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>   1. dances with down-the-halls (JoLaine Jones-Pokorney)
>   2. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Rich Goss)
>   3. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Kalia Kliban)
>   4. Caller backed out;    need a new one (or a fiddler) for Saturday
>      in East Putney. (Amy Cann)
>   5. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Bill Baritompa)
>   6. addenda: East Putney is in Vermont (Amy Cann)
>   7. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Bob Isaacs)
>   8. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Liz and Bill)
>   9. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Cynthia Phinney)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:58:27 -0400
> From: JoLaine Jones-Pokorney <[email protected]>
> To: [email protected], [email protected]
> Subject: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
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> Hi Everyone - Many of our easier dances include down-the-halls, but there
> are so many ways to come back up!  There's turn alone, and turn as a couple
> of course, but there's also sliding doors, right-hand-high-left-hand-low,
> loop-de-loop, cloverleaf.  What are your favorite dances that include an
> unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
> highlights all the different ways to go down the hall.  I think there is a
> wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
> the dancers.
> JoLaine
> 
> -- 
> JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
> 
> "We are as gods and might as well get good at it!"
> - Stewart Brand
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:31:49 -0700
> From: Rich Goss <[email protected]>
> To: Caller's discussion list <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
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> You could include Alberta Street.  Has an unusual way to reverse the line of 
> four.
> 
> Alberta Street Contra ? Rich Goss                                             
>   Improper
> Easy, down hall
> 
> A1:   (new) Neighbor Balance and Swing
> 
> A2:   Down hall 4-in-line, *Dixie Twirl
>         Return, Bend the line
> 
> B1:   Circle left 3/4, Partner Swing
> 
> B2:   R/L Thru across (or Prom), Ladies chain
> 
> *Middles arch.  Keep hands joined, right hand dancer (#1 lady) leads through 
> arch 
> while the left hand dancer (#1 Gent) leads across set to face up.  
> At the end of the move, the line is still in the same order, just facing up.
> 
> 
> 
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:36:37 -0700
> From: Kalia Kliban <[email protected]>
> To: Caller's discussion list <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
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> On 8/29/2013 1:58 PM, JoLaine Jones-Pokorney wrote:
>> Hi Everyone - Many of our easier dances include down-the-halls, but there
>> are so many ways to come back up!  There's turn alone, and turn as a couple
>> of course, but there's also sliding doors, right-hand-high-left-hand-low,
>> loop-de-loop, cloverleaf.  What are your favorite dances that include an
>> unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
>> highlights all the different ways to go down the hall.  I think there is a
>> wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
>> the dancers.
> 
> Al Olson's "Leaving Home" features a Dublin-Bay-style (that's an English 
> country dance, for those who aren't familiar with the name) down the hall.
> 
> A1 N gypsy and swing, ending facing down.
> A2 Line of 4 lead down for 4, turn toward N to face up but keep backing 
> down the hall for another 4, then lead up for 4, turn toward N to face 
> down and keep backing up the hall, bending the line at the very end. 
> The 1s are below.
> B1 Circle L 3/4 and swing P on side
> B2 Ladies chain.  Star L to new Ns.
> 
> And I'm sure someone will correct me if I've picked up a tweaked version 
> of this.  The "lead down, turn, and keep backing down" move is 
> wonderfully swoopy, especially if you turn toward your neighbors.
> 
> Kalia
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:46:44 -0400
> From: Amy Cann <[email protected]>
> To: "Caller's discussion list" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [Callers] Caller backed out;    need a new one (or a fiddler)
>    for Saturday in East Putney.
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> Want a gig? Know any other caller who might? Or a fiddler?
> 
> I haven't posted in ages so some of you might wonder who the heck I am.
> 
> I'm Amy Cann, and usually I play anchor fiddle for the every-other-month
> East Putney All-Comers band.
> 
> It's a local dance, off in the woods (outhouse, not bathroom!) that's been
> going continuously for many decades -- it was Fred Breunig's for many
> years, along with Andy Davis and the Tune Police.
> 
> It's much beloved by locals and we have a very, very good time. There's
> about a dozen amateur musicians that pile onto the stage, somebody brings
> lemonade and cookies, we dance pretty much without a long break but with
> lots of short ones for water and neighborly gossip, and usually end by
> 10:30.
> 
> Quena Crain ended up with a last minute family conflict and has had to
> withdraw; I can step in if I can find a fiddle replacement, or one of you
> can step up to call.
> 
> The dancers are zest-ful and experienced but NOT contra-only types; squares
> and circles and Quebecois longways and anything else you enjoy is fair
> game, they'll do it and love it. Pay is reasonably decent, and for this
> we'll hit up the kitty for travel $ if we need to.
> 
> WE ARE WILLING TO SUPPORT LEARNERS. If you have an apprentice, someone
> who's shared the mic and is just about ready to take on a whole night, this
> is their chance. They'll get good feedback and tons of patience/gratitude.
> 
> 
> Give me a ring - 802-222-7598 or email me directly, and
> 
> PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS ON to fiddling friends.
> 
> Cheers,
> Amy
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:01:48 +1200
> From: Bill Baritompa <[email protected]>
> To: Caller's discussion list <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
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> Hi JoLaine,
> 
> These two use a swing and face up to start back.
