Re: [Callers] Brain Dead - Need Suggestions

ce and maybe talk about a particular tune and its origins. > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZgcvDRZI5Q > Peace, > Rich > > > On Sat, Aug 17, 2019 at 12:40 AM Linda S. Mrosko via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> Although I've been calling

[Callers] Brain Dead - Need Suggestions

Although I've been calling forever and I know things, I'm not currently inspired to do this and am asking for help. Been hired to lead a dance for a music school -- ages 5 and up to teens and their parents and my contact asked if I could lead "dances that encourage really paying attention to beat

Re: [Callers] Teaching a Mad Robin

That's why I use the term "sashay around" rather than "mad robin". Sashay means move sideways, and around is pretty obvious. tell them who to go around and who to focus their attention on and no one has too much trouble doing it correctly. Besides, "sashay around" or "sashay round" feels better to

[Callers] Intrigued by a Photo

I saw this photo on Dancing Well and wondered if anyone knew which dance(s) this could be. [image: 26.JPG] -- *Looking forward,Linda S. Mrosko* *102 Mitchell Drive* *Temple, Texas 76501* *(903) 292-3713 (Cell)* *contradancetx.com * *www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy*

Re: [Callers] Folk Festival - Easy Contra dances to teach Beginners

More words of wisdom -- people remember a gypsy -- they may not all look you in the eye, but they get the concept. On Tue, Jul 24, 2018 at 9:48 AM, Lorraine Sutton via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hello All, > > I am calling a 2 hour Intro to Contra dance at an Ontario

[Callers] Favors?

Recently I was invited to set up a display at two bridal shows. I've come up with a flyer advertising my services, a short video of a recent wedding dance I lead, a picture or two I can display​. Can you think of anything else that might be helpful? Also, I know it helps to have favors to give

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] 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] Programming a Dance

Being in charge of a monthly "open band open mic dance," I rarely prepare -- but I usually have at least a couple of dances in mind, just in case. I never know if another caller will show up or if a room full of newcomers will show up. It's a small venue and the regular dancers are forgiving.

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

Don't know the name of the dance you're looking for. I knew I called a similar dance a couple of years ago: *Holly in Winter **(Charles Harvey)* Becket (progresses Left) A1 As Couple, with Partner: Balance, Pivot Petronella (as couple, pivot step to place); Ring of Four, Balance and Pass Thru

Re: [Callers] Colonial Dances Adapted for ONS?

The Waggoner and The Margate Hoy are from the 1700's and they are both similar and easy. On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 1:26 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hello Folks, > > Does anyone have dances that they are willing to share of Colonial period > dances that

Re: [Callers] Tired of Screaming

Thanks everybody. All your comments are very helpful. I knew I could count on you! I'm weighing my options. On Sun, Jan 14, 2018 at 12:12 PM, Linda S. Mrosko wrote: > I have a good mixer, two large speakers & stands, lots of wires -- and > they all weigh a lot, but they

[Callers] Tired of Screaming

I have a good mixer, two large speakers & stands, lots of wires -- and they all weigh a lot, but they work great for large rooms full of people and outdoor venues. However... I occasionally have smaller events in smaller rooms with fewer people where the band is acoustic and so am I. I find

[Callers] Meshach's March

I have dozens of caller's books in storage and I can't find my copy of Son of Shadrack. Can anyone share Meshack's March by Tony Parkes, please? -- *Looking forward,Linda S. Mrosko* *102 Mitchell Drive* *Temple, Texas 76501* *(903) 292-3713 (Cell)* *(903) 603-9955 (Skype)*

Re: [Callers] Name that dance (5-cpl, square+middle)

Correction: M1 faces 4 on his right and W1 faces the 4 on her left should read M1 faces 4 on his "Left" and W1 faces the 4 on her "Right" On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 11:45 AM, Linda S. Mrosko wrote: > I had forgotten about this square. It looked so familiar. Years and > years

Re: [Callers] Name that dance (5-cpl, square+middle)

I had forgotten about this square. It looked so familiar. Years and years ago, Kathy Anderson called this square at a dance event I attended. My notes show it as "English Dance for Five Couples." I loved this dance! Forgive my note-taking from so long ago: *The Formation*: Middle couple is

Re: [Callers] Quiet (was: Super easy dances - do they exist?)

alling for them to > clap twice, which attracts more attention. Repeat until you have the > attention of the room. It won't solve the problem of keeping them quiet, > but it doesn't hurt to have more than one technique to draw on. > > And it's easier on the ears than that loud whistle.

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

and the Ravens the traditional Ladies; just > use the terms on their own.) > > Read Weaver > Jamaica Plain, MA > http://lcfd.org > > On Jun 17, 2017, at 1:07 PM, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > ... > Thanks for asking the gend

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

If only I could "train" them, but it's a new group every year. Reminds me of the very first year I did this -- 15+ years ago. There was no working sound system -- they told me they had one, so I didn't bring mine. The band had theirs, but the screams from the dancers quickly drowned them out.

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

Thanks, John, for reminding me about that elbow/hand swing. Haven't used it in years, but I know the kids would be in awe of me using it (lol). I did try to teach the ballroom hold swing once several years ago -- awkward. Never tried it again. Thanks for sharing those mixers. I may be able to

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

d of course help if you had a > wireless mic so you could make a noise (a funny-sounding whistle or kazoo?) > to get them to pay attention to learn the next figure. Tough gig! > > David Chandler > > On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 1:07 PM, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers < > callers@lists

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

ique. You have to teach it to them first, > of course, but they pick it up quite quickly. > > Jeremy > www.barndancecaller.net > > On 16 June 2017 at 20:10, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> I lead an annual dance for 200+ 18

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

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 swings -- but I guess everybody still has cooties at 18 years -- never worked -- plus, you have a good number of girls dancing with girls and boys dancing with boys and it

[Callers] Super easy dances - do they exist?

I lead an annual dance for 200+ 18-year olds in a hall with terrible acoustics. Been doing it for 15+ years. If they all whispered at the same time, it would sound like a roar in that room. I can only do the most basic stuff most of the time...simple circles, longways with lots of sashaying, an

[Callers] Looking for "A Great Catch"

A friend is looking for a dance called by Steve Zakon-Anderson and she believes it's called "A Great Catch." Her description, as she remembers it, is: "Ladies left allemande 1 1/2 and balance in a short wave with partner in R hand, Walk forward to new wave with your shadow in your R hand,

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

We have had similar problems with a small number of dancers, mostly men. One suffered a stroke and was trying to dance to get himself back in shape, but he was extremely slow, confused and invariably always wanted to dance with newcomers, which confused them. As experienced dancers, we agreed to

Re: [Callers] Fewer than 6 dancers - Ideas?

I've had this dance for years to use when there are only 2 couples. Can't remember which contra dance it comes from, but it's modified by adding a square thru 5-hands (zesty) instead of 4-hands to take you back to your partner for the Balance & Swing. It's fun and can be exhausting depending on