Re: [Callers] New Dance?

Tho I have spring fever with a different B1: Hey with hands - gents pull by L, P pull by R, Ravens Alle L 1x, P Sw Jack Mitchell Durham, NC On Jun 29, 2019, 2:28 AM -0400, Ron Blechner via Callers , wrote: > It's basically Spring Fever, by Nils Fredland: > > A1 bal, petro, bal, petro &

Re: [Callers] Calling for the visually impaired

You didn't mention in what context you work wth kids who are visually impaired -- are you a classroom teacher, orientation & mobility specialist, some other type of therapist? I'm a (relatively recent) O specialist and have twice done workshops at a dance weekend that I co-taught with a visually

Re: [Callers] New Dance

> Cell: 215-565-6050 > > > ___ > List Name: Callers mailing list > List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/ > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC ___

Re: [Callers] In honor of George Rettie

rtner swing >> >> B2. >> Long lines forward & back >> Ladies right hand pull by, neighbor allemande L 1.5 >> ___ >> List Name: Callers mailing list >> List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.n

Re: [Callers] Possible new dance

_ > List Name: Callers mailing list > List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/ > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC ___ List Name: Callers mailing lis

Re: [Callers] Partial circulate the wave?

uot;like circulate > the wave" in my vocabulary, so I probably just called it what it was, > "gents loop, women walk forward" or something like that.. Makes for nice > "toung twisters" when actually calling the dance!! > > > bill (in Black Fly infested Mai

[Callers] Partial circulate the wave?

e of Gents Gents step forward – N Sw -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/

Re: [Callers] Caller's monitor question

; Cheers, John > -- > J.D. Erskine > Victoria, BC > > _______ > List Name: Callers mailing list > List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/ > -- Jack Mitche

Re: [Callers] Multiple partner swings?

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Re: [Callers] Need help teleporting to other side of set - new dance

> B2 (8) Ladies alle R 1.5 while gents orbit CCW > (8) P Swing > > > Thanks for any ideas. > > Ken Panton > ___ > List Name: Callers mailing list > List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/cal

Re: [Callers] Looking for a CD that would have full length contra tunes for calling

; List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/ > ___ > List Name: Callers mailing list > List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@

Re: [Callers] Great dances for learning how to dance with ghosts?

dtendeffects.htm > > Colin Hume > ___ > List Name: Callers mailing list > List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/ > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC _

Re: [Callers] Leading, consent in embellishments

dance caller, musician, workshop facilitator > > Canberra, Australia > > Phone: +61 (0)449 686 077 <+61%20449%20686%20077> > > Email: jeanette_m...@yahoo.com.au > > Skype: jeanette.mill > > > > "The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen" Kate Barnes > > > __

Re: [Callers] Double petronella Dance -- Name?

? Might > the men crash into each other on the spin? > > On Feb 10, 2018, at 9:59 PM, Jack Mitchell via Callers wrote: > > > > > > > Collected this from Vicki Herndon last night at Cabin Fever in > > Knoxville. Anyone know the name / author? It's

[Callers] Double petronella Dance -- Name?

balance, twirl to the right once place (gents go forward, ladies back) End facing up & down Couple balance, twirl to the right B1 Gents pass L Shoulder -- Hey B2 P B -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC ___ List Name: Callers mai

[Callers] Double petronella Dance -- Name?

balance, twirl to the right once place (gents go forward, ladies back) End facing up & down Couple balance, twirl to the right B1 Gents pass L Shoulder -- Hey B2 P B -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Cal

Re: [Callers] Looking for "fun" dances

c, your solution looks brilliant and I'm excited to try it! > > Rick > > ___ > List Name: Callers mailing list > List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/ > > __

Re: [Callers] Ladies

t;>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>> >>>>>>> > On Oct 11, 2017, at 12:13 PM, Martha Wild via Callers < >>>>>>> callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >>>>>>> > >>>&

Re: [Callers] Multiple N swings / does this dance exist?

l this need: does >> it exist? If not, tentatively titling it "Good Fences". >> >> Improper >> A1: long lines forward and back >> (new) N swing >> A2: ladies chain to P >> half hey (ladies pass R) >> B1: P b >> B2: gents alle. L 1

Re: [Callers] What to do?

gt; Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > > > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Looking for "A Great Catch"

ontradancetx.com>* > > *www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* <http://www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy*> (Dance > buttons, t-shirts, & more)* > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] How do you organize your Dance Card Boxes ? Categories or Other Suggestions ?

