Re: [Callers] Dances and Creative Commons

2019-09-12 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
Here Chris, you might find this helpful: https://www.copyright.gov/circs/circ52.pdf We are mostly on an honor system here anyway. Since social dances themselves are not covered by copy right, there is nor a huge point to doing it. You can protect your specific written notes, like any written

Re: [Callers] Mad Robin + Lady/Raven combos

2019-07-17 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
*Mad about You * improper by Jim Hemphill A1 Mad robin (clockwise) Ladies pass left 1/2 hey, gents ricochet A2 Partner Gypsy and swing B1 Gents Pass left, 1/2 hey, Ladies ricochet Neighbor swing B2Right Left thru Mad robin (counterclockwise) The progression occurs at the end of

Re: [Callers] Multiple partner swings?

2018-05-02 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
I like this double partner swing dance! Double Play by John Coffman7/11 Duple, Becket A1 Circle Left 3/4 (8) Neighbor Swing (8) A2 Men Allemande Left 1 1/2 (8) Partner Swing {end in short lines of four facing down the hall} (8) B1 Down the Hall in

Re: [Callers] Nerdy dances

2018-02-07 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
Rachel's Refulgent Rumination by John Coffman is a nerdy sounding title and a pretty fun dance Jim On Wed, Feb 7, 2018 at 11:45 AM, Kalia Kliban via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On 2/7/2018 6:58 AM, Ron Blechner via Callers wrote: > >> Hey callers, >> >> I'm looking

Re: [Callers] Contra Dances with Modern Western Square Dance Figures

2017-09-25 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
*Mark,* This contra has a miniaturized grand square for 4. *Mini Grand Swing *improper by Jim Hemphill To start, face your neighbor, 2's step apart, 1's step forward between A1 Handy Hand allemande 1 1/2 2's swing* A2 Neighbor balance and swing B1 Long lines 1's swing, end with all

Re: [Callers] Another vote for "jets" and "rubies"

2017-01-27 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
You can teach and call contra dances positionally without hurting anyones feelings. We are all human beings, I find it objectionable to be referred to as some form of rock or bird or whatever. The role a dancer chooses is really defined by which side of their partnership they choose to start the

Re: [Callers] Role Scramblers dances with balances

2016-04-06 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
This one has the gents chaining and leading right shoulder heys. *Hey Man, Chain* by Jim Hemphill improper A1 Long lines forward and back Men chain (Pull by right, give left to partner, ladies give your partner a courtesy turn) A2 Gents pass right start half a hey Partner

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

2016-03-17 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
Here are a couple of easy dances with unusual moves used in different ways. The 1st uses an invert the line as an entry into a swing that works very nicely, the 2nd uses pousettes sort of like an extended give and take. *Invertro Flirtilization * by Jim Hemphill improper A1 Neighbor balance

Re: [Callers] Dances with multiple swings- Trinity?

2016-03-12 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
Here are a couple of mine with more than 2 swings. *Swingin and Slingin* by Jim Hemphill A1 Neighbor balance and swing A2 Ladies allemande right 1 1/2 Partner swing B1 Circle left 3 places 1's swing in the center B2 Down the hall in lines of 4 (1's in center) Without turning

Re: [Callers] looking for zesty Proper dances?

2016-02-08 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
does someone do a 1/2 > figure 8 at the end? > > J > > > On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 8:50 AM Jim Hemphill via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> I love proper dances with zest. Here are a few of my favorites. >> >> Jim >> >

Re: [Callers] looking for zesty Proper dances?

2016-02-05 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
I love proper dances with zest. Here are a few of my favorites. Jim *Pecan Pie *Proper By Jim Hemphill A1 Neighbor do si do to a short wave Balance right and left, Neighbor allemande right 3/4 to a long wave A2 Balance right and back, box circulate Partner swing B1 Circle left 3

Re: [Callers] Another approach to Gender Free calling

2015-06-01 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
aware of the structure of dances. Only > the most > >>>> unusual figures/sequences would be unable to be called. The addition > of > >>>> first and second corner positions to the arsenal makes it possible > for same > >>>> role dancers to

Re: [Callers] Another approach to Gender Free calling

2015-06-01 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
er free by > the terminology you used (jets or whatever) but by the kinds of dances you > chose. I'd love to read more details about what this entailed. > > Please share more! > > Amy > 206 330 7408 > a...@calleramy.com > > On Jun 1, 2015, at 5:37 AM, Jim Hemphill via Callers < &g

[Callers] Another approach to Gender Free calling

2015-06-01 Thread Jim Hemphill via Callers
The recent discussions on this topic inspired me to try an experiment in gender free calling. Last night I called the contra dance in St. Louis using gender free calling without telling anyone.The experiment was a great success. I received lots of positive feedback on the evenings dance.