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Haste to the Wedding

This is a traditional contra. The music is from the operetta The Elopement (1767). This tune, known variously as “Haste to the Wedding,” “Come Haste,” “Rural Felicity” and even “The Rules of Felicity,” has had dozens of sets of dance directions paired with it. The set chosen here seems to fit the music best of them all. The tune appeared in America first in Aaron Thompson MS, 1777. Difficulty level: Easy.

Presented by Jerry Helt in 2010. View pdf here.

I’m Busted

An easy 4-wall line dance choreographed by Jerry and Kathy Helt.
Music:  2/4 meter  BLUE STAR RECORD, 2219-B or any fun,
jazzy music with a 2/4 rhythm
Formation:  Individuals dancing in lines all facing the same direction. Begin facing the front of the hall.

Presented by Jerry and Kathy Helt in 2013. View pdf here.

Jiffy Line Dance

Dance composed by Jerry and Kathy Helt.
Music:  4/4 meter  Windsor Records 4684 “Jiffy Mixer”
Formation:  Four-wall line dance. No partners. All dancers start facing the same direction in
loose lines.

Presented by Jerry Helt in 2012. View pdf here.

The Munichausen

The tune is Cantelo (1785). The title probably refers to one of the German mercenaries fighting for the British. Difficulty level: moderate-difficult.
Music: 4/4 meter
Formation: 32-bar duple-minor improper longways sets

Presented by Jerry Helt in 2010. View pdf here.

Who’s on First?

Created by Dan & Madeline Allen.
Music: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” or any strongly phrased recording
Formation:  Standard American square. Four couples, each occupying one side of a
square, W on M’s R.

Presented by Jerry Helt in 2010. View pdf here.