[Callers] festival gigs

[Jeanette Mill via Callers]

Any hints for quick and efficient ways to include the new dancers who join at 
the bottom of sets at festivals? If they have a good experience they are future 
regular dancers.

Re: [Callers] New dance?

[Tom Hinds via Callers]

Nice dance Amy.  I really like the sequence of moves.
I'm trying to imagine this in my head and assume that the allemande  
right is once around which takes less than 8 beats to do.


Hope you don't mind suggesting a change.  I would change the  
allemande right to once and a half.  That would give us:


B2  neighbor allemande right 1 1/2
ladies ric.  men pass left

T

Re: [Callers] Rates for private events (weddings etc)?

[Erik Hoffman via Callers]

It would be good if, as you reply, you say where you’re from. Quite clearly the 
cost of a wedding in NYC or the SF Bay Area might be more than in Missoula, MT. 
Still:

Musicians tend to undercharge. I’m no exception. I love what I do, and can be a 
pushover on price. With that said: we tend to underrate our business. This is 
probably because most of us don’t do it as a business, but as a vocation for 
which we at times get paid.

If you’ve ever booked Wild Asparagus, you know that George books dances as a 
business. You might think he’s trying to wring every last dollar out of you, 
but, this is their primary source of income, and they’ve done a fantastic job 
of building they’re reputation—their “brand”—and now ask for what they know 
they deserve.

Jay Ungar once told me that he knows all the caterers in the Hudson Valley. 
When he negotiates a price he tries to find out who the caterer is. If it’s a 
$500 a plate business, he charges accordingly. If it’s a point-person 
organizing the pot-luck, again, if he wants the gig, he suggest a much lower 
fee.

Right after I moved to the Bay Area, I got a call about gig, a fund-raiser for 
a school. Every school I’d ever done such an event for was scrounging for any 
extra money they could make. I said, “we like to make $200 a person.” “OK, 
that’s fine,” was the immediate response. That seemed strange. It wasn’t until 
after the gig that I understood the Head Royce School in Oakland is a private 
school for the CEO types. It was one of the more interesting gigs—though it was 
also one where it was clear we were the servants, and should keep to our little 
corner, play music, and, perhaps get a few people dancing… The interest was 
just in watching the uber-rich of the 90s in Oakland do their thing.

So this note is a strong suggestion: don’t undercharge. You may feel (as I do) 
that charging $1500 for three of us to play music is a lot, as I do. But often 
it’s still one of the least expensive thing on the budget. Well, hall rent 
might be only $500 to $1000, but the rest of many of these types of things can 
run into the thousands. And, don’t be afraid to compare to other types of 
service performers: Call a wedding band and ask what they charge—it’s usually a 
lot more than what we charge. If you’re doing it solo with recordings, call a 
wedding DJ and find out what they charge.

~erik Hoffman

oakland, ca



I charge $150 for a wedding and $50 more if alcohol is served.
JoLaine
On Mar 26, 2016 5:29 PM, "Dave Casserly via Callers" 
> wrote:
I've only called weddings for good friends, and I do that for free.  But I've 
played a lot of weddings, and I generally would not take a wedding gig unless 
it paid at least 2-3x what a normal dance would pay.

For a single caller, assuming you're NOT bringing sound or being in charge of 
the band, you'll probably have some MC duties, at least.  It's been that way at 
pretty much all of the weddings where I've played for a dance.  As Alan and 
Jeff said, it doesn't matter how much time there will be actual dancing; you'll 
end up being there for quite a while in any event with setup, etc.  Keeping 
your time to a minimum isn't going to be a priority; I've played weddings where 
the band sets up and finishes sound check literally three hours before going on.

I recommend getting the couple on the phone immediately so you can gauge what 
they're looking for.  Generally, I think about it in terms of how long I need 
to be there.  If it's a local gig, I'd start with something like $150 for the 
first hour I'd be there, and $50/hr after that, plus travel.  But I'd ask for 
more if I had any duties other than playing (or calling), such as setting up 
sound, providing recorded music, etc.  Typically, you won't be at a wedding for 
less than three or four hours, at least, so you're looking at $250-500.  I live 
in DC, which is not quite as expensive as NY, so adjust accordingly.

