Re: [Callers] 2 questions

All- Over the last few weeks I 've come across some questions related to calling and I though I'd combine a couple in one note rather than inflict two messages on everyone. Comments on either or both are appreciated. 1. I have run into the following mixer dance and I'm not sure how best to call it. I don't know the name and author or I'd ask him/her. The problem is that no beat counts or A1-A2-B1-B2 divisions were given. The formation is a wavy circle with gents facing in, ladies facing out, partners by the right. The moves are: Balance the wave R/L Allemande R half way and reform the wavy circle Balance the wave L/R Allemande L half way and reform the wavy circle Balance the wave R/L Allemande R 1x Allemande L 1 1/2 times Partners balance and swing Promenade around the circle Partners drop R hands and reform the circle. Old partner is in left hand, new partner in right. The problem is I can't make the timing look right. The first five moves look to all be four beat moves, but then there are 12 beats left for the allemande R 1x and allemande L 1 1/2. If not, moves are falling across the phrase. Has anyone tried this dance or know anything about it? I'm thinking that drop the third balancing of the wave would work best, but that means a half allemande, full allemande, and 1 1/2 allemande consecutively. 2. I'm at the point where I want to try calling a dance medley. Any thoughts on good combinations to start with? What coordination do you do with the band ahead of time? Thanks. -Parker _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers