Hi Ridge,

The main thing I'd suggest is to not worry about going over a phrase of music - 

Fail-safe ones that I've used: 
Any La Bastringue-type dance - with do-si-do and either short or no swing and then promenade - lots of built-in time to finish a figure.

Visiting couple square dance - again - forget staying on the phrase - great when it happens/fine when it doesn't.

Circassion Circle

Virginia Reel (tell them they can walk, they don't have to sashay if it's not safe for them); reeling the set it optional (you can demonstrate and see if any want to try it).

Email me if you'd like a few more that I've used at senior centers.

Patricia


Patricia Campbell, Dance Caller


On Mon, May 7, 2018 at 10:26 PM, Ridge Kennedy srk3nn3dy@gmail.com [trad-dance-callers] <trad-dance-callers@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

Dear All,

I'm doing a dance for folks in a retirement community.  I'd appreciate any thoughts about the "bulletproof" dances you use for an older and I suspect slower group.  Please share.

Sincerely,

Ridge


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