Cellar Door can be found at
http://www.cdss.org/tl_files/cdss/documents/elibrary/gemsweb.pdf
I have called Cellar Door several times in the presence of long lines of
experienced dancers with the following adjustment: Each time through the
dance I will announce whether the first R&L in B1 will be on the left diagonal
(making the dance triple progression), across (making the dance single
progression) or on right diagonal (making the dance a one place backwards
progression)--and then judiciously mix up these three options.
Michael Fuerst 802 N Broadway Urbana IL 61801 217 239 5844
On Monday, July 13, 2015 12:29 AM, Karin Neils via Callers
<[email protected]> wrote:
Thematic searches during program preparations have led me to many delightful
dances that I would likely have never encountered.
In preparing for Appleseed Allemande, I discovered that several choreographers
who are beekeepers have written dances that honor bees with imitative dance
moves. When I introduce 'Beauty and the Bees' with a word of gratitude to
pollinators, dancers nod, and some share their interest as apiarists, and
connections are made, and the dance community is warmed and strengthened.
When the amazing duo of Celador was coming to play for us while on their debut
tour, a conversation with the guitarist revealed the source of the name - a
playful search unearthed the dance 'Cellar Door' - this highly accessible
triple progression dance is a delight on the floor, and it was a pleasure to
give a tip of the hat to this talented and adventuresome musical duo while
introducing the title. Another night, the author's inspiration [a discussion
of Dorothy Parker's assertion that the phrase 'cellar door' was the most
beautiful sound in English] sparked entertaining discussion while the band
tuned up.
The choreography of the recently shared Anderson Ferry Reel goes a long way in
recognizing the skillful work of the tugs as they jockey the barges, and
recollecting the feel of the current in crossing a mighty River. A reflective
comment while naming the dance and choreographer, on the art of the dance
writer in interpreting the pull of the water awakens memories in dancers who
have fished or kayaked or traveled blue highways to cross by ferry....
It's about connections.
It's about honoring artists and creativity.
It's about a shared celebration of the world in which we dance.
You're Among Friends
Dancing Raindrops
Harmony Supper Table
Skinny Dippin'
Centennial Reel
Cranberry Muffins
Smooth Sailing
Winter Sleigh Ride
Crickets at Night
. . .
Introducing the name of the dance and the author will often set thoughts to
dancing, along with our feet.
Karin
On 7/13/2015 12:30 AM, Michael Fuerst via Callers wrote:
Choosing dances with names matching a characteristic of the dance event or
venue may give the caller a intellectual satisfaction, but makes little
difference to the dancers. An exception would be a dance written for a
birthday or wedding or similar celebration. Michael Fuerst 802 N
Broadway Urbana IL 61801 217 239 5844
On Sunday, July 12, 2015 11:12 PM, Erik Hoffman via Callers
<[email protected]> wrote:
Dancing Sailors is a fantastic dance -- one of my favorites! It's also
quite tricky. Unless you're calling to experienced dancers, you may choose to
avoid this dance, with contra corners into a hey where the ones are dancing
with their partners, but the twos with a shadow in a different minor set, it's
ripe for beginner, and even experienced confusion. Besides being a challenge
when in the middle of the set, the end effects are tricky, and can easily
increase the confusion factor...
~erik hoffman
oakland, ca
On 7/9/2015 11:48 PM, Claire Takemori via Callers wrote:
Lindsey, I was looking for a fun but easy to call contra and found this one
for your nautical theme. From Rich Goss' collection of dance cards.
http://www.quiteapair.us/calling/
claire takemori
Dancing Sailors - Ed Shaw
Proper Reels A1: Actives down the outside below two
couples Return up the center, cast off A2: Actives turn
contra corners B1: Actives with their second corners
Hey-for-4 on the diag (actives start pass right sh) B2: Actives swing
in the middle (end facing up)
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