Re: [Callers] Beneficial Tradition

Sorry, I should have been more specific/clear: the ladies’ role has 4 pull by actions, plus a final allemande….for a total of 5. Linda On Jan 5, 2018, at 11:47 AM, Bill Olson via Callers wrote: > A really really GREAT dance by Dan Pearl! Yeah, the "end effects"

Re: [Callers] Beneficial Tradition

I have also found that it helps to point out that the ladies’ role has a total of 5 pull by actions, while the gents’ role has 4. Linda On Jan 5, 2018, at 11:47 AM, Bill Olson via Callers wrote: > A really really GREAT dance by Dan Pearl! Yeah, the "end

Re: [Callers] New Square-Through Dance?

In my records, I have this dance with a minor variation: Finishing Touches by Ridge Kennedy In Ridge’s dance, the A1 is N do si do and swing. Cheers! Linda On Dec 30, 2017, at 7:37 PM, Dugan Murphy via Callers wrote: > I wrote this dance yesterday, but I'm not

Re: [Callers] Holiday Contra

Hi, Jonathan! Just went to your website to look for Champaign Cocktail. I am not seeing it. Would you share it with us? Thanks! Linda On Dec 14, 2017, at 1:39 PM, Jonathan Sivier via Callers wrote: > It depends on what you consider to be a holiday theme.

Re: [Callers] Holiday Contra

Here are a few more! Linda On Dec 14, 2017, at 1:24 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: > Does anyone have a couple of easy holiday themed contras to share? > Thanks, > Rich > ___ > List Name: Callers mailing list

Re: [Callers] pre-school dances?

Tom’s dance is the perfect type dance to segue into the “spiral” dance! No partner needed, and after doing the spiral in and out (led by you), you can march them all over your room, or even into other available spaces. My other go to dance is Galopede. The A1 can be a simple forward and back

Re: [Callers] Halloween

vish by Al Olson & Linda Leslie* Four Face Four/Four Facing Four/Int A1 --- Forward and Back Opposite allemande right once and three-quarters Pull by this opposite to start: A2 --- Half hey for eight! B1 --- Same Opposite Balance and Swing B2 --- Ring BalanceCir

Re: [Callers] Were These Dances Written Before?

I don’t recognize the first one, Dugan. However, the second dance I have in my files as “Together At Last” by Beau Farmer; but also written by Erik Hoffman as “Down in the P.A.- P.A Patch” Cheers! Linda On Sep 27, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Dugan Murphy via Callers

Re: [Callers] Last Minute Advice

You might want to look at the archives for this list. Many great dances have been shared already here. Good luck! Linda On Sep 23, 2017, at 11:10 AM, John Freeman via Callers wrote: > Hi All, > > I have been calling for almost 37 years, but have mostly been on

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

Here are a few for you, Maia. Hope the workshop is a lot of fun! Linda ps: I have not seen your dance before… Back from Vermont by David Zinkin Contra/Improper/Int A1 --- Neighbor swing Long lines forward and back A2 --- Star right three-quarters to long waves (P right, gents

Re: [Callers] Looking for a particular sort of becket dance

I guess I misunderstood your rules! I thought you wished to avoid circle left 3/4, N swing, not all circles in the A1. Hope you find enough! Linda On Jun 29, 2017, at 7:13 PM, Kalia Kliban <kalia.kli...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 6/29/2017 3:33 PM, Linda Leslie wrote: >> Here

Re: [Callers] Looking for a particular sort of becket dance

o si do B2 --- Partner Balance and Swing (look left and slide left to a new couple) Trip to Falmouth by Linda Leslie Contra/Becket-CW/Easy A1 --- Circle left three-quarters This neighbor do si do once and a quarter (form a wave) A2 --- Wave Balance, walk forward and ne

Re: [Callers] Similar list for musicians?

