Re: [Callers] idea for a longer contra medley

One thing that has been helpful being involved in medeleys, is the chance to become familiar with calling a no walk through dance.  Sometime I can include one quick dance at the end with a no walk thru.  People seem to enjoy and this dance is usually has more dancers than the previous.  Secondly it is better than a medley because you don't have to call as many times and keep track of how many times til the change.  Chris great comment about the band, just think playing the fiddle for 26 minutes straight.  My shoulder gets sore thinking about it.  There was a time when I'd call a three dance medley and it seemed to go over well.  Maybe it is time to do that again.  Nice thread.  Dan Black Western Shore of NJ ----- Original Message ---- From: Chris Weiler (home) <chris.weiler(a)weirdtable.org> To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net> Sent: Thursday, May 1, 2008 2:49:31 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] idea for a longer contra medley Speaking as a caller who made a mistake during his medley, it was eternal. 8^) Right now 6 dances repeated 6 times works out to roughly 19 minutes. That's just enough time to get set up, form lines, recite the warning/welcoming poem and be done in time to allow the bands to change for the next set. 6 dances repeated 8 times is almost 26 minutes. That doesn't leave any time for the band change. Koren's idea of having two medleys in a session might be more practical, but I have another concern: What about the musicians? It's a long time to play and I've talked to some after playing for a medley and heard how fatigued they are. Happy Dancing! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Janet Levatin wrote: _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