Re: [Callers] Tempos for Contras (was Re: Tempo for Squares)

LiveBPM indeed does not do well with waltzes. No problem with jigs or reels. Rich G > I don't know whether anyone has done careful systematic testing of liveBPM's > accuracy on a varied range of contra dance music. If anyone does, I'd be > interested in knowing the result. I have,

Re: [Callers] Tempos for Contras (was Re: Tempo for Squares)

There is a app for iphone or Android called liveBPM. A lot of bands use it. I usually have if going when we play.Very useful tool.We also use it in rehearsal to identify dips or spikes in the tempo over the course of a set. We generally try to play between 110 and 120 depending on

Re: [Callers] Using music in the pre-dance lesson

I will often ask the fiddle player to come out on the floor and play for a short circle dance. This is an opportunity to get them dancing right away, teaches connection (giving weight), phrasing (counting to 8), and swing basics. Sometimes the whole band wants to play. Rich > On Sep 10,

Re: [Callers] Contra Corners Dance

If you can get by calling a triplet, Linda Leslie’s Corner Triplet is an easy CC dance. Rich > On Jul 10, 2019, at 3:31 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers > wrote: > > Friends, > I have been asked to call a contra dance with contra corners in it. Can > anyone suggest an interesting dance that

Re: [Callers] new dance

Called Chuck’s dance tomight in Portland (OR) with Chuck playing in the band. Nicely received by the dancers. Great dance. > On Jul 6, 2019, at 11:26 AM, Charles Abell via Callers > wrote: > > > Charles Abell has shared a OneDrive file with you. To view it, click the link > below. >

[Callers] Fwd: Caller Enquiry

I got this inquiry.Anyone interested contact Pamela directly. Rich Begin forwarded message: > From: Pamela Thomas > Date: April 10, 2019 at 10:15:51 PM EDT > To: r...@richgoss.com > Subject: Caller Enquiry > > Hi Rich, I am looking for a caller for a square dance on Saturday, June 15. >

[Callers] New Dance to Share

in. She gave us a tour. Laura’s Secret Garden – Rich Goss Improper (Start take inside hands with Neighbor) A1: (with inside hands) Neighbor Balance, Star Thru, Gents alle left 1 1/2 A2: Partner Bal and Swing B1: (Form ring) Ring Bal, twirl to right, Neighbor swing B2: Pass Thru (no hands

Re: [Callers] A Lot of "Don't Know" dances--Most Now Have Names

Ben's Spinnoff #3 is not becket Rich > On Nov 12, 2016, at 11:31 AM, Erik Hoffman via Callers > wrote: > > Hi All, > > Thanks to all who’ve supplied names! Below are the names of most of my “Don’t > Know” dances. A few, reposted at the bottom of this email,

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Hi Joseph, Several years ago there was a national MWSD convention here in Portland. They hired a local contra dance band, rented an hall, and put on a contra dance for the attendees. The band invited dancers from the local contra dance community. Their callers did the contra calling.

Re: [Callers] Contras with a Hey

Dancing Bear by Becky Hill is a good one. Easy to teach and a little different. She used to teach it with a little hop after the a1 alle right 1/2. > On Dec 8, 2015, at 4:31 PM, Sandy Knudson via Callers > wrote: > > I like First Hey by Paul Balliet > >

Re: [Callers] Query - Tablet size thoughts

I like my iPad mini. Just the right size for me. > On Aug 31, 2015, at 11:24 PM, JD Erskine iDance via Callers > wrote: > > Hullo folks, > > Of those using, or considering using, a tablet computer for dance directions > ("cards") and programs, what size do

Re: [Callers] ID This Dance?

Found this one in my collection.Good dance. Roll In To The Grey Eagle - Hank Morris A1: LLFB, ladies roll gents (R/L on the way back) Ladies Chain A2: Hey for four B1: Partner balance and swing B2: Circle left 3/4, Neighbor swing > On Apr 12, 2014, at 9:27 AM, Jerome Grisanti

Re: [Callers] Good ending dances

I'll frequently call a two or three dance medley as the last dance, all easy, with the same caveats mentioned by Bree. I have this book called "F in Exams".It has totally wrong and hilarious answers to exam questions. I could imagine an answer to this question: "The best dance for a

Re: [Callers] Calling weddings and private parties

Not sure if anyone mentioned the New England Dancing Masters. Great resource, especially for worki g with Children. http://www.dancingmasters.com Rich > On Feb 19, 2014, at 11:05 AM, "Harold E. Watson" wrote: > > Thanks everyone for all the great recommendations and

Re: [Callers] Forum vs email list?

Completely agree. I certainly appreciate the way the mods on sharedweight manage this list. Thanks for setting it up. > On Feb 19, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Robert Livingston wrote: > > As it is,is great

Re: [Callers] Tablet size?

Most certainly carry cards as well. But there are now several dances for which I do not have physical cards. > On Oct 8, 2013, at 10:02 AM, Kalia Kliban wrote: > > Have any of you who use tablets for calling ever had problems with them in > the middle of a gig? Do you

Re: [Callers] Tablet size?

I previously used a full size iPad. I got an iPad mini and love it for calling. The best part is that it fits perfectly on the clip-on card holder I used for physical cards and the magnetic cover locks it in place. > On Oct 8, 2013, at 8:28 AM, Aahz Maruch wrote: > >

Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls

You could include Alberta Street. Has an unusual way to reverse the line of four. Alberta Street Contra – Rich Goss Improper Easy, down hall A1: (new) Neighbor Balance and Swing A2: Down hall 4-in-line, *Dixie Twirl Return, Bend

Re: [Callers] Seen This One Before?

So you have a beginner crowd at a festival? Since when does the band get to dictate what you call? Just sayin' Rich On Jul 26, 2013, at 8:42 PM, Eric Black wrote: > Bob, > > I've danced pretty much this sequence as a Becket starting at B2. Can't > remember who or

Re: [Callers] Coconut Cream Pie: easy 4-facing-4s

Love the dance, but I can't stand coconut, in pie or anything else. On Jul 6, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Joyce Miller wrote: > I love this dance for a crowd with lots of beginners. It's sure fire and > pretty much fail proof! And fun! > > On Jul 6, 2013, at 1:43 PM, lynn

Re: [Callers] Arms Folded in Dosidos

I think a bit of context is in order. This topic was originally started in a thread about teaching young children at school. In this context I agree with Dan Pearl's post about not correcting it. My 2 cents. Rich Goss At our weekly contra I would discourage it in a tactful way. On May 20

Re: [Callers] Teaching in Classroom

New England Dancing Masters has some great resources for teaching children. I called a dance at a local elementary once and used some of their material. http://www.dancingmasters.com/ Rich As far as that arms folded dosido. I usually say "that's from the musical Oklahoma, and we're not IN

Re: [Callers] Fruit Punch choreography

I came across this old thread. I'm unclear on the exact name (is it Punch or Bunch?) and the author (is it Diane Silver?) Cool dance! Thanks, Rich On Aug 23, 2012, at 4:54 AM, Bree Kalb wrote: > Joy, I got Fruit Bunch from Diane a couple of years ago. Yes, it is a >

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

Okay, seems like a good time to share a new dance. I've been calling this one for about a year now. The A1 circle left is without hands. The transition from the LHS to the single file prom 3/4 is fun to dance.This seems to work best with "slinky" tunes. Baby Evelyn’s Reel –

Re: [Callers] What to ask a band before the gig?

I like to find out the variety of styles a band plays. Are they strictly old-time? Do they play jigs? If I have a smoothish dance planned, do they play smooth minor jigs? Do they play bouncy dorky jigs? If they are a northern style band, can they play southern tunes? I like to provide a

Re: [Callers] Satisfying Sicilians

Virtually any contra dance can be done as a Sicillian circle. Probably would work best with an improper non-becket dance. Rich On Jan 2, 2013, at 1:14 PM, Kalia Kliban wrote: > I'm looking for recommendations of Sicilian circle dances that scratch the > contra itch,

Re: [Callers] How to call a Petronella Turn?