I just joined by going to the following link: http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/organizers-sharedweight.net Linda On Jun 24, 2017, at 5:35 PM, April Blum via Callers wrote: > April Blum here. I will happily join the organizers group if you can point

Re: [Callers] Allen Ortep's First Contra

Here is the dance, with notes, as listed on Michael Dyck’s comprehensive web site: http://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/index/ As Paul Wilde pointed out, the dance is Becket formation. I have never tried calling it. Linda Allen Ortep's First Contra Top Becket Counter

Re: [Callers] Super easy dances - do they exist?

of language to distinguish positions? thanks! Linda Leslie On Jun 17, 2017, at 12:31 PM, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > That Tony Parkes dance looks good, but I'd never be able to use it with this > crowd. In years passed, I tried to teach them swi

Re: [Callers] Swing Like Thunder

Perhaps this is the one you mean? “Go like thunder” is a phrase sometimes used for this square. Have fun! Linda Forward Six & Back A1 --- 1st old cpl lead out to the right Circle up 4 with all your might. Leave her there and on to the next A2 --- Circle up three Steal that

Re: [Callers] Missing Dance Name

This is a small variation on Becky Hill’s dance “Simplicity Swing”. The only difference is the A2. In Becky’s dance, it is “circle Left 3/4, P swing”. Linda On Jun 2, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Isaac Banner via Callers wrote: > Hey all, > > Michael Karcher suggested

Re: [Callers] Two new dances (and two more dances)

Hi, Jacqui, I looked through some of my collection, and found that your dance “Starlet” is the same as a dance by Melanie Axel-Lute, which she calls Show of Hands I. I am not sure when she wrote it, but I first called it in 2012. Line Up the Square is very similar to a dance by Bill Baritompa

Re: [Callers] In search of un-premiered contras!

You can fix that little challenge by making the A1 a neighbor give & take on the left diagonal. As couples, dancers go forward on the left, and bring neighbor straight back for a swing. In the gents' chain version, the ladies would bring N back; in the ladies’ chain version, gents would bring N

Re: [Callers] What to do with a really bad new dancer?

A while back, we had the same sort of challenge at one of the local dances. About a dozen of us from the dance community got together to problem solve. The group decided that if one of us made sure that the challenged dancer had a partner for each dance, that it would be good for the entire

Re: [Callers] Dances Inspired by "Beneficial Tradition"

Al Olson wrote a triplet. Here it is Linda Benefical Triplet by Al Olson Other/Triplet/Int A1 --- Partner across pull by the right, L diag pull by left Across pull by R; L diag pull by L A2 --- across pull by R; L diag pull by L Partner across Balance & Box the gnat B1

Re: [Callers] ACK! First time calling night of *squares* -- any last minute advice?

I am with you on leaving out the allemande entirely, John. Works out so much better for some groups to simply “face Partner, grand right & Left”. Linda On Feb 7, 2017, at 4:53 AM, John Sweeney via Callers wrote: > Meg said, "I have better luck teaching that to

Re: [Callers] Another vote for "jets" and "rubies"

It may be that the Organizers’ List for Shared Weight may have this kind of data. Linda On Jan 30, 2017, at 12:51 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers wrote: > No, I haven't seen statistical analysis of this. Maybe it's worthwhile for > this to be polled out to

Re: [Callers] Contras which feature a "Dublin Bay" figure

Al Olson used the move in his dance “Leaving Home”. It was published in Give & Take by Larry Jennings in 2004. Larry spent a number of years putting this book together, so the dance was written well before this. I did not find the dance in Zesty Contras, Larry’s fist book, published in 1988;

Re: [Callers] Title and author

This dance is Ann Arbor Four by Al Olson. Linda On Nov 5, 2016, at 2:40 PM, Donna Hunt via Callers wrote: > Anyone know the Title and Author for this dance? Thanks! > > A1 Long Lines Fwd and Back > Neighbor Allem Right 1x, Ladies Allem Left 1/2 > > A2

Re: [Callers] Positive values on the mic

“if you are now joining a line, please join the shortest set.” I try to remember to ask dancers to acknowledge not only sound folks, but also the organizers. Linda On Oct 31, 2016, at 10:28 AM, Ron Blechner via Callers wrote: > Hi Shared Weight, > > I'd like

Re: [Callers] Contra friendly squares

Hi, Ron, Here are some favorites of mine. I hope a few might be the type of square you would like. Have fun! warmly, Linda On Oct 14, 2016, at 11:51 AM, Ron Blechner via Callers wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm looking to expand the number of contra-friendly Squares

Re: [Callers] Surely this already exists?

