I can only comment on my experience as a dancer, but having had a fine experience this past weekend I feel compelled to chime in with a few random comments. It was at the Squirrel Moon Music and Dance Festival, a three-day affair with Diane Silver calling. After a Saturday morning dance, lunch, an "Unusual Dances" workshop, and a Hambo workshop, we had a 40-minute contra medley before couples dancing and starting to prepare dinner. We were encouraged take a break when we reached the bottom of our set or find new partners from the end of another set. My impression was that only a few dancers actually took a real break, but the option was there. I changed partners several times, but I think many others stuck with the same partner for all 40 minutes. At one point I do remember commenting to my partner of the moment, "Hey, we just switched to Becket formation." I hadn't seen it coming, so I don't remember how the transition went, but I was impressed with the smoothness. With both bands set up, the musicians were able to take breaks while the music continued unabated. David On 9/20/2010 7:32 AM, Jeanette Mill wrote: