Re: [Callers] Looking for a CD that would have full length contra tunes for calling

From the West: KGB (Seattle) "Volga Notions" -- " the music on this album is formatted for dancing or calling practice. Three tracks are waltzes, two are jig medleys, five are reel medleys, and one is a jig-to-reel medley."Has the four potatoes..  http://www.kgbmole.com/kgb/volga.html

Re: [Callers] Chestnuts and Money Musk

to the music of The Rhythum Rollers (W.B. Reid, Cathie Whitesides, Bob McQuillen, Laurie Andres)   Here's a short video of both sessions taken by David Brown:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy8hIwkpo1Q   What a great idea! Karen Fontana <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<&g

Re: [Callers] I need the name and author of a dance

Let us know how your calling goes and welcome to SharedWeight! Karen Fontana California PARKER MANN <m_p_m...@shaw.ca> wrote: Does anyone know the name and author of the Becket dance below? I'm going to call it next weekend and I'd like to give proper credit. Thanks. Parker Man

Re: [Callers] Naked In California

rcle Left (3/4) / Swing your old neighbor again Thanks again for your help. Rickey Holt ___ Callers mailing list call...@sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:

Re: [Callers] Question About It's a Pirate's Life for Me

bout the Gypsy difference for W and G is just for my own notes, not for teaching. i like the way Lisa describes it below: Women Do-si-do 1.5 to face current neighbor, Gypsy neighbor right 1+ to progress to new neighbor. Karen Fontana California Jerome Grisanti <jerome.grisa...@gm

Re: [Callers] Dance names and moves

gs, where in between lots of dancing, there is lots of hot tub soaking. (clothing optional), hence the name of the dance It's a great dance with two neighbor swings with the same N Enjoy, Karen Fontana Naked in California (previously No Name Dance) Duple Imp

Re: [Callers] Calls for Kitchen Stomp / Becket in Kitchen and Salmonella Evening

uot;Becket in the Kitchen" (The Rosen Hill Collection pg 8) to get rid of the Ring Bal/ Petr spin across the A's and B's. Note - Becket in the Kitchen may not be suitable for the beginners due to the B1 - Star to New N Swg. but probably OK for mixed crowds... Karen Fontana

Re: [Callers] Petronella spins

Here's my two favorite EZ "Petronella spin" dances, that are also good for mixed level crowds: - Karen Fontana Heart Beat Contra D.I. by Don Flaherty starts in a ring A1 - (4,4) Bal Ring, step / turn to Rt (petr) (4,4) Bal Ring, step / turn to Rt (petr) A2 -

Re: [Callers] searching for Oddville

what you liked about it as you danced it? Thanks, Karen Fontana Lisa Greenleaf <lal...@verizon.net> wrote: On May 31, 2007, at 2:57 PM, Tina Fields wrote: > Erik Webe His name is Erik Weberg http://www.kluberg.com/erikcalls.html

Re: [Callers] Got NEFFA?

wei...@weirdtable.org> wrote: 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 N

[Callers] Got NEFFA?

suggestion conflicted with the Beattles sing along! -- sorry! I'll take another look at the schedule, but just wanted to get a message out before getting on a plane (in a few hours). Hope to see many of you soon! Karen <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<&

Re: [Callers] Any Good Contra Videos on the Internet?

e: www.karenscontracorner.com Hope that helps! Karen Fontana Jerome Grisanti <jerome.grisa...@gmail.com> wrote: Hello All, I'm trying to start a contra dance series 90 miles from the nearest regular contra dances. When someone asks me what contra dance looks I know that verbal descr

Re: [Callers] Streetsboro Reel by Becky Hill for Medley

Thanks Seth! Mavis responded also by voice mail! Seth - I think I'm going to call ContraQuad Reel tonite at a dance I'm calling (your dance). I think I'll call the medley in January. Happy Holidays! Karen Fontana "Tepfer, Seth" <la...@emory.edu> wrote: Name:

[Callers] Streetsboro Reel by Becky Hill for Medley

ll Improper Contra A1: N Al Left ~1.5x ? A2: ? ? B1: ? ? B2: probably: Cir L 3/4 N Al Rt ~1.5x Thanks much, and Happy Holidays! Karen Fontana <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<> Karen Fontana www.karenscontracorner.com karen_font...@yahoo.com (H) 650-691-9663 <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>

Re: [Callers] Fwd: "Hey" there! (Needs to be an Improper Dance)

e Left)" Let us know how it goes and what you end up calling! hugs, Karen Fontana Joy Greenwolfe <joy2...@mindspring.com> wrote: Hi Jillian, How exciting to have a real live slot! I hope that goes really well for you. I danced Tom Hinds' The Carousel recently

Re: [Callers] New Caller Assistance

for you, then keep adapting it as needed. Keep us posted! Karen Fontana www.karenscontracorner.com PS: yes, I really do this, crazy but true,... ask to see my cards next time we meet up! Will <mainesail...@yahoo.com> wrote: Hi All, After many years dancing, I decided to

Re: [Callers] A funny incident, TANGENT

sure she’d be more than happy to share some of it, and I can put you in contact with her directly, or I can share it broadly. Thanks, Karen Fontana robertgol...@comcast.net wrote: -- Original message -- From: Karen Fontana > I couldn't get d

Re: [Callers] Mill City Contra Dance is on!

ailman/listinfo/callers <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<> Karen Fontana www.karenscontracorner.com karen_font...@yahoo.com (H) 650-691-9663 <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>

[Callers] NEFFA Shared Wt gatherings

If anyone has any preference, or other suggestions, good meeting places - outside?, let me know, otherwise, I'll plan to be at #1 and #2 and hope to meet as many of you as possible! Karen Fontana <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>

[Callers] NEFFA meal or gathering

, Karen Fontana California <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<> Karen Fontana www.karenscontracorner.com karen_font...@yahoo.com (H) 650-691-9663 <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>

Re: [Callers] title of dance?

ing all the work" - getting to the right place in the right time etc, and make a joke that's now it's the "Ladies turn to do all the work" which usually gets a good laugh. Of course, appropriateness of the joke depends on the community, group, and caller's style

Re: [Callers] Easy No P Swg for Contra Medley

pring fwd, fall back) Have fun all, Thanks! Chris Page <p...@student.physics.upenn.edu> wrote: --- In trad-dance-call...@yahoogroups.com, Karen Fontana wrote: > > Hello, all... > > Any one have or recommend any simple, easy contra dances with no Partner Swing that can be d

[Callers] Easy No P Swg for Contra Medley

Hello, all... Any one have or recommend any simple, easy contra dances with no Partner Swing that can be done as part of a medley? (no P Swg, no P Swg, P Swg)!... Yes, for April Fool's! Thanks, Karen Fontana I have one that has no swing at all: Here is a duple improper by Ted

Re: [Callers] April Fool

. http://web.archive.org/web/19990504072442/kooshball.kcomputing.com/contra/genescontras.html Heard about on shared-weight callers list jerom...@bellsouth.net wrote: Karen Fontana wrote: 9. A friend mentioned: call a dance so that it doesn't progress! Actually, I did this once, by mist

Re: [Callers] [trad-dance-callers] Re: April Fool

Thanks, Gale! I don't have this dance, so yes, this helps! Karen Fontana "Gale T. Wood" <g...@robbinsauto.com> wrote: Here is a duple improper by Ted Crane of Ithica NY No swing! White Towed Cat A1 Corner Bal Corner DSD 1.5 A2 Circle Left Rt hand across Star B1 L

[Callers] Gene Hubert

Many of you have may have read this already on the trad-dance-callers list "With thanks to the Gene" (Sorry, I couldn' resist!), sadness and respect, Karen Fontana *** Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that

[Callers] Keep watching the dance floor the entire nite!