Durham, NC > > > > > > > >> On Apr 8, 2017, at 12:40 AM, Cheryl Joyal via Callers > >> <callers@lists.sharedweight.net > >> <mailto:callers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: > >> > >> Thanks Jack ! What a great list ! > >&

Re: [Callers] How do you organize your Dance Card Boxes ? Categories or Other Suggestions ?

t; (cell) > > > > > _______ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Lindy move in a Contra Dance

you're so inclined. > > -- > Luke Donforth > luke.donfo...@gmail.com <luke.do...@gmail.com> > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Advanced Contras

t http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net *Sent with Shift <https://tryshift.com/?utm_source=SentWithShift_campaign=Sent%20with%20Shift%20Signature_medium=Email%20Signature_content=General%20Email%20Group/>* -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] "booker" fee for tour planning

g list Callers@lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Wizard's Way?

me by sending the dance and > the name of its illustrious choreographer? Thanks! > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > -- > Jack Mitchell > Durham, NC > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Beneficial Tradition end effects

> > (In the original dance the A1 included a wave: Ladies allemande left > once around and give right hand to partner to form a wave (4), balance > the wave (4) and swing your partner (8). Lynn omits the balance.)" > > Thanks for the ID of the dance Kalia. That's a keeper. > > Cheers, John > -- > J.D. Erskine > Victoria, BC > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Wizard's Way?

> Sent from my iPhone > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Favorite dance to teach a ladies chain?

h chains (and I certainly > won't > > be offended if folks tangent off into gent's chains; just start a new > thread > > ;-) > > > > Take care, > > > > > > -- > > Luke Donforth > > luke.donfo...@gmail.com > > > > ___ > > Callers mailing list > > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Surely this already exists?

__ > > Callers mailing list > > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Microphones and/or technique for a deep voice.

> Any advice welcome. > > > > ... Darwin > > > > ___ > > Callers mailing list > > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

[Callers] ID This dance? Square thru, shadow DsD

Spotted on a video earlier today. A1 Circle L 3/4, N Sw A2 N Promenade, Ladies Chain B1 RH to N balace, N pull by R, Partner pull by L; Shadow DsD B2 P B -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] videos of rolling starts / musical walk thrus

lers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Recognize this dance?

A-2 N B & S (N you chained to) > > B-1 Cir L 3/4 > Bal & CA Twrl > B-2 P B > > Thanks, > Paul > > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Weary of the same discussions

llers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Identifying Dances (Was "Anyone know this dance?"]

>From Dizzy Dances II: [image: Inline image 1] On Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 11:08 AM Michael Dyck via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On 15-11-25 04:15 AM, Jeremy Gmail via Callers wrote: > > > > I’ll post my “unknown” dances over time so as not to overwhelm the list. > > > >

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

dman. > Lots of ways to mix things up in the B part. > > best regards, > Paul > > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] looking for choreography "The Square Dance Caller"

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Re: [Callers] Rolling Starts?

t;> Callers@lists.sharedweight.net >> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >> >> > > > -- > David Casserly > (cell) 781 258-2761 > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Differences in Terminology - Contra v Becket

your neighbour? Is it the person next to you who isn't your partner? > (I have seen it used this way.) > > Jeremy Child > Exeter, UK > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinf

Re: [Callers] counterclockwise momentum?

ncer, England j...@modernjive.com 01233 625 362 > http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] counterclockwise momentum?

ter a very > clockwise one? > > Thanks! > Lindsey > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] "Flash Mob" dances

_ > > Callers mailing list > > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > ___ > Callers mailing list > Callers@lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Title and Author? That's no moon...