I am generally willing to play or call for dances for community events and 
other one night stands at a much lower rate.  With weddings, though, the 
couple's paying LOTS of money for stuff that isn't as valuable as the music, 
and I'm unlikely to move much off the initial ask, unless it's a very close 
friend, in which case I'd do it for free.

-Dave

On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 4:36 PM, Alan Winston via Callers 
> wrote:
First off, you're not charging for the number of minutes of dancing.  You're 
charging for your experience, expertise, and skill, showing up on time and 
being ready to do it, waiting around as necessary, traveling if needed, being 
mellow if (when) things go over and your time is cut, etc.

What are you being asked to deliver for your fee?  Are they booking their own 
band and arranging their own sound?

For the wedding dance I just did in Berkeley - probably a comparable market to 
NYC - they 

Re: [Callers] Rates for private events (weddings etc)?

[JoLaine Jones-Pokorney via Callers]

I charge $150 for a wedding and $50 more if alcohol is served.
JoLaine
On Mar 26, 2016 5:29 PM, "Dave Casserly via Callers" <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> I've only called weddings for good friends, and I do that for free.  But
> I've played a lot of weddings, and I generally would not take a wedding gig
> unless it paid at least 2-3x what a normal dance would pay.
>
> For a single caller, assuming you're NOT bringing sound or being in charge
> of the band, you'll probably have some MC duties, at least.  It's been that
> way at pretty much all of the weddings where I've played for a dance.  As
> Alan and Jeff said, it doesn't matter how much time there will be actual
> dancing; you'll end up being there for quite a while in any event with
> setup, etc.  Keeping your time to a minimum isn't going to be a priority;
> I've played weddings where the band sets up and finishes sound check
> literally three hours before going on.
>
> I recommend getting the couple on the phone immediately so you can gauge
> what they're looking for.  Generally, I think about it in terms of how long
> I need to be there.  If it's a local gig, I'd start with something like
> $150 for the first hour I'd be there, and $50/hr after that, plus travel.
> But I'd ask for more if I had any duties other than playing (or calling),
> such as setting up sound, providing recorded music, etc.  Typically, you
> won't be at a wedding for less than three or four hours, at least, so
> you're looking at $250-500.  I live in DC, which is not quite as expensive
> as NY, so adjust accordingly.
>
> I am generally willing to play or call for dances for community events and
> other one night stands at a much lower rate.  With weddings, though, the
> couple's paying LOTS of money for stuff that isn't as valuable as the
> music, and I'm unlikely to move much off the initial ask, unless it's a
> very close friend, in which case I'd do it for free.
>
> -Dave
>
> On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 4:36 PM, Alan Winston via Callers <
> callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>> First off, you're not charging for the number of minutes of dancing.
>> You're charging for your experience, expertise, and skill, showing up on
>> time and being ready to do it, waiting around as necessary, traveling if
>> needed, being mellow if (when) things go over and your time is cut, etc.
>>
>> What are you being asked to deliver for your fee?  Are they booking their
>> own band and arranging their own sound?
>>
>> For the wedding dance I just did in Berkeley - probably a comparable
>> market to NYC - they provided sound, I organized a band for them, each band
>> member and I were promised $300 for playing for the dance (and then a more
>> for playing in the ceremony and some incidental music).  They actually paid
>> me more than the agreed-upon amount, so I don't think they thought I was
>> gouging.,
>>
>> For a friend's wedding I might work free.
>>
>> If you want to be paid appropriately, state your price and don't waver.
>> If you want to get the gig regardless, ask them their budget and quote less
>> than that.
>>
>> When asked to arrange musicians I make it clear that I can't quote before
>> I know who's available but state a range ($1000-$1500) and I also ask their
>> budget and then adjust the number of musicians (two good ones is fine,
>> three better) so we all get paid enough within their budget.
>>
>> -- Alan
>>
>>
>> On 3/26/16 11:13 AM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote:
>>
>> Hey folks,
>>
>> I've just been asked to call a wedding, and I don't have a good idea for
>> what the going rate for these things is. What do you all charge for a
>> wedding (say, 30 mins-an hour of dancing)? (And how might you adjust this
>> rate for NYC?)
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Maia
>>
>>
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Re: [Callers] Rates for private events (weddings etc)?

