Contra Dances Composed by Dave Notman - By Title

9 10 Thats It Dave Notman Like Becky Hill's "Druid's Reel" but smoother
A Wave with a Twist Dave Notman Ladies spin around and swing partner.
A Whiff of Country Dave Notman Very easy, with an English Country flavor
Al's Quadruplet #1 DV #1b Dave Notman Unusual progression for four couples.
Al's Quadruplet #1 DV #1c Dave Notman Unusual progression for four couples.
Als Quadruplet #2 Dave Variant Al Olson Easy dance for Four Couples
Awesome Single Progression Dance #1 Donna Calhoun/Dave Notman Tease Future Neighbor with Gypsy
Balance and Cross DV #1 Rick Mohr Super easy but different!
Balance the Ghost #3 Dave Notman Unusual Flow
Balance-n Cuddle Dave Notman Easy dance with a swing dance twist.
Becket and Cross Dave Notman Super easy Becket for beginners.
Becket Stars Dave Notman Smooth, Easy and Fun!
Becket Stars #3 Dave Notman Easy for beginners but interesting for experienced dancers!
Becket Stars #4a Dave Notman Flowing dance, unusual orientation & progression
Becket Stars #4c Dave Notman Flowing Dance, unusual orientation.
Becket Stars #4e Dave Notman Smooth Star/Chain/Star/Swing sequence.
Becket Stars #6 Dave Notman Easy, unusual orientation.
Becket's Little Tickle Dave Notman CL 1/4, Allemande 1/2 & Swing
Beeline to Heaven Rev 4 Dave Notman Men conspire to swap women between gypsy & swing.
Bees in the Shower Dave Variant Jim Kitch/Dave Notman More relaxed timing than the original.
Bees in the Shower Dave Variant #3 Jim Kitch/Dave Notman Nice flow; smoking hot gypsy at the end.
Bens Spinoff #3 Dave Variant Dave Notman High energy Roll->Hey
Ben's Spinoff #3 DV #2 Dave Notman Ladies flit around and decide who to swing.
Birmingham's DV #2 Gary Nelson Going my way, Sailor?
Bob Dalcemer Unknown-1 Dave Variant Bob Dalcemer/Dave Notman Rapid Fire mid section requires concentration!
Brain Teaser Waltz Contra #2 Dave Notman Nice flow, unusual progression
Breathless Contra DV #1 Dave Notman THREES WAKE UP!!!
Breathless Contra DV #2 Dave Notman Contra Corners & Mirror Heys
Brimmer and May Dave Variant Dave Notman A slightly smoother version of "Brimmer and May Reel" by Dan Pearl
Buttered Becket Dave Notman Tug to half hey.
Butterfly Migration Rev 2 Dave Notman Very unusual, with some nice flow.
Butterfly Migration Rev 3 Dave Notman Very unusual, with some nice flow.
Button Soup DV #2 Bill Pope Zippy Becket with optional gypsy meltdown.
Cairo Spring Dave Notman In honor of those who fell during the overthrow of Hosni Mubarek, Jan 2011
Caller Magic #10 Dave Notman Ladies cast out of the star and orbit the men.
Cape Fear Contra Dave Variant #3 Bob Dalsemer 2-Hand Turn to Mad Robin
Cast the Star Dave Notman Smooth and Slinky
Cast the Star #2 Dave Notman Smooth and Slinky
Catch the Butterfly Dave Notman Snatch Partner into Butterfly Whirl
Cavewoman Dave Notman Unusual Becket Progression
Chain the Circle Dave Notman Opens Circle Left to Chain
Chain the Hey Dave Variant Becky Hill Smooth replacement to final ladies chain.
Chain the Hey DV #4 Becky Hill Similar to the original, but with a flirty ending
Chase and Swing Dave Notman A cool-down dance
Chicory Twist Dave Notman Slinky flow. Men lead ladies to new home then gypsy meltdown.
Chicory Twist #2 Dave Notman Slinky flow. Men lead ladies to new home then gypsy meltdown.