I have it as Rocket City Romp by Cis Hinkle. Great dance On Sat, Jul 11, 2015 at 10:29 PM, Luke Donforth via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hello all, > > I recently had the pleasure and honor of calling at a weekend with Lisa > Greenleaf. I had just called one of my own

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

Could you clarify the B2 of this dance?   You say that you form lines at the sides and swing.  But the lines don't go forward and back at any point. Is your partner in the opposite line from you or in the same line? Sent from Outlook _ From: Michael Fuerst via

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

he correct hand free for the next pull by.   Jack Mitchell On Fri, May 8, 2015 at 10:21 AM -0700, "jill allen via Callers" <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: Kalia, Since no one has mentioned it and to honor Larry Jennings, I will share this triplet I love wit

Re: [Callers] Dance length/dances per evening

for a single progression dance.  YMMV Jack Mitchell On Sun, Apr 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM -0700, "Maia McCormick via Callers" <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: Just polling the masses here--how long do you generally run your dances (in times through the dance, ti

[Callers] Fwd: Timing on a zig and zag

All of the zig zag dances I can think of end with something where the timing can be "squishy". (ie, Cows are Watching: Gents Allemande, P Sw; Leave the Wine: N DsD, previous N Sw). As you said in your original post, the timing can be slightly different in different dances. That being the case, I

[Callers] Yet more unknown dances!

#1 is Melody's Madness by David Glick -- naked in california has a similar figure, but 2 neighbor swings #3 is *Susie's Send Off* – Scott Higgs #7 is almost Manga Tak by Ron Buchannan -- timing in your transcription is off by just a bit *Manga Tak – Ron Buchannan Improper* *A1 N B*

Re: [Callers] choreography

Hey Donna-- Looks like a great dance, but I'm confused by B1b. Pass the ocean...so that's 4 beats and gets you into a short wave with the ladies in the middle. Then in () you have ladies left, neighbor right, gents pull by. So that's essentially a centers trade, swing thru, but wouldn't you

[Callers] Fwd: New dean dance - is it new?

Dean Snipes called me a few weeks ago with this dance asking if it had already been written. As simple as it is, I suspect that it has been, but didn't have a dance in particular to point to. Anyone recognize it? If so, can you put a name to it? RH Star N Alle R Gent pass L, 1/2 hey N Sw

[Callers] RPDLW housing?

Hey caller types-- Any of you going to the RPDLW interested in going in together on housing and or transportation for the weekend? I'm flying in to Boston on Friday afternoon and then driving up, and then will be heading back to Cambridge to call the BIDA dance Sunday night. If so, please

Re: [Callers] Women leading a star promenade?

I believe that elbow turns were the original version for that particular dance -- at least they were in the version I collected something like 10 years ago. The last time I called it I suggested forearm to forearm turns, which keep things a bit tighter, make for a somewhat more solid "frame"

Re: [Callers] Shutdown related dances

Both of those have been done. Backwards prog: Galana by Jo Mortland Bass Ackwards by Tom Caldwell Up the hall Know that Bob Isaacs has at least one (his 2 way street doesn't quite do what you're thinking, but it has a down the hall, get a new neighbor and then up the hall). Also, I know that

Re: [Callers] Favorite mixers?

Two of my favorites are: *Esmerelda's Revenge* -- Beth Parkes Mixer *A1*Forward and Back All go forward, gents back up (ladies stay in the middle) to have a ring of ladies inside the ring of gents *A2*Ladies turn Left, Gents turn Right single file Promenade around the ring Everyone turn back

Re: [Callers] How to devise a program

From that, it sounds like you are still using physical cards *and* your dance organizer. Is that correct, or has the software replaced the cards for you? On 9/17/2013 2:05 AM, Colin Hume wrote: You can see my thoughts at http://www.colinhume.com/callers.htm#Planning Colin Hume

Re: [Callers] How to devise a program

With the proviso that I don't generally plan a complete program ahead of time I have a set of 3-4 dances that are almost always my first dance. Generally they're very low piece count dances, very forgiving, and with a limited number of moves. Most of those first dances don't even have a

Re: [Callers] a mad and fruitless search

Was it perhaps seth tepfer's A Glittering, Sparkly 40th? http://www.dancerhapsody.com/Calling/Dances.html#sparkly Formation: duple minor, improper Level: med Author Seth Tepfer Composed: March, 2010 A1: (8) with couple #1, facing partner, Mad Robin 1.5; (ladies slide right,

Re: [Callers] And while I'm at it...