This dance is virtually the same as Troxler’s on the Loose, by Chris Ricciotti. The only difference in Chris’ dance is that the final move is a ladies chain. Beth Parkes also wrote a dance that is mostly the same: Forgotten treasure. She begins the dance with a N B, and ends it with a chain as

Re: [Callers] Mad Orbin, a new dance

Thanks for mentioning the personal preference for Give & Take, Ron! The timing does seem to vary. But Larry Jennings, originator of the move, actually preferred two steps forward, two steps back with your Partner, and then a 12 count swing. Larry liked his dancing “Zesty”! Linda On Aug 20,

Re: [Callers] Floor Space Requirement

know how the event goes! Linda Que Guapo by Linda Leslie Contra/Improper/Beginner A1 --- Circle left Circle right A2 --- Right hand star Left hand star B1 --- Partner do si do Partner 2 hand Swing (face these neighbors) B2 --- Forward and Back Twos arch, Ones Duck

Re: [Callers] Is this a new dance?

Leaving out the long lines, and moving things around a bit, your dance is very similar to the following, by Orace Johnson. Cheers, Linda Midwest Folklore Contra/Becket A1 --- Circle left three-quarters Neighbor do si do A2 --- Neighbor Balance and Swing B1 --- Circle left

Re: [Callers] Grand Square in a contra?

An FYI…..Jacob also calls this dance “Fox Hollow Fancy”. In the RPDLW syllabus from 2005….Jacob states that both titles are valid. Linda On Jun 30, 2016, at 6:13 PM, Bob Isaacs via Callers wrote: > Hi Luke: > > You may be thinking of: > > Grand Square

Re: [Callers] Confirming Bookings - Best Practices?

I check their dance web page to make sure that I am listed. Many dances have their schedules up several months at a time, so it is usually easy to check. It there is no web page or FB page for the dance, then I definitely email them a week or so before. Linda On May 8, 2016, at 3:18 PM, Don

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

d." The 1s are facing down, the 2s facing up during > all of A1. Did I misunderstand your question? > Regards, > > Bree > > > > -Original Message- > From: Linda Leslie > Sent: Mar 17, 2016 1:40 PM > To: Bree Kalb > Cc: "callers@lists.sh

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

Hi, Bree! That is a very novel way to get into a short wave Balance! and not al tall gimmicky, in my view. I watched the video…thanks for including the link. I have two questions for you: It seems the dance is double progression, correct? For the single do si do: the dancers stay back to back

Re: [Callers] looking for zesty Proper dances?

The first dance below is Lost in the Stars by Tom Hinds Linda On Feb 7, 2016, at 9:23 PM, Donna Hunt via Callers wrote: > Andy: > Here are a few that I have. Haven't called them in awhile, but I think I'll > dig them out again, as they can be fun. Thanks for

Re: [Callers] Proactive Management of “Problem Dancers” — Creating a Dance Environment Safe for All

Many interesting questions! Unless I am mistaken, and the list no longer is active: I believe there is a Shared Weight Organizers list. These questions would be great to post to that group, too. Linda On Dec 14, 2015, at 9:04 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers wrote:

Re: [Callers] Petronella spin, no chain or allemande?

g A2 --- (8) Circle Left 3/4 (8) Partner swing B1 --- Ring Balance Ladies cross by the right Ring Balance Gents cross by the right B2 --- Ring Balance Petronella twirl Ring Balance California Twirl Fun with Alex by Linda Leslie Contra/Becket-CW/Int A1 --- Long lines

Re: [Callers] Gypsy Synopsis

Thanks, Erik for summarizing. It is very helpful to have the list below. I have one other suggestion to add for consideration for those who wish to make a change in terms. Gyre can be found in Carol’s “Jabberwocky" and Yeats’ "The Second Coming". It has the advantage of being one syllable,

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

I believe it was written by Roger Diggle…. Linda On Oct 17, 2015, at 4:32 PM, Louie.cromartie via Callers wrote: > Just curious. Robert doesn't recall writing (or calling) a dance called Saint > Louis Cruise. Perhaps it was created by someone else. > -Louie

Re: [Callers] Shadow Swing Disclaimers?

Thanks, Jim! This is a great idea, and I agree with you that interactions with one’s shadow might be used as a teachable moment. Your insight is appreciated. Linda On Oct 10, 2015, at 7:31 PM, James Saxe via Callers wrote: > Back in September, we discussed a

Re: [Callers] Rolling Starts?

