Re: [Callers] Looking for "fun" dances

Thanks Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, May 16, 2019, 1:31 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: Hello all,Just a quick note to say there is a facebook page called "Community Dance", and we would love anyone to post community level dance videos (preferred) or descriptions

Re: [Callers] Transgressions

Resource? not familiar with Wil's Out of Bounds..  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 5:55:03 PM EDT, Jonathan Sivier via Callers wrote:    

Re: [Callers] New contra dance database

Bravo. thank you. ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 11:37:55 PM EDT, Chris Page via Callers wrote: Michael Dyck and I have done a thing:

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

Let's not forget the great Chinese New Year!  box circulate Chinese New Yearby Chris PageImproper (long wave) [1] A1 Balance long waves    Box circulate [2]    Balance long waves   Box circulate [3] A2 Balance long waves   Box circulate [2]    Partner swingB1 Circle left 3/4   Neighbor swingB2

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

Rachel, do you have Circulate 8/ Bob Isaacs?  4x4 with well, circulate 8  Let me know if you haven’t found it.  Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, August 4, 2018, 3:51 PM, Rachel Shapiro via Callers wrote: Hi all,I'm in search of contras that have borrowed interesting

Re: [Callers] hearing impaired

In my minimal exposure, hearing impaired relied solely on dancer input. Fortunately they felt the beat and that wasn’t ever an issue. Once they successfully went through the dance (unless complicated) a couple times, they were fine. It’s the changes that will go off kilter. However, they

Re: [Callers] Unknown Dance,

I believe this is Will’s dance “turnstiles” Laurie Pietravalle  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 7:08 AM, Liam Binley via Callers wrote: Hi,I don’t know if anyone can help me, but this is worth a shot. I recently viewed a video

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

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 On Friday, April 6, 2018, 8:44:00 PM PDT, Laur via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: Cheryl, It’s a great C

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

Cheryl, It’s a great CD  DO IT.  I am also looking for tunes that have some intro beats to use. I did find some thanks to friends that had collections.  Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Friday, April 6, 2018, 10:53 PM, Mac Mckeever via Callers

Re: [Callers] Looking for a particular sort of becket dance

I have one Wil Mentor uses. Let me pull it out.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, June 29, 2017, 6:28 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote: ...Wow, this is embarrassing, I can't find any dances in my deck that fit your criteria! Seems like 90% of

Re: [Callers] Rapid City Reel?

Great Dance!  One of the gems Jack Mitchell shared with me from his collection a few years back. Laurie Pietravalle  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, April 11,

Re: [Callers] ACK! First time calling night of *squares* -- any last minute advice?

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I find the simple square is fun and accessible to any group. Done it for kids, teens, older adults, festivals. It's the old

Re: [Callers] Fewer than 6 dancers - Ideas?

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I have a few dances - I'm tight on time, will send soon. I want more though so I hope others continue to share. Laur Sent

[Callers] medley

I'm debating if 6 or 8 times thru the dances during a medley make more sense. I've gone back and forth on this for years.  Thoughts?  If it matters this time I have 8 dances, in the past it's been 5. So either way it's still the same question. Laurie West Mi ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I

[Callers] No walk thru

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Looking for new ideas. No walk through at a dance weekend level.  Ideas?  ESP open to switching opportunities..  Laurie West MI

Re: [Callers] Community Dance

Wow sounds great!  Laurie P West MI Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, April 4, 2016, 3:59 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: Hello folks,  I have set up a "Community Dance" Facebook Page as a place to share family friendly community dances with

[Callers] Boomerang

I am not comfortable with the timing in Boomerang. Am I off or .. is there something I'm missing???   I've tried (with my imaginary friends) several theories but - always the timing isn't quite there. LaurieWest MI  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from

Re: [Callers] ONS with a *tiny* inexperienced crowd?

