Re: [Callers] Warm weather dancing
Have both ice water and cool but not iced water available—many folks can’t drink much ice water at once. Have more pitchers in more places than usual. Don’t skimp on number or size of cups. Frequently say (“for those of you who just came in…”) that there will be a little extra time between every dance for people to get a drink of water. A little ice wrapped in a bandana and that laid around one’s neck makes a dramatic difference—but I’d only do it if you’ve got people who can prepare them for everyone. The ice needs to be well wrapped and the ends secured (pieces of ice on the floor are a serious hazard) and they shouldn’t be over-filled (drips on most floors are sticky rather than slippery, but that’s a hazard too). Unless you already know the electrical outlets are well positioned, folks should bring extension cords as well as fans. Don’t assume windows should be open—inside may be cooler than outside at first. But once it is cooler outside, box fans in the windows will be good. (Is this a windowless room? Google image search suggests it might be. Oy.) The Corvallis forecast has the temperature dropping fairly quickly—you might be able to get away with more vigorous dances later in the program (if your room has windows) (but maybe not—you’ll want options). And the organizers might consider starting later for the same reason. Read Weaver Jamaica Plain, MA http://lcfd.org > On Jun 2, 2016, at 3:31 PM, Lindsey Dono via Callers > wrote: > > Hi Callers, > > I’m booked to call a dance this Saturday; the temperature is predicted to be > 98F. This is an unusually high temperature for the area and time of year- > this organization does not hold summer dances. > > I’ve emailed the organizers asking for their thoughts/contingency plans. My > first priority is keeping the dancers safe. > > While I’m waiting to hear back from them, I’m brainstorming ideas for how to > make a hot weather dance a safe and fun experience (presuming it isn’t > cancelled due to heat). > > Here’s what I’ve come up with generally: > -Remind dancers to take time to hydrate/change shirts etc rather than rushing > to maximize the number of dances called. > -Offer ice/popsicles at the break. > > And specifically as a caller: > -Run dances shorter. > -Moderate band tempo > -Select dances where ladies/gents/ones/twos/first corners/second corners get > “solos.” The hall tends to consist of two long lines, so I imagine that I > might want to make shorter lines if I call something uneven. > -Avoid butterfly whirls > -Walk all dances, but avoid unnecessarily long walk-throughs. > > Other thoughts? Are there figures that tend to take less energy? I’m imaging > that sequential balances are less tiring than full heys, but I’m not certain > of this. > > Also, suggestions for interesting dances with more recovery time? > A dance that comes to mind is Tecumseh (Dylan Bustin). > > Thanks! > Lindsey > (Tacoma, WA) > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net
Re: [Callers] ID This dance? Square thru, shadow DsD
I believe it's Luke Donforth's "Vallimont's Silver Hammer". On Jun 2, 2016 6:30 PM, "Jack Mitchell via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Spotted on a video earlier today. > > A1 Circle L 3/4, N Sw > A2 N Promenade, Ladies Chain > B1 RH to N balace, N pull by R, Partner pull by L; Shadow DsD > B2 P B&S > > -- > Jack Mitchell > Durham, NC > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > >
Re: [Callers] Warm weather dancing
In Texas, when the hall is hot/humid, we take two breaks to allow a cool down. We also have volunteers who bring electric fans positioned at various angles toward the dance floor. And don't forget the musicians! They need a fan, too. But you're on the right track picking dances that give half the people short rest breaks during at least some of the dances. On Thu, Jun 2, 2016 at 2:31 PM, Lindsey Dono via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi Callers, > > I’m booked to call a dance this Saturday; the temperature is predicted to > be 98F. This is an unusually high temperature for the area and time of > year- this organization does not hold summer dances. > > I’ve emailed the organizers asking for their thoughts/contingency plans. > My first priority is keeping the dancers safe. > > While I’m waiting to hear back from them, I’m brainstorming ideas for how > to make a hot weather dance a safe and fun experience (presuming it isn’t > cancelled due to heat). > > Here’s what I’ve come up with generally: > -Remind dancers to take time to hydrate/change shirts etc rather than > rushing to maximize the number of dances called. > -Offer ice/popsicles at the break. > > And specifically as a caller: > -Run dances shorter. > -Moderate band tempo > -Select dances where ladies/gents/ones/twos/first corners/second corners > get “solos.” The hall tends to consist of two long lines, so I imagine that > I might want to make shorter lines if I call something uneven. > -Avoid butterfly whirls > -Walk all dances, but avoid unnecessarily long walk-throughs. > > Other thoughts? Are there figures that tend to take less energy? I’m > imaging that sequential balances are less tiring than full heys, but I’m > not certain of this. > > Also, suggestions for interesting dances with more recovery time? > A dance that comes to mind is Tecumseh (Dylan Bustin). > > Thanks! > Lindsey > (Tacoma, WA) > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > -- *Looking forward,Linda S. Mrosko* *102 Mitchell Drive* *Temple, Texas 76501* *(903) 292-3713 (Cell)* *(903) 603-9955 (Skype)*
[Callers] ID This dance? Square thru, shadow DsD
Spotted on a video earlier today. A1 Circle L 3/4, N Sw A2 N Promenade, Ladies Chain B1 RH to N balace, N pull by R, Partner pull by L; Shadow DsD B2 P B&S -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC
Re: [Callers] Warm weather dancing
You could use triplets - they only need to run 9x (or even 6x) through. Woody's suggestion about using waltzes is good. You could also try some English Country Dances in waltz time which use the Sicilian circle formation. These will avoid those who don't do couples dancing feeling left out. There are also some contras in waltz time. -- Michael Barraclough mich...@michaelbarraclough.com www.michaelbarraclough.com -Original Message- From: Lindsey Dono via Callers Reply-to: Lindsey Dono To: Callers List Subject: [Callers] Warm weather dancing List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date: Thu, 2 Jun 2016 19:31:55 + (UTC) Hi Callers, I’m booked to call a dance this Saturday; the temperature is predicted to be 98F. This is an unusually high temperature for the area and time of year- this organization does not hold summer dances. I’ve emailed the organizers asking for their thoughts/contingency plans. My first priority is keeping the dancers safe. While I’m waiting to hear back from them, I’m brainstorming ideas for how to make a hot weather dance a safe and fun experience (presuming it isn’t cancelled due to heat). Here’s what I’ve come up with generally: -Remind dancers to take time to hydrate/change shirts etc rather than rushing to maximize the number of dances called. -Offer ice/popsicles at the break. And specifically as a caller: -Run dances shorter. -Moderate band tempo -Select dances where ladies/gents/ones/twos/first corners/second corners get “solos.” The hall tends to consist of two long lines, so I imagine that I might want to make shorter lines if I call something uneven. -Avoid butterfly whirls -Walk all dances, but avoid unnecessarily long walk-throughs. Other thoughts? Are there figures that tend to take less energy? I’m imaging that sequential balances are less tiring than full heys, but I’m not certain of this. Also, suggestions for interesting dances with more recovery time? A dance that comes to mind is Tecumseh (Dylan Bustin). Thanks! Lindsey (Tacoma, WA) ___ Callers mailing list Callers@lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net
Re: [Callers] Warm weather dancing
You might insert a couple of extra waltzes into the program. Like after every two contras. I've done this in very hot weather, working with the band of course, and it seems to work very nicely. Woody Sent on the road from my Samsung Android tablet Original Message From: Lindsey Dono via Callers Sent: Thu Jun 02 12:31:55 PDT 2016 To: Callers List Subject: [Callers] Warm weather dancing Hi Callers, I’m booked to call a dance this Saturday; the temperature is predicted to be 98F. This is an unusually hightemperature for the area and time of year- this organization does not hold summerdances. I’ve emailed the organizers asking for their thoughts/contingency plans.My first priority is keeping the dancers safe. While I’m waiting to hear back from them, I’m brainstormingideas for how to make a hot weather dance a safe and fun experience (presumingit isn’t cancelled due to heat). Here’s what I’ve come up with generally: -Remind dancers to take time to hydrate/change shirts etcrather than rushing to maximize the number of dances called. -Offer ice/popsicles at the break. And specifically as a caller: -Run dances shorter. -Moderate band tempo -Select dances where ladies/gents/ones/twos/first corners/second corners get “solos.” Thehall tends to consist of two long lines, so I imagine that I might want to makeshorter lines if I call something uneven. -Avoid butterfly whirls -Walk all dances, but avoid unnecessarily long walk-throughs. Other thoughts? Are there figures that tend to take lessenergy? I’m imaging that sequential balances are less tiring than full heys,but I’m not certain of this. Also, suggestions for interesting dances with more recoverytime? A dance that comes to mind is Tecumseh (Dylan Bustin). Thanks! Lindsey (Tacoma, WA) ___ Callers mailing list Callers@lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net
[Callers] Warm weather dancing
Hi Callers, I’m booked to call a dance this Saturday; the temperature is predicted to be 98F. This is an unusually hightemperature for the area and time of year- this organization does not hold summerdances. I’ve emailed the organizers asking for their thoughts/contingency plans.My first priority is keeping the dancers safe. While I’m waiting to hear back from them, I’m brainstormingideas for how to make a hot weather dance a safe and fun experience (presumingit isn’t cancelled due to heat). Here’s what I’ve come up with generally: -Remind dancers to take time to hydrate/change shirts etcrather than rushing to maximize the number of dances called. -Offer ice/popsicles at the break. And specifically as a caller: -Run dances shorter. -Moderate band tempo -Select dances where ladies/gents/ones/twos/first corners/second corners get “solos.” Thehall tends to consist of two long lines, so I imagine that I might want to makeshorter lines if I call something uneven. -Avoid butterfly whirls -Walk all dances, but avoid unnecessarily long walk-throughs. Other thoughts? Are there figures that tend to take lessenergy? I’m imaging that sequential balances are less tiring than full heys,but I’m not certain of this. Also, suggestions for interesting dances with more recoverytime? A dance that comes to mind is Tecumseh (Dylan Bustin). Thanks! Lindsey (Tacoma, WA)
