Re: [Callers] Lots of Contra Corners

2013-01-18 Thread Ron Nelson 

Good stuff, John! Thanks!  Ron Nelson

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> Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:45:07 +
> Subject: Re: [Callers] Lots of Contra Corners
> 
> Another one for Three-Facing-Three is Walpole Cottage by Pat Shaw - has
> a C part as well so time to include some stars and heys.  That one is a
> Sicilian Circle so you get to dance with lots of trios.
> 
> I believe Erik Hoffman did a version he called Walpole Dollhouse.
> 
> = = = = = = = =
> 
> The same move is in:
> Strip the Willow Square
> Square (32 or 48 bars Jigs)
> 
> A1:   Heads gallop across (men b-to-b) and back (ladies b-to-b)
> A2:   Sides gallop across (men b-to-b) and back (ladies b-to-b)
> B1/2: Head Men Strip the Willow: Men Allemande* Right 3/4; Allemande L
> the R-hand Lady; Men Allemande R 3/4; Allemande L the opposite Lady; Men
> Allemande R 3/4; Allemande L the L-hand Lady; Men Allemande R 3/4;
> Partner Allemande L
> C1:   Circle L, Circle R
> C2:   Partner Balance & Swing
> 
> Repeat for side men, then head ladies, then side ladies, then all the
> man at once, then all the ladies at once (stars rather than allemandes).
> 
> = = = = = = = =
> 
> Or if you like turning contra corners then you can just do it as a Strip
> the Willow:
> Orcadian (or Shetland) Strip the Willow
> Longways; Proper (slip jig)
> 
> A1:   Top couple R hand turn (elbows linked) 1 1/2 and Strip the
> Willow to the bottom
> B1:   Next couple start
> Repeat until too tired to stand.
> 
> When you reach the bottom swing and then join the lines.
> Everyone: Move up after you have turned the active couple.
> 
> = = = = = = = =
> 
> Or do some Big Set and throw in a Shoo Fly Swing: One couple starts a
> Ladies' Strip the Willow, each Lady joins in as soon as she can so all
> the Men are circling in the middle following their Ladies around the
> set; then the Men Strip the Willow - see
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KKvElR4ZaA
> 
> = = = = = = = =
> 
> Or go back in time and do Fandango (Apted 1774) with two hand turns
> rather than allemandes.
> 
> = = = = = = = =
> 
> There are lots more... :-)
> 
> Happy dancing,
> John
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Re: [Callers] Lots of Contra Corners

2013-01-18 Thread John Sweeney 
Another one for Three-Facing-Three is Walpole Cottage by Pat Shaw - has
a C part as well so time to include some stars and heys.  That one is a
Sicilian Circle so you get to dance with lots of trios.

I believe Erik Hoffman did a version he called Walpole Dollhouse.

= = = = = = = =

The same move is in:
Strip the Willow Square
Square (32 or 48 bars Jigs)

A1: Heads gallop across (men b-to-b) and back (ladies b-to-b)
A2: Sides gallop across (men b-to-b) and back (ladies b-to-b)
B1/2: Head Men Strip the Willow: Men Allemande* Right 3/4; Allemande L
the R-hand Lady; Men Allemande R 3/4; Allemande L the opposite Lady; Men
Allemande R 3/4; Allemande L the L-hand Lady; Men Allemande R 3/4;
Partner Allemande L
C1: Circle L, Circle R
C2: Partner Balance & Swing

Repeat for side men, then head ladies, then side ladies, then all the
man at once, then all the ladies at once (stars rather than allemandes).

= = = = = = = =

Or if you like turning contra corners then you can just do it as a Strip
the Willow:
Orcadian (or Shetland) Strip the Willow
Longways; Proper (slip jig)

A1: Top couple R hand turn (elbows linked) 1 1/2 and Strip the
Willow to the bottom
B1: Next couple start
Repeat until too tired to stand.

When you reach the bottom swing and then join the lines.
Everyone: Move up after you have turned the active couple.

= = = = = = = =

Or do some Big Set and throw in a Shoo Fly Swing: One couple starts a
Ladies' Strip the Willow, each Lady joins in as soon as she can so all
the Men are circling in the middle following their Ladies around the
set; then the Men Strip the Willow - see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KKvElR4ZaA

= = = = = = = =

Or go back in time and do Fandango (Apted 1774) with two hand turns
rather than allemandes.

= = = = = = = =

There are lots more... :-)

Happy dancing,
John

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http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent

Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread Bree Kalb 
I think it's enough to send the dance titles; most of us are able to do an 
internet search for the details, then ask if they can't be found.


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I suspect that  the dance  names are not  helpful without the sequence or a 
link to the sequence



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Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners

Walpole Cottage by Pat Shaw. (and spin-offs)
Box the Compass by Tony Saletan.
Double Trouble by Peter Foster.