Yes that's great. not for 5 dancers though. The Polka dance is great for even ONE dancer and you. I'll tell you this is a keeper. Major success in a family dance, or when I had only two kids and one other adult step in.  Pat-a-Cake Polkafrom "Dance A While" page 127.Mixer (only half a dance) -

Re: [Callers] another new word idea

I actually memorized that long long ago and when in an indecisive space I often spout it! Laurie ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Monday, January 25, 2016 4:55 PM, Andrea

Re: [Callers] recognize this dance?

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } And that will be greatly appreciated by all. Amen!  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Sunday, January 24, 2016, 11:17 AM,

Re: [Callers] Choreography and Copyright

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I agree with everything Janet said.  In addition before I'd publish anything I'd ask permission then credit the author. 

Re: [Callers] Compensating for SharedWeight's Limitation re: Threads

Please don't leave, just ignore the thread. Or filter. You don't have to read every post. Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Friday, January 22, 2016, 1:52 PM, Karin Neils via Callers wrote: "There is not way to peace. Peace is the way." thanks Don

Re: [Callers] Run its course?

I am like you Ron, I simply ignore the posts that are - that I'm not interested in. And I suggest others do the same.  Eventually that thread will become a dialogue between one or two others and either the list admin can opt them out or they'll go on sparring forever more.  Laurie p Sent from

Re: [Callers] Mystery dance from Contracopia

<callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: I believe the correct title for the dance described below by Laur is "Mange Tak" (not "Mange Talk", "Mongatack", or "Manga Tok"). That's how it's spelled in the 2009 RPDLW syllabus     http://www.library.unh.edu/special

Re: [Callers] Mystery dance from Contracopia

Is this it Mange TalkBy Ron BuchananFormation: Contra, duple improper  A1- Give left hand to neighbor: balance andswing A2- Pass through to an ocean wave (seenote), balanceAllemande right neighbor halfway,gents allemande left halfway,allemande right partner¾ B1- Turn shadow by the left and

Re: [Callers] Identifying Dances (Was "Anyone know this dance?"]

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I agree with Paul. I find this a great part of our forum and easily identifiable.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

PM, Laur via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: I'm more thinking lines with maybe 5 or 6 sets, the smaller groups I think I have an understanding of, but I'm sucking in any other observations, of course. Would medley's work for a smaller line?  L ~ When I dance, I

[Callers] Dances For Short Line

Fellow callers, what are things to look for in dances for a short line. I'm afraid that a limited number of dancers will be at an upcoming gig and I want to be prepared in the best possible way, and so am looking for input and for confirmation of my thoughts. They are intermediate/ experienced

Re: [Callers] Text size problem

Michael. The texts are normal.If I can't read them well I simply increase the view. I personally like larger text. But I just - adjust. It's not a big deal. If you can set your default to a higher font that's great. I don't know what the setting is but 12 is the norm. best - LaurieSent from Yahoo

Re: [Callers] Text size problem

Re: [Callers] dance request

nforth (becket, counterclockwise; mod+) A1: gents alle. L 1 1/2; N swing A2: long lines, ladies roll next N; ladies chain B1: half hey; single file circle R in hands-4 (ladies face across, gents face partner) B2: (ladies turn over R shoulder to) gypsy P, swing PCheers, Maia On Mon, Apr 20, 2

[Callers] dance request

Does anyone have "Fannie's Alarm Clock" to share? Thanks -  Laurie PWest MI ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~

Re: [Callers] No courtesy turn dances

ah, I forgot some of the box circulates like 24th of August and Trip to Peterborough.  But they may be too dificult for what I'm looking for.    Lauire On Monday, May 19, 2014 10:05 PM, Laur <lc...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > >I've collected a few but I'm looking for dances suita

[Callers] No courtesy turn dances

I've collected a few but I'm looking for dances suitable for a mixed crowd (with new dancers) but at a dance where there is no teaching, just walk-through. So not beginner starter dances. But - not heys (delphiniums and daisies) but - any contributions are welcome!  Or those with a r/l that

Re: [Callers] 1820s-1830s Dances

Daggone phone. Sorry folks Lhttps://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS;>Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

Re: [Callers] 1820s-1830s Dances

Thx. I'll work on things sun. If this cold and a new job haven't done me in. Lhttps://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS;>Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

Re: [Callers] ONS Plus Circle Mixers

I'm sure many of us would be interested in responses.  Thanks for posting the inquiry, Sue.  I'll check my data base while others check in. Laurie P West Michigan   On Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:14 PM, Sue Robishaw wrote: Hi, >    I'm looking for a few interesting

Re: [Callers] Forum vs email list?

