Re: [Callers] 2 new contra dance compositions

Andy, thanks for emphasizing the "ID your Shadow" and that you include the clue about which shadow. It's a pet peeve how many callers will call a shadow dance and never identity the shadow. It gives me the distinct impression that they don't even know they are calling a dance that has a shadow.

[Callers] The Dancing Master of Canterbury fundraising

Do you love traditional dance and music? Contribute now to support this exciting project. https://www.hatchfund.org/project/the_dancingmaster The Dancingmaster is a whimsical musical portrait of the legendary contra dance caller, Dudley Laufman. Dudley almost single-handedly provided the link

[Callers] Fwd: 2014-2015 Callers Insurance

​Just in case everyone hasn’t seen this yet:​ -- Forwarded message -- From: List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date: Thu, Apr 17, 2014 at 10:22 AM Subject: 2014-2015 Callers Insurance To: l...@lisasieverts.com Hello Callers! Callers Liability Insurance

Re: [Callers] 2014 Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend

announce > that the 2014 weekend will happen on MLK weekend in January at the > University of New Hampshire. We are also happy to welcome Dudley > Laufman and Susan Kevra as our featured callers, along with music by > Calliuope and Maivish. The Friday night dance will include calling by >

Re: [Callers] Storage solutions for dance cards

Rich, Take a look at ForScore for iPad. It's an app designed for musicians to manage PDF scores, but I find that it's great for managing my PDFed dances. Lisa On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 2:05 PM, Rich Goss wrote: > I do keep my dance files in my computer, where I enter new

Re: [Callers] mentorship

Lynn, I was lucky enough to be one of the many callers mentored by Larry Jennings. He completely changed my ideas about caller responsibilities. I owe him so much. One of the very specific things he did was to force me to recite "walk-throughs" in front of him, over and over, until I developed

Re: [Callers] Hello and a few questions...

memorize > the dances? I've done a fair bit of practicing while riding in the car, but > not yet driving. > > On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Lisa Sieverts <l...@lisasieverts.com>wrote: > >> Don, >> >> Welcome! >> >> My favorite way to practice calling is to

Re: [Callers] tune structure as second nature

On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 4:32 PM, Donald Perley wrote: > On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 12:54 PM, Chrissy Fowler > > Anyone else have this experience? Anyone know what might make a given > part of the tune sound "A-ish" or "B-ish"? And perhaps more to the point, > does anyone even

Re: [Callers] Hello and a few questions...

Don, Welcome! My favorite way to practice calling is to play tunes on the stereo and call while DRIVING. It's a reasonable simulation of the number of things you need to be able to do at the same time that you are calling. Note that I have missed exits in this manner, but have never been in an

Re: [Callers] posting on relevant lists

Thanks, Chrissy. Yes, this is especially relevant since many of us will be attending the Northeast Dance Organizers Conference in a few weeks. I've just signed up for the Shared Weight Organizers list (finally) and look forward to seeing that list reinvigorated post-conference.

Re: [Callers] Happy Birthday!

What Amy said. Thank You. Lisa On Monday, September 19, 2011, Amy Cann wrote: > Yay YOU Chris, not just us. > > Plenty of people say "Gee, wouldn't it be nice if ..." > -- it takes a certain kind of person to actually go and *do* the nice thing. > > You are that certain

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

Why not a simple w...@sharedweight.net Lisa On Fri, Sep 16, 2011 at 1:19 AM, Gary Shapiro < sharedweight-gar...@snkmail.com> wrote: > Count me in. I barely maintain a low-tech website for the Santa Barbara > CDS. > ___ > Callers mailing list >

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

I would definitely sign up. Lisa Sieverts webmaster http://www.monadnockfolk.org On Thu, Sep 15, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Andy Shore <square.a.sh...@gmail.com>wrote: > I've been wondering if there would be enough interest (and traffic) to form > an email list for contra dance websit

[Callers] Donations for Mary DesRosiers Fire Fund

Mary DesRosier, long-time caller in New England, lost her home and pets to a fire on Tuesday. Any help we can provide from our music and dance community is appreciated. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mary-DesRosiers-Rising-from-the-Ashes/175284202501731 or DONATIONS: Community Church of

Re: [Callers] Telling couples to switch at the end of a contra set

We never cross over in Nelson -- the next dance might be Money Musk or Chorus Jig or ... Lisa On Wed, Dec 1, 2010 at 8:03 PM, Ric Goldman wrote: > I always include "Hands 4 from the top, actives cross over if you haven't > already" if that's what I want for

Re: [Callers] Contra Dance Calling: A Basic Text

Congratulations, Tony and Beth! I know I treasure my first edition copy. Lisa On Sun, Nov 7, 2010 at 10:07 AM, b...@hands4.com wrote: > Please forgive the blatant advertisement, but I feel that members of this > list would like to know that Tony's book, Contra Dance Calling:

[Callers] Ralph Page Hotel situation

Hi calling friends, I know a bunch of us attend the Ralph Page weekend in January ... and congrats to Lynn Ackerson for being a featured caller along with the amazing Tod Whittemore. It's going to be a great weekend. I was working on getting a hotel room and was shocked to discover that the New

Re: [Callers] Dances like Haste to the Wedding?

