Re: [Callers] Similar list for musicians?

take it upon yourselves to join those lists and get things going. All the best, Chris Weiler Co-founder SharedWeight From: Callers [mailto:callers-boun...@lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Meg Dedolph via Callers Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 2:32 PM To: Bree Kalb <breek...@gm

Re: [Callers] Good ender

You're very welcome. Chris > On Jun 3, 2014, at 7:20 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers > <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > If Chris Weiler, who wrote A1 Reel, is reading this, I'd like to thank you > for a re

Re: [Callers] Community

world with fools" means, DON'T ban or expel anybody, even if you think what they're saying is folly, because we will all turn into fools without having our ideas tested. In other words, Jean was trying to agree with you. -Dave On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 2:29 PM, Chris Weiler (Home) &

Re: [Callers] Community

Jean, Do you really believe that is what is happening here? The man was chastised and offered a sincere apology. Do you really believe that his "crime" deserves the punishment of expulsion? Or is it a overblown response because he rubs people the wrong way sometimes? Put yourself in his

[Callers] Community

ositive, supportive community I know you can be. We're better than this. We can have the free exchange of ideas with the same acceptance and tolerance that we have on the dance floor. This is what has made this list special for the last 9 1/2 years. Let's not loose sight of what's important

Re: [Callers] Forum vs email list?

This list will stay in it's current form. If someone wants to set up a competing web-based forum, then they are free to and then people could vote with their feet. Chris Weiler SharedWeight moderator Craftsbury, VT > On Feb 19, 2014, at 9:22 AM, Lindsay Morris <lind...@tsmworks.com&

Re: [Callers] 2014 Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend

Unfortunately, I will not be there this year. Anne and I will be home taking care of our 2mo. old son. But I'm sure that people will set the table up and make it happen. If not, you can do it, right? :) Have a great time, everyone! I'm so sorry to miss it. Chris Weiler Craftsbury, VT On 1/16

[Callers] Purpose of the List

range of experience levels? Thanks to all of you for your participation, whether you post, or just lurk. I love being a part of the traditional dance community and especially part of our subset of dance callers. Happy Dancing, Chris Weiler SharedWeight Founder/admin/moderator Craftsbury, VT

Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls

end. I looked up at the wall of people backing up towards me with no idea that I had fallen. I never got to my feet so fast in my life. Chris Weiler Craftsbury, VT On 8/29/2013 5:36 PM, Kalia Kliban wrote: Al Olson's "Leaving Home" features a Dublin-Bay-style (that's an English cou

[Callers] Requests for Michael's List

for your participation and thoughtfulness. You make this community work! Chris Weiler SharedWeight Admin.

[Callers] SW gatherings at Ralph Page

will be there this year after sadly missing last year's. I look forward to meeting many new people from the list and greeting many old friends. Happy Dancing! Chris Weiler SharedWeight moderator, co-founder Craftsbury, VT P.S. If you don't know about the Ralph Page Weekend, here's the link. A highly

Re: [Callers] YouTube of contra dancing to entice nondancers?

the dance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuPbte5knOY Chris Weiler Craftsbury, VT On 1/2/2013 4:16 PM, Leslie Gotfrit wrote: I'm a new contra caller who does community/family dances, kitchen parties and one night stands. I'm calling a dance for about 60 adults, almost none of whom have

Re: [Callers] Yet more mystery dances!

I was at the Montpelier dance when he called "Young Adult Rose". It's a variation on "The Baby Rose". Dup imp A1 N Bal. & Sw A2 Cir. L 3/4, pass thru Shadow Al. L 1x B1 P Bal. & Sw B2 Ladies Chain LH Star 1x It's identical to "Baby" except fo

[Callers] Reminder

! Chris Weiler your friendly neighborhood admin Craftsbury, VT

Re: [Callers] Hull's Victory

On 8/19/2012 10:27 PM, Chris Weiler (home) wrote: This afternoon, I called Hull's Victory (for the first time) for the Challenging Contra Dance crowd in Montpelier VT. Crowfoot did a fantastic job playing the tune and even came up with a fantastic change tune (that escapes me for the moment

Re: [Callers] Hull's Victory

for planting the idea to call the dance. The crowd really enjoyed it. Chris Weiler Craftsbury, VT

[Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

into two lists to increase the signal to noise ratio? Thanks to everyone for your interest and participation, even if it's just lurking. Chris Weiler Your friendly neighborhood SharedWeight moderator. Craftsbury, VT

[Callers] Family dances

I'm calling my first family dance tonight and I haven't been able to coordinate with the band on music for specific dances. What are your favorite family dances that do not have a specific tune to go with them? I'll be looking through my books, but could use some suggestions. Thanks! Chris

[Callers] Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend 2012

and conversations that happen every year. Have a blast! Thanks, everyone, for your participation on these lists in 2011. You make these lists the valuable resources that they are. Looking forward to an even better 2012! Happy dancing! Chris Weiler Craftsbury, VT

[Callers] New dance?

