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Contra dance revival figure Dudley Laufman dies at 95

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Dudley Laufman, a key figure in the 1970s contra dance revival, passed away at 95. His contributions emphasized live music for dances. Laufman and his wife Jacqueline co-authored "Traditional Barn Dances with Calls and Fiddling," a book that, despite its folk content, features a formal and institutional writing style. The book offers practical advice on hiring musicians for dances, suggesting different ensemble sizes based on attendance and highlighting the preference for live music over recorded tracks. AI

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Contra dance revival figure Dudley Laufman dies at 95

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · jefftk ·

    Reading Dudley and Jacqueline's Barn Dance Book

    <p><span> Dudley Laufman passed away last week </span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heidi.eide.2025/posts/pfbid02n5y5mVuFULveeMtEJgpRQf2ZYYrCkmvWzTvPPtMribxCVXAWA6kKEuttTbCdHmVKl">at the age of 95</a>. He's best known for his extensive contribution to the 1970s contra dance …

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