Amy Larkin is masterful at this! She also is an incredible dancer, so she really understands what needs to happen. Heavenly! Linda On Oct 6, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Don Veino via Callers wrote: > I experienced a wonderful spontaneous rolling start recently. > > We

Re: [Callers] Does this dance exist? / Beginner dances with chain, without star-L prog

Hi Maia! I don't have this exact dance, but one that is quite similar by Scott Higgs. I have noted it below. I have added a few others, as requested. Cheers! Linda Appetizer,The by Scott Higgs Contra/Improper/Easy A1 --- Neighbor Balance and Swing A2 --- Long lines forward and

Re: [Callers] Family dance questions

Thanks for the compliment, Bree! If folks would like to look at other easy dances (including Do Si Three), I have a list of some that I have put together; you can see them at www.lindalesliecaller.website As for the circle/spiral…..I learned it from someone a long time ago (I don’t remember

Re: [Callers] "Flash Mob" dances

What a great idea, Alan! I hope you are able to continue this as a successful annual event! Whenever I find folks are reluctant to join in dances (weddings, parties, etc.,), I find a surefire solution is to begin with a no-partner circle. I hold hands with the “volunteer” dancers, and snake

Re: [Callers] sticky floors

Here is another take on what to do when the floor is less than ideal….this from our Swing/Salsa friends. I share this only to show that some folks think that the dancers need to make adjustments, too….I don’t have the expertise to endorse any of the recommendations. But it does make for

Re: [Callers] Global terminology in contra dances

t "global > terminology" is and an example of choreography that is called with such > terminology. The concept is one I have not heard of before. > > Perry > > From: Linda Leslie via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > To: Andrea Nettleton <twir

Re: [Callers] Jets / rubies genderfree terms redux: gems?

Thanks for reviewing these thoughts, Ron. I am in full agreement with all of your points! Linda Leslie On May 29, 2015, at 11:43 AM, Ron Blechner via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > For reference, my own thoughts on the terms, and a general FAQ about gender >

Re: [Callers] Identify dance

This is a variation of a dance called “Feet in Flight”. In my notes, I have the variation that you have below in the B1 as having been called by Chrissy Fowler. I don’t know if Chrissy actually came up with the variation, but she was the first caller I heard call it this way. The original dance

Re: [Callers] Anyone seen this dance?

Very close to Dancing with Amy, by Bill Olson. Linda On Apr 29, 2015, at 8:25 PM, Perry Shafran via Callers wrote: > Since folks generally check here to see whether dance compositions have > already been written, I thought I might as well. Tentatively calling

Re: [Callers] Applause or Not...

cking - but i just needed the community tonight. don't be offended :-D” I don’t think these two things are mutually exclusive: dancers can get their needs met, and still help the band/caller have their needs met. Linda Leslie On Apr 23, 2015, at 8:57 AM, Perry Shafran via Callers <

Re: [Callers] Timing on a zig and zag

HI, Luke! I looked up Bill’s web site, and found that he wrote 20 Below in Feb, 2003. Coincidentally enough, I came up with The Winter Storm that very same month and year…..I was on the ferry to Martha’s Vineyard to call a dance over there, and there was a cold, windy, snowy storm….but not

[Callers] Caller's Companion thread

, it keeps track of previous programs as well. Will Loving did a fantastic job with this program…... If you would like to chat with me offline, I would be glad let you know more. Linda Leslie On Jul 28, 2014, at 3:18 PM, tallygal007 via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >

Re: [Callers] Name this Robert Cromertie dance!

The Dixie Gal by Robert Cromartie (verified in Give & Take), is quite a different dance from that shared by Vicki Herndon. Here it is: The Dixie Gal by Robert Cromartie A1 --- (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Men allemande Left 1-1/2 A2 --- (16) Partner balance and swing B1

Re: [Callers] Yet Another "Does this dance already exist?"

I have the non-alternating version of this dance as “Hillsboro Jig” by Bill Thomas. There might be some interesting discussion about whether or not making it alternating is a “new dance” worthy of a new name/choreographer. LInda Leslie On Jul 22, 2014, at 10:31 PM, Erik Hoffman via Callers

Re: [Callers] New Dance

Hi, Ben! Back in 2008, I wrote the following dance, similar, but not the same: Greenfield Storm A1 Give and Take Neighbor to gent's side for a swing (straight across first time, on left diagonal thereafter) A2 (face straight across with partner across) Long lines forward and back Ladies

Re: [Callers] Yet more unknown dances!

Hi, Maia! I have some answers for you (see below); however, I don’t have #1 or #3. I also don’t know what dance #2 is specifically, but have mentioned a very similar dance. Hope this helps! warmly, Linda #2: I don’t have this dance, but there is one very much like it: Joel’s in the Kitchen

Re: [Callers] ID This Dance?