> > > > Hi All, > > I was wondering if you could tell me if this is a new sequence or not. I'm > two states away from my cards and I don't know if this is too close to > Melanie Axel-Lute's Almost Never Too Late. > > LL > Gent 's al R 1 1/2 > > P bal & sw > > Down the hall, turn as a

[Callers] Happy Birthday!

!). So, Happy Birthday to all of us! With many more to come. Chris Weiler and Seth Seeger SharedWeight admins

Re: [Callers] contra dance webmasters unite! (?)

OK, what do you guys want to call the list? webdes...@sharedweight.net? Something else? Chris On 9/15/2011 3:22 PM, Lisa Sieverts wrote: I would definitely sign up. Lisa Sieverts webmaster http://www.monadnockfolk.org On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Andy

Re: [Callers] searching archive?

Right on the home page is a box on the left that will let you search the archives: http://www.sharedweight.net/ Chris On 7/16/2011 6:17 PM, Laur wrote: Chris (everyone), Am I correct in thinking there is not a way to search the archives? Laurie Grand Rapids MI

Re: [Callers] American Country Dances Online

. But I'd be interested in seeing what the new form the site takes first. Chris Weiler New Hampshire On 6/28/2011 9:27 PM, Greg McKenzie wrote: I really appreciate the effort to get this database back on line. It is a valuable resource and some continuation of it would be a great contribution

Re: [Callers] Callers hi

Hello list members, This e-mail appears to be a scam. I would not recommend clicking on the link. I've contacted the poster and placed their account under automatic moderation until I hear back from them that this issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and your participation. Chris

[Callers] Fwd: Callers Insurance 2011-2012

Original Message Hello callers! CDSS Caller's Liability Insurance forms and fees for they year beginning May 1 2011-2012 are now online at http://www.cdss.org/callers-liability-insurance.html. Please, if you have events you need covered in the first three weeks of May, use

Re: [Callers] List serve etiquette and calling skills

and interesting. We are so pleased with how this list has turned out. Happy dancing and calling, Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH On 3/28/2011 1:49 PM, Bree Kalb wrote: Applause for this topic and these suggestions. It seems to me that taking care and spending a few extra seconds when replying to me

[Callers] Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend gatherings

. Plus have a lot of fun with some really excellent dancers. More info: http://www.nhcountrydance.com/music/rpdlw.html Chris Weiler SharedWeight.net

Re: [Callers] please don't click on the link from Cathy Jones

Yes, her account has probably been hijacked. I'm working on it. Chris On 9/7/2010 6:47 PM, Robert Golder wrote: The sender's account has probably been hijacked. On Sep 7, 2010, at 5:50 PM, Gary Arthur wrote: Is this some kind of joke? not funny. On Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 5:08 PM, cathy

Re: [Callers] Wireless mikes -- many soon illegal

It's important to note that this is not every microphone, so it's important to check to see if yours is affected. My Shure PGX system operates in the 600-650 range, so will be fine, for example. There is usually a label on the product that indicates what frequencies it uses. Chris J L Korr

Re: [Callers] Walk-throughs

be enough. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Luke Donev wrote: I agree that there are often too many walk-throughs and too much "teaching" by the caller. At that point the most professional thing to do is to apologize, choose a simple dance, and get people moving quickly to lively music.

