22 Oct
2022
22 Oct
'22
6:17 p.m.
I remember a night when attendance was thin toward the end of the
evening and we did a series of contras in Beckett formation with double
progression. That worked well. Every once in a while the dancers took
it upon themselves to swap roles or do a non-standard progression to mix
it up a little.
Dave Harding
On 10/22/2022 6:05 PM, Laur via Contra Callers wrote:
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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*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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