Here it is: https://contra.maiamccormick.com/dances.html#barackmeobamadeus
I called it on Sunday, you know, for no particular reason at all ;) On Tue, Jul 23, 2024, 2:28 PM barbara153 via Contra Callers < [email protected]> wrote: > Angela can you gorwRd me the Barak dance. Thanks > > > > Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: Angela DeCarlis via Contra Callers < > [email protected]> > Date: 7/23/24 2:06 PM (GMT-05:00) > To: Julian Blechner <[email protected]> > Cc: Contra Callers <[email protected]> > Subject: [Callers] Re: In light of recent developments > > "That said, there's abundant evidence that the party that routinely cuts >> funding for arts - which directly impacts so much of folk music and dance - >> isn't the blue one. How appropriate that is in a dance title? Debatable, >> sure. But appropriate in a discussion about folk music and dance? >> Absolutely relevant to our collective thriving." > > > Couldn't agree more, Julian. Vicki and I are here in Florida where arts > funding was just cut altogether > <https://www.npr.org/2024/07/01/nx-s1-5021829/hundreds-of-florida-arts-groups-scramble-for-funding-after-desantis-vetoes-grants> > — people in my universe (visual arts, galleries, public arts programming, > theater, etc) are all panicking. > > It is tricky, though, for those of us here who call to politically mixed > crowds. It's easy for some callers on this list to forget that dances like > this exist all over! Part of what I love about contra dancing is that it is > a bipartisan activity that brings people together. As such, I don't think > I'd be comfortable calling a dance with this title in my communities. > Frankly, it's political enough for me to arrive onstage as my nonbinary, > they/them-using self. > > I do call Maia McCormick's dance Barack Me, Obamadeus > <https://contra.maiamccormick.com/dances.html#barackmeobamadeus>. Less of > a directive, more neutral, and it makes me laugh every time! > > Ang > (they/them) > > On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 10:47 AM Julian Blechner via Contra Callers < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> The "no political stances" isn't really accurate. 501c3s cannot endorse >> candidates. >> >> If the rule was "non-profits can't take a political stand", a huge number >> of churches would lose tax-exempt status. >> >> On a personal level, I might encourage caution for any choreographer with >> a message about a political party. >> >> But I'd also point out that folk music and dance has a deep tradition of >> being political. Guthrie. Dolly. Heck, Jazz and Blues merely existing was >> radical at the time. Anti-war 50s/60s folk revival. Anti-slavery gospel and >> plantation songs. Pro-labor songs. I'm sure y'all can think of many more >> examples. >> >> I would hope and assume any on this list who'd raise a voice of caution >> are doing so from the spirit of helping fellow creatives be successful and >> express themselves. >> >> That said, there's abundant evidence that the party that routinely cuts >> funding for arts - which directly impacts so much of folk music and dance - >> isn't the blue one. How appropriate that is in a dance title? Debatable, >> sure. But appropriate in a discussion about folk music and dance? >> Absolutely relevant to our collective thriving. >> >> In dance, >> >> Julian Blechner >> >> He/him >> >> Western Mass >> >> >> On Tue, Jul 23, 2024, 8:09 AM Vicki Morrison via Contra Callers < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Considering all of the efforts our dance community makes to be welcoming >>> and inclusive, the title of this dance does just the opposite by >>> appearing unwelcoming and exclusive. Plus, as Mac said, non-profit >>> organizations risk losing their status by taking political stands. >>> >>> Vicki Morrison >>> Tallahassee >>> >>> >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone >>> <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_> >>> >>> On Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 12:47 AM, Mac Mckeever via Contra Callers < >>> [email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> You are aware that not-for-profits can not take any kind of political >>> stand or they can lose their standing. Just takes one dancer on the red >>> side to report you. >>> >>> I'd check with your attorney before doing this. >>> >>> Mac >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Monday, July 22, 2024 at 05:59:01 PM CDT, Jonathan Sivier via Contra >>> Callers <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> I have a couple of gigs next month. I'll give it a try. >>> >>> Jonathan >>> ----- >>> Jonathan Sivier >>> Caller of Contra, Square, English and Early American Dances >>> Dance Page: http://www.sivier.me/dance_leader.html >>> ----- >>> Q: How many angels can dance on the head of a pin? >>> A: It depends on what dance you call! >>> >>> >>> On 7/22/2024 5:00 PM, Elizabeth Bloom Albert via Contra Callers wrote: >>> > *my "**Vote Blue No Matter Who,**" tweaked for this election cycle:* >>> > >>> > *(let me know how it goes if you call this one!)* >>> > >>> > * >>> > * >>> > >>> > *Vote Blue No Matter Who, Version 2.024 *(5-2-24) /by Elizabeth Bloom >>> Albert /** >>> > >>> > Becket formation; start one-quarter turn to left of Improper; this >>> dance progresses clockwise. >>> > >>> > A1* (2) Slide Left to new neighbors: >>> > >>> > (6) Ladies Do-Si-Do 1 x >>> > >>> > (8) Swing Partner >>> > >>> > A2 (4) Ladies: R-hand Balance >>> > >>> > (4) Ladies: Pull-by R to switch [places] {Drop hands} >>> > >>> > (4) Gents: R-hand Balance >>> > >>> > (4) Gents: Pull-by R to switch [places] {Don’t drop hands} >>> > >>> > B1 (8) [Hands Across] Star Right >>> > >>> > [End in Wavy Lines up/down hall with Gents facing in] >>> > >>> > (4) Balance the [Blue!] wave >>> > >>> > (4) Balance the wave again >>> > >>> > B2 (8) Gents cross Left, for Half a Hey >>> > >>> > (8) Swing Partner (again) >>> > >>> > NOTES: >>> > >>> > A1: CALLER: During walk thru and 1st time thru, couples do not shift >>> left, dancing instead with couple across. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > / >>> > >>> > / >>> > >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] >>> > To unsubscribe send an email to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> [email protected] >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> [email protected] >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] >>> To unsubscribe send an email to >>> [email protected] >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> [email protected] >> > _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >
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