I also have this in my collection under the name/author mentioned by Chris Page; but I also have it as "32 Seconds" by Tom Calwell. I don't know who wrote it first. Linda On Apr 12, 2014, at 12:27 PM, Jerome Grisanti wrote: I recently thought of a dance that I presume has been written

Re: [Callers] Looking for 2 dances

Happy to give you the dance! I have Tika Tika Timing as being written by Dean Snipes...and not sure who wrote the dance first.. Linda Old Time Elixir #2 Linda Leslie Type: Contra Formation: Becket-CW Level: Easy Music: Ross’ Reel, Frenchies A1 --- Circle left three-quarters Neighbor

Re: [Callers] Mud Season?

:08 PM, Luke Donforth wrote: Linda, if you would share "Boiling Mud" and "Happy as a Cold Pig in Warm Mud" I'd appreciate it. Thank you. I guess I'll have to write a dance the next time I'm trying to get my car out of mud season trouble. On Sun, Mar 9, 2014 at 2

Re: [Callers] Mud Season?

Are you referring to "Boiling Mud", Luke? The only other dance I know about with "Mud" in the title is "Happy as a Cold Pig in Warm Mud". I can share these two dances, if you wish. warmly, Linda On Mar 8, 2014, at 2:22 PM, Luke Donforth wrote: Hello all, I vaguely remember the existence of

Re: [Callers] Community

Dear Chris, It is a tribute to this group that we want to try and do the right thing, and spending some time figuring this out certainly seems worth the effort. Another perspective might also include the history of the number/ content of posts, not just the gaff that was committed

Re: [Callers] ONS Plus Circle Mixers

Dear Maia, In the grand web of serendipity, I actually did write almost this dance about 14 or so years ago when the daughter of good friends was born. I named it "Maya's Mixer". The only difference is that there is an alamo ring balance after the P allemande Right. This makes for more

Re: [Callers] Height diffferential

essage- From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net ] On Behalf Of Linda Leslie Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 10:52 AM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers] Height diffferential As a dancer who often role switches, I have noted that &quo

Re: [Callers] Height diffferential

As a dancer who often role switches, I have noted that "leaning" can have some dramatic consequences for my right arm when I dance the gent's role. I tend to avoid using this word, but do like "relax", "connection", and other concepts that might get to a better swing experience. I would

Re: [Callers] Hand Manners (was: Dances with three or more allemandes)

Dear George, I am so glad that you brought up this issue. I have noticed it, too, and also see that the whacking has become a prelude to a balance (yikes!) for some dancers. It will be interesting to hear from callers how we might approach this challenge. For me, although I have no

Re: [Callers] Author of Tranquility?

The author would be me, Don! Except that for the B2, the original dance has the women do an allemande left just 1/2, then a long Partner swing. Certainly the allemande left 1 and 1/2 also works! warmly, Linda On Oct 20, 2013, at 2:44 PM, Don Veino wrote: I got this one from a local caller

[Callers] RPDLW

It has been mentioned in previous posts what a great weekend this event is for callers. I hope to see many of you in attendance in January! A few years ago, Chrissy Fowler and I gathered some of our calling and tune books into a collection that was used for a "silent auction" held

[Callers] Memorizing Dances

Bill Olson states: I consider Ted Sannella to be one of my primary mentors and back in the early days I did sound and often played in the band for his 4th Friday dance in North Whitefield, ME, so I got to see him close up.. Ted ALWAYS used cards but I KNEW he new the dances he called from

Re: [Callers] 2 Dances

John's dance is on YouTube, and can be seen at this link: http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/319-alternating-current-by-john-coffman-duple-improper The caller does a great job with the timing! Linda On Oct 7, 2013, at 2:29 PM, Rickey Holt wrote: Hi all, I need help with 2

[Callers] New Callers

Folks on the list may find an article in CDSS News by Mary Wesley to be very helpful. She offers a great way for new callers to improve and have places to call: Here is the link: http://www.cdss.org/tl_files/cdss/newsletter_archives/news/CDSS_News_fall_2013_spreading_our_wings.pdf Linda On

Re: [Callers] Favorite mixers?

Another solution to the short arms problem, Bill, might be to have the couples face differently: women (or those dancing this role) face out, and men face in for the forward and back. Linda On Sep 27, 2013, at 10:59 AM, Bill Olson wrote: The Wheel, circle mixer by Gene Hubert A1

Re: [Callers] 11 dances without names (or authors) ... possible help???