[Dave Casserly via Callers]

I've only called weddings for good friends, and I do that for free.  But
I've played a lot of weddings, and I generally would not take a wedding gig
unless it paid at least 2-3x what a normal dance would pay.

For a single caller, assuming you're NOT bringing sound or being in charge
of the band, you'll probably have some MC duties, at least.  It's been that
way at pretty much all of the weddings where I've played for a dance.  As
Alan and Jeff said, it doesn't matter how much time there will be actual
dancing; you'll end up being there for quite a while in any event with
setup, etc.  Keeping your time to a minimum isn't going to be a priority;
I've played weddings where the band sets up and finishes sound check
literally three hours before going on.

I recommend getting the couple on the phone immediately so you can gauge
what they're looking for.  Generally, I think about it in terms of how long
I need to be there.  If it's a local gig, I'd start with something like
$150 for the first hour I'd be there, and $50/hr after that, plus travel.
But I'd ask for more if I had any duties other than playing (or calling),
such as setting up sound, providing recorded music, etc.  Typically, you
won't be at a wedding for less than three or four hours, at least, so
you're looking at $250-500.  I live in DC, which is not quite as expensive
as NY, so adjust accordingly.

I am generally willing to play or call for dances for community events and
other one night stands at a much lower rate.  With weddings, though, the
couple's paying LOTS of money for stuff that isn't as valuable as the
music, and I'm unlikely to move much off the initial ask, unless it's a
very close friend, in which case I'd do it for free.

-Dave

On Sat, Mar 26, 2016 at 4:36 PM, Alan Winston via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> First off, you're not charging for the number of minutes of dancing.
> You're charging for your experience, expertise, and skill, showing up on
> time and being ready to do it, waiting around as necessary, traveling if
> needed, being mellow if (when) things go over and your time is cut, etc.
>
> What are you being asked to deliver for your fee?  Are they booking their
> own band and arranging their own sound?
>
> For the wedding dance I just did in Berkeley - probably a comparable
> market to NYC - they provided sound, I organized a band for them, each band
> member and I were promised $300 for playing for the dance (and then a more
> for playing in the ceremony and some incidental music).  They actually paid
> me more than the agreed-upon amount, so I don't think they thought I was
> gouging.,
>
> For a friend's wedding I might work free.
>
> If you want to be paid appropriately, state your price and don't waver.
> If you want to get the gig regardless, ask them their budget and quote less
> than that.
>
> When asked to arrange musicians I make it clear that I can't quote before
> I know who's available but state a range ($1000-$1500) and I also ask their
> budget and then adjust the number of musicians (two good ones is fine,
> three better) so we all get paid enough within their budget.
>
> -- Alan
>
>
> On 3/26/16 11:13 AM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote:
>
> Hey folks,
>
> I've just been asked to call a wedding, and I don't have a good idea for
> what the going rate for these things is. What do you all charge for a
> wedding (say, 30 mins-an hour of dancing)? (And how might you adjust this
> rate for NYC?)
>
> Thanks,
> Maia
>
>
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Re: [Callers] Favorite Triplet ?

[Bob Isaacs via Callers]

Hi All:
My mistake - Alexandra is correct.  The 1s come up the center past one couple 
and
then ½ figure 8 above the 2s.  After
this the 1s have progressed to below the 2s and are improper.  I should also 
have pointed out the contra corners are with same-sex corners.

