Re: [Callers] formations VS progressions: battle of the terms

I will often call a proper dance early in the evening, just to get the dancers on their toes. Having dancers automatically line up improper often creates difficulities for newcomers. Often as not, the newcomers will mimic a couple crossed over, creating some confusion and taking more time to

Re: [Callers] Looking for Rich Castner -- can you help?

Hi Joyce & all, A quick phone call to the Waldoboro Town office revealed that his tax bills are being sent to his wife in Rochester NY at the following address: Janis Rickerman 25 Lida Lane Rochester NY 14616 The town office did not think he had passed on but the last time I spoke with him,

Re: [Callers] New Dance for Threes

Thank you Beth for the editorial. I agree! John McIntire, Unity ME From: "b...@hands4.com" To: Caller's discussion list Date sent: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:23:53 -0700 Subject:Re: [Callers]

Re: [Callers] Gender free dances

Hi All, I agree 100% with Beth Parkes about "Ladies & Gents". I call for a lot of beginners and find it works well, so long as I offer the explanation; "Ladies & Gents are roles that I can put on or take off . It allows me to dance either side of the line and when I'm home, cutting wood, you

[Callers] Introducing Contra to MWSD folks

Jack & all, Been there, done that! Here's what I learned. Forget the stylistic stuff, start with the basics of how do contra lines progress. Contra dancers make loads of assumptions, MWSD do not make assumptions. They want (need) to be told almost everything. Most importantly, which way to

[Callers] music

od variety and a bit slower tempos than NE musicians generally play. Have fun! John John C. McIntire 323 Crosby Brook Rd Unity ME 04988-4023 tele: 207-568-7597 circlel...@uninets.net

Re: [Callers] Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend

Bob, Thanks for the promo. Perhaps some of those on the list will get the opportunity to DANCE a triple minor.something rather unusual in this era. Hope to see you there. Cheers, John

[Callers] Carmen's Garments

Hi Folks, A dance titled Carmen's Hat, by Kathy Anderson, appeared in my dance collection as early as April 1997. I don't know where I collected it but I use it vary sparingly as the action is oriented up & down the line more than across. The figures go as follows: duple improper contra

Re: [Callers] Shadow swings and Irrational Hypocrisy

Thanks Amy, well written! John McIntire, Unity ME "Here's my take: I have BEEN one of those "oh god my ex is here and I REALLY don't wan't to get stuck in a swing together" people, and, well, I always figured it was MY business to keep a buffer zone, not the caller's. Shadows are

Re: [Callers] Japan dance and self intro/update

David, I was likely calling the dance when you met Yukie. Congratulations! No wonder I haven't seen you around lately. I have to very strongly urge you to follow the advice of Lindsey and Lisa. That is exactly what I would do. Keep it VERY BASIC or as Ted Sannella advised, KISS!

Re: [Callers] New callers material?

Hi All, I see where someone mentioned David Kaynor's booklet, Calling for Beginners by Beginners, as a resource for new callers. I would go so far to suggest to all callers that if they have only one book on dance calling, this is the one they should have. The booklet is not an endless

[Callers] 50+ dances

ong with a good many other notable callers and musicians, on Jan 13-15, 2006. check it out at [1]www.neffa.org . BTW; Nice pics and bio of Jex. Hope all is going well some 6 months later. Cheers, John John C McIntire 323 Crosby Brook Rd Unity ME 04988-4023