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James Mungall

Re: Popularity of Catch the Wind (was Tunes for....)

July 30, 2008, 10:09 p.m. (Message 53276, in reply to message 53274)

I think part of it's charm is that it IS easy, but keeps people
interested no matter their dancing expertise.
-James Mungall


--- On Wed, 7/30/08, Thomas G. Mungall, III <xxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx> wrote:

> From: Thomas G. Mungall, III <xxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx>
> Subject: Popularity of Catch the Wind (was Tunes for....)
> To: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx
> Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 2:12 PM
> James,
> Not to mention that the dance, like "Mari's
> Wedding" and "Wild Geese", lends
> itself to all sorts of embellishment, twiddles, etc. I
> think it has fast
> become one of my all time favorite dances! While it is not
> as challenging as
> the "Golden Snitch" or the "Best Set In the
> Hall" it has a particular charm
> about it!
> 
> Tom Mungall
> Baton Rouge, La, USA
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "James Mungall"
> <xxx_xxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx>
> 
> 
> > I know what you mean.  In our groups in Baton Rouge
> and New Orleans, it
> was a fast favorite.  No one seems to mind the 24 bars of
> solo dancing.
> We've even taken to having the first lady use a scarf
> to flirt with and turn
> by to complete the dance.  I think no one minds the 24 solo
> bars because
> they do go by quickly, and it's fun to get to watch the
> first couple flirt
> and dance and anticipate your own turn as actives without
> really having to
> worry about any other parts besides coming in your reels on
> time.
> >
> > James Mungall
> > Baton Rouge, LA, USA