Re: [Callers] Calling Contra Medleys

One other note about calling medleys, a point well made by Cary Ravitz at http://ravitz.us/dance/call.php#9 The band's tune shift is an energy lift. Switching dances shifts the attention to the caller and the steps and away from the band, thus negating that lift. He suggests getting into the new figure and THEN switching tunes, rather than switching tunes and dances at the same time. I recommend following the link above if you're not familiar with his advice on dance calling. Even if you don't agree, it's well reasoned and organized information. I'll also weigh in my agreement that medleys, like squares, are best when well prepared and matched to the crowd. I've got several medleys on deck awaiting the right crowd (and some may wait for years). --jerome -- Jerome Grisanti 660-528-0858 660-528-0714 http://www.jeromegrisanti.com