Jefferson and Liberty Contra Proper Jefferson & Liberty *EASY* PROPER formation 1. Circle Left 2. Circle Right 3. Star Right 4. Star Left 5. Actives down the outside 6. and back 7. Actives in the center, down the hall (about 6 beats) 8. Back up 4 steps, actives arch, 2s through arch, on

Re: [Callers] Putting out fires

Nancy, Thanks for a great post. Here's another link (I've posted it before) about how dance works as therapy, sometimes. http://traumatherapy.typepad.com/trauma_attachment_therapy/contradance/ Lisa

Re: [Callers] Question about Venus & Mars timing...

I went to college with Martin Sirk. He's an astronomer. He discovered contra dance much later in life. Lisa On Sat, Mar 27, 2010 at 9:05 PM, Martha Edwards wrote: > Leda - > > It worked on me... > > And it should be noted that the dance at which I was charmed by Venus

Re: [Callers] Circle R -> New N Circle L

that bet > > > Thanks to Lisa Sieverts for pointing out that this dance works great for > beginners. > > >

Re: [Callers] Circle R -> New N Circle L

I'm placing bets it's a Rick Mohr dance. Perhaps Comfort Deluxe or Night Sail? On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 1:31 AM, Laur wrote: > Yes, do tell.. > > --- On Mon, 3/8/10, Dave Colestock wrote: > > From: Dave Colestock >

Re: [Callers] Caller's opinions on non-contra music at dances

. As you say, it's not fun for the dancers when they can no longer hear the phrasing and have to THINK about when to do the next move. That gets us totally out of the groove which is ironic because the musicians probably expect that things are more groovy in these situations. Lisa Sieverts On Sun

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Inquiry = SPAM

On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 8:10 PM, Ron Nelson wrote: > > What I don't understand is what the spammer hopes to accomplish with this. > Anyone have a take on this? (I get them too, by the way.) > > > > Ron Nelson > > Chula Vista, CA > > My take is that it's some sort of

[Callers] Fwd: Inquiry = SPAM

Hi Callers, Are any of the rest of you getting this SPAM message? I know it's SPAM because I've received several of them with almost the same wording though different stories. Are dance teachers considered an easy mark for Spammers? Lisa -- Forwarded message -- From: Owen

Re: [Callers] Limited Views on Dorky Dances

On Jul 9, 2009, at 4:17 AM, Tina Fields wrote: I really like Greg MacKenzie's question, The real question is: What is your purpose? And what is the purpose of the majority of those who attend? What is the purpose of our event and what is the caller's job in realizing that purpose?

Re: [Callers] Utterly Introductory dance input sought

These people have never danced? And you have 5 minutes? I'd recommend nothing harder than Blobs: Blobs longways sets, gender doesn't matter 1. F 2. F BEGIN TEACHING HERE (Blobs begin at the top, make circles of 2, 4, or 6 people -- or more as long as they don't tell you about it!) 3. Blob

Re: [Callers] Unusual contra corners dance

Probably Wonderland by Al Olsen, it's in Give and Take, I think. Lisa On Sep 14, 2008, at 6:15 AM, Richard Allen Fischer wrote: Hi! Can someone help me remember a dance I did this summer? I believe it started with the ones doing a half figure eight through the twos, and then long lines

Re: [Callers] petronella

Not 4, but 2, and a surprisingly accessible dance: Petronella's Pin - 08/05/2005 Dave Colestock (as modified by Nils Fredland) Duple, Improper 1. Balance in a Ring of 4, Spin to the Right 1 Place 2. Balance in a Ring of 4, Spin to the Right 1 Place 3. Balance in a Ring of 4 4. Swing

Re: [Callers] 2 questions

I like the occasional medley, such as the special ones at NEFFA, but I do feel ambushed when a caller throws one in at a regular dance. As a dancer, I love to get into the groove of the dance, and I love when the caller stops calling. Therefore, I hate medleys because I have to keep

Re: [Callers] ricochet or push-back heys

It is Dead Cat Bounce. I got the dance direct from Nathaniel. Lisa On Feb 7, 2008, at 12:24 PM, Tepfer, Seth wrote: All this time I thought it was Dead "Cat" Bounce, named after the Wall Street Phenomenon ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_cat_bounce -Original Message- From:

[Callers] Dances without circles

How about we share some dances WITHOUT a circle? Sometimes I think every dance in my repertoire has a circle left. Lisa Anyone know the name? from Lisa Greenleaf 12/30/2006 improper 1. NEIGHBOR alle RIGHT 1½ to long waves (W face OUT) 2. Balance wave; rotate (Men cross to P spot, women to

[Callers] Interesting article about contra dancing and psychology

http://traumatherapy.typepad.com/trauma_attachment_therapy/2007/05/ intersubjectivi.html An excerpt: "I recommend contradance for clients who want to do something fun that doesn't involved drinking. I send people who have enough attachability to tolerate the eye/human contact and who

Re: [Callers] Balance the star, etc.

