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CONTRALAB, The International Association of Contra Callers
Presents
Contra Dancing 101 - A Guide to Teaching Contra Dancing
Contra Dance 101 is a comprehensive manual for square dance callers to introduce Contra dancing to their classes, square dance clubs, or community dance programs. It introduces the basic definitions, movements, figures, dance formations, contra music, contra calling principles, and background and history.
For more information or to order Contra 101 contact: Dottie Welch -
dwelch@eastlink.ca
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The workbook/manual includes:
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A brief history
of Contra dancing. |
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Written
instructions for teaching the basic dance movements, broken down
into six easy lessons that can be further broken down into
additional sessions. |
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The text is
supplemented with diagrams illustrating dance formations, dancer
positions, and dance progressions. |
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Detailed
descriptions for 20 contra dances. |
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A CD with
appropriate dance music. |
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Teaching and
calling aids. |
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References and
resources for locating additional material and music.
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