-Chris Page
San Diego



On Friday, January 18, 2013, Tom Hinds wrote:



Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners in it.
 The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.  I think the
caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have any of these 
dances

they could share?   I'm particularly interested in dances with this move
that have been written in the last 40 years or so.

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Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread Bill Baritompa 

Here is one by Seth Tepfer
Seth's Triplet #1: B and B (Bagpipes and Barbershops)
http://www.dancerhapsody.com/Calling/Dances.html#Triplet01



Double Trouble by Peter Foster

http://pfoster.pcug.org.au/dance/contra.htm


>Walpole Cottage by Pat Shaw. (and spin-offs)
http://www.bacds.org/events/playfordball2000/dances/dancelist.html#Walpole

Cheers, Bill

Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread Michael Fuerst 
I suspect that  the dance  names are not  helpful without the sequence or a 
link to the sequence

 
Michael Fuerst      802 N Broadway      Urbana IL 61801   217-239-5844


 From: Chris Page 
To: Caller's discussion list  
Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 11:10 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
 
Walpole Cottage by Pat Shaw. (and spin-offs)
Box the Compass by Tony Saletan.
Double Trouble by Peter Foster.

-Chris Page
San Diego



On Friday, January 18, 2013, Tom Hinds wrote:

>
> Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners in it.
>  The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.  I think the
> caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have any of these dances
> they could share?   I'm particularly interested in dances with this move
> that have been written in the last 40 years or so.
>
> Tom
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Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread Chris Page 
Walpole Cottage by Pat Shaw. (and spin-offs)
Box the Compass by Tony Saletan.
Double Trouble by Peter Foster.

-Chris Page
San Diego



On Friday, January 18, 2013, Tom Hinds wrote:

>
> Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners in it.
>  The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.  I think the
> caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have any of these dances
> they could share?   I'm particularly interested in dances with this move
> that have been written in the last 40 years or so.
>
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Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread barb kirchner 

ha ha!  ok.  i'll have to find them and decipher them again :-)  my 
recollection is that the card has a whole lot of writing on it! barb
 > From: twirly-g...@bellsouth.net
> Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:50:40 -0500
> To: call...@sharedweight.net
> Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
> 
> Share them with us all, Barb!
> Andrea
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Jan 18, 2013, at 11:18 AM, barb kirchner  wrote:
> 
> > 
> > perry, the dance you're thinking of is called "contra corners cannon" or 
> > something similar.  indeed - a very fun dance!  i  have the figures around 
> > somewhere if you want them :-) barb
> >> Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:15:12 -0800
> >> From: ps...@yahoo.com
> >> To: call...@sharedweight.net
> >> Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
> >> 
> >> Linda,
> >> 
> >> I know this dance, and have danced it.  Great dance!
> >> 
> >> The only other one I can think of is a Ron Buchanan square, but I can't 
> >> tell you the name of it or the figures but it's an awesome dance.  Very 
> >> advanced.
> >> 
> >> Perry
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> 
> >> From: Linda Leslie 
> >> To: Caller's discussion list  
> >> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 10:41 AM
> >> Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
> >> 
> >> I have this one by Al Olson, but it is for three facing three, rather than 
> >> duple formation. Is this the type of dance you had in mind, Tom?
> >> Linda
> >> 
> >> Four Corners
> >> Al Olson
> >> Type: Other
> >> Formation: Three face three
> >> Level: Int-Adv
> >> 
> >> A1 ---
> >> Centers turn all your corners (usual corners for A1)
> >> A2 ---
> >> cont Contra Corners with trio partners*
> >> B1 ---
> >> All opposite Balance and Swing (return to original side)
> >> B2 ---
> >> Circle 6 one-half
> >> in trios Circle left about 3/4**
> >> 
> >> Notes: *those doing contra corners will move ccw around to each corner
> >> ** at this point, trios can decide who will be the center person.
> >> 
> >> 
> >> On Jan 18, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Tom Hinds wrote:
> >> 
> >>> 
> >>> Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners in 
> >>> it.  The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.  I think 
> >>> the caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have any of these 
> >>> dances they could share?   I'm particularly interested in dances with 
> >>> this move that have been written in the last 40 years or so.
> >>> 
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Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread Andrea Nettleton 
Share them with us all, Barb!
Andrea

Sent from my iPad

On Jan 18, 2013, at 11:18 AM, barb kirchner  wrote:

