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24 Oct
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I love to use them when I have a small number of couples, because they avoid having people
having to sit out on the ends for very long. Double progressions can also be fun in the
middle of the night with a large group to get the dancers zooming through the lines and
meeting lots of new people. Casey Carr
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On Oct 24, 2022, at 9:34 AM, Rich Sbardella via Contra
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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
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Thanks Tony, can’t believe I missed that. Excellent point.
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On Saturday, October 22, 2022, 6:57 PM, Tony Parkes via Contra Callers
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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.
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From: Victor Gascon via Contra Callers <contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2022 9:30 AM
To: Mary Collins <nativedae(a)gmail.com>
Cc: Contra Callers <contracallers(a)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
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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
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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
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