I never use the term Petronella for that move. It's always "spin to the right" or twirl to the right" For me. Petronella is the name of a Chestnut that the move comes from as most all of you know. Callers used to say "as in the dance Peronella..." but through the evolutionary process is no

Re: [Callers] Storage solutions for dance cards

scores, but I find that it's great for managing my PDFed dances. > > Lisa > > On Sun, Oct 14, 2012 at 2:05 PM, Rich Goss <richg...@comcast.net> wrote: > >> I do keep my dance files in my computer, where I enter new dances that I >> pick up. I also have a website a

Re: [Callers] Storage solutions for dance cards

I do keep my dance files in my computer, where I enter new dances that I pick up. I also have a website and routinely upload my dance files to that space. I keep them as pdfs and use iBooks on my iPad. On Oct 14, 2012, at 10:50 AM, Maia McCormick wrote: > A tangentially

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

One of my favorite circle mixers is Circle of Friends by Steve Zakon-Anderson. Easy to trach and dance, but fun. On Aug 30, 2012, at 7:53 PM, Laur wrote: > I am looking for a mixer, probably a circle mixer, that is fun and > interesting for regular contra dancers, not new

Re: [Callers] Duties of the Caller Role

I once had a band tell me they could play anything I wanted, as long as it was a Hoedown. On May 21, 2012, at 6:53 AM, barb kirchner wrote: > > yes, those are all responsibilities of the caller - but those are the > technical responsibilities. > > i think the most important role is that of

Re: [Callers] mentorship

I may have missed it, but I haven't seen William Watson's excellent collection of caller resources. http://www.quiteapair.us/calling/ Rich

Re: [Callers] mentorship

Sounds like a great project. I'm currently working to encourage local callers, suppose you could call it mentoring. A couple of them quite actively. Also have mentored to some degree long-distance. The long distance bit mainly is providing resources and being available to discuss upcoming

Re: [Callers] Looking for a Dance

I have a dance that has that feature. Do What the 2's Say – Cammy Kaynor and Sue Dupre Improper A1: Neighbor Dosido Ones swing A2: Ones down the hall, turn alone Return, with Neighbor cast off (Twos cast Ones) B1: One’s (or Two’s) choice B2:

Re: [Callers] Why I call squares (was Re: Contra / MWSD parallels?)

Well put Jim! I totally agree that dancer fun should be our main objective as callers. Or programs should have variety or the dance form will become boring. Thank you Jim. Rich On Mar 21, 2012, at 8:55 AM, James Saxe wrote: > I'm finally feeling impelled to comment on

Re: [Callers] Request about requests

Generally requests come in the form if asking for a certain move. "Can you call a dance with a hey in it?" Those can generally be accommodated if it fits the program. I was asked once to call a specific dance. I called it, and it was a disaster. It was a disaster because I wasn't familiar

Re: [Callers] Overused figures

While I do pay some attention to the stock figures of a dance, I think the signature moves and the feel of the tunes are more important. I also like to make sure the progressions are unique. The flow of the evening is most important IMO. Rich

Re: [Callers] Yearn?

and I re-wrote Slice of Pinewoods at lunch that same day to be a more > neighbor centered dance, August 31st, 2006. > > On Jan 27, 2012, at 11:46 PM, Rich Goss wrote: > >> Nice dance. One very minor point: my understanding is that a Yearn is past >> two couples. Toward t

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

Seems like it would have better flow if the A1 roll away was women rolling the men. Flows nicely then into A2 Women chain. I don't recognize it. Rich On Jan 27, 2012, at 11:52 PM, Ric Goldman (letsdance) wrote: > Hi folks, > > I just came across some old scribbled notes I wrote down for a

Re: [Callers] Is this a dance already?

Nice dance. One very minor point: my understanding is that a Yearn is past two couples. Toward the first on the left then as you back away you are across from the second couple along the line. At least the original dance with yearn did that reasoning that as you pass that first couple you

Re: [Callers] Double contra - whodunnit?

I have a question. At the end of A2 do they form long lines to start the B1 slides, or to they make a line of 8 across? Do the slides in B1 go up/down or across? The statement "to a line of people across both sets" seems to contradict "partners facing...". Thanks, Rich > > Title:

Re: [Callers] contra dance webmasters unite! (?)

Sure why not. I designed and maintain my calling website and also the Cascade Crossing site. Rich Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [Callers] Caller's Fees

Hi Jeff, Thanks for the data. Portland has an attendance range of 80-150. Hall is $300. Rich On Jul 11, 2011, at 4:01 AM, Jeff Kaufman wrote: > Dan Pearl wrote: >> >> In answer to questions, we give $50 to the person who provides/runs >> the sound. >> > > Thanks! > > I've made a summary

Re: [Callers] Caller Fees

caller are paid, same formula. Sound person is paid $125. Rich Goss Sent from my iPad On Jun 19, 2011, at 5:46 AM, Delia Clark <deliacla...@gmail.com> wrote: > I would urge folks not to reply off list, as I think this is of interest to > all! > > On Jun 18, 2011, at 10:3

Re: [Callers] Dance ID?

