Re: [Callers] Does this dance exist ?

Disregard. Premature dance fledging. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 14, 2019, at 9:48 PM, Tepfer, Seth wrote: > > Hello encyclopedic dance minds. Does this dance already exist? > > Formation: Becker, CW > A1: [slide left] new ravens allemande right 1.5; neighbor swing >

[Callers] Does this dance exist ?

Hello encyclopedic dance minds. Does this dance already exist? Formation: Becker, CW A1: [slide left] new ravens allemande right 1.5; neighbor swing A2: Circle left 3/4; balance the ring, neighbor CA twirl B1: balance, petronella twirl; balance, box circulate B2: balance, slide right; partner

Re: [Callers] [External] Feeling Superstitious 

[Take 2] Triskaidekaphobia http://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=3271 Bi-TriskaDeka-thon .2 Reel http://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=2095 Lalah's TriskadekaMania http://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=2115

Re: [Callers] [External] Petroella-nella

Erik Weberg's dance Wasatch Wiggle has a Nella-nella: https://www.erikweberg.com/wasatch-wiggle/ I riffed off his dance to create Snowball Shimmy http://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/dance.php?id=2049 From: Callers on behalf of Jane Ewing via

Re: [Callers] [External] Re: Opposite StarThru and functional difference in LD v Slide

I believe Rick Mohr called it a Nevada twirl in one of his dances. From: Andy Shore Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 6:53:43 PM To: Tepfer, Seth Cc: callers Subject: [External] Re: [Callers] Opposite StarThru and functional difference in LD v Slide On Thu, Mar 21

Re: [Callers] Opposite StarThru and functional difference in LD v Slide

Technically, I believe the hands for a CA Twirl and Star Thru are the same - only difference is which way the dancers are facing. From: Isaac Banner Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2019 1:01:16 PM To: Tepfer, Seth Cc: callers Subject: Re: [Callers] Opposite StarThru

[Callers] Opposite StarThru and functional difference in LD v Slide

Two questions: 1) We have box the gnat (right hand to right hand), swat the flea (left hand to left hand), and star thru (Lark/Gent right hand to Lady/Raven left hand). What is the name of the opposite of a star thru (Lark/Gent left hand to Lady/Raven right hand)? 2) What is the functional

[Callers] Transgressions

When a couple moves up and down the lines, we call that 'progression'. When a couple moves ACROSS the lines, I call that 'transgression'. Not counting four face fours (aka mescolanzas, double countras) I know of three dances that 'transgress' in some form or another: * Out of Bounds*, Will

Re: [Callers] Multiple partner swings?

Title: Pam and Lalah and Bruce and Seth's Reel, or more simply, ContraQuad Formation: duple minor, double progression Becket Author: Seth Tepfer Composed: 11/23/2002 A1: (4) In a ring Balance, (4) Petronella Twirl; (8) Neighbor Swing A2: (4) In a ring Balance, (4) Petronella Twirl; (8) Partner

Re: [Callers] Star 1/2 -> Star 1/2?

See also Franklin flank by nils Fredland for similar (allenandes to star to Allemande, similar feel) and Carol Ormand’s Double Dare. As is said, half stars are devilishly tricky. Perhaps someone has fabulous teaching tips with half stars? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 22, 2018, at 10:13 AM, Bob

Re: [Callers] Looking for "fun" dances

I find Monkey in the Middle (by Sherry Nevins) a friendly variant of Ninepins. You are choosing a partner rather than scrambling and a person feeling left out. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 31, 2018, at 3:59 PM, Chris Page via Callers > wrote: > > Ninepins? > >

Re: [Callers] Calling at Free Folk Festival

My suggestion in situations like this is to not do contras. Or, at the hardest, do Sherry Nevin's "Family Contra"*. When you do not have support of experienced dancers, certain learned behaviors (leave lady on right, cross over at top and bottom, concept of progression) are very challenging.

[Callers] Does this dance already exist?