Chicory Twist #3 Dave Notman Slinky flow. Men lead ladies to new home then swing.
Chicory Twist #3.1 Dave Notman Slinky flow. Ladies push men to new home where they swing.
Chili Pepper #4 DV #1 Steve Schnur CL to Chainsaw Promenade
Chili Pepper #4 DV #5 Dave Notman Up the hall, split & Swing
CJs Delight Easy Variant Amy Kahn CJ's Delight with an easier progression (but less fun).
CJs Delight Variant #2 Amy Kahn CJ's Delight with a brain teaser ending.
CJs Delight Variant #3 Amy Kahn CJ's Delight with a smooth and novel progression.
CJs Delight Variant #4 Amy Kahn CJ's Delight with a smooth and novel progression.
Classy Easy Contra Dave Notman Slow pace, nice moves, well connected
Closer and Closer Dave Notman Slinky. Guaranteed to make you dizzy.
Cold Feet #3 Dave Notman Gypsy neighbor but swing partner.
Cold Feet #4 Dave Notman Gypsy neighbor but swing partner.
ContraQuad Dave Variant Seth Tepfer Ladies spin into man's arms for a swing.
Contrary Contra Dave Notman A unique dance with a reverse Petronella spin!
Country Dance Romance Dave Variant David Smuckler, tweeks by Dave Notman Nice flow, odd start position
Country Dance Romance Waltz Contra David Smuckler, tweeks by Dave Notman Nice flow, odd start position
Dancing and the Road to Hell DV #1 Dave Notman Ladies gypsy and the whirl away to new neighbors.
Dancing Women Divine Wind Dave Notman A very smooth, flirty contra with some surprise moves
David's Triplet #1 DV #1 David Smukler Teach Contra Corners
Deconstructing Dublin Dave Notman Ladies pick up the men.
Dianas Delight Rev 2 Dave Notman Half Fig. 8 to Contra Corners. Swing to Swing.
Dog Branch Reel DV #2 Bob Dalcemer Snorting Bull Fun
Dogged Pursuit Dave Notman Lady appears from nowhere to swing partner.
Dogwoods in Bloom Dave Notman  
Double Cross Contra Dave Notman Unexpected twists
Double Dreydl Dave Variant Tony Saletan/Dave Notman Familiar beginning, different ending.
Dypsy Dodge Dave Notman Unusual Gypsy Star
Dypsy Dodge #3 Dave Notman Unusual Gypsy Star
Easy Opener Dave Notman The Swings don't Swap
Easy Waltz Contra #3 Dave Notman Short flowing waltz
Easy Waltz Contra #4 Dave Notman Short & Very Simple
Enids Delight Modified #3.2 Dave Notman Ladies turn on their partner and swing.
Enids Delight Modified #5 Dave Notman Nice roll-n-chain sequence. Relaxed pace.
Eternal Allemandes Dave Notman Zippy, Dizzy High Energy Allemandes
Fiddle Hill Jig DV #1 Ralph Page Easy teaching dance - with an assisted twirl for lady #1.
Fiddle Hill Jig DV #2 Ralph Page Easy teaching dance - with an assisted spin.
Fit as a Fiddle DV #2 Ted Sannella + Rick Mohr + Dave Notman Start: Ones Gypsy + Circle Left 3/4
Fit to be Tied Dave Notman Nice flow, unusual sequences.
Fleas in the Shower Rev 1 Dave Notman  
Former Flame Flirtation Dave Notman Flirt with former neighbor
From the Bottom of my In-Box (my title) Ed Vincent Petronella Spins into Swings
G is for Gretchen DV Carol Ormand Allemande Right -> Cross Arm Swing
Glover's Reel DV #2 Dave Notman 2x gypsy, whirl away, swing another
Going All the Way Dave Notman Nice flow, unusual start position
Goofball Contra Dave Notman  
Grand Mad Robin Dave Notman "Mad Robin"-like countermarches + chance to improvise
Grocery Aisle Romance #2 Dave Notman Lady resists poussette, then SWING
Gypsy a Gypsy Dave Notman Nice Flow with lots of rest period. Unusual Progression.