Number 8 is Get Me Going by Lisa Greenleaf Number 1 is essentially the same dance, with the exception of the ladies' gypsy. Not sure that this would qualify as a different dance/ different name. When I call dances with very slight variations like this, I usually say something like "slight

Re: [Callers] 11 dances without names (or authors) ... possible help???

Number 4 is Rollin' & Tumblin' by Cis Hinkle However, I have the ladies doing an allemande left once and a half Linda *??NAME 3: IMPROPER* N Bal & Sw LL F, G roll L away with half sashay LL F, L roll G away with half sashay L in for Al L 1.5 P Swing

Re: [Callers] Scheduling/programmer Question

Thanks to Woody, Colin, Jeff, Don, Kalia, and Jim for the responses to my original query. Of particular note is this portion from Woody, who wrote: From my perspective, as a caller, I am really reluctant to make a calling commitment a year in advance for a nearby community dance. Six

[Callers] Scheduling/programmer Question

Kalia wrote: The way we book here is on a quarterly basis. The programmers (each venue has their own) request the available dates from callers and musicians partway through the previous quarter, and then assemble the next quarter's program from who's available. There's a sort of limbo

[Callers] Fwd: List of contra dance figures

Dear Sam, A quick look at the link seems to reveal that Give & Take is missing. This is a move for 4 dancers. As couples, dancers move forward, and give the outside (free hand) to the opposite person. Depending on the dance, one of them moves back, drawing the opposite dancer into a

[Callers] Hichkman's Hey

I have a slightly different version to share; but have heard the same explanation for the title. Linda "Hickman's Hey" by unknown Contra/Improper/Int A1 --- (8) Down the hall four in line (1's between the 2's) (8) (all face the center) Half hey, 1's pass right shoulders to start* A2

Re: [Callers] Halloween dances

Also the following: Zombies of Sugar Hill by Gene Hubert Devil's Nightmare by Tom HInds Devils' Backbone by William Watson The Devil's Becket by Becky Hill All Hallow's Eve by Chris Ricciotti Have fun! Linda On Aug 9, 2013, at 2:31 PM, Betsey Mullen wrote: I'm looking for some

Re: [Callers] contradance materials and/or calls in Spanish or any non-English language

Also, my congrats and wishes for a successful dance! The dancers in Denmark also decided, a few decades ago, to call their contra/square dances with English terminology. The teaching is done in Danish, but the calls in English. And the explanation for this that I was given was so that

Re: [Callers] Giant Robot Dance

phrase as the title), preferred that the first part of this move only take 4 beats of music: 2 beats forward, another 2 beats to back up, and then a 12 beat swing. Makes for a longer/zestier swing, which Larry loved! Linda On Jul 9, 2013, at 7:22 PM, Kalia Kliban wrote: On 7/9/2013 3:42 PM, Lind

Re: [Callers] Giant Robot Dance

mly, Linda Giant Robot Dance by Linda Leslie Contra/Becket-CW/Dbl-Prog/Easy A1 --- Circle left three-quarters Pass through Next Neighbor do si do A2 --- Same Neighbor B & S B1 --- Long lines forward and back NEXT neighbor swing B2 --- Give & Take to the Gen

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

Rick has a very complete web page which includes all of his dances, and some great commentary! http://rickmohr.net/Contra/Dances.asp#Introduction Joseph's last name is spelled: Pimentel Jack: would you please clarify? In the dance below, the allemandes in the B1 are each 1/2, correct? And

[Callers] Request for civility from the list

In recent weeks, I have begun to notice that some posts lack the usual supportive comments and suggestions that I have come to enjoy on this list. Instead, there seems to be more than a hint of "I'm right, you must be wrong" or "how could you possibly think that..?", and other

Re: [Callers] End Effect Rules for callers

For some dancers, the joy of a dance may be in figuring out the end effects for themselves. There are great *aha* moments that are possible when dancers see for themselves how the dance "works". Perhaps your workshop, Jack, might put this idea to use.what about presenting dances, and

Re: [Callers] Circle left 3/4

straight across: half right and left through B2(across) star left star right * note that you end with your left hand free ready for the initial allemande left On Jun 5, 2013, at 9:01 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote: On Wed, Jun 05, 2013, Linda Leslie wrote: On Jun 5, 2013, at 5:51

