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.

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From: Victor Gascon via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2022 9:30 AM
To: Mary Collins <nativedae@gmail.com>
Cc: Contra Callers <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 <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 <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

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