Re: [Callers] New Dance to Share

ERROR Correction in the first, long paragraph below: 1s are back-to-back in the center. 2s are on the outside (moving up the hall, eventually)!!! On Jun 10, 2017, at 11:54 AM, Frederick Park wrote: . . . I wish to offer a teaching element I’ve used successfully in the

Re: [Callers] New Dance to Share

Dear Folks, This little opening for discussion of unusual dances that are not contra or square is delightful. Thank you all. "Le Brandy" and the “Weevil" are both new to me and have great potential I think. Erik, I don’t have your “double becket" dance - will you send it my way? The other

Re: [Callers] New Dance to Share

Howdy Folks! Interested to know of dances you’ve found that are NOT contra or square dances. Catagorically fun dances, dances for irregular numbers of couples, circles of any sort, odd formations, etc. Matters not what tradition they may come from or if you think of the dance as strictly for

Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

Dear Callers interested in this dance, a good choice to use early before the floor is crowded . . . a few simple corrections and a wee bit of history are shared below concerning “Balance The Star”. Regards, Frederick -- BALANCE THE STAR

Re: [Callers] New Years Eve favorites

Dear All, The event of any dance is an opportunity to investigate options for the art of programing. I use the work “art” so that you, gentle reader, may take time to ponder the roll of each aspect of “event”. As the one most are relying upon for guidance ("the next dance is…”, “the next move

Re: [Callers] Contras with a Hey

Here’s To Us - Duple Improper, Becket Formation (Clock-wise Progression) A-1 Ladies Pass R. then dance around Neighbor - passing L. with Him (into the other Lady’s place), Long Lines Dance Forward and Back A-2 Gents Pass R. then dance around Partner - passing L. with Her, Gent’s Pass

Re: [Callers] Rolling Starts?

Dear All, Been reading this list serve series of posts now for about a year or so. I love the off handed comment that lends humor and insight so: “Moderation in all things, including moderation!” More another time . . . Frederick Park -- On Oct 12, 2015, at 8:20 PM,