Gypsy Promenade Dave Notman Slinky gypsy to promenade transition.
Gypsy Twist Dave Notman An easy intro contra with a twist
Handsome Young Maids Dave Variant Sue Rosen/Dave Notman Easy with Turn Single.
Helter Skelter #3 Dave Notman Meet your partner, gypsy tease, swing your neighbor.
Here's to the Earthlings Dave Notman Ladies take men home for a swing. Slinky ending.
High Jinx at White Star Farm Dave Notman A nice variant on "Thanks to the Gene"
Insomnia Slide #2 Dave Notman Half Mad Robin Across rescues dancers from chaos.
Insomnia Slide #3 Dave Notman Unusual moves and progression
Insomnia Twist Dave Notman A flowing becket contra with an unusual progression
Its a Mad Mad Mixer Dave Notman Fleeting Flirting
Jane's Contra DV #7 Dave Notman Whirl the ladies over to their neighbors to swing
Joy Ride on a Slippery Slope Dave Notman Easy & Flirty
Knox County Reel Dave Notman Men turn back in star to gypsy & sw P.
Ladies Left Behind Dave Notman Good injection of Turn Single into Contra
Lambertville Mixer Steve Zakon-Anderson Same great dance turned into a mixer for 4 or 6 couples.
Lambertville Mixer #2 Steve Zakon-Anderson Same great dance turned into a mixer for 4 or 6 couples.
Later Dave Notman Rory O'More ==> Allemande. Tease N. Swing Later
Le Droit de Madame #8 Dave Notman Roll into next neighbors arms for a swing.
Left, Left and Left Again Dave Notman Two left shoulder gypsies in a row! SLINKY!!
Little Black Dress DV #1 Melanie Axel-Lute Like "Summer Sunshine" but more energy.
Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #2 Becky Hill/Dave Notman Gender Inverted Fun!
Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #3 Dave Notman Very Dizzy and Slinky!
Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #4 Becky Hill/Dave Notman  
Mad Gypsies Dave Variant #5 Becky Hill Gender Inverted Smooth Smooth Smooth!
Mad in the Hey Dave Notman Slinky. Guarenteed to make you dizzy.
Maggies Ginger Jig Dave Variant Tim Calwell/Myra Hirschberg Easy, with a different twist
Malden Reel DV #1 Herbert Gaudreau A simplified version for beginners.
Malden Reel DV #2 Herbert Gaudreau A simplified version for beginners.
Man's Gotta Spin Dave Notman An easy flowing contra with a couple of different twists.
Man's Gotta Spin #2 Dave Notman An easy flowing contra with a couple of different twists.
Margarets Waltz Dave Variant Pat Shaw; Dave Notman A Faster & Flirtier "Margaret's Waltz"
Marions Whirl Rev 2 Dave Notman  
Martha's Choice Dave Variant Gene Hubert Swing -> Chainsaw Promenade
Martha's Start on 60 More v2 Dave Notman Dizzying flow in first half, with simple but unusual finish.
Martha's Start on 60 More Rev 1 Dave Notman Dizzying flow in first half, with simple but unusual finish.
Men Give Ladies Take #2 Dave Notman High energy, catchy title, unusual sequences.
Monday Night in Ballard Modified Mike Richardson Easy; clean progression, but a twist for experienced dancers.
More Power to the Elbow DV #1 Kirston Koths Surprise neighbor promenade. Nice flow.
Muckenwelle Eins Dave Notman Smooth, unusual starting position
Muckenwelle Zwo #2 Dave Notman Another entry in push-off series.
Muckenwelle Zwo #3 Dave Notman Another entry in push-off series.
Multicomponent Diffusion DV #2 Barry Dupen Super easy for Beginners
New World Modified Bob Dalsemer Easy dance for children - no swings.
No Name Rev 1 Dave Notman Slinky gypsies with hands...