Re: [Callers] Recruiting new dancers

to return if they are recruited by friends than if they find the dance through random advertising. People come for the music and dance, but they stay in the community to be with their friends. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH P.S. More info about BIDA: http://www.BIDAdance.org/ Dave Casserly

Re: [Callers] Digestion and threads and curiousity

a suggestion that we develop a culture of communication that allows the greatest number of people to participate comfortably. Thank you all for your contributions and participation in this community. Chris Weiler Chrissy Fowler wrote: Hello all, -snip- Delete all past threads except those

[Callers] [Fwd: Callers Insurance]

If you don't have it, get it. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Original Message Hello Callers, So in late breaking news, CDSS now has callers insurance again! it is a policy with Philadelphia, similar to what we had in past years. There was a slight increase in price this year

Re: [Callers] Du Quoin Races

The mistake is the notation in the A2. After the pass through to a wave and the allemande, people have their partners in their right hand. It should read "women cross set to where neighbor is standing and men turn into their partner's place". Then the rest of it works. Chris Weiler

Re: [Callers] Digest mode

this email finds you well. I'm hoping to get in on the digest option of the sharedweight list, rather than the full boat. What shall I do to make that happen? all best, Kim Roberts On Sat, Jan 30, 2010 at 11:40 AM, Chris Weiler (home) < chris.wei...@weirdtable.org> wrote: Just a

[Callers] Digest mode

it a great resource. Best regards, Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

Re: [Callers] ? for chris or seth

Tom, I just checked and your account is set to digest mode. You will receive one message with all of the messages of the last 24 hours. Are you saying that the original message is missing from the digest e-mail? Thanks, Jeff. Chris Jeff Kaufman wrote: Tom Hinds wrote: When I recieve an

Re: [Callers] ? for chris or seth

Hi Tom, We have never filtered any e-mail for content that related to calling. We love squares and this forum applies to calling them as well. You are not being singled out for any different treatment. We did get an e-mail from someone else that they were not getting all of the messages.

Re: [Callers] Music for contras

they're ready for a techno contra. I also think that people will miss the back and forth between live musicians and the dancers. I'm not too worried that the current contra tradition will disappear. It will keep evolving, but it won't disappear. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Barbara Groh wrote: #2

[Callers] SharedWeight gathering at Ralph Page

to share ideas, ask questions and help each other. Keep spreading the word! Happy Dancing, Chris Weiler and Seth Seeger

Re: [Callers] Trip to Lambertville - 2 Questions

. Good luck! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Rickey wrote: Hi, I have two questions about Steve Zaikon-Anderson's "Trip to Lambertville". (1) At the end of A1 the men are in a long wavy line and they balance. It seems that dancers are balancing right and then left most often. Since the n

Re: [Callers] emerging artists

of these dances, so I thought that Bronwyn could surprise her. I think that this is a great idea. Thanks everyone for sharing! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Bronwyn Woods wrote: Hi all, In January, the NYC contra is holding a dance themed around "emerging artists". I will be calling to St

Re: [Callers] 40 bar dances....

Hi Bev, You've got it right: 1 bar = 2 beats. It confuses me most of the time... Chris The Witful Turnip wrote: Message: 2 Date: Thu, 09 Jul 2009 05:46:50 -0400 From: "Chris Weiler (home)" <chris.wei...@weirdtable.org> Subject: Re: [Callers] 40 bar dances Found it o

Re: [Callers] 40 bar dances

From the band: "It's called 30 year jig. Written by the band Väsen. Great tune!" Chris David Millstone wrote: Hi Chris, The dance that comes immediately to mind is David Kaynor's "Cherokee Shuffle," written to accompany that tune.You can find it here:

[Callers] 40 bar dances

Hey, A band I'm working with would like to play their favorite 40 bar jig (AA=8+8 plus BB=12+12) at a dance sometime. I was wondering if anyone had dances for this format and what their experience was calling them. Thanks, Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

Re: [Callers] B1 Petronellas: outcome?

) and later switched to Whiplash (off their latest CD). My hat is off to Bob, the dance is very well matched to the tune! Thanks for all of the great suggestions! The only other dance I called with Petronellas was The Missing Piece by Bronwyn Woods in the 2nd half. That dance has them in the B2. Ch

[Callers] B1 Petronellas

ite dances that have Petronella moves in the B1. Thanks! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

Re: [Callers] contra chestnuts & Money Musk

Daniel Friedman called it at the Scout House for two lines, including many young people and new dancers. Chris Delia Clark wrote: I haven't seen it posted so just want to be sure that you know, for the tally, that Nils Fredland called Money Musk just after the break at the Greenfield dance

Re: [Callers] Integrating Dancers, was "Spreading out the Inexperience"

l me that what they enjoy most in a caller is how invisible they can be. If all they notice is the fun of dancing and the great music, then the caller is doing their job right. my 2 cents Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Greg McKenzie wrote: Integrating newcomers into the dance community is a co

Re: [Callers] 4th Annual Ralph Page SharedWeight Lunch gatherings

I forgot to mention that some people have been treating this lunch like a potluck in the past. So feel free to bring food to share and I'm sure that you'll find others passing food around. Chris Chris Weiler (home) wrote: Once again, this year at the Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend, we

[Callers] 4th Annual Ralph Page SharedWeight Lunch gatherings

, interesting and informative. Hope to see you there! Look for tables pushed together at the back of the dining hall with a SharedWeight sign. Happy dancing! Chris Weiler

Re: [Callers] Name / Author Search

Hey Jeff, There seems to be something off about your notation. Doesn't a Petronella balance and spin take 8 beats? I think that the N4 Al. R goes across the phrase. Also, the A2 should read: (2) Neighbor #3 pull-by left (12) Neighbor #2 swing Bob is on this list and can confirm if it's his

[Callers] [Fwd: RPDLW]

and fabulous dancing! And don't forget our annual SharedWeight lunch gatherings! I've had some great discussions at that table with other callers. Hope to see you all there! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Original Message Subject:RPDLW List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net

Re: [Callers] Admission?

Hi Chrissy, I generally agree with the other posters that there is value that should be paid for. And as a former organizer, I know how frustrating it can be when the amount of money being taken in at a small dance doesn't adequately compensate the performers. It might be easier at a larger

[Callers] Happy Anniversary!!

. Thank you for your participation!! It's people like you that help keep American traditional dance going and will carry it into the future. Happy Dancing!! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

[Callers] [Fwd: Meet veteran caller Rickey Holden Sept. 26-27]

t...@hands4.com wrote: Hello, calling friends... This is an invitation to meet the legendary square dance caller Rickey Holden, who is making one of his rare trips to the States. Rickey started square and contra dancing in Vermont in the 1930s. He attended Ralph Page's Boston dances while

Re: [Callers] Trouble Getting Gigs (very long)

that and a little networking, that next level will find you! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH P.S. When I was running my own dance series, I brought in some new callers for guest slots and bands that didn't have much experience. It has been such a pleasure to see a lot of them grow since then. Maybe

Re: [Callers] More life lessons for this caller... (really long)

Mycroft, See replies in-line below: Charles M. Hannum wrote: Calling Chorus Jig would have made me glad to miss your session. ;-) I'm not sure if you're joking here or not. If you're serious, then that would have been your loss. I always feel a little sorry for the people who don't

Re: [Callers] More life lessons for this caller... (really long)

Just as a follow up note. I'm kicking myself now that I didn't call Chorus Jig on Sunday. The band would have enjoyed it, I know it cold and the dancers would have had a blast. Chris Chris Weiler wrote: Hello everyone, -snip- My third session, on Sunday was the shortest. A blessing since I

Re: [Callers] Thanks for a dance name, author and other data...

ntly based on the style of the music. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Adina Gordon wrote: Hi Richie, That's Donna Hunt. Donna, are you on this list? - Adina - Adina Gordon 828.230.9266 http://www.adinagordon.com/ --- On Wed, 7/30/08, callers-requ...@sharedweight.net <callers-requ...@sha

Re: [Callers] Announcing Dance Names (Was: "Lost in Interstellar Haze")

pecially for someone like me who tends to be shy, but it can be cultivated without sounding phony. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

[Callers] Any Whipperstompers out there?

and attendees took away from it. ;) Anyone else attend and want to share their experiences? Adina and I found out that we're both planning on attending the Youth Dance Weekend in Vermont in September. Anyone else going to be there? Happy Dancing, Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

Re: [Callers] Style/safety/etiquette tips from the microphone

n drop out at either the top or bottom of the set before the dance is over - Feel free to talk to one of the organizers or the person minding the cash box if you have a problem with another dancer I look forward to your feedback. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Greg McKenzie wrote: Thanks for the

[Callers] Style/safety/etiquette tips from the microphone

, or that organizers can give to visiting callers to encourage the atmosphere they would like at their dances. Thanks! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

Re: [Callers] Dance Debrief - Pigs & Mud

good place for the lesson "Better never than late". Remind them that if they're late for the star, just wait for their partner for the swing instead of trying to catch up. Hope this helps! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Jack Mitchell wrote: Inpatient readers, please start here!!