? And the Becket progression is to the right (counter clockwise)? Thanks for sharing the dance; such a creative way to progress! Linda On Jul 9, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Jack Mitchell wrote: *The Hotpoint Special *-- Joseph Pemental*Becket* *A1*Ladies Alle R 1½ N Sw *A2*Gents Alle L 1½ P Sw *B1*Ring

Re: [Callers] And while I'm at it...

*The Hotpoint Special *-- Joseph Pemental*Becket* *A1*Ladies Alle R 1½ N Sw *A2*Gents Alle L 1½ P Sw *B1*Ring Balance Pass thru to wave (ladies take LH, gents cross set, give RH to P) Wave Balance P Alle R, Gents Alle L *B2*Wave Balance from wave facing opp dir of progression -- look behind

Re: [Callers] Singing Calls

> You can reach the person managing the list at callers-ow...@sharedweight.net <javascript:;> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Callers digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Need name and author of a dance (Bree Kalb)

Re: [Callers] Need name and author of a dance

The name is Of The Mills by John Gallagher It can be found here: http://www.quiteapair.us/calling/acdol/dance/acd_112.html The A1 should be: RHS 1/2, gents loop back to fall in behind partner RHS 1/2, gents loop back at home and face across while the ladies allemande R 3/4 to face partner

Re: [Callers] End Effect Rules for callers

My goal in the workshop would be to give people tools that they can use to make sense of at least a large subset of dances with challenging end effects by trying to come up with the smallest number of general categories of end effects / coping skills possible, and avoiding having to give

[Callers] End Effect Rules / Patterns

So...I've been thinking about trying to put together a workshop for experienced dancerd that would consist of dances that have end effects, but giving the dancers some rules of thumb to go on for different types of end effects. Would be glad of some help brainstorming different general

Re: [Callers] need a dance w/ hey and wave balance

How about this one* * *Contra House*-- David Giusti*Becket* Start in short waves, RH to partner, ladies take LH; Ladies are looking in their direction of progression Dance can also start with the Hey and end with the partner swing, which moves the progression to after the tricky bit.

Re: [Callers] Circle left 3/4

Here are a few without a CL 3/4 (or any circle at all). There are a bunch more but these are the first 4 that came to mind. *The Missing Piece*-- Bronwyn WoodsImproper *A1*N B *A2*Gents Alle L 1½ P Sw *B1*LL F Ladies Chain *B2*Ring Balance, Petronella Ring Balance, Petronella [look for new

[Callers] Card Box

I seem to remember someone asking on this list about where they could find a card box that was larger than what is available at office supply stores. A dance friend who is also a woodworker just gave me a new box that he made in his spare time at work. I'm attaching a couple of pictures and

Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

I have seen what you're calling Indifferent called progressed improperyou line up improper and then go ahead and progress before you dance. Joy Greenwolfe's dance Truffles for Breakfast is like that. Either that, or it's improper, but progresses backwards Jack On 4/13/2013 1:24 AM,

Re: [Callers] Suggestions for particularly flirty contra dances?

I can give you two that would fit that: *Swing Around*-- Gene HubertImproper *A1*N Sw 2s sw *A2*Same gender N Sw 1's Swing, face down (he he she she) *B1*Down the hall 1s in the middle 1s turn as a couple, 2s turn alone (she he she he) Bend the line (cast around -- gents go forward, ladies

Re: [Callers] A Unique calling style

Was any video or audio recording done? Would love to hear/see some of that. Jack On 3/24/2013 11:58 PM, Michael Fuerst wrote: I just returned from Pigtown Fling dance weekend outside of Cincinnati, with featured caller Susan Petrick, who has a unique, effective style for teaching dances.

Re: [Callers] What dance is this?