Re: [Callers] Circle left 3/4

I started collecting a few years ago. It is always handy to have Becket dances that do NOT begin with "Circle left 3/4 to un-Becket?" You will find that Becket dances can start in a great variety of ways. "Tenth Year in Tommerup" by Linda Leslie is a good example (starts with

Re: [Callers] "Full sashay"/"MadRobin" (was Re: Arms Folded in Dosidos)

JIm: The first dance I recall ever having a Mad Robin is "Silver Anniversary Reel" by Jim Kitch. I don't know when he wrote it, but I first called it in 1997. LInda On Jun 1, 2013, at 6:31 PM, James Saxe wrote: On Jun 1, 2013, at 9:55 AM, Jonathan Sivier quoted me (Jim Saxe) as asking:

Re: [Callers] Greenfield Formation

I've usually seen the spelling as "Mescolanza". Linda On May 15, 2013, at 9:47 AM, Mark Jones wrote: On Wed, May 15, 2013 at 9:01 AM, Liz and Bill wrote: Hi Bob, A nice challenge! Please clarify the following re " a contra formation." Is 4 facing 4 a

Re: [Callers] Fruit Punch choreography

Here is the dance as I have it in my collection. I have called it several times...lots of fun! Linda Fruit Punch by Diane Silver Contra/Becket-CW progression A1 --- Slice on the left, and return straight back (8) Women allemande Right 1-1/2 A2 --- (16) Neighbor balance and

Re: [Callers] Identify some dances

?1 is a very slight variation on The Equal Turn by Tom Hinds. In Tom's dance the B1/ B2 is: B1 Circle left 3/4, pass thru, Women allemande left 1 1/2 B2 P B & S Linda On Mar 11, 2013, at 10:29 PM, Yoyo Zhou wrote: Dear callers, Like many of you, I've collected a few dances whose titles and

Re: [Callers] Dance title?

Yes, the dance the Paul has shared is by Robert Cromartie. I often will change the A1 of a Becket dance from circle left 3/4 pass thru, new N swing TO (at the end of the B2 P swing) Look on the left diagonal and find the next Ns, Circle L 3/4, N swing I find the circle and pass thru to take

Re: [Callers] Moving Arches longways

Waves of Tory comes to mind. See it at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t4nfz2QDrU Linda On Mar 4, 2013, at 9:03 PM, Sue Robishaw wrote: Hi, Recently I ran across the barndance in the Disney cartoon "The Martins & the Coys" segment of the "Make Mine Music" series (about 4:50 into

Re: [Callers] Callers Digest, Vol 103, Issue 1 dances with ultimate partner time

I believe that there is something missing, Martha. The B1 ends with your partner next to you, to the Balanced Square through would have to be with your neighbor across. But then the dancers don't progress. Perhaps in the B2 there is a chain and then just one Balanced square through? Linda

Re: [Callers] Does this dance already exist?

Although it is a very different dance, I wrote a dance which starts in this way. It was written in November 2008, to celebrate the wedding of very close friends of mine. Here it is. Linda The Fabulous Couple by Linda Leslie Contra/Becket-CW/Int A1 Pass through to an ocean wave Balance

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

I have a lot of success with Another Nice Combination by Tom Hinds. The original starts with a gypsy and swing, but I find a Balance & swing more to my liking. Because your shadow is the person outside of the minor set, it is a great way to have folks experience the movement, but to see

[Callers] Triplet with contra corners

Dear Chip, A similar dance was written by me, for very much the same reason. I wrote it in 1991. Independently, David Smukler wrote the same dance a few years later. Here it is for you: Corner Triplet by Linda Leslie Proper A1 (The lady will be on the left of her partner) Actives down

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

And this is another example of independently written dances...I also came up with this dance in 1998. I have called it "Old Time Elixir #2. Linda On Jan 26, 2013, at 11:52 PM, Kenny Greer wrote: I've got it as: Tica Tica Timing Written right off Dean's card if I remember correctly. It's

Re: [Callers] sharp corners

I have this one by Al Olson, but it is for three facing three, rather than duple formation. Is this the type of dance you had in mind, Tom? Linda Four Corners Al Olson Type: Other Formation: Three face three Level: Int-Adv A1 --- Centers turn all your corners (usual corners for A1) A2

Re: [Callers] Booking Ahead - (was ideas for callers about sidelines)

And thanks, Dave, for adding such good points to the discussion! I might add that Dave was one of the first Board members of BIDA (Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates), a group that has done an amazing job of promoting various community aspects at their monthly dance. I encourage folks

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