Re: [Callers] [Organizers] contra dance gypsy

ho was racist but didn't want > to offend people with the N word went around talking about "those jiggers". > > Cheers, > Adam > > On Tue, Oct 8, 2019 at 7:56 AM Ron Blechner via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> I am working o

Re: [Callers] [Organizers] contra dance gypsy

I am working on a shared document, if only because it takes a lot of time and work to educate people and I'd like a resource with lots of links that people can easily share. If you'd like to positively contribute, please email me directly contraron at gmail dot com. It's the 21st century. We're

[Callers] New circulate dance

I'm pretty behind publishing a year or so of dances, but wanted to check in since this one may be done? I riffed off Nils' Spring Fever, swapping petronellas for the circulate, then changed the simple B2 to fit the ending in a wave. Test driven Sunday in Greenfield, MA. Going Out For Bao Ron T

[Callers] Fwd: a favor email

Sent for Sue Songer and Kristen Falk, who aren't on Shared Weight. You can reply here and I'll make sure they get replies, or you can reach out directly! -- David Kaynor project With the assistance of others, Sue Songer is compiling a comprehensive

Re: [Callers] Mad Robin + Lady/Raven combos

first/CCW (so looking at N across) >> (look away from P to Shadow) >> >> B1 >> RT Shldr w/Shadow >> Partner Swing >> >> B2 >> Circle Left 3/4, Pass Through Up/Down >> Swing (new) Neighbor >> >> End effects: never real

[Callers] Mad Robin + Lady/Raven combos

I'd like to hear examples of contra dances with combos of Mad Robins with Lady/Raven figures, such as: Chain Mad Robin (Counterclockwise) Ravens Alle R / DSD / Lead a hey Or especiall a Mad Robin progression to Mad Robin with a Lady/Raven role on either/both end. Thanks, Ron Blechner

Re: [Callers] Building Safe Dance Communities

I second Emily's assessment. In dance, Ron Blechner On Mon, Jul 15, 2019, 1:54 PM Emily Addison via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi fellow Shared Weight Callers, > > CDSS hosted a webchat about Building Safe Dance Communities last Thursday. > > Wow was it great! The

Re: [Callers] New Dance?

Yeah, an unfortunate case of same-names. On Sat, Jun 29, 2019, 1:49 PM Jack Mitchell wrote: > Tho I have spring fever with a different B1: Hey with hands - gents pull > by L, P pull by R, Ravens Alle L 1x, P Sw > > Jack Mitchell > Durham, NC > On Jun 29, 2019, 2:28 AM -0400

Re: [Callers] New Dance?

It's basically Spring Fever, by Nils Fredland: A1 bal, petro, bal, petro A2 N B+S B1 1/2 Hey, Larks passing L, Ravens ricochet, PS B2 Circle L 3/4, Bal, pass thru On Sat, Jun 8, 2019, 9:07 AM Angela DeCarlis via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hello all! > > In a scene with

Re: [Callers] Dance Organiser - Gender-free

Thanks for doing this, Colin! On Thu, May 9, 2019, 6:35 AM Colin Hume via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I'm calling the Boston Gender-free dance on 11th June, and in preparation > for this I've updated my Dance Organiser program so that > when you display the dance

Re: [Callers] easy dance to Wizard's walk ?

Any of the "march to the center and balance the wavy line of (insert role here)" dances fit pretty well for easy Wizard's walk dances. In dance, Ron Blechner On Wed, Apr 11, 2018 at 7:04 PM, Mary Collins via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Swim at Round Pond - Stephanie Marie

Re: [Callers] freedom

to > say. > > Tom > > Sent from my iPad > > On Mar 29, 2018, at 3:01 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Really don't appreciate name calling on this list. > > On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 7:22 PM Alexandra Deis-Lauby via Callers

Re: [Callers] freedom

Really don't appreciate name calling on this list. On Wed, Mar 28, 2018, 7:22 PM Alexandra Deis-Lauby via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Thanks Dave! > I too have that reaction whenever a caller brings up controversy about > terminology. > > On the flip side, when an older

Re: [Callers] Politically Correct?

nces are thriving amidst a decline of attendance of > contra in general. > > > > Donna Hunt > > > > -Original Message- > From: Ron Blechner via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > To: Jeffrey Spero <j...@syncopaths.com> > Cc: callers@lists.sh

Re: [Callers] Politically Correct?