*Gene's Valentine*-- Dean SnipesBecket *A1*w/ P Promenade across Shift right, LHS ¾ with next couple *A2*N Alle L 1½ ½ Hey *B1*N B *B2*Gents Alle L 1½ P Sw* Dean is a caller and prolific writer of contra from Charlotte, NC * On 3/18/2013 10:42 AM, John Tuck wrote: Hi everyone, I've just

[Callers] Callers Workshop with Carol Ormand

workshop and evening dance will be held in a private home near Chapel Hill, NC. Meals on Saturday are included in the cost of the workshop. The location of the Sunday wrap-up is still to be announced. If you have any questions, please email Jack Mitchell at: jamitch[number three][at sign

Re: [Callers] Identify some dances

?2 is Rocket City Romp by Cis Hinkle ?4 is Deja Vu All Over Again by Ron Buchannan (not to be mistaken for the dance by Tori BaroneI got it renamed as Deja Vu All Over Again Too (renamed by Nils Fredland) On 3/11/2013 10:29 PM, Yoyo Zhou wrote: Dear callers, Like many of you, I've

Re: [Callers] Dance title?

I am having trouble picturing how the intended flow would be from the ladies chain into the partner balance and swing. It seems like it would be rather awkward. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2013, at 3:34 PM, Michael Barraclough wrote: > Does anyone have

Re: [Callers] favorite easy out of minor set dances.

ll, though, a really fun dance, with an unusual but completely intuitive and unconfusing flow, even for newish dancers. Jack Mitchell On 2/6/2013 3:19 PM, Jim Hemphill wrote: Emily, If your dancers aren't used to out of set dances, be sure to warn them not to get too relaxed when they are out

Re: [Callers] favourite easy 'out of minor set' dances???

Here are two: Another Nice Combination - Tom Hinds A1N B A2Circle L 3/4, pass partner -- shadow DsD 1x B1P B B2Ladies Chain, Left Hand Star You're just barely out of your minor set, and it's generally the same person. Also, if they miss it, they can just wander around

Re: [Callers] easy modern-day contras with petronella turns

Correct credit on this one should be Steve Z-A and Louie Cromartie. J On 1/26/2013 6:13 AM, Maia McCormick wrote: *Salmonella Evening by Steve Zakon-Anderson (imp)* *A1:* neighbor allemande R 1½; men allemande L 1½ *A2:* partner balance and swing *B1:* petronella 2x *B2:* petronella;

[Callers] Callers' Workshop with Carol Ormand - April 13-14

the workshop is below. You can register at: http://www.tcdancers.org/workshop Please let me know if you have any questions! Jack Mitchell A Callers' Workshop with Carol Ormand Madison, Wisconsin caller Carol Ormand is beloved throughout the dance community for her smooth and unflappable

[Callers] Ride to RPDLW from Boston

Is there anyone out there who would be willing to give me a ride from Cambridge to the Ralph Page Weekend, and then back to the Boston Airport on Sunday? I would need to leave on Sunday relatively quickly after the dancing, since I have a 7:30 flight. If so, please email me off list. Thanks!

Re: [Callers] Slices

On 12/18/2012 8:23 PM, Bob Green wrote: The use of slices is usually tracked in a pie chart. On Tue, Dec 18, 2012 at 11:39 AM, John Sweeney wrote: From: Tom Hinds John: We have slices, double slices and half slices as well. Just curious, can

[Callers] Callers' Workshop with Carol Ormand - April 13-14

Madison, Wisconsin caller Carol Ormand is beloved throughout the dance community for her smooth and unflappable style, wickedly fun dances, and penchant for keeping all the dancers on the floor smiling. Carol’s enthusiasm, paired with her clear and efficient teaching, creates a delightful

Re: [Callers] Walk the Plank

Rather than saying "Don't clap" I have found that it can work well to put the emphasis on what they can do to make the dance work well...Balance the ring and twirl straight into your partner's arms for a swing. Or in this case, balance and twirl to the right, letting the twirl send your left

Re: [Callers] Walk the Plank

Does this start in a wave? Or is it just with a RH to your neighbor for a balance, and then allemande R? Jack On 10/31/2012 9:29 PM, Kalia Kliban wrote: Hi all Just wondering about a transition in Nathaniel Jack's "Walk the Plank." It looks like a nice bouncy dance with good rebound, but

[Callers] Reminder: Callers workshop with Carol Ormand - Save the Date!

. I hope to see many of you there! Jack Mitchell

Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice?

