Re: [Callers] Family dances

Chris, There is not "correct" answer for this. This is "folk dance". That said, do you know your audience? I've been leading a family dance series for 21 years now. We've learned to plan a wide variety of dances because we never know who is going to show up. I am a huge fan of play party singing games and very simple dances for a younger set. We usually have a group of high school foreign exchange students show up for either our January or February dance. I've warned the band and the other leaders to be prepared! Many simple play party games can be done to almost any reel or jig if YOU make it okay. If this is an ONS, then make it fun and don't worry too much about form or what is "correct". Keep it simple and keep it fun. You should be able to find a ton of play party games and simple dances online. Good luck! John B. Freeman, SFTPOCTJ