So, i hope this is being sent to the appropriate network. I was asked recently
to call a contra dance for a highschool class of about 30-40 students. I would
like to reach out for advice on working with not only youth, but total groups
of non-dancers. in my experience, youth picks up rather quickly, but the last
time i worked with a summer camp i spent waaay to much time instructing, so i
wanted to see if i could get some pointers. any dance selections that you folks
have found particularly friendly? the dance will only be one hour and i was
asked to do contra dances. i am, at this point, planning on circle dances or
mixers and a whole set dance like VA Reel; though, i would like to do a contra.
dog branch reel or a dance where there is little or no crossing the set and
pleanty of forgiving moments should there be confusion (which obviously should
be mediated in the walkthru/lesson). so, that is where i am. any suggestions
or advice would be greatly appreciate.
peace.
Noah Grunzweig