Re: [Callers] 2 questions

to teach the new dance. Make sure that all of your dances are dead simple! Good Luck! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH PARKER MANN wrote: All- Over the last few weeks I 've come across some questions related to calling and I though I'd combine a couple in one note rather than inflict two messages

[Callers] NEFFA!

on Saturday would be a good time to meet in the cafeteria where the food vendors are. We can grab a couple of tables and sit together. I'm open to other times/places if someone has a better idea. Safe travels! Happy Dancing, Playing and Calling! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

Re: [Callers] Organizing Dance Cards

3/4 (ladies take a step to the left) B2 Partner Bal. & swing I have danced other dances with the gent's using this progression, but can't think of them right now. Maybe someone else on this list has them in their collection and would like to share? Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Dan Bla

Re: [Callers] ricochet or push-back heys

Hi Jean, Sorry to take so long to respond, but here's a dance that I wrote with Bob Isaacs. It was inspired by Dead Cat Bounce because I always wanted to catch my neighbor into a swing instead of circling left. On the Rebound Bob Isaacs and Chris Weiler (6/16/07) becket A1 Left diagonal

[Callers] My own Down East session

anyone who has ideas about dances that I could call. What are your favorite flowing dances? Maybe you think that I should only call wild, wacky and crazy dances to use another meaning of "unbalanced". 8^) Thanks for you help, Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

Re: [Callers] challenging contras

sion that it is for experienced dancers only. Let them know that simpler dances will be done across the hall in the auditorium. Good Luck!! I hope this has helped. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Richard Green wrote: Hello, I am posting this on both the sharedweight and trad-dance-callers lis

[Callers] [Fwd: [trad-dance-callers] Ralph Page Weekend photos]

Original Message All, I've posted photos from this past weekend's Ralph Page Legacy Dance Weekend on my Flickr site. The link is at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougplummer/sets/72157603786306193/ Doug

[Callers] Ralph Page Legacy Weekend

ople about their favorite parts. It was great to see everyone who came! Happy Dancing! Chris Weiler

[Callers] Fwd: discussion of "Big Easy" by Becky Hill

A little more than a week ago, Chrissy Fowler called at the Scout House on a Thursday night with some rocking musicians. I wrote her an e-mail saying that there was a dance that I liked, wanted to get, but had a minor change for it. This is the discussion that followed, forwarded with her

Re: [Callers] Chuck the Budgie

Hi Jack, I agree with Greg that you could just walk through the first couple of moves of the dance in order to let them know what the progression feels like. From a choreography standpoint, you could change the As and Bs to make it a becket dance. But if you look at Rick's website (

[Callers] Annual Ralph Page Gathering

at the picture on my website: http://www.chrisweiler.ws/ Safe travels everyone! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

[Callers] when to abort a dance

ttle later when I called two dances in a row with the sequence: ladies chain, ladies "x" once around, partner swing. I realized it during the walk through, but went ahead and called it anyway. What do you think? Abort or deal with it? Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH http://www.chrisweiler.ws/

Re: [Callers] Petronella spins

for the swing. But then it would have a different feel and difficulty than the dance currently has. Chris Weiler Jack Mitchell wrote: Bob (and group)-- Since I'm guessing that these are both your dances, I'll ask directly (though I'd be interested in thoughts even if they're not). I danced

Re: [Callers] The balance thing.

Amy Cann wrote: I'll be really interested in feedback from all four people who actually read this whole thing. For those of you who didn't read all the way 'til the end, you may want to reconsider. Fantastic e-mail, Amy. It's always fun working with you as a musician and talking about

Re: [Callers] New SharedWeight lists are ready!

t you have an interest in the topic. We have several lurkers on the Callers list that have never called a dance. I'm looking forward to the discussions! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH Original Announcement: I apologize if I sent this to anyone twice. Some of you know about an e-mail list that Seth Se

[Callers] New SharedWeight lists are ready!

and presenting their credentials to "qualify" to be on these lists. We don't block anyone from joining. All we ask is that you have an interest in the topic. We have several lurkers on the Callers list that have never called a dance. I'm looking forward to the discussions! Chris Weiler Gof

Re: [Callers] slow down...

That is what I ended up doing. As soon as one dance ended, I moved over to the fiddler, showed him the card, told him what I was thinking in order to give him the maximum amount of time to work on selecting tunes. Of course calling dances like Chorus Jig makes tune selection a little easier...

[Callers] slow down...

to match my dances to the level of the dancers, I rarely need a 2nd walkthrough. And since I time my teaching off of the dancer's speed of doing the moves (calling the next while they're finishing the previous move), not much time to add there. Happy Dancing! Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH

[Callers] New SharedWeight lists

. Happy Dancing!!! (and calling, organizing and playing!!) Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH http://www.sharedweight.net/ http://www.chrisweiler.ws/

Re: [Callers] Got NEFFA?