Thanks Chris.  I agree.   Laurie West MI On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:57 PM, Chris Weiler (Home) wrote: 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

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Our House

"Like"http://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS;>Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

Re: [Callers] wireless Mic

And you've been happy with this thus far?  Do you have both the head set and the hand held? I have heard that Shure are dependable and overall most are happy with them.   Laurie West MI On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 7:33 PM, JoLaine Jones-Pokorney wrote: Several folks

Re: [Callers] rocks and dirt by Erik Weberg

to be clear, I don't know if it WAS Carol.  it's a good dance. And Yoyo - WOW - what a great analysis!!!  Laur > > From: Yoyo Zhou <yoz...@gmail.com> >To: Laur <lc...@yahoo.com>; Caller's discussion list ><call...@sharedweight.net

Re: [Callers] rocks and dirt by Erik Weberg

with the variation, I just know I danced it twice and recorded it that way and associated it with Carol. That's great info Alan! Laur   > > From: Alan Winston <wins...@slac.stanford.edu> >To: call...@sharedweight.net >Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 6:

[Callers] rocks and dirt by Erik Weberg

The first couple times I danced this I copied it down, so I know that this was a version of the original.  I believe it was Carol Ormand who called the dance both times, but I'm not certain. Can anyone share their opinion on why the caller would have chosen to make the change in the dance?  

Re: [Callers] Favorite mixers?

MINE TOO!!! I use EZ's mixer for any event - great for ONS to introduce moves without teaching...  esp for weddings and well, community events. > > From: Jack Mitchell >To: Caller's discussion list >Sent:

Re: [Callers] Easy Dance List

Please can you do as Michael asked in his original email and send a private request??? LaurieSent from Yahoo! Mail for iPhone

Re: [Callers] First-time Contra Dancers and similar figures

Here Here, Jacob!  I'm a no thumb sort of gal.  Arthritis and general grip and grab lends to self-protection.  I can give considerate and dance worthy weight and connection with no thumb.  I have had bruises from the tight finger clench. I've been hurt with the twists and turns...   Erik, I

Re: [Callers] CDSS Contra callers survey

The link on FB gets us there... .  L ~ ~ > > From: lynn ackerson >To: callers ; trad dancecallers > >Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:42 AM >Subject: [Callers] CDSS Contra

Re: [Callers] CDSS Contra callers survey

Lynn, When I click the link it simply gets me to the site to sign in.  ? Laurie   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > > From: lynn ackerson

Re: [Callers] high energy

Absolutely.    ~ Laurie > > From: Tom Hinds >To: call...@sharedweight.net >Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 7:16 AM >Subject: [Callers] high energy > > >I always thought that high energy comes from the music and how a  >caller uses

Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

Aahz Indifferent - set up as improper formation, then have neighbors trade places (ladies on the left) Indecent - set up proper, then have 2's trade places   ~ > > From: Aahz Maruch <a...@pobox.com> >To: Laur <lc...@yahoo.com>; Caller's di

Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

~ ~ > > From: Laur <lc...@yahoo.com> >To: Caller's discussion list <call...@sharedweight.net> >Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 5:13 PM >Subject: Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent > > >Actually, in the indifferent formation, are we suggesting that t

Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

Actually, in the indifferent formation, are we suggesting that the 2's are now going down the hall and the 1's are moving up rather than just the distinctive Lady on the left?   ~ Laurie  West MI ~ > > From: Laur <lc...@yahoo.com> >To: sha

[Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

I don't see a difference between the the indecent and the indifferent other than in one we ask the ones to be proper and the two's trade places and in the other (indifferent) we ask the dancers to from improper then change places with their neighbor. Tom Hinds, are you around for a quick

Re: [Callers] is this dance new?