Hi Jeff, I think your understanding of there being "no to little movement" is inaccurate. In New England, New York, Seattle, and the Bay Area, many callers have been examining terminology and changing. Several dance series have gone genderfree without being specifically chartered as LGBTQ

Re: [Callers] Politically Correct?

"Living Tradition" Preserving tradition and being appropriate to our day and age are not mutually exclusive. I actually love rich traditions that we keep alive. We talk about "living" traditions, so what do we mean by this phrase? For something to be alive, it changes. It adapts. What it

Re: [Callers] Politically Correct?

I want to echo the words of Alex D-L and Dave Casserly. I'm also appalled at the casual use of the n-word on this thread without anyone whatsoever calling it out. This is really giving me pause. :( Contra's attendance is dwindling - I hear it from every organizer I talk to, with a couple

[Callers] Fwd: Calling a dance 3.24

Passing this along. If someone wants to inquire about a dance *this Saturday* in Southwest Vermont, you can reach out directly to Liz Albertson, email below. In dance, Ron Blechner -- Forwarded message - From: Liz Albertson Date: Tue, Mar 20, 2018, 5:22

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I also use "face-to-face", which I learned from Eric. I've heard Steve Z-A and Lisa G switch to these terms, at least where I've heard them call. I also use "right shoulder round" when it's a multi-caller event and that's what people like. We agreed to this for Flurry Festival last month, and it

Re: [Callers] Leading, consent in embellishments

Thanks, Jack. I think we, as callers, ought to acknowledge there are 2 camps of dancers, believing either: 1. Gents/Larks role is implicitly "led", and ladies/Ravens role is implicitly "follow" (along with all of the good comments about consent, such as Maia's) 2. Contra is implicitly not

Re: [Callers] Nerdy dances

Thanks all! I've written a few down! Ron On Feb 12, 2018 2:34 PM, "Luke Donforth via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Thank you for the historic perspective Colin! > > I don't call that dance that often myself, it's rather a niche piece :-) > > It's an odd-ball enough dance

Re: [Callers] New dance?

Called this last night at Greenfield. It's solid. Intermediate, definitely, with the end effects, but solid. In my box for keeps! Ron Blechner On Dec 18, 2017 12:31 PM, "Donna Hunt via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi: I don't usually wake up with a dance in my brain so

[Callers] Nerdy dances

Hey callers, I'm looking for dances with nerdy inspirations to add a few more choices to an upcoming session. Skill level easy through intermediate+. This can be dances inspired by a nerdy reason (like Jurassic Redheads or Star Trek) or some kind of nerdy-choreography. Thanks! Ron Blechner

Re: [Callers] Etiquette of refusing an offer to dance

This thread is great! I just wanted to throw out props to George Marshall who was teaching at the end of his beginner lessons: accepting and declining and moving on with dance requests - earlier than I can remember other callers doing it. I've stolen my schtick directly from him. Ron Blechner

Re: [Callers] "pick her up"

rminology to refer to picking up someone > as you would a hitchhiker, not physically lifting someone. I don't see it > as having anything to do with who is doing what work. > > Mac McKeever > > > On Wednesday, November 22, 2017, 2:15:38 PM CST, Ron Blechner via Callers < &

[Callers] "pick her up"

A quick question: How many callers believe that one role does the majority of the work in a courtesy turn or a butterfly whirl? If so, can you explain how the shared weight that differs from an allemande? I've always been taught about shared weight being essential in all contra moves, and I

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

The biggest caution I'd say is that 2 Neighbor swing has a higher chance of too-much-clockwise. I saw four dances in these suggestions with 40 beats of clockwise rotation for at least one of the roles, which is right around the threshold where people are getting dizzy but not quite noticing it.