I have generally (at least down here in NC) seen yearn as being used to go one couple to the left. Generally, it's done *as a couple* where a slice is done in long lines (and a double slice would do the same thing as you said you had heard a yearn used for. In George Walker's dance, it's

Re: [Callers] Dance floors

The Charlotte, NC dance group had put a great floor down on concrete that they built themselves. The floor itself is plywood, and it is suspended about a half inch off the concrete by padded bumpers. Copying Dean Snipes on this -- he was one of the main folks building the floor. Tapestry

Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang

I have both versions, but a note that the Chain and then lines is the original. The reasoning behind reversing them is that the long lines gives you a chance to reorient before trying to do the chain on the diagonal -- it makes it easier for newer dancers to orient to which way is the left

Re: [Callers] ISO: a few good diagonals...

* Meander* -- Andrea Nettleton Becket 2x Prog *A1*Circle L 3/4 N Sw *A2*LL F Ladies Chain *B1*On L Diagonal Pass Thru teaching: just after

Re: [Callers] St. Paddy Day theme dances?

Green Eyed Girl by Jim Kitch Fabulous dance *Green Eyed Girl**-- *Jim KitchImproper *A1*N B *A2*Circle Left hands across LHS gents drop out *B1*Ladies Alle L 1x N Pull by R Gents Pull by L P Sw *B2*R Thru Circle Left, Pass Thru On 3/1/2012 8:11 PM, Dorcas Hand wrote: I'm calling a dance

Re: [Callers] Heys for new dancers

it posted that it might not have been as clear to others J On 2/27/2012 3:51 PM, Jack Mitchell wrote: I have seen a few people using a modification of "The Reunion" by Gene Hubert as an introduction to the Hey. The original is: *The Reunion*-- Gene Hubert*Becket* *A1*Left Diagonal La

Re: [Callers] heys for new dancers

Lynn or Bill: Would you mind posting "Not a figment..."? J On 2/20/2012 5:00 PM, Bill Baritompa wrote: lynn ackerson wrote: And some of those dances that flow so well, flow because they keep going in one direction (usually clockwise) almost the whole time, resulting in very nauseous

Re: [Callers] Heys for new dancers

I have seen a few people using a modification of "The Reunion" by Gene Hubert as an introduction to the Hey. The original is: *The Reunion*-- Gene Hubert*Becket* *A1*Left Diagonal Ladies Chain Straight Across Ladies Chain *A2*Straight across Hey *B1*look for your partner in the next Hey --

[Callers] Callers Workshop with Scott Higgs - March 10th

Scott Higgs is going to be in the Triangle calling for the 3/9 TCD contra dance and for a special 3/10 English Country Dance workshop (in the mid afternoon) and evening dance. He has also agreed to do a callers workshop for us while he's in town. The workshop will be Saturday morning 3/10,

Re: [Callers] And another "Anyone recognize this dance?"

Having danced it, I definitely agree that it flows better with a gents roll rather than ladies roll, but I don't know which of those was actually the original. Jack On 1/28/2012 4:02 AM, Rich Goss wrote: Seems like it would have better flow if the A1 roll away was women rolling the men.

Re: [Callers] Shadow Dances?

http://www.prismnet.com/contradance/sequences/trip-to-phan-reel.html On 12/25/2011 10:28 PM, Jeff Kaufman wrote: Richard Mckeever wrote: I like Susan Kevra's 'Trip to Phane' reel - but it seems to get called more around Thanksgiving - maybe it is ready for a second holiday. Dorcas Hand wrote:

Re: [Callers] Groundhog day

, published by NEFFA in 2004. ... Bob On Dec 28, 2011, at 8:08 AM, Jack Mitchell wrote: Actually, there are two versions of P. Promenade, both by Dan Perl. The version linda posted had the two mixed up a bit. The first (and original, and still the one I call) has the B2: *B2*Circle Left 3/4

Re: [Callers] Groundhog day

Actually, there are two versions of P. Promenade, both by Dan Perl. The version linda posted had the two mixed up a bit. The first (and original, and still the one I call) has the B2: *B2*Circle Left 3/4 Pass Thruup and down Turn back same Neighbors LHS 1/2 to NEW Neighbors // Then Dan

Re: [Callers] Contra House

Actually, it seems like that would make it more awkward... The gents would have to get their right hand out from behind their neighbor to allemande, plus a gents alle R into a swing (without a balance) is generally somewhat awkward too (because you have to catch hands and then get the hands

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