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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">I would also start with a circle -
teach giving weight, hand holds, 8 counts. Might teach La
Bastringue (keeping partners and 2 hand turn instead of swing).
I would definitely not teach swings in an hour - no ladies
chains. Just circles, stars, allemandes, dos si dos.</div>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">Depending on the crowd could start with
Gallopede or Virginia Reel, then Family Contra would be perfect
and end with another simple contra. <br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 3/29/2019 8:52 AM, Liz Burkhart via
Callers wrote:<br>
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<div dir="ltr">I have a gig coming up at a library wherein I have
one hour to teach and call contra dances. It's a mixed crowd,
and I heard there may be a lot of tweens present. I think I'd
like to focus on bigger picture things - moving up and down the
line, swinging, interacting with their set. I imagine I may even
cut out courtesy turns in order to minimize the time we spend on
the lesson. I've taught for small, mostly inexperienced crowds
before but I usually have a lot more time. I'd really rather get
them moving than to get bogged down in teaching. Does anyone
have insight, suggestions, or advice? <br>
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Thanks,<br>
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Liz Burkhart</div>
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