Re: [Callers] What is a contra?

mething (especially something that is evolving), the list of exceptions is usually longer than the list of inclusions. Ask any taxonomist :-) Long may the discussion and debate continue! CheersJeanette Jeanette Mill Contra dance caller, musician, workshop facilitator Canberra, Australia Pho

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

Wild Asparagus Live at the Guiding Star Grange is perfect as it was recorded at a dance. And it's Wild Asparagus :-) cheersJeanette Jeanette Mill Contra dance caller, musician, workshop facilitator Canberra, Australia Phone: +61 (0)449 686 077 Email: jeanette_m...@yahoo.com.au Skype

[Callers] Leading, consent in embellishments

y thoughts on how to advise reaching this consent in the context of a contra dance. Looking forward to your thoughts cheersJeanette Jeanette Mill Contra dance caller, musician, workshop facilitator Canberra, Australia Phone: +61 (0)449 686 077 Email: jeanette_m...@yahoo.com.au Skype: jea

[Callers] Resume examples

I am putting together a resume/CV with emphasis on my calling and music skills. I would be interested in seeing some models of how this is done, so if anyone is happy to share theirs with me, I would be very grateful Kind regardsJeanette Jeanette Mill Contra dance caller, musician, workshop

[Callers] Website development

Can anyone recommend an open source website development tool that is appropriate for touring dance callers and musicians? cheersJeanette Jeanette MillContra dance caller, musician and workshop convenor+61 (0)449 686 077Canberra, Australia "The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen" Kate

[Callers] Callers workshops

I am based in Australia and hoping to travel to the US and attend some contra dance calling workshops in 2018. I would be grateful for any information about upcoming workshops, including workhshops at festivals, to assist with an itinerary. Many thanks in advance for your suggestions Jeanette 

[Callers] festival gigs

Any hints for quick and efficient ways to include the new dancers who join at the bottom of sets at festivals? If they have a good experience they are future regular dancers.

[Callers] Unsual dances

I am researching dances outside of duple improper/becket formations for a small but experienced groups of dancers hungry for something a bit different. I am confident calling DI and becket, but haven't ventured much into other formations except circle mixers, so need to stick to things that

[Callers] What made you contra addicted?

Hi I am designing workshop for a dance weekend here in Australia and would like to crowd source some inspiration: Simply answer the question - what made you addicted to contra? Looking forward to your answers Cheers Jeanette   "The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen." Peter Barnes.

Re: [Callers] Report from New Zealand

Hello Bill - from Australia! I have just been on one of my regular pilgrimages to New England, and heard that there was contra in NZ, and thought I must get in touch. So this email was very timely.   We dance every fortnight here in Canberra, with live music.  The musos practice on the in

Re: [Callers] What makes a caller a great caller?

of any decisions regarding programming etc. I have lots more thoughts, but thought I would throw this one in for now. Looking forward to reading everyone's replies. From Australia Jeanette Mill  "The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen." Pe

Re: [Callers] Dances with tricky end effects

Great question. I look forward to reading the responses. It's always tricky because the dancers don't get to practice the end effects until they need to use them once in anger, and then it's over in seconds. And it's hard to get them in your head when you're practicing the dance at home as a

Re: [Callers] Sung contras

t; Subject: Re: [Callers] Sung contras To: "Caller's discussion list" <call...@sharedweight.net> Date: Thursday, August 5, 2010, 12:18 PM the recording is still available through the Lloyd Shaw Foundation --- On Wed, 8/4/10, Jeanette Mill <jeanette_m...@yahoo.com.au> wrote: F

Re: [Callers] Sung contras

That is too cute! The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes - Original Message From: Martha Edwards To: Caller's discussion list Sent: Fri, 6 August, 2010 2:53:15 AM Subject: Re: [Callers] Sung contras And

Re: [Callers] Sung contras - thanks!

Thanks for your brilliant answers everyone. I will have hours of fun looking up your suggestions cheers Jeanette  The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes - Original Message From: J L Korr To: call...@sharedweight.net Sent: Thu, 5 August,

Re: [Callers] Sung contras

Thansk Jeremy - bingo! That was the one I was thinking about. I'll contact Dave if he doesn't respond to the list cheers Jeanette  The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes - Original Message From: J L Korr To: call...@sharedweight.net

Re: [Callers] Sung contras

d hiking, so they knew a lot of songs.  I'm not sure it would work for just anyone, but something fun to keep in mind!  Kind of like Alabama Gal or other play dances, I guess, but more adult and open ended... On Aug 4, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Jeff Kaufman wrote: > Jeanette Mill wrote: >&g

[Callers] Sung contras

I have a vague recollection of hearing about sung contras one time, and was wondering if indeed there are any, and any resources available for learning them (from here in Australia). Just hearing Ralph Sweet on the CDSS website doing The Auctioneer reminded me. cheers Jeanette The piano -

Re: [Callers] Putting Out Fires

I am really enjoying this discussion. Thanks everyone for your thoughtful contributions. It is not only reinforcing for things that I have tried, but has also given me some great ideas for things to try. Cheers (from Australia) Jeanette  The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter

Re: [Callers] Dances for special needs folks at a public dance

Hi Rickey I echo Greg's comments. I have come to calling fairly recently, but worked professionally for several years with people with intellectual disabilities. Clear, concise, unambiguous communication is key. And if it doesn't work to say it one way, try saying it another, even more

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Inquiry = SPAM

Yep - I've received the same one here in Australia. Strange.  The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes - Original Message From: Lisa Sieverts To: Caller's discussion list Sent: Thu, 7 January, 2010 7:22:55 AM

[Callers] Festivals - mixed abilities and ages

Hi from Australia I'm interested in strategies for incorporating a huge range of abilities and ages in to a fun workshop at a festival. I will be calling at a festival in a few weeks - it is not a dancing festival as such, more a music festival, where some dancing is held. As well as the

Re: [Callers] Teaching Mad Robin. Was:Re: name of dance

I have heard it described as a sideways do-si-do, while keeping eye contact with your opposite. But I can't remember who goes in front first - I think it is the person on the right. cheers from Oz Jeanette The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes --- On Tue, 7/10/08,

Re: [Callers] Thanks for a dance name, author and other data...

G'day from Australia. I found myself automatically doing a stutter step a few years back when I discovered the joys of embellishments. In thinking about when it happens, it is usually when I am about to go into an "extra-curricular" move. I don't think I'm changing feet, I think I am just