My theory is that 3-33-33, much like Beneficial Tradition, besides being wonderfully arranged, contains a unique and popular figure that has become associated with that dance and is not found in many other dances.
Susan's dance is also a masterpiece of choreography - but does not contain a signature figure. That doesn't stop it from being one of my favorites - but does keep it from standing out over time. A few times I have called an evening with no planned program and allowed the dancer to request dances. Beneficial is by far the most requested. That doesn't make it the best dance - but it is one of the most memorable. Mac ________________________________ From: Michael Fuerst <mjerryfue...@yahoo.com> To: Caller's discussion list <call...@sharedweight.net> Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2013 9:07 PM Subject: [Callers] 3,33-33 Although I consider 3,33-33 an excellent dance, so many have designated 3,33-33 as awesome that it, like the word awesome, has become overused. Some years ago (I speculate 20 or so) Susan Kevra wrote this wonderful dance Trip to Phan Reel (http://www.prismnet.com/contradance/sequences/trip-to-phan-reel.html) For a year or so one could hardly attend a dance weekend without dancing Trip to Phan Reel. Then it slowly subsided to very occasional use. Does anyone have any ideas why the calling of 3-33-33 (of the same vintage, as suggested by http://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/dances/steve_zakon/three_33_33.html), has not similarly subsided ? Michael Fuerst 802 N Broadway Urbana IL 61801 217-239-5844 Links to photos of many of my drawings and paintings are at www.ArtComesFuerst.com _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list call...@sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers
