Re: [Callers] Forum vs email list?

I am for the web-based forum, because some topics generate too many e-mails I don't have time to read, and many of them I don't find very helpful..  - Steve - Original Message - From: "rich sbardella" To: "Caller's discussion list"

Re: [Callers] Taking hands four

In a mixed crowd, I find it more effective to say "Take hands in circles of four people".  Even if a new dancer has just attended a workshop, he/she might not yet recognize "Hands four from the top". - Original Message - From: "Michael Fuerst" To:

Re: [Callers] Don't teach proper formation unless you need it

Without using the terminology of "proper", I  find it easier when teaching a beginner's workshop to line up all the men/women on their respective sides, then teach 1s & 2s, then have the 1's change places with their partners , ensuring the men have their partners on the right and ladies on the

Re: [Callers] Overused figures

For me, it's from my dancing and also from a comment I heard from a dancer.  I've been to dances where men AL 1 1/2 was used 5 or more times.  The comment was from a lady who thought waiting for the men so much was  boring.  I think it's a nice move for 1 or 2 dances in an evening, 3 at the

Re: [Callers] Does this exist?

I like the "Gang of Four" much better, as IMHO men AL 1 1/2 is the most over-used figure in contradancing, and the other dance has (yikes!) two of them.  - Original Message - From: "Joy Greenwolfe" To: "Caller's discussion list"

Re: [Callers] 50% rule

As a dancer, I find R s difficult when the line is crowded, and as a man,  often can't squeeze through the line to reach my partner or neighbor for a timely courtesy turn.  However, if there is sufficient space, I think it is as easy a move as any, so if there is room to stretch out the lines

Re: [Callers] Best Squares

Jo,   Here are a few of my favorites:    Ladies Lib by Kathy Anderson    Phillupspace (Sets in Order)    Teakettle by Ron Buchanan - Original Message - From: "Jo Mortland" To: millst...@valley.net, "Caller's discussion list"

Re: [Callers] Calling debut

Congratulations, Marguerite!  One idea (if it's not too late) for programming when it's hot, is many people don't like to put their hands on a sweaty wrist for a star.  (I don't!)  So, when it's hot, I try to avoid calling dances with wrist-grip stars except for the first dance and the