make a new wave (4) Balance this wave left and right (4) Slide left one place |
B1 | (16) 1's lead contra corners |
B2 | (16) 1's balance and swing; end facing up |
Editor's Notes:
Customarily danced to the title tune. Dancing contra corners from a long wave is a potential source of confusion.
This dance is from American Country Dances On Line
Added to database 11/17/1996; last revised 3/21/2001; edited by Russell Owen