Twin Cities Queer Contra 2025/03/10

user: Mattie Rynkiewicz

Untitled simple circle dance, no progression

C & B Reel / Family Contra hybrid

Intergenerational Reel by Bob Dalsemer

Festival Reel II

by: Will Mentor

introduces moves: long lines, custom, star, circle, swing

formation: Becket

A1 8
long lines forward & back
8
long lines slice left & back ⁋
A2 8
star left 4 places
8
star right 4 places
B1 8
circle right 4 places
8
circle left 4 places
B2 16
partners long swing

Millenium Bug by Erik Hoffman followed by waltz and break

Icebreaker Mixer

by: Mattie Rynkiewicz

introduces moves: allemande, custom

formation: duple mixer

A1 8
circle left 4 places
8
circle right 4 places
A2 8
partners allemande right once
8
partners allemande left once
B1 16
neighbors balance & swing ⁋
B2 16
neighbor is now partner; promenade around the hall and find another couple to dance with

Jesse & Lizzy

by: Beau Farmer

introduces moves: petronella, promenade

formation: improper

A1 8
balance & petronella
8
balance & petronella
A2 16
neighbors balance & swing
B1 8
neighbors promenade
8
long lines forward & back
B2 16
ones balance & swing

Written for the wedding of two contra dancers

Mason's Little Helpers by Mattie Rynkiewicz