A1: N B A2: LLFB; Gents Allemande L 1.5 B1: P B B2: P promenade across; Circle Left 3/4, N pull by It seems so obvious that someone must have written it before. Seth Tepfer Director of Administrative Computing Oxford College 770-784-8487 seth.tep...@emory.edu Use AskIT for fastest response:

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

I deliciously enjoy dangling that dingle in full view of everyone, know the jangle of that jingle will cause someone to single out that angle. Seth Tepfer Director of Administrative Computing Oxford College 770-784-8487 seth.tep...@emory.edu Use AskIT for fastest response:

Re: [Callers] Role Scramblers dances with balances

Tallahasee Settlement Twirl Formation:Becket (double progression) Author:Seth Tepfer Composed:3/17/97 A1:(8) long lines, forward & back; (8) w/partner, allemande left as much as you want* those in center take right hands. A2:(4) balance the ocean wave (4) walk forward to next ocean wave; (4)

[Callers] videos of rolling starts / musical walk thrus

Are there any videos out there of band/callers doing rolling starts or musical walk thrus? Seth Tepfer Director of Administrative Computing Oxford College 770-784-8487 seth.tep...@emory.edu Use AskIT for fastest response:

Re: [Callers] Fw: Contras for One Nighters

Hard to beat Sherry Nevin's fabulous Family Contra A1: Bal ring 2x (8); Circle Left (8) A2: Bal ring 2x (8); Circle Right (8) B1: Neighbor DSD (8); Partner DSD (8) B2: As couples, DSD 1.5 to progress (16) Seth Tepfer Director of Administrative Computing Oxford College 770-784-8487

[Callers] Recognize this dance?

Anyone know title/author of this dance? Formation: Becket A1 - Face old neighbors across set. Women walk forward to a wavy line, while men walk backward to a long wavy line with men in next set. Balance the waves. Allemande right 1 1/4 with person in your right hand. If no one in your right

Re: [Callers] does this dance already exist?

From: Callers <callers-boun...@lists.sharedweight.net> on behalf of Michael Dyck via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> Sent: Monday, July 14, 2014 2:10 PM To: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Subject: Re: [Callers] does this dance already exist? On 14-07-14 06:04 AM, Tepf

[Callers] does this dance already exist?

Does this dance already exist? I made it up on the spot, but I'd be shocked if it didn't already exist. If no one claims it, I'm calling it last minute contra, unless there is already a dance by that name. duple minor, improper: A1: (8) Circle Left; (8) Left hand Star A2: (8) Partner DSD; (8)

Re: [Callers] Bubble Sort Contra Dance

Thanks! Seth Tepfer Director of Administrative Computing Oxford College 770-784-8487 seth.tep...@emory.edu Use AskIT for fastest response: Oxford.emory.edu/AskIT From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net on behalf of

[Callers] Bubble Sort Contra Dance

I've heard people saying Will or Nils called a bubble sort contra dance. Googling found this (semi)circle dance (http://www.jefftk.com/contras/dances/labubblesort). Will Mentor said he danced one Nils called, but it was a contra. No word back from Nils yet. Any one on the list seen a bubble

[Callers] Take your calling to the next level!

Are you interested in taking your contra musicianship to the next level? Are you interested in taking your calling to the next level? Then you want to join us at: Janie's Jumpstart Contra Dance Music and Caller Weekend Camp With members of hot Contra dance band, Coracree and Seth Tepfer

Re: [Callers] complicated Contras

What are the dances you are tired of? We don't want to repeat those! What is your definition of complicated? Often the call is for complicated when the desire is simply novelty. New formations, new figures are often more satisfying than long walk thrus that frustrated all. Cary Ravitz is the

[Callers] Modern Western Squares for Contra Dancers and callers Feb 28-Mar 2, 2014 in Georgia

A weekend of almost all no-walk-thru squares, with a few contras thrown in for good measure? Essentially the entire Basic/Mainstream program in one blitz weekend? An intimate weekend of dance, camaraderie, and fun with like minded dancers? Join us for a mind-blowing good time Feb 28-Mar 2,

Re: [Callers] What dance is this? (round 97)

Thanks, Bill, for the source and for Mac for the story! Yes, gents back out while the ladies walk in. The note 'gents wait for them' is more about once gents have backed out, stay there and don't go walk forward to meet the ladies during their allemande. Sorry that was unclear.

