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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