[Callers] Becket Formation

[Ron Blechner via Callers]

Sorry, I meant Rich.
On Dec 10, 2015 3:54 PM, "Ron Blechner" <contraron at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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