On the Ball
By Rick Mohr; September 2018
Contra
A1: |
Circle left (8) Dosido neighbor (8) |
A2: |
Circle right (8) See-saw partner (8) |
B1: |
Balance the ring (4) "Petronella turn" one place to the right (4) Balance the ring (4) "Petronella turn" one place to the right (4) |
B2: |
Balance the ring (4) Two-hand turn partner 1 1/2 (12) |
Most contras with "Petronellas" also have role-specific figures like swings and courtesy turns which are challenging in a group of mostly beginners. But Petronellas are easy and everyone likes them, so here's a dance any group can enjoy (above age 7 or so), without worrying about roles.
The two-hand turn in B2 gets everyone back on their original side, and opening out to face the next couple leads smoothly into the circle left.
For Ian Brehm, a founding member of the Philly teen dance, whose enthusiasm, personality, and across-the-board contributions were hugely important to making the series thrive. Thanks, Ian, for being always On the Ball!