[Callers] Re: Short contra lines

When I began calling contras, I was advised to avoid double progression dances in general because they had limited use. When do you use such contras? Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT On Sat, Oct 22, 2022 at 7:06 PM Laur via Contra Callers &lt;contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: Thanks Tony, can’t believe I missed that. Excellent point. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS__;!!DZ3fjg!_y5V4nMsiCl9TnyBUnMvOGhUrNCFQ9FDUiZpKySW13vajkOP1Qmq8bBtlw4MwJagSE7A4S5Gj92iDVky0CqJqaRMjYb31rE4U1Ud$> On Saturday, October 22, 2022, 6:57 PM, Tony Parkes via Contra Callers &lt;contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: Remember that double progression dances work better with an odd number of couples (assuming the end effects are not overwhelming). With an even number, the dancers will always be doing the same part of the routine with the same neighbors. This will be even more frustrating in short lines. Tony Parkes Billerica, Mass. www.hands4.com <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.hands4.com/__;!!DZ3fjg!_y5V4nMsiCl9TnyBUnMvOGhUrNCFQ9FDUiZpKySW13vajkOP1Qmq8bBtlw4MwJagSE7A4S5Gj92iDVky0CqJqaRMjYb31rYNJWHL$> New book! Square Dance Calling: An Old Art for a New Century (available now) *From:* Victor Gascon via Contra Callers &lt;contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> *Sent:* Saturday, October 22, 2022 9:30 AM *To:* Mary Collins &lt;nativedae(a)gmail.com <mailto:nativedae@gmail.com>> *Cc:* Contra Callers &lt;contracallers(a)sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@sharedweight.net>> *Subject:* [Callers] Re: Short contra lines Is there a list of easy double-progression dances that the group can recommend? On Sat, Oct 22, 2022 at 07:42 Mary Collins via Contra Callers &lt;contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: I always carry an assortment of 3 face 3 and 4 face 4 since my home dance may range from 6 - 30 dancers. Sometimes a move such as right hand high, left hand low presents a challenge for some of my dancers so I adjust on the fly. And may do a double progression so no one  is ever out. Mary On Sat, Oct 22, 2022, 1:25 AM Laur via Contra Callers &lt;contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: There is such a lack of attendance now post Covid in our area and I’m planning dances and then 20 people show. Do you have best selections or considerations for 20 to 16 peoples for  intermediate experience dancers or secondarily less experienced dancers My immediate question is for more experienced dancers, because this is more of a complex preparation for me. Laurie Pietravalle Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS__;!!DZ3fjg!_y5V4nMsiCl9TnyBUnMvOGhUrNCFQ9FDUiZpKySW13vajkOP1Qmq8bBtlw4MwJagSE7A4S5Gj92iDVky0CqJqaRMjYb31rE4U1Ud$> _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers-leave@lists.sharedweight.net> _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers-leave@lists.sharedweight.net> -- -= Victor =- “Do or do not, there is no try.” ~ Jedi Master Yoda _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers-leave@lists.sharedweight.net> _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:contracallers-leave@lists.sharedweight.net> _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net