Re: [Callers] Gypsy perception

2015-11-02 Thread Donald Perley via Callers
It often seems like people on contra email lists and facebook get more joy from seeking problems to fix it through political correctness than they do from dancing itself. On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Tom Hinds via Callers wrote: > No Aahz my logic is broken.

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2015-11-02 Thread David Kaynor via Callers
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Re: [Callers] Gypsy perception

2015-11-02 Thread Aahz Maruch via Callers
On Mon, Nov 02, 2015, Donald Perley wrote: > > It often seems like people on contra email lists and facebook get more > joy from seeking problems to fix it through political correctness than > they do from dancing itself. I'm sure it seems that way to *you*. Then again, I'm sure you used the

Re: [Callers] Gypsy perception

2015-11-02 Thread Yoyo Zhou via Callers
Hi folks. I was so ready to be done with this discussion, but. Regardless of your views on the matter at hand, the goal of this discussion list is to be a place for respectful exchange of ideas. After all, we welcome even the most naive questions from the most novice callers, because we are here

[Callers] Gypsy Wrap-Up

2015-11-02 Thread Amy Wimmer via Callers
Hi All, I finally composed a response to the original complainant. Here it is, followed by an almost instant reply from him (yes, it is a male): Hello Mr.__, Thank you for letting us know about your experience at our dance. I am glad our community was so welcoming and friendly to you. I

Re: [Callers] Gypsy Wrap-Up

2015-11-02 Thread Patricia Campbell via Callers
Wonderful! Beautifully written letter and a positive response. Patricia Patricia Campbell, Dance Caller http://www.countrydancecaller.com *"Celebrating Community through Traditional Dance and Music"* "bcc:" for privacy - please

Re: [Callers] Gypsy Wrap-Up

2015-11-02 Thread Winston, Alan P. via Callers
Very nicely done! -- Alan On 11/2/2015 3:31 PM, Amy Wimmer via Callers wrote: Hi All, I finally composed a response to the original complainant. Here it is, followed by an almost instant reply from him (yes, it is a male): Hello Mr.__, Thank you for letting us know about your

[Callers] Itty-bitty dances, triplets, Timing Correction for David's Triplet #5

2015-11-02 Thread Paul Wilde via Callers
Quick correction on timing: David's Triplet #5 David Smuckler A-1 1s cast down own side to bottom, Back up ctr to cast w/ 2s A-2 All do si do P 1 1/4 into way line of 6, balance Balance & Al R w/ P 1/2 into new wave & B-1 Bal, Pul by P by R into hey for 6 B-2 P Gypsy &

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Itty-bitty dances, triplets, odd numbers

2015-11-02 Thread Jerome Grisanti via Callers
I was recently calling dances at a small gathering using recorded music, and I altered the duple minor English dance "Easter Morn" just slightly to dance it as a triplet. In the B2, instead of ones leading down and casting back, I had the ones cross and cast down once place (to the bottom, threes

[Callers] Fwd: dances in unusual formations

2015-11-02 Thread Donna Hunt via Callers
Many thanks to everyone for your suggestions. There's enough material here for several workshops! Donna Hunt -Original Message- From: Liz and Bill via Callers To: David Harding Cc: callers