Re: [Callers] Low Numbers and No Partner Dances

Rickey asked, "I am wondering if you have any dances for low numbers of dancers (perhaps 6 or less), when most or all of the dancers are beginners and adults. I am also wondering if you have any dances (presumably different dances), that do not require choosing a partner and are good openers for beginner adults." I've missed some of this discussion, so apologies if I'm repeating. There are many good possibilities to be found in the English ceilidh repertoire. One useful source of such dances is Thomas Green's website: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/greenery/BarnDances/ Now, granted, 6 or less is a pretty small number of dancers, and many of the dances on this site need more than that, but there are plenty that will work well for the situation you describe. Triplets, of course, are a helpful part of your repertoire. With five people there, you can join in to make up a triplet, and that will keep your dancers moving for quite a while. They range, of course, from simple to very challenging, so pick carefully. One that you might find appropriate for this situation is David's Triplet #4," by David Smukler, which was written specifically to be relatively simple: http://www.davidsmukler.syracusecountrydancers.org/DSS.html#trip4 Good luck! David Millstone