ple knew her, so it she was no stranger to the community. Keep your eyes on the floor during the whole dance. The dancers can change as the evening continues! <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<> Karen Fontana www.karenscontracorner.com karen_font...@yahoo.com (H) 650-691-9663 <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>

[Callers] Article: Respectful Communication w/ Stage Talent

guidelines applicable to most dance communities. Some may wish to print it and make it available at dances. Enjoy, Karen Fontana California *** The pdf version is available for download at: http://www.sbcds.org/download/ Santa Barbara Country Dance Societ

[Callers] Gene Hubert needs our thoughts and prayers

is: 1001 Goodwin Road, Durham, NC 27712 I'll keep you posted as things develop. Beth Molaro <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<> Karen Fontana www.karenscontracorner.com karen_font...@yahoo.com (H) 650-691-9663 <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>

Re: [Callers] Head of the Bed - Revisited RPLW

.org/carnivale.htm I'll be watching out for the syllabus though, you can bet! I think the West Coast representation is: Jeremy Korr and Jim Saxe... Have a great time, Karen Fontana Seth Tepfer <la...@emory.edu> wrote: So Karen, how did it

Re: [Callers] Winter or New Year's themes

ance and the author?!?!? Karen Fontana Staying dry in California Karen Fontana <karen_font...@yahoo.com> wrote: Hi Again, I'm calling two dances this weekend. Friday nite is an "Beginner - Intermediate" crowd. Saturday "Beginner". Anyone have any suggestions

Re: [Callers] Head of the Bed - Revisited

r to teaching? Thanks, Karen Fontana Chris Weiler <chris.wei...@weirdtable.org> wrote: Hi Karen, Some time ago, I contacted Nils about this dance (because I had collected it without the title). You have the dance right, although when I did it the A2 was a R thru instead of a 1/2

[Callers] Winter or New Year's themes

t;Dancing the Winter Away", Jim Kitch - "Winter Wedding" Steve Zakon - Anderson - "MY-NY Happy Returns" Carol Ormand - "Snow Dance" Gene Hubert So, all of you who called or danced to New Year's dances, anything stand out worth mentioning? thanks,

[Callers] Head of the Bed - Revisited

d also pls cfm I got the dance right! Thanks, Karen Fontana * Head of the Bed by Nils Fredland Becket Contra A1 - Slide Left Cir Left 3/4 N Swg A2 - w/ N 1/2 Promenade W Chain B1 - 1/2 Hey, W start pass Rt Sh Shadow Swing

Re: [Callers] Happy Birthday!!!

t;new caller" discussions congrats! Karen Fontana Chris Weiler <chris.wei...@weirdtable.org> wrote: Hey everyone!!! I just realized that last month was the first anniversary of the creation of SharedWeight! (Just like a guy to forget an anniversary, don't you think?) Th

Re: [Callers] Beginners workshop

is the spontaneity of it all and the need to always just stay in the moment with it all! You'll be great, keep it simple, focus on a few key things. Be yourself. Let us know how it goes! Karen Fontana Chris Weiler <chris.wei...@weirdtable.org> wrote: Gaaa! I just realized that I

[Callers] Voice Dynamics

asking my aunts to teach a workshop at NEFFA next year, if there is any interest in the topic (any interest?) If there is interest, I will also post the notes from the August class, if I attend Enjoy and take care of those vocal cords! Kar

Re: [Callers] Cordless handheld microphones

t how wet that foam got after I had called one evening. Well, after all this good advice, I should credit Marty Brenneis from San Rafael (North of San Francisco, CA).. "enjoy" your research! Karen Fontana Chris Weiler <chris.wei...@weirdtable.org> wrote: Hi

Re: [Callers] Authors & Names???

Hi, I think the second one is: "Al's Safeway Produce" by Robert Cromartie... However, my cards are at home and I'll have to check to cfm! I know Lynn Ackerson would know that one in her head, Lynn? Karen Fontana "Jeffrey M.Petrovitch" <jeffrey.m.petrovi..