Tom, Did the dance find a name and is it a keeper? Laurie   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > > From: Jeffrey Spero >To:

Re: [Callers] No Rest

Thanks Tom.  I sent my request off list. Laurie   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > > From: Tom Hinds >To:

Re: [Callers] Looking for a Peter Stix dance

thx L   ~ > > From: Yoyo Zhou <yoz...@gmail.com> >To: Laur <lc...@yahoo.com>; Caller's discussion list ><call...@sharedweight.net> >Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:34 AM >Subject: Re: [Callers] Looking for a Peter Stix

[Callers] Call out for dance notation

I have the order in for the reference - 'No Rest For The Wicked'.   If someone has the book, can you send me a note- I lost my notes on two dances in the reference, and want to prep.  I'm concerned that the book will take a while to get here and I work out of town so I'll miss delivery.

[Callers] Looking for a Peter Stix dance

Hey all, going over many notes - I am looking for a Peter Stix dance, I can't find a notation or reference for it and the books I have with his dances do not include it.  Perhaps I have it notated incorrectly?... "Expert Bits" ? Thanks -  Laurie P West MI

Re: [Callers] SW gatherings at Ralph Page

hopefully next year Chris!  On the road with work this year -  enjoy. Laurie Pietravalle West MI   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > > From:

Re: [Callers] Booking Ahead - (was ideas for callers about sidelines)

I agree, Dave. It's interesting, I have seen the REALLY cool hip male dancers dance together when there is a gender imbalance just for that reason.  I'm talking about too many females dancers.  yes.  the really cool hip dancers are those that get community as well as good dance etiquette along

Re: [Callers] ideas for callers about sidelines

 Hi Jill. I'll comment on things others have yet to mention, things observed and shared with me in our MI communities. We often see dancers, or hear dancers comment, that they aren't dancing or getting asked to dance.  These are newer but regular dancers. Typically these are women who come

Re: [Callers] Flourishes

grateful for them.  For those that are inventive and vibrant and yet - there for me and for my neighbors.  I'm grateful for the young that dance with the less young but with recognition of our vitality and ingenuity, and - being on time, and staying connected. Laur\\  s

Re: [Callers] How to call a Petronella Turn?

I find spin sounds too close to swing so I use twirl... Maybe only my accent or enunciation

Re: [Callers] Circle Mixers for newbies

Yes, same for me (thanks for sharing that back when, Jo!) Laurie P   > > From: "Mortland, Jo" >To: Caller's discussion list >Cc: Caller's discussion list >Sent: Thursday, October 25,

Re: [Callers] Circle Mixers for newbies

I have great success with EZ's Mixer.  (Thanks Meg Dedolph)  I'm sorry I don't have the author. I use it at festivals, with beginners during a dance as instruction, at weddings. Laurie P EZ's Mixer A1 P Rt hand turn P Lf hand turn A2 P two hand turn P do si do B1 P (Bal) Swing (leave out

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

Thanks all - I am stretching out here - I do not like to call things I have not danced, so I am doing a test of faith ! I'll look at all the suggestions, and hope more are coming. Lp (threads clipped for sake of digest)

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

ake assumptions before I comment on > such things.) > > - Greg McKenzie > > > > On Thu, Aug 30, 2012 at 12:17 PM, Laur <lc...@yahoo.com> > wrote: > > > I'm looking for interesting/ fun mixers to use at a > regular dance series. > >

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

the nine pin change squares, other times she had the inner circle change squares, and she did some other great things to keep the festival goes moving and happy. Lp --- On Thu, 8/30/12, Laur <lc...@yahoo.com> wrote: > From: Laur <lc...@yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [Callers]

