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Popularity of Catch the Wind (was Tunes for....)
Chris1Ronald
July 30, 2008, 4:29 p.m. (Message 53264)
Campbell Tyler wrote: "What I am interested in is the popularity of the dance, currently in the "Top 10" of my frequently featured in programmes dances list. It is fairly unique amongst modern dances in giving the dancing couple 24 of its 32 bars. What does this signify? Isn't everybody bored stiff watching them do their thing for so long, with just a reel of 3 across the dance to keep joints and muscles slightly warm?" I sometimes put Catch the Wind on a programme when a dance that's not too taxing is called for. This might be before or after a very taxing dance (where just about everyone is moving all the time, lots of pas-de-basque, or lots of brain power required, etc), or it might be at the beginning of a programme when dancers still need to get warmed up (physically and mentally). This is in addition, of course, to the merits of good flow, flirtatiousness, and a good story to go with it. FWIW, Chris, New York. **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020)
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 --- On Wed, 7/30/08, xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx <xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx> wrote: > From: xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx <xxxxxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx> > Subject: Popularity of Catch the Wind (was Tunes for....) > To: xxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxx.xxx > Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 9:29 AM > Campbell Tyler wrote: > > "What I am interested in is the popularity of the > dance, currently in the > "Top 10" of my frequently featured in programmes > dances list. It is fairly > unique amongst modern dances in giving the dancing couple > 24 of its 32 bars. > What does this signify? Isn't everybody bored stiff > watching them do their > thing for so long, with just a reel of 3 across the dance > to keep joints and > muscles slightly warm?" > > I sometimes put Catch the Wind on a programme when a dance > that's not too > taxing is called for. This might be before or after a very > taxing dance (where > just about everyone is moving all the time, lots of > pas-de-basque, or lots > of brain power required, etc), or it might be at the > beginning of a programme > when dancers still need to get warmed up (physically and > mentally). > > This is in addition, of course, to the merits of good > flow, flirtatiousness, > and a good story to go with it. > > FWIW, > > Chris, New York. > > > > **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. > Sign up for > FanHouse Fantasy Football today. > (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020)
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
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