this is 'Englishy' so if you have a "contras only" crowd, teach
carefully and use contra terms for calling
Anderson Ferry ReelBy Eric Conrad
Proper
Longways Mixer - 5 to 7 couples (6 is ideal)
Beginner
A1(8) Up a double and back [an English dance move a bit like
fwd and back]
Thanks Alan! Sounds like a lot to learn. I'm really grateful that there are
so many callers willing to mentor new callers and help with these things.
When I called at camp last week, I was listening for the 3rd song and even my
experienced caller helper was not sure on the transition...
Hi all, FWIW I always like to credit both Ed Shaw and Al Olson for "Dancing
Sailors". In "Dance a While" it's written that Al was "a consultant" on the
dance, but I'm pretty sure Ted (Sannella), who actually named the dance and was
first to call it, told me the following story. Ed and Al, both
On 7/9/15 11:58 PM, Claire Takemori via Callers wrote:
I'm still looking for good instructions on when to cue the band for the ending?
Is it simply when a couple is out at the top that you signal during B1 that
there are 3 more times left?
Basically, mostly.
And you have to stay with
Lindsey,
I was looking for a fun but easy to call contra and found this one for your
nautical theme. From Rich Goss' collection of dance cards.
http://www.quiteapair.us/calling/
claire takemori
Dancing Sailors - Ed Shaw