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

Yes, I agree. I've used other dances from there too, Kalia. --- On Thu, 8/30/12, Kalia Kliban wrote: > From: Kalia Kliban > Subject: Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons > To: millst...@valley.net, "Caller's discussion list" >

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

David, thank you!!! What a wealth of material to go through! Lp --- On Thu, 8/30/12, David Millstone wrote: > From: David Millstone > Subject: Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons > To: call...@sharedweight.net > Date:

[Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

I'm looking for interesting/ fun mixers to use at a regular dance series. I haven't had the opportunity to collect any mixers while dancing around this year (they are sometimes few and far between) and so - here I am! Thanks in advance. Laurie P West MI ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I

Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice?

That's how I remember it too, Becky Hill. Laurie P West MI --- On Thu, 8/23/12, Chris Page wrote: > From: Chris Page > Subject: Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice? > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date: Thursday, August 23,

Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice?

IMHO - it would be a mixture. Laurie P --- On Thu, 8/23/12, Kalia Kliban wrote: > From: Kalia Kliban > Subject: Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice? > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 2:05 PM > On

Re: [Callers] Unusual Formations at Open, Public Contra Dances

I like that! --- On Tue, 8/21/12, Brian Hamshar wrote: From: Brian Hamshar Subject: Re: [Callers] Unusual Formations at Open, Public Contra Dances To: "Caller's discussion list" List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date:

Re: [Callers] Hello!

"Weighing" in from Michigan's West Coast... Laurie Pietravalle Greater Grand Rapids, MI > > > From: Kalia Kliban > Subject: [Callers] Hello! > To: call...@sharedweight.net > Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012, 2:52 PM > > > Hi all, > > I've just joined up and wanted to say

[Callers] Anyone Up late can you send me Bananna by Becky Hill!!

Thanks - don't have my cards and need the dance.    Laurie West Michigan ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~

Re: [Callers] wireless mics - headsets or handhelds?

Mac makes a very good point: << My opinion - if you just buy one wireless and expect all the callers to use it, it should be hand held >> Laurie

Re: [Callers] wireless mics - headsets or handhelds?

ately I found that the headset mike was > more trouble > than it was worth. > > I can see that these headset or "earset" mikes are very > appropriate > for entertainers who dance or move while singing or speaking > and, in > particular, when they have a spotlight t

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

here here!!! Laurie --- On Thu, 5/10/12, Hilton Baxter wrote: > From: Hilton Baxter > Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 1:49 PM > I agree with the comments of John > Sweeney (copied below - after deleting unneeded material). > > Hilton Baxter >

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

A good alternative. Laurie West MI --- On Wed, 5/9/12, Andrea Nettleton wrote: > From: Andrea Nettleton > Subject: Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date:

Re: [Callers] Mentorship for Choreographers

Although I definitely appreciate and incorporate the discussions of new dances in this list, I would also appreciate, and mostly prefer, a differentiation. I would like to know that this is the list for calling and another list I can gravitate to for new dances and discussions on them. I

Re: [Callers] New Dance: The Raeden Reel

cool --- On Wed, 5/2/12, Brian Hamshar wrote: > From: Brian Hamshar > Subject: Re: [Callers] New Dance: The Raeden Reel > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 12:08 AM > I took video footage at the

Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang

Jack, That's the feedback I have gotten. Laur --- On Sun, 4/15/12, Jack Mitchell <jamit...@mindspring.com> wrote: From: Jack Mitchell <jamit...@mindspring.com> Subject: Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang To: "Caller's discussion list" <call...@sharedweigh

Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang

As do I.. ~Laurie GR, MI --- On Sun, 4/15/12, David Millstone wrote: From: David Millstone Subject: Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang To: call...@sharedweight.net List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date: Sunday,

Re: [Callers] What makes a program varied, how important is that

Here here~~ Laurie P West MI --- On Tue, 3/27/12, Brian Hamshar wrote: From: Brian Hamshar Subject: Re: [Callers] What makes a program varied, how important is that To: call...@sharedweight.net List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date: Tuesday,

