29 Mar
2019
29 Mar
'19
2:05 p.m.
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.
Depending on the crowd could start with Gallopede or Virginia Reel, then
Family Contra would be perfect and end with another simple contra.
Casey Carr
On 3/29/2019 8:52 AM, Liz Burkhart via Callers wrote:
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?
Thanks,
Liz Burkhart
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