Not so Easy Eights Dave Notman Unusual proper down-the-hall
Oath of Office Waltz Rev 1 Dave Notman Elegant but hellish end effects
Oath of Office Waltz Rev 2 Dave Notman Elegant but hellish end effects
OK Von Rev 3 Dave Notman Snatch lady out of allemande and whirl her about.
Petronella Pirouette Dave Notman Men spin into partner's arms. Unusual.
Pinstripes Dave Notman Super easy for a hall full of beginners
Promenade Around the World Dave Notman Circle mixer with gypsies.
Push on Beat One Dave Notman Unusual sequences
Quick Roll in the Clover Dave Notman Unusual sequences, smooth sweeping moves.
Reel d'Elaine Dave Variant Steve Schnur; variation by Dave Notman Tease your neighbor; swing another
Release the Zombie Dave Notman Ladies enslave their neighbors.
Reunion Variant #1 Unknown Unexpectedly find your partner
Reunion Variant #2 Dave Notman Unexpectedly find your partner
Reverse Trip to A-Squared Kate Power/Dave Notman Sudden reverse, partner Swing
Roll Me Over In The Clover DV Merilee Karr/Dave Notman Elegant Across the Set roll away.
Sackett's Triplet DV #1c Al Olson Easy Introduction to Contra Corners
Sashay Circle Mixer Dave Notman Lots of energy in sashay circles.
Send Katy Money Dave Variant Bill Pope/Dave Notman Long Wave Spin -> surprise reunion.
Shades of Shamrock Dave Notman The classic "Shades of Shadrack" with a gent's chain
Shake off your Chains Dave Notman An easy dance with two gypsy meltdowns.
She's Walking the Walk Dave Notman A chance to be slinky.
Snuggle Twist Dave Notman Smooth, with unusual sequences
Snuggle Twist #2 Dave Notman Smooth, with unusual sequences
Spin on 7 Dave Notman Nice flow, unusual start
Spring Fever Dave Variant Tony Parkes? Easy Relaxed Triplet
Spring Feverish Dave Notman Rather like "Spring Fever" but a Becket dance.
Spring Feverish #2 Dave Notman "Spring Fever" as Becket, with added silliness
Spring Feverish #3 Dave Notman Simple Becket conversion of T. Parkes "Spring Fever"
Springs of the Great Deep Dave Variant Melissa Taggart/Dave Notman Nice Slow down dance for a hot day
Star Vortex Dave Notman An easy chaos dance with a fun twist.
Stars n Chains Dave Notman Ladies Chain --> Star Right made smooth
Suzannes Whirligig #3 Dave Notman Surprise Swings, Unusual Ending
Swing the Gypsy #1 Dave Notman Rare Swing to Gypsy transition
Swing to the Stars Rev 2 Dave Notman  
Tara's Glee #2 (Death to the Flea) Dave Notman Devilish, unusual sequences.
Tara's Glee #2 Part 1 Dave Notman Unusual sequences.
Tara's Glee #2 Part 2 Dave Notman Unusual sequences.
The Bus Stop Dave Variant #1 Bill Olson Smooth! Fast action!
The Bus Stop Dave Variant #2 Bill Olson Smooth! Fast action!
The Choreographers Advice Dave Notman Alternating dance with nice flow
The Common Tern DV #2 Larry Jennings Less energetic, but without the awkward transition.
The Common Tern DV #3 Larry Jennings The energy of the original without the awkward transition.
The Common Tern DV #4 Larry Jennings The energy of the original without the awkward transition.
The Eternal Rivalry Dave Notman Fun Schtick - ladies upstage the men's Do-si-Do
The Eyes Have It Waltz Variant Becky Hill  
The Harmony Supper Line Modified Jim Saxe Added a balance to the more flowing original.
The Lakewood Six Dave Variant Becky Hill Simple Becket for Beginners
The Lighted Sconce Dave Variant Glen Morningstar Surprise line of Four up the hall
The Mad Choreographer's Delight Dave Notman Unusual progression for four couples.
The Mad Scurry Dave Notman Crazy fun with a different twist.
The Other Mad Robin Dave Notman  
The Roulette Wheel Dave Notman Ladies flit around and scope out the men...