#1 I have as "Young at Heart" - Steve Zakon-Anderson On 2/22/11 8:05 PM, "David Millstone" wrote: > Two contras called at a dance not long ago... the caller can't come up with > the > titles or authors. Can anyone on the list help? > > Thanks. > > David Millstone

Re: [Callers] Walk-throughs

On 4/30/10 11:29 AM, "Bob Isaacs" wrote: > Chris Weiler wrote: > > > "I subscribe to the theory that if I need more than one walk thru, then > I'm calling a dance that is too difficult for the crowd. The main reason > that I might run a second walk thru is if there

Re: [Callers] New Dance: Betty's night out

t a big problem, and I > was able to fix it by timing my calls differently. > >> Betty's Night Out >> Rich Goss >> Improper, Double Prog >> >> A1: Neighbor Dosido and Swing (end facing down hall) >> A2: Down hall 4-in-line(4), turn as couples(4); Return

Re: [Callers] Callers Digest, Vol 68, Issue 12- new dance

the next by the > left (women pass), then get ready to do-si-do a new neighbor for the > next time through? > > I might try it this weekend. Thanks, > > ~Ruth, Chapel Hill NC > > > On Apr 14, 2010, at 11:57 AM, callers-requ...@sharedweight.net wrote: > >> From

[Callers] New Dance

Wrote this dance recently in honor of one of our dancers who recently passed away, Betty Stewart. Has this one already been written? Betty¹s Night Out ­ Rich Goss Improper, Double Prog A1: Neighbor Dosido and Swing (end facing down hall) A2: Down hall 4-in-line, turn as couples; Return, face

Re: [Callers] Teaching Mad Robin

It's the same path as a dosido. Have them do a dosido and notice their path, then lock eyes across the set with their partner and follow the same path sideways around the same neighbor they did the dosodo with. Seems to work. Rich On 3/26/10 6:49 AM, "Rickey" wrote: > Hi

Re: [Callers] card stand for callers

I got mine at our local music store. You may have better luck at music stores that carry band instruments vs a Guitar Center type place. On 3/6/10 8:35 PM, "aawoodall" wrote: > Hi, > I am looking for a stand that attaches to a mic stand to hold my > cards. I have seen

Re: [Callers] Gypsies for Beginners

Actually, most any dance with a balance and swing can be changed to a gypsy and swing. Just be careful when it occurs at the end of a hey (works if it's right-on-the-side, but not left-on-the-side). On 2/12/09 7:21 PM, "Rickey" wrote: > OK, > > I give up. I have been

Re: [Callers] Another Name/Author Search

Duh on my part. I walked it through from the ladies role. Of course it works with turning alone. On 12/29/08 7:48 PM, "Rich Goss" <richg...@comcast.net> wrote: > It's in G Maybe a clue there. It doesn't seem to work for me when I > envision it without the CT. I'm Prob

Re: [Callers] Another Name/Author Search

Actually, I noticed that in Double Boomerang the PT across has a courtesy turn, that would fix it. This is from a website with his dances: Double Boomerang by Gene Hubert Contra Becket A1 M Almd L 1&1/2, Sw N A2 LC on L diagonal, F B1 PT across, Cir L, PT along B2 B P On 12/29/08 7:19

Re: [Callers] Another Name/Author Search

It looks like Double Boomerang by Gene Hubert, except for A2 (Gene's is LLFB, LC on left diag) On 12/29/08 5:48 PM, "Jack Mitchell" wrote: >This is a dance that I wrote down at a dance I went to a while back. >Finally got around to checking it out and a) I

Re: [Callers] Looking for a contra corner triplet

Nevermind. I read a later post. Got it. On 4/25/08 11:37 PM, "Rich Goss" <richg...@comcast.net> wrote: > Something seems to be missing. How do the actives get into the middle? > > > On 4/25/08 9:21 PM, "Laur" <lc...@yahoo.com> wrote: > >

Re: [Callers] Looking for a contra corner triplet

Something seems to be missing. How do the actives get into the middle? On 4/25/08 9:21 PM, "Laur" wrote: > I KNOW. I was quite enlightened by my personal google > encounter. > > Its called Microchasimic by Ann Fallon > > My mentor, Mike Clark, uses this dance in an evening