Bob
> 
> You'd turn contra corners with the same dance role person I think. But then 
> come back to proper after the partner balance and swing. Though it doesn't 
> really matter what side anyone is on as there's no neighbor interaction. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On Mar 26, 2016, at 11:56 AM, Colin Hume via Callers 
> >  wrote:
> > 
> >> On Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:22:05 -0400, Bob Isaacs via Callers wrote:
> >> A1.  1s cast to bottom, 1s up the center and 1/2 figure 8 below (2s move 
> >> up)
> >> A2.  1s turn contra corners
> > 
> > Bob -
> > 
> > I don't see what you mean.  1/2 figure 8 would leave the ones improper for 
> > contra corners.
> > One possibility is:
> > 
> > A1  1s cast to bottom, lead up the center and cast off with the 2s.
> > 
> > Colin Hume
> > 
> > Email co...@colinhume.com  Web site http://colinhume.com
> > 
> > 

  

Re: [Callers] Rates for private events (weddings etc)?

[Alan Winston via Callers]

First off, you're not charging for the number of minutes of dancing.  
You're charging for your experience, expertise, and skill, showing up on 
time and being ready to do it, waiting around as necessary, traveling if 
needed, being mellow if (when) things go over and your time is cut, etc.


What are you being asked to deliver for your fee?  Are they booking 
their own band and arranging their own sound?


For the wedding dance I just did in Berkeley - probably a comparable 
market to NYC - they provided sound, I organized a band for them, each 
band member and I were promised $300 for playing for the dance (and then 
a more for playing in the ceremony and some incidental music).  They 
actually paid me more than the agreed-upon amount, so I don't think they 
thought I was gouging.,


For a friend's wedding I might work free.

If you want to be paid appropriately, state your price and don't waver.  
If you want to get the gig regardless, ask them their budget and quote 
less than that.


When asked to arrange musicians I make it clear that I can't quote 
before I know who's available but state a range ($1000-$1500) and I also 
ask their budget and then adjust the number of musicians (two good ones 
is fine, three better) so we all get paid enough within their budget.


-- Alan

On 3/26/16 11:13 AM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote:

Hey folks,

I've just been asked to call a wedding, and I don't have a good idea 
for what the going rate for these things is. What do you all charge 
for a wedding (say, 30 mins-an hour of dancing)? (And how might you 
adjust this rate for NYC?)


Thanks,
Maia


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[Callers] New dance?

[Amy Wimmer via Callers]

While preparing to teach the beginners' session for tonight's dance in
Olympia, WA, I jotted down several figures I could teach that would be
simple enough, flow reasonably well and get them dancing. I looked at
my list and said, "Huh! This looks like an actual dance." I was
missing one figure to complete it. Today, while waiting for our caucus
to begin, I decided on the final figure. My caller/musician friend,
Valerie Cohen, who was sitting next to us, said I should call it the
Caucus Shuffle. I said I was planning to call it "Feelin' the Bern,"
to which she responded, "Then it should progress left." You're
welcome.

I think the dance works whether one starts at A1 or A2. Starting at A2
would end with a partner swing, which is always nice at the end of the
evening.

At any rate, here's the dance. My questions are, 1) does this already
exist? and 2) do you see any major problems with it?

Feelin' the Bern
Becket, improper contra

A1 Partner swing (16)
A2 Long lines forward and back (8)
  Mad robin (ladies go in front) (8)
B1 Circle right 3 places (~8)
  New neighbors star right (8)
B2 Neighbor allemande right (8)
  Half hey (gents pass left), ladies ricochet (8)

-Amy

P.S. I'm going to call it tonight, but not for the beginner session.
I'll start by having everyone shuffle, single-file, around the oval of
the set, until they return to where they started.

Re: [Callers] Rates for private events (weddings etc)?

[Erik Hoffman via Callers]

Jeff Below says:
Weddings are a lot of hassle. I find most weddings a joy.

I used to do mobile DJ. Doing that it was easy to see I was primarily part of 
the service industry, and often it was just a gig. Since I now do only calling, 
and only with live music (even if it’s just me and my fiddle), I find that I 
almost always wish I knew the people who are getting married, and often enjoy 
the whole wedding. Yes, there are still a few when I feel more connected to the 
caterers – the other servers of weddings.

They are a hassle in the way that there are other things you need to check in 
about:
Dress
First Dance
Father/Daughter, Son/Mother
Special events
Dollar Dance?
Boguet and/or garter Toss?
Etc.
The caller ends up being more or less the emcee of the evening.
As Jeff points out, if you’re bringing the sound system, you often have to get 
there prior to the wedding and stay until the end. Often the sound system gets 
used for toasts. A wireless hand-held mic can come in handy!

