All this is begging for a new tune titled "Kamala Harris' March to the White House."
Rab Cummings On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 12:54 PM Alex Burka via Contra Callers < [email protected]> wrote: > 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] >> > _______________________________________________ > Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] > To unsubscribe send an email to [email protected] >
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