[Contradancers] contra goes swing-time ... for all those swing dancers out there!

[Emily Addison]

Just a quick email regarding contra-swing connections!

Some of us contra dancers are also swing dancers and make connections as to how moves can cross over.  However, lots of swing dancers don't necessarily make the connection when the music isn't closely linked.

Well, here's a hot band (ELIXIR) playing some swing-groove and some nice swing moves entering contra dancing.
http://www.youtube.com/user/EpsilonFilmsOnline

Elixir is one of the headlining bands at the dance flurry  this year (http://www.berkshire.net/~flurry/festival/) so if you're looking to pass on contra info to your swing friends, this might be a great opportunity!

Emily