The Sly Shaker Dave Notman Bugs ride the waves
The Spiders Shopping List Dave Notman Unusual Sequences; Ladies box the Gnat
The Spiders Shopping List #2 Dave Notman Unusual Sequences; Men swat the flea
The Stars Will Re-align You Waltz Dave Notman Unusual Start, Nice Flow with melding minor sets
The Survey #2 Dave Notman Easy, slinky, but interesting for experienced dancers.
The Washing Machine Dave Notman Simple chaos mixer.
The Way of the Gypsy #1b Dave Notman  
The Way of the Gypsy #2b Dave Notman  
The Windsor Connection Dave Notman Simple, relaxed pace
Trip to Brattleboro DV #1 Unknown Ones flirt, separate, swing neighbor and re-unite
Turn Back the Star Dave Notman Very smooth, with an unusual Hey
Turn into the Waves Dave Notman Unusual Star->Allemande->Waves sequence.
Twisted Chains Dave Notman Unusual progression - ladies chain with a twist!
Unknown 2011-11-23.001 DV #1 Unknown Easy teach RL & W.Chain
Unknown by Unknown #11 Unknown Deferred swing after a gypsy. Slinky!
Untitled 2011-03-11.001 Dave Notman Relaxed pace, smoldering gypsies
Variations on a Bob Dalcemer Dance #1 Rev 1 Dave Notman  
Variations on a Bob Dalcemer Dance #2 Rev 1 Dave Notman  
Varsouvienne Slide #2 Dave Notman Different & Disorienting
Varsouvienne Slide #3 Dave Notman Different, but not too hard
Varsouvienne Slide #4 Dave Notman No unusual moves other than the Varsouvienne Slide
Varsouvienne Slide #5 Dave Notman Easy Slinky Varsouvienne Slide
Walk the Carpet Dave Notman Interesting flowing sequence with gypsies and chains.
Wandering Waltz Contra Dave Variant Rev 1 Chip Hendrickson/Dave Notman Nice flow. Easy start, hard middle
Wandering Waltz Contra Dave Variant Rev 2 Chip Hendrickson/Dave Notman Nice flow. Easy start, hard middle
Wanderlust Dave Notman Men cast into another group of four.
WarmUp #2 Dave Notman Swing both your neighbors
Warp Jump #3 Dave Notman Unusual ending. Nice flow.
Warp Jump Waltz Contra Dave Notman Left star to left star transition .. works!
Waterfall Wamble Dave Notman A waltz in the Contra Dance idiom.
Wave upon Wave Dave Notman(?) Smooth. Unusual Progression. A good dance for a hot hall.
Waves of Love #2 Dave Notman Smooth, but very unusual moves.
Waves of Love #3 Dave Notman Great Flow, Unusual Sequences
Waves of Love #3b Dave Notman Great Flow, Unusual Sequences
Waves of Love #4b Dave Notman Nice flow, easy progression
Wedding Wrap-Up #2 Dave Notman Unusual Gypsy to Promenade transition.
Wedding Wrap-Up #4 Dave Notman Unusual Gypsy to Promenade transition.
Well Sauced Geese Dave Notman Easy Four Facing Four with equal opportunity theme.
Wheeler Dealer #2 Dave Notman Unusual Swing -> Star Right Transition
Wheeler Dealer #3 Dave Notman Unusual Dizzy Sequences
Wheeler Dealer #4 Dave Notman Unusual Dizzy Sequences
Whitewater Whirl Dave Notman  
Wild Women of Central Ohio Dave Notman Ladies fling themselves into neighbors arms for a swing.
Wistful Goodbye Waltz Contra Dave Notman Unusual Gypsy/Promenade/Gypsy sequence
Woven Stars Waltz #1 Dave Notman Weave in and out of stars
You Have to Push Dave Notman Nice flow with unexpected twists
Zombie Walk #3 Dave Notman Ladies enslave the men during a Mad Robin. Nice progression.
Zoom DV #3 Jim Hemphill Beautiful flow with circle right