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     How to Contra Dance - The Basics Ch 1 - Introduction by Janet Shepherd

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     How to Contra Dance - The Basics Ch 3 - Four Dancers or Hands Four

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     How to Contra Dance - The Basics Ch 2 - Two Dancers - Atlanta Contra Dancers

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   May 28, 2008 · Contra caller Janet Shepherd of CCD in Atlanta, Ga. and located at http://www.contradance.org/ invites the viewers to learn to Contra Dance for new contra dancers. The best place to...

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   • Author: Jim Crawford

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Contra_dance_choreographyContra dance choreography - Wikipedia

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   Contra dance choreography specifies the dance formation, the figures, and the sequence of those figures in a contra dance. The figures repeat, ideally, in a graceful flowing pattern, aligned with the phrasing of the music.

4. contra.com › p › oLMPPLqA-mastering-the-basics-aMastering the Basics: A Beginner's Guide to Contra Dance ...

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   Section 1: Getting Started. . Brief history and overview of contra dance. Introduction to contra dance etiquette and terminology. Section 2: Basic Contra Dance Moves. . The Swing: Learn the classic move that forms the heart of contra dancing. Step-by-step instructions and tips for a smooth swing.

5. www.cdss.org › elibrary › dartContra Dance Choreography by Mary McNab Dart - Appendix B ...

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   A walking step may be used with the swing, but the buzz step is more popular in modern contra dance. The buzz step is a scooting motion in which the dancers' right feet stay close to their center of gravity, while their left feet scoot them around in a tight circle.

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   Aug 26, 2019 · How To Contra Dance - The Basics. Jim Crawford. 15 videos 12,755 views Last updated on Aug 26, 2019. Contra Dance Basics recorded by Chattahoochee Country Dancers in Atlanta, GA. More...

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   HERE ARE SOME BASICS: In order to contra dance you need music with a steady beat (generally at a tempo of 108 to 130 beats per minute) in a 32 bar form (with two beats per bar).

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   What is a contra dance?

   • This article supplements the main Contra dance article. Contra dance choreography specifies the dance formation, the figures, and the sequence of those figures in a contra dance. The figures repeat, ideally, in a graceful flowing pattern, aligned with the phrasing of the music.

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   What is a contra dance dosido?

   • In modern contra dance choreography it is common to do a "dosido once and a half," which means that the dancers complete the basic dosido figure and then pass right shoulders again, moving past one another, often to swing someone else. Many of today's contra dancers like to twirl themselves around as they do the dosido:

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   What is the balance in contra dance?

   • The balance is found in three settings in contra dance: two dancers may take one hand or both and balance facing one another, usually preceding a swing; four dancers may take hands in a circle and balance together; or four dancers may take hands in a wavy line (adjacent dancers facing opposite ways) and balance together: Figure 30. The Balance

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   How many counts does a contra dance have?

   • Thus, a contra dance is typically 64 counts, and goes with a 32-measure tune. In figures such as an allemande, rollaway or swing, dancers commonly give weight, leaning slightly away from their partner to create tension. This is necessary in some dances to perform the figures quickly enough, and is considered good dancing style.

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   May 30, 2008 · This instructional dance video shows a few basic steps of how to contra dance in a small group of four dancers. DVD version containing all updated chapters and more can be found at...

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   • Author: Jim Crawford