[Callers] What dance is this? (round 97)

Do you know the title and author of this dance? A1: gents into center to a long wavy line of gents, bal; Ladies into center of line of ladies, bal; (Gents wait for them) A2: W A R 1x; PS b1: down hall, turn as a couple B2: C L 3/4, N S Seth Tepfer This e-mail

Re: [Callers] How to not contra dance safely

, "Tepfer, Seth" <la...@emory.edu> wrote: > Does anyone remember a booklet/flyer entitled "How to not contra dance > safely?" > Anyone have an electronic copy floating around you could pass on? > > Seth Tepfer > Director of Administrative Computin

Re: [Callers] What dance is this?

and back Women's Chain B1 Women allemande Right once Partner swing B2 Circle Left 3/4 Balance the Ring Pass through On Feb 25, 2012, at 12:55 PM, Tepfer, Seth wrote: > Improper > A1: Neighbor DSD; Neighbor Swing [or NB] > A2: LL; Ladies Chain > B1: Ladies DSD; P

[Callers] What dance is this?

Improper A1: Neighbor DSD; Neighbor Swing [or NB] A2: LL; Ladies Chain B1: Ladies DSD; Partner Swing B2: Circle left 3/4; Balance Ring, pass thru I don't remember the name or author of this dance. Do you? Thanks Seth This e-mail message (including any

[Callers] Grid Contras: dancing across the lines (Calling Choreographic geniuses)

Chris Kermiet has a fun dance called "Becket's Crossing" that is a 'grid contra', eg, you PROgress up and down the hall and you TRANSgress across the hall. I've called this dance for years and enjoyed it. (Dance included at bottom). However, for years I have yearned to have a dance that did

[Callers] Callers Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week (July 15-21)

Exciting news for current callers, wanna-be callers, and primates of all species: Callers Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week (July 15-21) Due to the overwhelming success of last year, we are repeating the Caller's intensive this year. Limited to 12 participants. Two full sessions each day

[Callers] Callers' Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week 2012: July 17-23

Exciting news for current callers, wanna-be callers, and primates of all species: Callers Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week (July 15-21) Due to the overwhelming success of last year, we are repeating the Caller’s intensive this year. Limited to 12 participants. Two full sessions each day

[Callers] Callers' Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week (July 17-23)

Please feel free to pass on to callers new and experienced, wanna-be callers, friends, total strangers, dead people, whomever might want to come. Thanks! :) Callers Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week (July 17-23) Cumberland Dance Week will feature a callers' intensive program this year.

Re: [Callers] Callers’ Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week

PS The link for Cumberland Dance week had errors. The correct link is http://www.cumberlanddanceweek.org/ (Thanks Aimee) -Original Message- From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Tepfer, Seth Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 1:40 PM

[Callers] Callers’ Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week

Exciting news! Callers’ Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week (July 17-23) Cumberland Dance Week will feature a callers' intensive program this year. Two full sessions each day of instruction, exercises, and practice time, led by Seth Tepfer. The week will feature 3 late night open mic calling

Re: [Callers] calling squares

-Original Message- From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Liz and Bill ... MWSD is much more of a head thing, being challenged to react to a large variety of calls with a lead time of only a few beats. One moves to the beat ...

[Callers] Modern Western Squares for Contra dancers

Modern Western Squares for Contra dancers! Pam and I are hosting a weekend for contra dancers August 13-15, 2010. As in previous years, this is a small gathering of callers and dance gypsies to do a high intensity weekend of mind-blowing, confusing, wild and wacky squares at our house in

Re: [Callers] Three Ceremonies

I don't have my Cardinal Collection handy, but isn't this the exact same choreography as "The Eyes Have It" by Becky Hill? Seth Tepfer 770-784-8487 seth.tep...@emory.edu Director of Administrative Computing, Oxford College Baby Pix at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25804137@N08/ >

Re: [Callers] Evaluation form (was: The First Three Dances (Was "Trouble Getting Gigs."))