> 
> Two Way Street        Lisa Greenleaf, Bob Isaacs        Becket
>                  
> A1    Ladies Right Allemand 1 1/2, Neighbor Swing            
> A2    Down the hall four in line, (outsides walk and) insides turn (back to 
> right),
>          Next Neighbor Swing            
> B1    Up the hall four in line, Circle left 3/4, Pass thru            
> B2    Shadow Left Gypsy (or allemand), Partner Swing            
> 
> The above inspired this easier dancer for our group here in CHCH
> 
> Walking Down the Street        Bill Baritompa        Improper
> June 2012                
>                  
> A1    (#1 in middle)Down the hall four in line (8); Neighbor Swing (face up)  
>           
> A2    Up the hall  (8); Ladies Chain            
> B1    Ladies Gypsy 1; Partner Swing (on gent's side)            
> B2    Circle Left 3/4; Balance (the ring), #1 dive under #2 (and get between 
> the next)            
> 
> note: In A2 rather than bending the line before the LC, it can be started 
> nicely 
> from
>          the lines facing up, the women just move towards each other for the 
> R 
> arm turn.
> 
> Might bring back a few memories for you :-)
> http://youtu.be/EnvjLpVGJ7A?t=4m22s
> 
> 
> Cheers, Bill
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:34:36 -0400
> From: Amy Cann <[email protected]>
> To: "Caller's discussion list" <[email protected]>
> Subject: [Callers] addenda: East Putney is in Vermont
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> and the Saturday in question is in 2 days, 8/31/13
> 
> Cheers, and apologies,
> Amy
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:55:55 -0400
> From: Bob Isaacs <[email protected]>
> To: Shared Weight <[email protected]>,
>    "[email protected]" <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
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> 
> JoLaine and All:
> 
> 
> 
> Does it always have to be down-the-hall?
> 
> 
> 
> Turning in Turn               Improper - line/4 (2s in the middle)
> 
> Bob Isaacs, 12/99
> 
> 
> 
> 1A1.  Up hall in line/4 - turn alone, down hall and bend line
> 
> 1A2.  Circle L, 1s 1/2 figure 8 above
> 
> 1B1.  1s turn contra corners
> 
> 1B2.  1s balance, swing - face down
> 2A1.  Down hall in line/4 - turn alone, up hall and bend line
> 
> 2A2.  Circle L, 2s 1/2 figure 8 below
> 
> 2B1.  2s turn contra corners
> 
> 2B2.  2s balance, swing - face up
> 
> 
> Unlike other alternating cc dances, this povides a reminder of who's active.  
> When starting up the hall, it's the 1s; down the hall, it's the 2s - 
> 
> 
> 
> Bob
> 
> 
> 
>> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:58:27 -0400
>> From: [email protected]
>> To: [email protected]; [email protected]
>> Subject: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
>> 
>> Hi Everyone - Many of our easier dances include down-the-halls, but there
>> are so many ways to come back up! There's turn alone, and turn as a couple
>> of course, but there's also sliding doors, right-hand-high-left-hand-low,
>> loop-de-loop, cloverleaf. What are your favorite dances that include an
>> unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
>> highlights all the different ways to go down the hall. I think there is a
>> wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
>> the dancers.
>> JoLaine
>> 
>> -- 
>> JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
>> 
>> "We are as gods and might as well get good at it!"
>> - Stewart Brand
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> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:26:20 +1200
> From: Liz and Bill <[email protected]>
> To: Caller's discussion list <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
> Message-ID: <[email protected]>
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> Hi Bob and All,
> 
>> Does it always have to be down-the-hall?
>> Turning in Turn               Improper - line/4 (2s in the middle)
>> 1A1.  Up hall in line/4 - turn alone, down hall and bend line
> 
> The up then down will require the contra lines to stay away from the band :-)
> 
> Why not go down the hall and stay there the first time, and up the hall and 
> stay 
> there the
> second?  Combining Turning in Turn and the use of a swing  to start back as 
> in 
> Two Way Street  and Walking Down the Street gives a dance with a  N Sw. The 
> reminder feature for the 1s and 2s
> is even more pronounced, and it doesn't require a gap at the head of the 
> lines.
> 
> 1A1 (#1 between #2) Down the hall; Nbr Swing Face Across
> 1A2  Circle Left 1; 2s figure 8 below
> 1B1  2s turn contra conrners
> 1B2  2s balance and swing - face up
> 2A1 (#2 between #1) Up the hall; Nbr Swing Face Across
> 2A2  Circle Left 1; 1s figure 8 above
> 2B1  1s turn contra conrners
> 2B2  1s balance and swing - face down
> 
> Cheers, Bill
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
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> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 05:39:02 -0400
> From: "Cynthia Phinney" <[email protected]>
> To: "'Caller's discussion list'" <[email protected]>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
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> 
> Here's a fun twist.
> "Hickman's Hey"
> There is half a hey when you get the bottom of the hall, then you finish the
> hey when you get back home.
> 
> Hickman's Hey
> 
> A1    Down the Hall, four in line (Ones in middle) 
>    ? Hey (Start facing in, ones pass right, End where partner was)
> A2    Up the Hall
>    Finish the Hey
> B1    One?s Allemande Left 1 1/2
>    Neighbor Swing
> B2    One?s Balance & Swing
> 
>> From what I can find out, Steve Hickman was the name of the person who
> collected the dance and he did not know the actual name, nor the author.
> Also, it seems that the B1 and B2 parts vary (the A1 and A2, being what
> makes the dance distinctive, do not), but this is how I learned it and how I
> call it.
> 
> -cynthia
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [email protected]
> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of JoLaine
> Jones-Pokorney
> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:58 PM
> To: [email protected]; [email protected]
> Subject: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
> 
> Hi Everyone - Many of our easier dances include down-the-halls, but there
> are so many ways to come back up!  There's turn alone, and turn as a couple
> of course, but there's also sliding doors, right-hand-high-left-hand-low,
> loop-de-loop, cloverleaf.  What are your favorite dances that include an
> unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
> highlights all the different ways to go down the hall.  I think there is a
> wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
> the dancers.
> JoLaine
> 
> -- 
> JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
> 
> "We are as gods and might as well get good at it!"
> - Stewart Brand
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