Re: [Callers] New web site

Chris, Looks great. I like the whole program list on your previous gigs. Thanks for putting your dances out there. Another quick advertisement here. I used a book called Head First HTML, CSS and XHTML when I first designed my webiste. This book made it so easy to learn CSS. I highly

Re: [Callers] Dance queries

Erik Weberg, with a K. On 1/14/08 2:50 AM, "Michael Barraclough" wrote: > Hi > > I have written down the notation for a dance called "Rocks & Dirt". My > notes are unclear as to whether it is by Carol Ormand for Eric We or it > is by Eric for Carol. Does

Re: [Callers] Dance names and moves

Thanks Bob and Karen. Those WERE called by Susan. Bob, that's a very good dance you wrote. Rich

[Callers] Dance names and moves

I danced a dance tonight that started with allemande N by right 1.5, w/next balance and swat the flea, pull by back to original N for a swing. It had Flea in the name and I think Bob Isaacs may have written it. Does anyone have the correct name, author, moves? These may be the moves: A1: N Alle

Re: [Callers] Dance Name

On 10/6/07 7:30 PM, "barb kirchner" wrote: > I got it from Kathy Anderson, who called at the first Wednesday dance in Portland last week. Rich > rich, didja get this from me? i've been calling it forever. nick boulet > lives in knoxville - knew him (well, i

Re: [Callers] Dance Name

> - Original Message > From: Rich Goss <richg...@comcast.net> > To: Shared Weight <call...@sharedweight.net> > Sent: Saturday, October 6, 2007 1:02:30 AM > Subject: [Callers] Dance Name > > > Hi, > > Hope someone can shed some light on this. I cop

[Callers] Dance Name

Hi, Hope someone can shed some light on this. I copied down a dance recently but did not catch the name. I didn't have a chance to ask the caller. The dance was written by Nick Boulet. Here are the moves. A1: Long wavy lines (women facing out) Balance, allemande left ...to a ladies

Re: [Callers] Compilation of 'Hey' dances, and further requests

hey it's good to tell folks that they ultimately end up where they started. At least they know where they are supposed to be at the end of the hey. Good luck, you'll do fine. Rich Goss On 11/5/06 9:32 PM, "Jillian Hovey" <jillianho...@rogers.com> wrote: > Thanks to everyone wh

Re: [Callers] New Caller Assistance

') for becket, particular figures, authors, etc. Sample is attached. If you are not able to receive attachments, I can upload it and send you a link. Rich Goss Www.richgoss.com On 9/29/06 10:02 AM, "Will" <mainesail...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Hi All, > > After many

Re: [Callers] dance title & author mystery

The B1 I got from Dale is: B1: Corners Cross (Gents, then Ladies) Circle Left (1x) I like the other two mentioned. On 5/9/06 3:38 AM, "Chris Weiler" wrote: > Hi Peter, > > Thank you for identifying the dance! We had a great time dancing it at > Chrissy's

Re: [Callers] Heart Beat Contra

This is what I have for Heartbeat Contra: Heartbeat Contra - Don Flaherty Improper A1:Balance ring, pet turn, Balance ring, pet turn A2:Balance ring, Neighbor Swing B1:Ladies gypsy 11Ž2; Partner Swing (on side) B2:Circle 3/4; Balance ring, Cal twirl On 4/4/06

Re: [Callers] Easy No P Swg for Contra Medley

Here is one I found in my list. No P swing, but a N swing. Newbury Reel - Tony Parkes duple Improper A1: Long lines forward and back Actives dosido partner A2: Neighbor dosido Neighbor swing B1: Down the hall four in line, turn as couple Return, bend the line B2: Ladies

Re: [Callers] Gender Free dance arm bands

This is a fun dance for GRF dances: Contra for Linda (Improper) A1.(8)N dosido (8)Circle left A2.(16)N swing, end facing down B1.(16)4-in-line go down the hall, turn as couples, return, bend the line B2.(8)Star right (8)Star left >From Grant Goodyear:

Re: [Callers] Keep watching the dance floor the entire nite!

The San Antonio dance group had a blind dancer. Everyone in the community helped her along. But Seth T's observation held here too. She didn't function as well doing non-touching moves, but the other dancers made them touching moves. It was a joy to watch, and to dance with her. Rich On