> -Original Message- > From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers- > boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Greg McKenzie > Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7:44 PM > To: Caller's discussion list > Subject: [Callers] The First Three Dances (Was "Trouble Getting Gigs.") > On a

Re: [Callers] Zia Formation

lines joined. The other couples in the contras lines could be > considered > additional concentric squares, but they seemed to operate more like > contra lines, with interesting things happening at the point where they > joined. > > Am I confusing two different formations? > > Rich.

Re: [Callers] Zia Formation

I do not know if there are any 'experts' on the zia formation. When I've done more than 1 intersection I've tried to have a few hands four/minor sets between each square/intersection. The most I've done is with 9 squares (at SnowBall, Tampa FL) in a tic-tac-toe formation. But, as has probably

Re: [Callers] August 13, International Lefthanders Day

What about B1 - on the left diag, gents pass LEFT shoulders for half hey, into right sh gypsy I agree - the left sh gypsy into the circle left is a bit awkward. So is the pass thru left shoulders into left hand star - awkward for the gents, not for the ladies. Seth Tepfer 770-784-8487

[Callers] A new dance weekend for the energetic and young (at heart)

If you are 35 or younger, there is a new contra dance weekend just for you!* Where: Table Rock State Park When: June 6-8 Talent: Mock Turtle Soup; The Cornstalkers; calling by Adina Gordon and company Cost: if a student 35 or under $35 until 3/15; then $45 and up to $55. Prices for others at

Re: [Callers] ricochet or push-back heys

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-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers- > boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of David Millstone > Dead Coat

Re: [Callers] Waiting for Lefty

What about all the righties? Are all the people not speaking up right handed or left handed and not chiming in? I'm really curious about this now. This is fascinating. > -Original Message- > From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers- > boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Callers] Waiting for Lefty

I didn't know Tony was that serious about anything! > -Original Message- > From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers- > I am firmly a righty, but my husband Tony (who some of you > have heard of ) is seriously left handed. This e-mail message (including any attachments) is

Re: [Callers] Waiting for Lefty

Like you, and unlike all those so-called 'right-handed' people, I am correctly handed. > -Original Message- > From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers- > boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Joyce Miller > Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 9:48 AM > To: Caller's discussion

Re: [Callers] weird contra dances

We ended up with around 12 people Wed night, of which 5 are callers, 2 are children, 2 are Math/Engineering PhDs. We had slightly more than an hour so we couldn't cover all the dances I was sent. I tried to focus on the dances that were the most challenging to conceptualize in my head (ie, do

Re: [Callers] weird contra dances

I'd love that dance if you have a chance! Seth Tepfer Director of Administrative Computing Oxford College of Emory University seth.tep...@emory.edu 770-784-8487 > -Original Message- > From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers- > boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of

[Callers] weird contra dances

A friend in Seattle (Alan Cheetham) has written a contra dance with substantially weird end effects called broken corners. The dance is below, but the gist of the hook is you start contra corners, but with your first corner you allemande left 1.5 to have the TWOs complete the contra corners.

Re: [Callers] Major Hey

Title: Major Hey Author: Erik Hoffman Formation: 4-face-4, becket A1: Circle Left 3/4, pass through; New Neighbor Swing A2: Long Lines; Men allemande Left 1 1/2 (to a line of people across both, sets, partners facing, men back-to-back) B1: Balance, slide right (a la Rory O'More); balance left,

Re: [Callers] Please Correct A Pirate

What's the story behind the name? Seth Tepfer Director of Administrative Computing Oxford College of Emory University seth.tep...@emory.edu 770-784-8487 -Original Message- From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of David Giusti Sent:

Re: [Callers] New dances

-Original Message- From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Walter Daves I *LOVE* your dance Nail That Catfish to the Tree. I was humming the tune and the dance fits perfectly! Wow! That is going to be one satisfying dance/tune

Re: [Callers] Need Name and Author for Dance

Equinox, by Jim Kitch. I don't remember where the slide goes as written - the book is at home (I'm at work). However, I know that in practice it can get really fuzzy. B2 - the dance calls for just a swing. It would make sense to pass by right, since you are turning right hands. You need to swing

Re: [Callers] Book or web site?

