[Callers] Becket Formation

[Ron Blechner via Callers]

Whoa. Weird story, Mac. Baffled
On Dec 10, 2015 3:30 PM, "Mac Mckeever via Callers" <
callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> The only thing I can imagine is that many Becket dances leave the minor
> set - making them slightly more complex.  Perhaps they had some bad
> experiences with a couple dances and haven't given them another chance.
>
> They seem to be different - even though they really aren't - maybe they
> are just more comfortable with what they are used to.
>
> I would think a Becket is a good choice for a final dance because they can
> end with a partner swing - an nice way to end the last dance.
>
> Mac McKeever
>
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> *From:* Bill Olson via Callers <callers at lists.sharedweight.net>
> *To:* Caller's discussion list <callers at sharedweight.net>
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 10, 2015 2:20 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [Callers] Becket Formation
>
> Wow, maybe that couple didn't actually know what Becket Formation was?
>
> bill
>
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> Date: Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:45:17 -0500
> To: callers at sharedweight.net
> Subject: [Callers] Becket Formation
> From: callers at lists.sharedweight.net
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>
>
> Folks,
>
> I was at a dance not too long ago, and as the caller (not me) invited
> dancers to join the last dance of the night, he also declared it to be in
> Becket formation.  One visiting couple, who had been waiting eagerly for
> the last dance , put on their jackets and left disappointed, stating that
> they do not like Beckets.
>
> Perhaps because I am a square dance caller, I tend to program about 40%
> Beckets in a contra  evening.  Is there a negative sentiment about Becket
> formation among many dancers?  If so, can someone explain the reason?
>
> Rich
>
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