Karen, Great idea. It's great to put faces to names we see on the list. I've enjoyed the SW gatherings we've had at the Ralph Page weekend and at NEFFA last year. Looking forward to seeing everyone! Chris Karen Fontana wrote: Hi everyone, It's NEFFA time again, and last year we had

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade

This is one that hasn't been sent to the list yet: Marian's Delight dup imp Carol Kopp A1: Neighbor balance and swing A2: long lines, ladies do-si-do 1+1/2 B1: Partner gypsy and swing B2: Gents allemande Left 1+1/2, neighbor star promenade, face next Jeffrey Petrovitch wrote: Hey Everyone!

[Callers] attachment test

Just testing whether or not attachments go through. I looked through the settings and don't see anything that wouldn't let a .doc or .pdf through. Chris P.S. The attached form is one that I use for working out the prompts for a dance. One line (Moves) is for what the dancers are doing. The

[Callers] Down East Country Dance Festival report

tar I had a choice between this dance and another with unequal choreography, but this one fit better with the session as a whole. No use crying over... becket mixer Chris Weiler A1: Partner balance and swing A2: Circle Left 3/4, pass thru, neighbor #2 swing B1: Long Lines (notice 3rd neighbor n

[Callers] Contra mixers

elcome any suggestions of dances that you think are particularly Neighborly! 8^) Thanks! Chris Weiler

Re: [Callers] Help! Need a caller at MIT 11/14

this gig yet? I'm not sure Anne would want me to call a whole evening. But my curiosity is up. -- Cortni On 11/7/06, Chris Weiler <chris.wei...@weirdtable.org> wrote: Hello everyone, I was booked to call at MIT on Tuesday 11/14. Now I have to take a trip for business and can't call t

[Callers] Mill City Contra Dance is on!

in the summer time. Take a look at the link above for more information. Hope to see many of you tonight! Chris Weiler http://www.chrisweiler.ws/ H:603-668-1086 P.S. I need one or two people to volunteer to take money at the gate during the first half. You will earn free admission to a future dance

Re: [Callers] Dance identification needed

This is one of the dances that Chrissy posted here and I forwarded to trad-dance-callers. Unfortunately, no one has responded from either group with an answer. Chris Karen Fontana wrote: Hi Jeremy, I have the same dance written down with the same question! I also looked through Gene

Re: [Callers] Sat morn NEFFA mtg

Dan, The local TV station says that the rain is likely going to hold off until that evening. Think of it this way: You're going to be getting up to find breakfast anyways, just come and find it with us! I think that a courtyard picnic brunch sounds great! Sounds like we have a few

[Callers] Cross-posting

c list. We hope that the people in this group feel the same way. We will not bring this up again unless there are complaints by members of t= his list. Thank you for your attention, Chris Weiler and Seth Seeger http://www.sharedweight.net/

Re: [Callers] Less-used figures

Hi Cynthia! It was great to see you at the festival and call with you and dance, too! You're right, contra corners is not a figure that's often done at community dances and may even be done less in general. However, there was a significant group of beginners at the festival. People who hadn't

Re: [Callers] 10 things

Hi Tom, I agree with all but two of these. Here's why I disagree: 2) Beginners have a delay in their reaction times to calls. They have to process the call, translate it to what they know before they can tell their bodies what to do. This is unlike an experienced dancer who has muscle memory

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Ten Stupid Things Beginners Do to Mess Up Their Contradance Experience

10. book ahead excessively 11. criticize/express disapproval of people doing it "wrong" - even when the dancers are in control, on time, new to the dance etc. Seth Tepfer wrote: Well, I think it should be "Ten Stupid Things experienced dancers do to mess up their contradance." But

[Callers] [Fwd: Great Contra Dance Article]

Robert Jervis wrote: Hi All - I just saw the March issue of /New Hampshire Magazine./ www.NHMagazine.com The article will probably be on-line after March 1st. John Walters did the interview for "Lure of the Dance" at Nelson last November. It has some great

Re: [Callers] Callers workshop in June

Wouldn't miss it! Chris -callers-boun...@sharedweight.net wro= te: - To: Shared Weight From: Seth S= eeger Sent by: callers-bounces@sharedweight.netDate: 02/22/2006 03:58PM Subject: Re: [Callers] Callers workshop

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