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Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith

Re: Pre-Booking

Oct. 13, 2001, 8:05 p.m. (Message 27874, in reply to message 27873)

Malcolm's PS brought back memories of about 45 years ago when the family was
on holiday in a remoteish spot in the Western Highlands. Despite the
remoteness there was Scottish Country Dancing, and a good live band, but I
never worked out how partners were selected, as all the men were down the
one side of the hall, and all the women were down the other. I was obviously
not aware of eye contact then, and was amazed at how the sets formed up in a
sort of shimmering movement, with no word spoken other than the MC
announcing the dance. To someone then only recently introduced to a dance
floor where people sat in mixed groups round the room and would even cross
the floor to find a partner this was fascinating. Whether it still happens
that way I have no idea. Incidentally, I find the current trend of women
asking men to dance very refreshing.
Andrew.

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