> 
> perry, the dance you're thinking of is called "contra corners cannon" or 
> something similar.  indeed - a very fun dance!  i  have the figures around 
> somewhere if you want them :-) barb
>> Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:15:12 -0800
>> From: ps...@yahoo.com
>> To: call...@sharedweight.net
>> Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
>> 
>> Linda,
>> 
>> I know this dance, and have danced it.  Great dance!
>> 
>> The only other one I can think of is a Ron Buchanan square, but I can't tell 
>> you the name of it or the figures but it's an awesome dance.  Very advanced.
>> 
>> Perry
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> From: Linda Leslie 
>> To: Caller's discussion list  
>> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 10:41 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
>> 
>> I have this one by Al Olson, but it is for three facing three, rather than 
>> duple formation. Is this the type of dance you had in mind, Tom?
>> Linda
>> 
>> Four Corners
>> Al Olson
>> Type: Other
>> Formation: Three face three
>> Level: Int-Adv
>> 
>> A1 ---
>> Centers turn all your corners (usual corners for A1)
>> A2 ---
>> cont Contra Corners with trio partners*
>> B1 ---
>> All opposite Balance and Swing (return to original side)
>> B2 ---
>> Circle 6 one-half
>> in trios Circle left about 3/4**
>> 
>> Notes: *those doing contra corners will move ccw around to each corner
>> ** at this point, trios can decide who will be the center person.
>> 
>> 
>> On Jan 18, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Tom Hinds wrote:
>> 
>>> 
>>> Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners in it.  
>>> The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.  I think the 
>>> caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have any of these dances 
>>> they could share?   I'm particularly interested in dances with this move 
>>> that have been written in the last 40 years or so.
>>> 
>>> Tom
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Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread barb kirchner 

perry, the dance you're thinking of is called "contra corners cannon" or 
something similar.  indeed - a very fun dance!  i  have the figures around 
somewhere if you want them :-) barb
 > Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:15:12 -0800
> From: ps...@yahoo.com
> To: call...@sharedweight.net
> Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
> 
> Linda,
> 
> I know this dance, and have danced it.  Great dance!
> 
> The only other one I can think of is a Ron Buchanan square, but I can't tell 
> you the name of it or the figures but it's an awesome dance.  Very advanced.
> 
> Perry
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  From: Linda Leslie 
> To: Caller's discussion list  
> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 10:41 AM
> Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
>  
> I have this one by Al Olson, but it is for three facing three, rather than 
> duple formation. Is this the type of dance you had in mind, Tom?
> Linda
> 
> Four Corners
> Al Olson
> Type: Other
> Formation: Three face three
> Level: Int-Adv
> 
> A1 ---
> Centers turn all your corners (usual corners for A1)
> A2 ---
> cont Contra Corners with trio partners*
> B1 ---
> All opposite Balance and Swing (return to original side)
> B2 ---
> Circle 6 one-half
> in trios Circle left about 3/4**
> 
> Notes: *those doing contra corners will move ccw around to each corner
> ** at this point, trios can decide who will be the center person.
> 
> 
> On Jan 18, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Tom Hinds wrote:
> 
> > 
> > Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners in it.  
> > The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.  I think the 
> > caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have any of these dances 
> > they could share?   I'm particularly interested in dances with this move 
> > that have been written in the last 40 years or so.
> > 
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Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread Perry Shafran 
Linda,

I know this dance, and have danced it.  Great dance!

The only other one I can think of is a Ron Buchanan square, but I can't tell 
you the name of it or the figures but it's an awesome dance.  Very advanced.

Perry





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Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 10:41 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] sharp corners
 
I have this one by Al Olson, but it is for three facing three, rather than 
duple formation. Is this the type of dance you had in mind, Tom?
Linda

Four Corners
Al Olson
Type: Other
Formation: Three face three
Level: Int-Adv

A1 ---
Centers turn all your corners (usual corners for A1)
A2 ---
cont Contra Corners with trio partners*
B1 ---
All opposite Balance and Swing (return to original side)
B2 ---
Circle 6 one-half
in trios Circle left about 3/4**

Notes: *those doing contra corners will move ccw around to each corner
** at this point, trios can decide who will be the center person.


On Jan 18, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Tom Hinds wrote:

> 
> Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners in it.  
> The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.  I think the 
> caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have any of these dances 
> they could share?   I'm particularly interested in dances with this move that 
> have been written in the last 40 years or so.
> 
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Re: [Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread Linda Leslie 
I have this one by Al Olson, but it is for three facing three, rather  
than duple formation. Is this the type of dance you had in mind, Tom?

Linda

Four Corners
Al Olson
Type: Other
Formation: Three face three
Level: Int-Adv

A1 ---
Centers turn all your corners (usual corners for A1)
A2 ---
cont Contra Corners with trio partners*
B1 ---
All opposite Balance and Swing (return to original side)
B2 ---
Circle 6 one-half
in trios Circle left about 3/4**

Notes: *those doing contra corners will move ccw around to each corner
** at this point, trios can decide who will be the center person.


On Jan 18, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Tom Hinds wrote:



Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners  
in it.  The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.   
I think the caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have  
any of these dances they could share?   I'm particularly interested  
in dances with this move that have been written in the last 40 years  
or so.


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[Callers] sharp corners

2013-01-18 Thread Tom Hinds 


Years ago I remember dancing a dance that had a full contra corners  
in it.  The active dancers had four corners to turn instead of two.   
I think the caller called the move sharp corners.  Does anyone have  
any of these dances they could share?   I'm particularly interested  
in dances with this move that have been written in the last 40 years  
or so.


Tom