The "MUC" era??? Mostly Urban Contra? I started dancing in 1973 in the wilds of Amherst MA with Dudley Laufman, definitely not urban but equally definitely a serious piece of the modern contra revival. Those chestnuts allowed Dudley to play and call, and we on the dance floor dressed up the simplicity as much as our skills and energy allowed. The floor was packed with college students - fabulous fun. Dorcas Hand -----Original Message----- From: callers-bounces(a)sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-bounces@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Michael Fuerst Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 7:34 PM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? 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 _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers