In addition to our own publications, we attempt to offer our favorite dance books and recordings while they are available. This is the first comprehensive entry-level book ever written on contra dance calling. In short, this is your guide to the entire world of contra dance calling, teaching, and organizing. Here are 43 original square, circle, and contra dances by one of New England's most active callers and choreographers. Most routines are suitable for the average country dance group.
Complete explanations show exactly how the steps fit the music.
Also included are teaching tips, history, and a glossary of terms. We find that listening is more effective than reading when we're trying to learn new calls. For this reason, the actual calls don't appear in the book, but only on this tape. 1988, over 60 minutes. Here are 42 more square, circle, and contra dances, ranging from very easy to fairly difficult.