[Squaredancing] New rules for square dancing

[Loren Castro]

Dang!  I was already rejoicing that we had finally lost Dive Thru.  :-)

Loren
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Dave Knapp wrote:

>And a Happy April 1st to you too Clark.
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: Squaredancing-bounces at rbnsn.com
>[mailto:Squaredancing-bounces at rbnsn.com] On Behalf Of Clark Baker
>Sent: Friday, April 01, 2005 9:37 AM
>To: Square Dance Callers; This list for discussing all aspect of MWSD
>Subject: [Squaredancing] New rules for square dancing
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>The committee on old dancers met at the recent convention and had
>several recommendations.  With square dancers getting on in years,
>they recommend that we adjust the timing charts.  From now on calls
>that take 4 beats or less will take an extra 2 beats.  All other calls
>will take an extra 4 beats.  In addition, callers are requested
>estimate the average age of the dancers on the floor and to play the
>music 2 BPM slower than usual for each decade above 50 that you have.
>The committee's final action was to banish all the armpit moves: Star
>Thru, Dive Thru, Box The Gnat, and California Twirl.  They are glad
>that Curlique is gone and want the rest to be retired to the same
>home.
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>The committee on old callers only had one recommendation.  Callers in
>Europe are to be allowed a bathroom break at least once every 45
>minutes at the microphone.  This will be added to the standard caller
>contract, and will apply to anyone who checks the "65 or older" box.
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>Discussion on these important recommendations encouraged.
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