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

Thought I'd share this with the group. I wrote this last April while touring with Tempest in the East. Back story. We stayed with Laura Light in Asheville, NC. The neighborhood were she lives has a resident who has a botanical garden. Only the folks in the neighborhood are allowed in.

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