Re: [Callers] Programming a Dance

I usually program an evening dance the day before the event, since my mental and metaphysical state will be closest to how I will be at the event, and I think it’s important for my own energy and enthusiasm to be focused on the present. My programming always has a “Plan A” set of dances,

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I’m still bemused and befuddled that not so many years ago, this dance move was decried because of perceived forced invasion of personal space. People did not want to be told that they had to make eye contact when they were not comfortable with it, that they did not like being told to flirt

Re: [Callers] Programming a Dance

My approach to programming is exactly like Woody's for regular contra, barn dances, and NEFFA type events. In addition, a Challenging Contra session (prior to a regular contra dance) I might program a week ahead with extensive walkthru in my living room (especially those dances where you

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

Ah, long ago I suggested "bine" (from binary star) for the same reason. It didn't catch on. Richard > On Mar 14, 2018, at 10:51 PM, Darwin Gregory via Callers > wrote: > > I just heard a scientific term that I think would be a great, and concise, > name to

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I just heard a scientific term that I think would be a great, and concise, name to replace the g-word... There is a term for when celestial bodies orbit, and always have the same side facing the other. It is "tidal lock". It could be described in fun ways, and the word "lock" would be a

Re: [Callers] Programming a Dance

My approach varies considerably depending on what kind of dance it is, and it also depends on my attitude about it and the musicians attitude about it. I work with a lot of different musicians in my different dance worlds (English, contra, Civil War, Regency, Early American, Victorian,

Re: [Callers] Programming a Dance

I almost always program a regular dance the day of. This has gotten a lot easier since I now keep a digital record of every program I call -- I can look through and find a program I called for a similar dance, pull out those cards, and modify and make changes as necessary. I try to also make notes

Re: [Callers] Programming a Dance

I might be a bit different than most of the replies to your question. For a regular contra dance, I usually set up a program on that day or one day prior. Sometimes in the car enroute to the dance (if someone else is driving). I may be thinking of dances that I'd like to call during the

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

A lot of the time while walking through the dance, I use the term "gypsy" and describe it as "lock eyes on your partner/neighbor -- hold them with your eyes only -- no touching," and then when I call it, I use the term "eyes only" or "partner/neighbor eyes only." No one has had a problem because

Re: [Callers] Fwd: More substitute terms for the g-word

Or simply not do it as it's been covered many times before? Please, let's not travel down this hole again. Michael, search is your friend, for example https://www.google.com/search?q=contra+dance+gypsy+slur gets you a couple of top results. Other terms may yield more info. On Wed, Mar 14, 2018

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

" Could someone please explain to me why the word gyp*** is considered a racial slur. I note that the body that represents gyp***s in the USA calls itself the Gypsy Council USA and in the UK it is the Gypsy Council. This is the term they have chosen to represent their ethnicity and they seem to be

[Callers] Fwd: More substitute terms for the g-word

-- Forwarded message - From: Chris Page Date: Wed, Mar 14, 2018 at 1:51 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word To: Michael Barraclough And could we please do this under a separate thread so it doesn’t

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I think having a word that sounds similar is an asset, not a liability. I have used look-see quite successfully. In years, few will know that a "look-see" used to be called as a G... I have also used Walk 'round with no problem. My initial attempt was Hipsy, but Linda Leslie quickly, and

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

Yeah, except we keep trying different terms here in San Diego, as well as having callers who havent changed it, so there is no one word to put on the map here yet. > On Mar 14, 2018, at 12:10 PM, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers > wrote: > > Perhaps someone, not

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I don’t see that if you substitute a term that ends with a long e it should be nixed just for that reason. OK, maybe kipsy might be considered just a euphemism. But "Look-see", as described by Susan Michaels, has the virtue of involving the fact that you are looking at the other person, and

[Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I appreciate the point that several have made that a term that sounds just like gypsy isn't a reasonable substitute. Fair enough. The search continues... Kalia in Sebastopol ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address:

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

Perhaps someone, not me, should draw up a map of the term used in place of "gypsy" in the various parts of the country so traveling callers will know what to us ​​ e ​ if they call there.​ ​ ​​ ​ The map can also be handed out to traveling dancers to prepare them in advance.​ -- *Looking

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I first heard Dugan Murphy use “right shoulder round” and it worked well. I have adopted it and it is well received and does work well for me calling wise Cheryl Joyal 630-667-3284 Sent from my iPhone On Mar 14, 2018, at 11:12 AM, Angela DeCarlis via Callers

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I've successfully tried both Glance (around) and Swoop (around) with dancers. Several have told me they really liked Swoop and thought it was the best alternative they've heard so far (and I've seen folks having fun making "wings" on the floor as they do it). A caution on terms that explicitly

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

Quick note to all: while "Right Shoulder 'Round" seems like a mouthful at four syllables, the words are easily spoken in two beats of music (or two and a half depending how you count). It takes only half a beat more to say than common moves like "Balance and Swing" or "Allemande Left," and takes

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

Andrea, The discussions make it clear that: (1) there is a need to use terminology other than "gypsy," at least in some venues, and (2) there is no generally-agreed substitute term. A lot of callers see that as an impediment to clear and concise teaching/calling. I have certainly

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

Hi everyone, Here we are once more, sharing our likes and dislikes, our preferred term (I’ve shared and still like whimsy, but look-see got my attention) of the moment. But why are we circling this wagon again? Though everyone is polite, and thankfully we haven’t begun to rehash whether