Money: A musician friend of mine once showed me an article on how music is at 
the bottom of the pay list. Thousands on a wedding dress, thousands on 
catering, a hundred on music. And, when doing a good job at leading those four 
or five dances, you hear back that that is what people remember about that 
wedding!

We folk musicians often undercut ourselves. I know I do. I have a hard time 
asking for $500 a person, where a swing band might have no problem with that. 
I’ve been getting better at it. And, I’ve been getting better—and think it 
works better—saying package rates:

$1600 for three of us and a sound system
$1200 for two of us and a sound system
$700 for me and my fiddle

Of course these are the start of negotiations. For repeat groups like schools 
and churches that have yearly get togethers I charge what they can afford. 
Actually, the same is true for weddings, I do try to ask what they’re budget 
is, and often work with it. I still do these kind of gigs for $200 to $300 per 
person, and less for friends. But it is more than 3 times a normal dance in our 
area (where one might get $75 or $80…)

I did write a book on this subject called Old-Time Dance Calling for Weddings, 
Parties, and One-Night Stands. $20 includes postage & handling.

~erik Hoffman
oakland, ca


From: Callers [mailto:callers-boun...@lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Jeff 
Kaufman via Callers

I would ask for about 3x more for a wedding then for an evening of dancing:

* weddings are a lot of hassle

* you're only playing/calling for a short time, but you need to be there very 
early and schedules are not reliable at weddings -- this may be worse for bands 
than callers

* people spend so much at most weddings these days that they're typically 
willing to pay whatever (once I let someone negotiate me down a lot by them 
saying they were trying to save money and when I got therei found out that the 
food cost more per guest then they were paying each of us)

* I'd charge much less or free for a friend, especially if I would be at their 
wedding anyway: it's like a wedding gift
On Mar 26, 2016 2:23 PM, "Michael Fuerst via Callers" 
> wrote:
Central Illinois where I live?  $35-50, although our local callers would 
probably do such for free.
NYC?  $2000, but  $3000 if on a weekend

Michael Fuerst  802 N Broadway  Urbana IL 61801  217 239 
5844

On Saturday, March 26, 2016 1:13 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers 
> wrote:

Hey folks,

I've just been asked to call a wedding, and I don't have a good idea for what 
the going rate for these things is. What do you all charge for a wedding (say, 
30 mins-an hour of dancing)? (And how might you adjust this rate for NYC?)

Thanks,
Maia

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Re: [Callers] Rates for private events (weddings etc)?

[Jeff Kaufman via Callers]

I would ask for about 3x more for a wedding then for an evening of dancing:

* weddings are a lot of hassle

* you're only playing/calling for a short time, but you need to be there
very early and schedules are not reliable at weddings -- this may be worse
for bands than callers

* people spend so much at most weddings these days that they're typically
willing to pay whatever (once I let someone negotiate me down a lot by them
saying they were trying to save money and when I got therei found out that
the food cost more per guest then they were paying each of us)

* I'd charge much less or free for a friend, especially if I would be at
their wedding anyway: it's like a wedding gift
On Mar 26, 2016 2:23 PM, "Michael Fuerst via Callers" <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> Central Illinois where I live?  $35-50, although our local callers would
> probably do such for free.
> NYC?  $2000, but  $3000 if on a weekend
>
> Michael Fuerst  802 N Broadway  Urbana IL 61801  217 239 5844
>
>
> On Saturday, March 26, 2016 1:13 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers <
> callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hey folks,
>
> I've just been asked to call a wedding, and I don't have a good idea for
> what the going rate for these things is. What do you all charge for a
> wedding (say, 30 mins-an hour of dancing)? (And how might you adjust this
> rate for NYC?)
>
> Thanks,
> Maia
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Re: [Callers] Rates for private events (weddings etc)?

