Like the question.  Could you start a new thread for this?  Thanks.

On Fri, Nov 10, 2023, 5:30 PM Robert Matson via Organizers <
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> You all, I'm curious to hear YOUR first experiences at a contra, whether
> when young or not.
>
> As I think back, it took me three attempts over about 15 years, from young
> to less young, to get over the threshold and really start enjoying myself
> (not counting those grade school square dance classes).  My first
> experiences stunk.  Once I got into contra, I was always concerned when I
> brought friends who were new to contra whether they'd have fun.  The most
> perilous moments were 1) when they (or I) needed to find a partner and,
> then, 2) absorbing the disapproval of hot shot dancers when one messed up.
> Now, as an organizer, I'd like to stay aware of the confusion and concerns
> of first-, second- and third-... timers.
>
> Would anyone mind sharing?
>
> Rob
> Dancing in Arkansas
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