I wasn't able to be at NEFFA for the tribute, but I called a week and a half ago and said a few words about Tony. I called May Day Mixer, Monday Night Fever, and Shadrack's Delight.
--Andrew On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 6:18 PM Lisa Greenleaf via Contra Callers < contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Tony was diagnosed with a stage 4 glio blastoma late last fall. He did an > initial round of chemo and radiation before entering hospice in early > spring. > > He was never in pain, and indeed, he and Beth were able to let his > community know what was going on, so he received lots of love and support. > He had many visitors and messages these last few weeks. > > Tony was the first to incorporate a square through into a contra dance. > Friday Night Fever initially had just one balance, followed by four pull > bys, but it is now widely danced with the two partner balances. > > Check out Callers Box database for more ideas. > > Lisa > > On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 6:06 PM Angela DeCarlis <aedecar...@gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Thank you Lisa for sharing. Sending love out to those who knew Tony >> better than I did — the few interactions I had with him were entirely >> lovely. >> >> Like Mary, I'm also calling a dance on Friday. I'd love to call one of >> Tony's dances — what are y'all's favorites? >> >> Best, >> Angela >> >> On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 2:01 PM Mary Collins via Contra Callers < >> contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >>> Lisa, >>> >>> Thanks for sharing this. I am calling Friday and will certainly add a >>> Tony aspect to the evening. His insights, support & dance writing will be >>> sorely missed. >>> >>> Mary Collins >>> >>> "And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who >>> couldn't hear the music." - Nietzsche >>> >>> “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass ... it's about >>> learning to dance in the rain!” ~ unknown >>> >>> >>> On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 1:27 PM Greenleaf via Contra Callers < >>> contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >>> >>>> Caller Tony Parkes passed away yesterday with his wife, Beth, at his >>>> side. He will be missed. >>>> >>>> At the lovely Tony Parkes tribute at this year’s Neffa Festival, Beth >>>> spoke of how Tony was touched and surprised that so many people were >>>> telling him about his impact on their lives. Well, yes, Tony! He was a true >>>> treasure. >>>> >>>> Lisa Greenleaf >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>>> contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net >>> >> _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net > To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net >
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