[Callers] Challenging Contras

[Rick Mohr]

If you go to the archive
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and type "challenging", many threads come up.

On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 3:13 PM, Jerome Grisanti via Callers <
callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> Chuck,
>
> I would encourage you to have plenty of easy to medium-easy dances
> available, and avoid programming all complex dances.
>
> Consider an easy dance done as a no-walk-through, or with minimal
> walk-through, or with a focus on executing this one little timing thing
> well so the whole crowd can have success with the dance. There is a reason
> for it to be in the program, and a satisfaction with doing it well.
>
> So, yes, pepper the dance with complexity, but don't make the whole recipe
> taste like pepper.
>
> Complexity can include: unusual formations, unusual figures, unusual music
> (outside the 32-bar structure, for example), unusual interactions (shadows,
> or same-sex swings).
>
> Also, consider using dances with figures that are unusual but not
> difficult (ex: circle right). This puts experienced dancers out of their
> pattern but does not unduly strain them. (It also puts beginning dancers on
> even footing with experienced dancers, when you use this technique for
> regular dance evenings).
>
> Good luck, I'm sure it'll be fun!
>
> --Jerome
>
>
> Jerome Grisanti
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>
> "Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and
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>
> On Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 10:38 AM, Charles via Callers <
> callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>> Hello list members,
>>
>> I will be calling my first session of "Challenging Dances" soon, and I
>> have a few questions:
>>
>> 1. Is there an archived discussion on this topic that any one knows
>> about, and if so could someone point me to it?
>>
>> 2. If not, I'm wondering about other callers' experiences with these
>> dances - how "challenging" is generally appropriate? (Bear in mind this is
>> not Greenfield, Concord, or a similar dance series where it's safe to
>> assume most dancers will be very experienced/skilled). What sort of "arc"
>> has worked well for such sessions? I know the final program will be
>> determined by the level of those who actually show up to the dance, but
>> it'd be nice to start with a general frame of reference.
>>
>> 3. Any favorite challenging dances anyone has been having particular fun
>> with lately? (I have a good assortment but am always looking for new ones).
>>
>>
>> Thanks! Chuck
>>
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