Rich,
Let's do a bottom up estimate driven by an exerise. Stand comfortably,
hold the hands of the opposite role dancers on either side of you
(imaginary or real), and execute a long-lines-forward-and-back.
The distance from your left hand to your right hand is the distance
along the line t
Hello Woody,
I have not assumed that only 20 couples would dance, I was just using that
as a way to determine how much dance floor is needed. I would love three
or four lines of 20 couples. I have not yet visited the hall.
I have spoken at length with the B&G. They are indeed contra dancers.
Hi Rich,
Are the bride and groom actual contra dancers?
I would talk with them first. Get a feel for their comfort about
contras, and also dancing in general. Ask them if they waltz. If you
hear a few moments of silence -- that says a lot about their dancing.
Assure them that everyone will ha
I've used 25 sq ft per couple as a target number for contra dance
floor space. This is very similar to the 1.5 sq yard per person
mentioned below (that would result in 27 sq ft per couple). I usually
plan on twice as much room for English dances. Of course these are just
Rules-of-Thumb an
Hi, Rich!
A couple of thoughts that I have:
I would make sure that I asked about the wedding couple’s definition of “modern
contra”. Their actual definition might help make your programming easier; of
course, the opposite is also true! Does this mean no squares, no circle mixers,
no sicilian cir
Hi, Rich. I can't answer your question about space. But I do have one
suggestion about dancers. How about doing a simple Sicilian Circle dance to
introduce the concept of modern contra dance progression? Good luck!
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-- Original message--From: Rich Sbarde
Friends,
I have been hire to call a wedding with 145 attendees and 15 known contra
dancers. The bride and groom are insisting on modern contras.
I have never thought about floor space, what is the typical requirement for
a line of twenty couples?
Any very easy duple improper dances to recommend