> But 200 years is a long time. Indeed it is. 200 years is a VERY long time. I don't remember the context of the original question, but ... how many dances from 200 years ago are we still dancing now? 20? 30? 100? Playford and ECD and Colonial dancing does a bunch of them, but I suspect the total

[Callers] Hot Squares 2007

This weekend (July 6-8) we (PamSethJex) are hosting Hot Squares 2007. It is a full weekend of (practically) all squares, held at our house in Decatur, GA. In years past participants have danced away, gushing at what a fabulous time they have had. We get a small group of people (16-18 dancers)

Re: [Callers] searching for Oddville

On May 31, 2007, at 2:57 PM, Tina Fields wrote: > Erik Webe -Original Message- From: Lisa Greenleaf His name is Erik Weberg http://www.kluberg.com/erikcalls.html I don't anything about a dance for Oddville Cupola, but I have called a number of Erik's dances. I can heartily recommend

Re: [Callers] New callers material?

No one would ever say I am humble. However, if I may humbly recommend my own site, it has a few handouts and other stuff: http://www.dancerhapsody.com/Calling/Handouts.html The synopsis of the page: Included below are various handouts I use at calling workshops. Feel free to download,

Re: [Callers] Hot Squares weekend

Registration is now open for the 5th Hot Squares weekend in Atlanta. When: July 6-8, 2007 Where: home of SethPamJex; Decatur, GA Who: Dan Sahlstrom, calller Cost: $75 + food (either contribute to the potluck or $25) Limited to 20 people What: This weekend is devoted to exploring

Re: [Callers] Anyone know author of "Dancing Wave(s)"?

Thank you Michael and Jeffrey (and Ridge) -Original Message- >It has just come to my attention (by LA dance librarian James Hutson) >that I SHOULD know this dance... it's called "More On The Floor" and was >composed by caller Charlie Fenton from San Francisco. And whenever we >finish our

[Callers] Anyone know author of "Dancing Wave(s)"?

I picked this dance up from Hank Morris at the very fine dance weekend "Moon Dance", at Table Rock State Park in SC. As I recall, he didn't know the author either. I enjoyed it when I danced it, and I enjoyed it when I called it Saturday night. I'm wondering if you know the author? Unknown if it

Re: [Callers] NYE dances and ideas for the stroke of midnight....

-Original Message- From: The Witful Turnip Often, I think that the way something is raised sets the tone for how it's received. I'd be very enthusiastic. But I'm concerned that while the organizer might like the idea and may want to try something different, when it came to the time,

Re: [Callers] Hot Squares weekend

Opps - sorry about that. Didn't mean to post to the list. *blush* But since I did - 10 more slots till we are full!

[Callers] Hot Squares weekend

Save the date: 5th Hot Squares weekend! When: July 6-8, 2007 Where: Private home; Atlanta, GA Who: Dan Sahlstrom, calller Cost: TBD Limited to 20 people What: This weekend is devoted to exploring Modern Western (Club) squares in an intensive but fun environment. Unlike previous years

Re: [Callers] Family Contra (Tom Hinds)

East Tennessee Blue? I don't know that dance! -Original Message- On Behalf Of Jerome Grisanti I have to agree with Tom about Beaumont Rag and other rags such as Levi Jackson and East Tennessee Blues -- they somehow inject a feeling of spontaneous fun, especially with figures that go down

Re: [Callers] "Hey" there!

Opps - thanks. I knew that! -Original Message- From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Petrovitch Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 9:47 AM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers] "Hey" there! Roll In The Hey is

Re: [Callers] "Hey" there!

I agree with others - "The Carousel" and "Delphiniums and Dasies" are two of my most oft-called 'hey' dances. Let me throw out two more: Title: Roll in the Hey Author: Lisa Greenleaf (I think!) Formation: duple minor, improper A1: Circle left (8); neighbor swing (8) A2: Circle left .75