On Apr 22, 2007, at 3:44 PM, Keith Holmes wrote: The first time I danced Daybreak Reel was to Michael's calling in Brattleboro back in 1981. Starting balances on the left foot was the custom in the Monadnock area of New Hampshire at the time. I wrote the dance down and talked with Michael

Re: [Callers] "Mood Swings" - Sue Rosen

Here's a little shameless self-promotion for the dance I wrote based on Sue's dance. I wanted that great circle -> hey -> balance & swing interaction with my partner: Mood Ring Lisa Sieverts BECKET - sawtooth 1. on left diagonal, circle left halfway with next couple, roll awa

[Callers] Planning for Medleys

Hi gang, So we're planning for a medley and I had a concern that perhaps people were aiming too high. So I wrote: As you're thinking about dances for a medley, keep in mind that there will be no walk-through so you have to plan for the excellent words you will use (taking up no more

Re: [Callers] Seeking a contra dance with an smooth and slow flow

You probably have it, but I love Jefferson and Liberty as a good intro to contra dancing: Contra Proper Jefferson & Liberty *EASY* PROPER formation 1. Circle Left 2. Circle Right 3. Star Right 4. Star Left 5. Actives down the outside 6. and back up the outside, step in between the 2s 7.

[Callers] More hey thoughts

can't listen to anyway. The most important thing is that they need to begin the hey with someone other than their partner. If the hey begins with their partner, then the odds are high that they will never figure it out. Lisa Sieverts

Re: [Callers] Community/Family dance

Gale, I'll support what others have said. If it's a true family dance, don't expect to do any contras at all. There are plenty of fun dances that will make sure that everyone feels successful. Here are some more: A LITTLE BRANDY. Longways set for as many as will. Any 2/4 tune will do. from

Re: [Callers] NEFFA meal or gathering

I'm interested! I'll be there from Friday through Sunday, will have to miss the Thursday dance, alas, unless I decide to forego sleep which I may well do! Lisa Sieverts On Apr 16, 2006, at 5:59 PM, Karen Fontana wrote: Hi Shared Weight friends, I will be coming from California to NEFFA

Re: [Callers] Ralph Page Dance Weekend

So true, except that it's David Smukler who puts them together. It's an amazing piece of work, and a treasure trove for callers now and in the future. Lisa On Jan 18, 2006, at 8:15 PM, Gale Wood wrote: A great resource provided by the RPDLW is the syllabus produced by Tony Sallatan it

Re: [Callers] RPDLW - SharedWeight gathering?

workshop. Sounds feasible. Lisa Sieverts

Re: [Callers] Dance Timing

Another interesting variation is the band that wants to play a melodic introduction, usually 8 beats. It's fine if you know it's going to happen, but can be quite a shock if you're expecting 4 potatoes. Gale, great to hear that the rest of the evening went well! Congratulations. Lisa

[Callers] Fwd: A favor - 5 favorite dances

A request: Begin forwarded message: From: Izzy Young Date: November 7, 2005 10:18:56 AM EST And besides that you said you would pass my name onto forty or so contradance callers with my request to find out their favorite 5 or 6 dances, and, ALSO, to list 1 or 2

Re: [Callers] Cordless handheld microphones

The last time I did the research, albeit a while ago, Shure dual-diversity (fancy way of saying "two antennae") were the best. Best sound, good battery life, and rugged. The one I bought in 1995 is still in use, tho not by me. Lisa On Jul 13, 2005, at 5:39 PM, Chris Weiler wrote: Hi

Re: [Callers] baby dances

Add Excretion Reel, also known as The Process of Elimination Lisa On Jul 8, 2005, at 8:39 AM, Seth Tepfer wrote: At 08:03 AM 7/8/2005, Seth Tepfer wrote: Okay, I've got: "Hello My Baby" and "The Baby Rose" and "Crumbs in the Diaper". Possibly "Rant and Roar". What other

Re: [Callers] Salute to Larry Jennings

Of course, Larry being Larry, he had modified this dance to the following: BECKET (Sawtooth Formation -- See "Give and Take" for more information) 1. Cir L till you are across from pt, facing Neighbor 2. Dsd N 3&4. R hand to N: grand R & L along the set (and around the ends) to the fourth

[Callers] Fwd: Wanted! New callers!

Contact David directly if you are interested. Begin forwarded message: From: david.millst...@valley.net (David Millstone) Date: April 28, 2005 7:19:30 PM EDT To: (Recipient list suppressed) Subject: Wanted! New callers! Reply-To: millst...@valley.net Calling all potential callers! I'm

[Callers] Fwd: [pvcd] Montague dance Sunday, May 1

erwise reminded:  The next Montague dance is this Sunday, May 1, at the grange hall by the common in Montague Center. Co-host callers are Lisa Sieverts and David Kaynor, both of whom encourage other callers and proto-callers to take a turn; music is by the All-Comers Band, which can be joined on th

Re: [Callers] dance guidelines

On Jan 26, 2005, at 6:04 PM, lynn ackerson wrote: 2) As a caller, what information would you like to have included in such a document? Here are my standard questions to booking coordinators. Some of it relates to guidelines, some of it is just information that I like to know ahead of time.