Day # 312: On The Count of Four

# 312

The Count of Four

each new move created

on the count of four.

The vocabulary of the Grange

Saturday night models for the world

respectful social

               interaction

               communication

               trust.

Involved partners moving on

to the next new neighbor:

another neighbor

a known partner

another new neighbor

release, return to

the count of four.

At first they declare their role;

male or female

become labels of movement

               not gender,

of equality.

The rules are reviewed

the steps are taught, agreed upon

the tempo established

including the rhythm of their eyes.

As dancers grow confident

swinging and twirling and stomping

laughing gets fancier with

crescendo and swirls.

I love watching Contra

dancing on a Saturday night.

I love watching people

have fun on

the count of four.