We are in fact going ahead with the August dance here in CT on a small scale. Outside, so rain could kill it.
Lightweight semi flexible tubing will be in use. Participation is by invitation and will total no more than 20
including those who play. An hour should be enough. There is enthusiasm for this. Musicians and dancers.
Reality: This dance has been an ongoing contra/community dance. When "real"contra dancers show up, all
too often they let you know they assumed a 2 swings per sequence dance. This program may feature any variety of
formations under the umbrella of Country Dance. Any Duple Improper is best done with the Haste to the Wedding
type of progression. We'll do okay - be fun - but we need to hold hands in the long term. Or it's not contra.
Stig called no touch "pure insanity."
Margot Gunzenhauser understood his view when she said
"A lot of these dance genres probably are considered “not something I do” by a lot of contra or ECD dancers today."
Accepting the full scope of honest expression brings a larger awareness when searching for a continuing path.
Bob Livingston
MIddletown, CT