Re: [Callers] Family dances

I think many of these have been posted before.  This is an example of what I've done with our Wheat Scout's program.  typically younger Kids (not preadolescence) and their parents at a family dance. The "Blob" dance Patty Cake Polka - hell and toe polka Big Circle for little kids (I think

Re: [Callers] Practicing Calling thread

Well, that sounds good.  But I found that I visualize when I start going through the dances, or my thoughts are such that I'm really not focusing on the road like I should.  It's like I glaze over! Laurie P   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I

Re: [Callers] Callers Companion - how is it working for you?

I'd encourage you to download the trial version and try it out. http://callerscompanion.com/download.html   I suggest sending Wil Loving a note asking him the shared database questions you have. Laurie > >From: "kan...@triton.net" >To:

Re: [Callers] Recruiting new dancers

So what's the best way or ways to recruit younger dancers.  We have a college community, or more than one, here.  I have tried to think how to attract them but it all seems lame.  The best I can come up with is a flash dance on common ground.  The colleges aren't geared to our types of music or

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

I too would sign up! I haven't worked with web design for a number of years but I've offered my assistance for our local community website (whine enough about what's out there and someone will offer you the work...whether you wanted it or not).   Laurie Grand Rapids, MI

Re: [Callers] Author? Contra House

I have this, Jack. Contra House by David Guisti  (Becket)   RIGHT 1/4 Begin in short waves - right hands in center - right hand w partner)  2nd ladies face up a1 Balance the wave P allm  Right 1-1/2 Gents allm Left 1-1/2 Balance the wave (right to Ngh) Ngh allmand Right 3/4 (turn by the

Re: [Callers] searching archive?

aredweight.net among >your search terms. > >For example: > >http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy=en=off=hp=wireless+site:www.sharedweight.net=1=wireless+site:www.sharedweight.net=f==_sm=e_upl=1937l8842l0l9249l34l26l0l3l3l0l305l3446l5.14.3.1l23=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.=86582d5fedad0c80=128

Re: [Callers] searching archive?

ing 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 thinki

[Callers] searching archive?

Chris (everyone), Am I correct in thinking there is not a way to search the archives?  Laurie Grand Rapids MI

Re: [Callers] mental health and dance calling

I agree, Donald.  The caller certainly should bring this to the organizer/ board member attention, and esp note if you have seen this as a pattern.  I see it as a community issue, one which may already be noted, or in process of being handled. We have similar glomb issues here.  Because our

Re: [Callers] List serve etiquette and calling skills

It's also helpful to delete or omit clutter at the bottom of a message when posting, if possible, or an abreviated signature line. When replying to a digest or a long string of emails, I like to the unrelated part of the message for others reading pleasure, when appropriate. Laurie --- On

Re: [Callers] ONS Dance - Accretion Reel

It's all good. Normally I don't have a problem with it. Laur --- On Mon, 3/28/11, Chris Page <chriscp...@gmail.com> wrote: > From: Chris Page <chriscp...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Callers] ONS Dance - Accretion Reel > To: "Caller's discussion list" <call..

Re: [Callers] NPR piece

What you said - that would be great, David. And most important - hearing - "the rest of the story". And so - appropriate.And it was wonderful for this mid-westerner to hear your marvelous voice on the air. Laur ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate m

Re: [Callers] Anyone have a "tempest" formation dance ??

I haven't called a tempest formation, but I did find a few on the web. Since I can't give first hand on them, let me know if you want to look them over or not. One was Star-Crossed Tempest, and David Smukler has several on his site. I believe a local caller has called one, I'll ask her about

Re: [Callers] Looking for Family Dance called Zodiac

I thought I had it - I'll keep looking.  I know  it is  in this  resource: http://www.dancingmasters.com/store/Jump_Jim.html Jump Jim Joe: Great Singing Games for Children Laurie --- On Sun, 5/23/10, Nancy Turner wrote: From: Nancy Turner

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