Elements of Country Dance
Elements of Country Dance A comprehensive description of each of the 50+ basic dance figures in ECD. from Hugh Stewart…
Elements of Country Dance A comprehensive description of each of the 50+ basic dance figures in ECD. from Hugh Stewart…
A Barn Dance Repertoire This website includes a large collection of English barn dances as well as tips for playing, resources for beginners, descriptions of terms, and more. From Thomas…
…title, page number, source name, and date, each dance was analyzed for its basic figures and number of active couples in the longways minor set. Compiled by Robert M. Keller…
…members ask/answer questions, discuss issues that come up for them, and share helpful resources. There are both new and experienced callers from throughout North America and beyond. Join the discussion!…
…Irish, Scottish, Welsh, contradanza, Victorian longways dances, quadrilles, cotillions, etc.). The list is intended for callers, dancers, organizers, and musicians, who are all part of one community. Join the discussion!…
The Caller Directory The Caller Directory is a spreadsheet listing self-submitted callers, their contact information, and what they call. It also provides space for references, video links, and a comment…
Music for One-Off Barn Dances In this resource, Thomas describes what is needed from musicians for a one-off barn dance. This is a great resource for musicians who are only…
What is Phrasing in Contra Dance? Jeff explores phrasing in contra dance music and how it relates to the dance figures. The post is followed by a community discussion. From…
Assembling Sets for Contra In this blog post, Jeff Kaufman explores some considerations to make when creating dance sets. Community discussion follows….
Talking About…Money An article from Brendan Taaffe opening up discussion about money in the contra community, especially in relation to pay for musicians. From the CDSS News…