Re: [Callers] 3,33-33

My theory is that 3-33-33, much like Beneficial Tradition, besides being wonderfully arranged, contains a unique and popular figure that has become associated with that dance and is not found in many other dances. Susan's dance is also a masterpiece of choreography - but does not contain a signature figure.  That doesn't stop it from being one of my favorites - but does keep it from standing out over time. A few times I have called an evening with no planned program and allowed the dancer to request dances.  Beneficial is by far the most requested.  That doesn't make it the best dance - but it is one of the most memorable. Mac ________________________________ From: Michael Fuerst <mjerryfuerst(a)yahoo.com> To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 9:07 PM Subject: [Callers] 3,33-33 Although I consider 3,33-33 an excellent dance, so  many have designated  3,33-33 as awesome that it, like the word awesome, has become overused. Some years ago (I speculate 20 or so)  Susan Kevra wrote this wonderful dance Trip to Phan Reel   (http://www.prismnet.com/contradance/sequences/trip-to-phan-reel.html) For a year or so one could hardly attend a dance weekend without dancing Trip to Phan Reel.    Then it slowly subsided to very  occasional use. Does anyone have any ideas why  the calling of 3-33-33 (of the same vintage, as suggested by http://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/dances/steve_zakon/three_33_33.html),  has not similarly subsided ?   Michael Fuerst      802 N Broadway      Urbana IL 61801       217-239-5844 Links to photos of many of my drawings and paintings are at www.ArtComesFuerst.com _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers