Re: [Callers] Changing on the last round for a partner swing

2012-01-03 Thread Mark Hillegonds
Hi, Alan. Thanks for the interesting question. I also get bored with utter predictability, both as a dancer and a caller. When I'm calling, I'll try to remember to modify a dance to have a partner swing at the end, but it's not something I consciously try to do on a regular basis. Also, being a

[Callers] Changing on the last round for a partner swing

2012-01-03 Thread Alan Winston - SSRL Central Computing
Callers -- Looking for opinions. As a caller, I will usually alter (if necessary), the last dance of a medley, the last dance of the first half, or the last dance of evening to end with a partner swing if it doesn't work that way in the choreography. (You know, that "This time, circle half and

[Callers] Caller's (and Musicians) Workshops in Deerfield, NH Feb and March

2012-01-03 Thread Rickey Holt
contra dance music and calling workshops deerfield, nh Feb. 4 - Carol Compton, "Play in the Band": Feb. 4 - David Millstone, "Call Chestnuts" March 3 - Chris Ricciotti, "CALLER'S WORKSHOP - A SOLID FOUNDATION" Sylvia Miskoe "Play Your Accordion for Dancing". *** RSVP, ASAP to reserve a space.