Re: [Callers] Three Couples or Less Dances

Hi Rich, Ted's Triplet #3 has already been mentioned. Of Ted's Triplets, it's the only one I know of that's suitable for a less-experienced group. My dance The Luck of the Morris is in Zesty Contras, in Larry Jennings' version. Here's my version: Formation: From a three couple longways set, have ladies #1 and #3 change places, and have lady #2 and gent #2 change places with each other, to get a circle with each dancer's partner across from them. Dancers retain their numbers throughout the dance. The dance is not square with the walls of the room. A1: Couple #1 lead a forward six and back [1] All swing opposite. End couples end their swing facing the center of the set, and the active couples end facing either of the other two couples A2: Active couple ladies chain with the couple you face Chain back with an extra half turn to face the other couple B1: Actives half R&L with the couple they face Actives down center of set and cast off B2: Circle 6 to the left All go forward and back Repeat with couple two leading the first Forward & Back, then couple three. [1] The forward and back is oriented so that the active couple is going forward and back to each other, and the other four dancers are going forward and back towards someone who is not their partner. For two-couple dances, both Billingsdale Pattern by Chip Hendrickson and O'Donnell Anew by Tony Saletan are in Zesty Contras. General Dummer's Reel (for five), my dance Shira's Seven (for seven), and Cornish Six Hand Reel (for six) are three other dances I've found useful. They are described in the archives, at: http://www.sharedweight.net/pipermail/callers/2013-February/005742.html Jacob Bloom Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:01:29 -0800 (PST)