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Sourdough Starter – Singlet/Doublet – Don Veino

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Don

Type: Contra Dance, Singlet or Doublet Progression: None Status: Proven This is the first of my purpose-made remote/virtual dances in a genre that I began referring to as “co-contras.” I had previously composed The Spaniard’s Latte (To Go) for similar … Continue reading →

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The Spaniard’s Latte (To Go) – Set Dance – Don Veino 202003

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Don

Type: Set Dance Status: Proven Due to the 2020 COVID-19 health issue, April’s New England Folk Festival (NEFFA) was canceled. As a scheduled performer I was invited to submit material for a “Virtual NEFFA” to be presented on-line via video. … Continue reading →

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Kitty Awesome! – Becket – Don Veino 20200124

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Don

Type: Contra Dance, Becket Left/CW Status: Proven The name and artwork for this one comes from our daughter. She’s currently crazy about kitties and her highest compliment is when something is “kitty awesome.” Unusual enough to be interesting, this one … Continue reading →

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Three Out Of Four Ain’t Bad – 4 Face 4 – Don Veino 20180829

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Don

Type: Contra Dance, 4 Facing 4 Status: Proven Another of my “extra swings” dances – you get to swing with 3 out of the 4 opposite role dancers in your set without resorting to tricks like ending one swing mid-phrase … Continue reading →

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Horseplay – DI – Don Veino 20170714

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Don

Type: Contra, Duple Improper Status: DRAFT A riff on our daughter Raeden’s Pony Fun, leveraging the A parts of that dance. I’ve been on the lookout for an opportunity to get Gents in on the Rory O’Moore “super twirl across … Continue reading →

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(I’ll Take) What’s Behind Door #2 – DI – Don Veino 20160822

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Don

Type: Contra, Duple Improper Status: Public, Proven A1 Star Right Neighbor Allemande Rt. 1+1/2 A2 Next Neighbors Star Left Original (Allemande) Neighbor Swing B1 Circle Left 3/4, Partner Swing [alt. music fit: Give and Take to Gent’s Side, Swing] B2 … Continue reading →

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Pony Fun – DI – Raeden Veino 20161012

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Don

Type: Contra, Duple Improper Status: Public, Proven This isn’t, strictly speaking, one of my dances. On 10/12/2016 at bedtime my 5 year old daughter and I had the following interaction: Raeden: “Daddy. I want to write a new dance, Pony … Continue reading →

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