We had a great "Cracking Chestnuts" workshop and dance on July 8, 2005 with David Smukler and Spare Parts. As part of it, people voted online for their favorite dances. Here are the results of that vote.

VOTING RESULTS

Tied for 1st Place:
Petronella
Rory O’More

Tied for 2nd Place:
Chorus Jig
Devil’s Dream

3rd Place:
British Sorrow

4th Place:
Careless Sally

5th Place:
Sackett’s Harbor

Tied for 6th Place:
Queen Victoria
Young Widow

Tied for Last Place:
Hull’s Victory
Lamplighter’s Hornpipe
Money Musk

The workshop included Petronella, British Sorrow (which was promoted over Chorus Jig and Devil's Dream so that we could include a triple minor dance) and Rory O'More.

The evening dance included Petronella, British Sorrow and Chorus Jig.

If you have not yet danced these classic contras, request them of your local callers. They are delightful!