I suspect contra dancing  was somewhat urban before the so-called "MUC" era.
i don't think Ted Sanella  and his contemporaries
 would characterize their regular dances as  non-urban.  
 
Michael Fuerst      802 N Broadway      Urbana IL 61801       217-239-5844
From: "JohnFreem(a)aol.com" <JohnFreem(a)aol.com>
To: callers(a)sharedweight.net 
Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?
 
Dale,
When did you start dancing? If you began during the "MUC" era, then you 
likely never had a chance to appreciate some of the chestnuts and unequal 
dances of the pre-MUC era. Some dances are comfortable, like an old pair of 
dancing shoes. I remember dancing to some of these dances that began on their own 
while the bend was "noodling" the tune, before the caller was ready.
John B. Freeman, SFTPOCTJ
Calling and dancing for only 30+ years
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