Jack and SW;
With 3 or more squares, the square can either be in a straight line or in an
"L" shape, depending on the size and shape of the hall. As Seth pointed out,
zias take up a lot of space, so at 4 or more squares enclosing them in a box
may be a more practical use of hall space. When I consider calling a zia, I'm
currently using a rule of thumb that I want twice as much room as a contra for
a zia to be danced comfortably.
Bob
> Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2008 08:58:42 -0400> To: [email protected]> From:
> [email protected]> Subject: Re: [Callers] Zia Formation> > This looks
> really interesting....but I'm having some trouble > picturing how the
> multiple square arrangements would work. 2 Squares > I can picture, but I'm a
> little unsure about how three squares would > be laid out and even less sure
> what the difference between "Four > Squares" and "Four Squares -- closed box"
> is. Anyone care to step up > with some clarification?> > Jack> > At 09:13 AM
> 7/27/2008, you wrote:> > >Hello All;> >> >Since we are mostly interested in
> contras and squares, I'd like to > >share with you what I've learned about a
> hybrid formation that > >combines contras and squares called zia formation
> (see the > >attached). In the past year I've started writing and calling
> zias, > >and have found they can be a fun novelty for those audiences >
> >experienced enough to appreciate them. Compared to another hybrid >
> >formation, grid squares, I have found they are harder to write but > >easier
> to dance, as they tend to stay aligned better and thus give > >dancers a more
> clearly defined path. I'd certainly be interested if > >anyone on this list
> knows of other zia dances that have been used.> >> >I hope you enjoy the
> discussion and the dances, and this gives you > >another way to bring fun to
> your dancers -> >> >Bob Isaacs> >>
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