Will definitely be missed. Thanks for letting us know. Condolences to his family and the community.
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 8:08 PM Andrew Stout via Contra Callers < contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > 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 >> > _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net > To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net > -- Luke Donforth luke.donfo...@gmail.com <luke.do...@gmail.com>
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