[Michael Fuerst via Callers]

Central Illinois where I live?  $35-50, although our local callers would 
probably do such for free.NYC?  $2000, but  $3000 if on a weekend Michael 
Fuerst      802 N Broadway      Urbana IL 61801  217 239 5844 

On Saturday, March 26, 2016 1:13 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers 
 wrote:
 

 Hey folks,
I've just been asked to call a wedding, and I don't have a good idea for what 
the going rate for these things is. What do you all charge for a wedding (say, 
30 mins-an hour of dancing)? (And how might you adjust this rate for NYC?)
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[Callers] Rates for private events (weddings etc)?

[Maia McCormick via Callers]

Hey folks,

I've just been asked to call a wedding, and I don't have a good idea for
what the going rate for these things is. What do you all charge for a
wedding (say, 30 mins-an hour of dancing)? (And how might you adjust this
rate for NYC?)

Thanks,
Maia

Re: [Callers] Favorite Triplet ?

[Aahz Maruch via Callers]

On Wed, Mar 16, 2016, Claire Takemori via Callers wrote:
> 
> I'm wondering if you have a favorite Triplet that would work for a
> very small but experienced contra dance with just 6 dancers left after
> the break?  Ideally more dancing together and less casting down/back,
> etc.

This isn't a contra (it's in Playford), but one of my favorites is
Black Nag:

http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/dance/Black_Nag.html

For me, the three-person hey feels very different from the normal contra
four-person hey.
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Re: [Callers] Favorite Triplet ?

[via Callers]

You'd turn contra corners with the same dance role person I think. But then 
come back to proper after the partner balance and swing. Though it doesn't 
really matter what side anyone is on as there's no neighbor interaction. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Mar 26, 2016, at 11:56 AM, Colin Hume via Callers 
>  wrote:
> 
>> On Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:22:05 -0400, Bob Isaacs via Callers wrote:
>> A1.  1s cast to bottom, 1s up the center and 1/2 figure 8 below (2s move up)
>> A2.  1s turn contra corners
> 
> Bob -
> 
> I don't see what you mean.  1/2 figure 8 would leave the ones improper for 
> contra corners.
> One possibility is:
> 
> A1  1s cast to bottom, lead up the center and cast off with the 2s.
> 
> Colin Hume
> 
> Email co...@colinhume.com  Web site http://colinhume.com
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Re: [Callers] Favorite Triplet ?

[Colin Hume via Callers]

On Sat, 26 Mar 2016 11:22:05 -0400, Bob Isaacs via Callers wrote:
> A1.  1s cast to bottom, 1s up the center and 1/2 figure 8 below (2s move up)
> A2.  1s turn contra corners

Bob -

I don't see what you mean.  1/2 figure 8 would leave the ones improper for 
contra corners.
One possibility is:

A1  1s cast to bottom, lead up the center and cast off with the 2s.

Colin Hume

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Re: [Callers] Favorite Triplet ?

[Bob Isaacs via Callers]

Hi Claire:
If you want a triplet with contra corners and a hey for 6 (and very much for 
experienced dancers) then try:
Cinnamon CrullerTriplet, properBI / 10-23-05
A1.  1s cast to bottom, 1s up the center and 1/2 figure 8 below (2s move up)A2. 
 1s turn contra cornersB1.  All partner allemande R 3/4, 1/2 hey for 6B2.  
Partner balance, swing - face up progressed (3-1-2)
Bob

> Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:51:38 -0700
> To: callers@lists.sharedweight.net
> Subject: [Callers] Favorite Triplet ?
> From: callers@lists.sharedweight.net
> 
> Hi everyone.  I’m enjoying all the great information that is shared on this 
> list.  Thank you! 
> 
> I’m wondering if you have a favorite Triplet that would work for a very small 
> but experienced contra dance with just 6 dancers left after the break?  
> Ideally more dancing together and less casting down/back, etc…. 
> 
> I’ve done Ted’s Triplet #5, and they loved the hey for 6.  I will call Labor 
> of Love by Kathy Anderson (contra corners) next time. 
> I have the book of Zesty Contras & Give and Take, but not sure how all of the 
> 33 Triplets work or if they are really fun….. 
> 
> Grateful for your help! 
> 
> Claire Takemori (Bay Area, CA) 
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