I know this is an old thread, but I ran across it while searching for something else..
In some cases where a dance has an unusual combination of moves I suggest that they start off a little slow then kick it up a notch after a few repetitions. I haven't given numeric requests, but just assumed "fast" or "slow" with respect to a norm around 115-120. Perhaps I should. On Wed, Mar 7, 2012 at 5:40 PM, Dugan Murphy <[email protected]> wrote: > Callers, > > What is your experience working with bands to establish an appropriate > tempo? Do bands ever ask you what tempo you want? Do you ever request a > particular tempo to fit a dance? Do you communicate tempo requirements > numerically (beats per minute) or maybe by tapping your feet? When are > slower tempos appropriate and when are faster ones appropriate? What do > you consider to be the range in beats per minute that is appropriate for > contra? Some preliminary research told me that a range of 112-120 beats > per minute is appropriate. Do you agree?
