Hi Amy,

        What a fantastic project! I've just 
answered a few of your questions, as I don't have 
a lot of contra dance experience. Please check out 
www.danceofmathematics.com  I've also got some 
math material on progressive square dances - where 
you have an array of squares on the dance floor 
and people move from square to  square. Certain 
sequences of calls will bring everyone back to 
there original places.

> 1a - Can you list your three favorite transitions (sequence of two
> figures) in terms of flow, how they connect?

1. Circle Left 3/4, (Whoever is on the sides) Swing
2. Right hand star, New neighbors Left hand star 
(i.e. as in Al's Safeway Produce)
3. Hey (Ladies X right sh), to new neighbors gypsy 
as in this modified version of Hey Fever by
Tony Parks
A1	Neighbor Gypsy and Swing			
A2	Gents Left pull by, Partner Gypsy and Swing 			
B1	Promenade across, Ladies Chain, back 			
B2	Hey (Ladies X Right Shoulder) 			

> 1b - What about your three least favorite?
Bend the line, Ladies chain as in Woods Hole Jig
My wife does not like Swing, Ladies chain (I think 
it can be nice but is a tricky transition, 
especially for beginners).

Cheers, Bill



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