[Callers] Rotation shifts (was: Another dance-check zig-zag R dance)

gt; But swing/circle R? > > > Bob > > > ---------- > *From:* Callers <callers-boun...@lists.sharedweight.net> on behalf of Ron > Blechner via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 14, 2017 9:49:10 PM > *T

Re: [Callers] Another dance-check zig-zag R dance

> Bob > > > -- > *From:* Callers <callers-boun...@lists.sharedweight.net> on behalf of Ron > Blechner via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > *Sent:* Tuesday, March 14, 2017 9:49:10 PM > *To:* callers > *Subject:* [Callers] Anot

Re: [Callers] Another dance-check zig-zag R dance

I'm also debating the merits of swapping the A2a with a half hey (GL, PR, LL, NR) On Mar 14, 2017 9:49 PM, "Ron Blechner" wrote: > So, this is a cross between Jeff Spero's Kiss the Bride and Rick Mohr's > Rockin' Robin: > > Duple Imp. > A1. N DSD (6) >NS (10) > A2.

[Callers] Another dance-check zig-zag R dance

So, this is a cross between Jeff Spero's Kiss the Bride and Rick Mohr's Rockin' Robin: Duple Imp. A1. N DSD (6) NS (10) A2. R+L Thru (8) (across) Gents Alle L 1.5x (8) B1. P Meltdown Swing (16)* B2. Circle R 1.25x (10) Zig R, Zag L (6) (to next Ns) I was futzing with Kiss

Re: [Callers] Difficult dancers as a caller

Mac, suggestions on how? (Guessing this is more of an organizer, not caller, thing to do.) Ron Blechner On Mar 7, 2017 9:51 AM, "Mac Mckeever via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > It has been my experience that dancers with limited skills/ability often > do not realize they

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

I'd love to hear suggestions on how to approach a dancer like the one in question, and broach the subject. -Ron Blechner On Mar 7, 2017 1:20 PM, "JD Erskine via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On 2017-03-07 0627, Martha Wild via Callers wrote: > >> I’d like to add another

Re: [Callers] Pousette between mad robins

> On Fri, Feb 24, 2017 at 11:16 AM, Ron Blechner via Callers > <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Choreography question: > > > > Anyone encounter any dances with a mad robin, half pousette, into a ma

Re: [Callers] Pousette between mad robins

ng, Petronella > 5-8 Partner swing > > B2 1-4 Promenade over > 5-8 Ladies chain > > Michael Barraclough > www.michaelbarraclough.com > > > On Fri, 2017-02-24 at 14:16 -0500, Ron Blechner via Callers wrote: > > Choreography question: > > Anyone encoun

[Callers] Pousette between mad robins

Choreography question: Anyone encounter any dances with a mad robin, half pousette, into a mad Robin with new neighbors? Thanks, Ron Blechner

Re: [Callers] Role term survey responses

I have danced at a bunch of genderfree dances, as well as my home dance having a lot of people who dance both roles. I can't say I've ever had this "diet contra" experience. My home dance is widely known among musicians and callers as a lively crowd who brings good energy to performers. Proper

Re: [Callers] Local styles vs. consensus (Was: Another vote for "jets" and "rubies")

Hearing the multiple-prompts-for-same-move topic framed in a new way has been helpful to me. I've enjoyed that local communities have different feels to them. I like that this discussion led to Tony and others indicating that term variations are part of the charm of local variations. With regards

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

No, I haven't seen statistical analysis of this. Maybe it's worthwhile for this to be polled out to various dances. Best regards, Ron On Jan 30, 2017 10:54 AM, "Donna Hunt" wrote: Just getting back to this thread, lots to catch up on. Jeff and Ron: You both seem like the

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

alum.swarthmore.edu> wrote: On Fri, Jan 27, 2017 at 11:40 AM, Ron Blechner via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > To answer your question, though, about how many dancers want genderfree > terms, at least ten dances are genderfree, and I bet we can poll those >

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

; >> I'm sad to hear that so many groups are using different role terms and >> such a variety to boot. Not only do our beginners have to learn a brand >> new vocabulary (sometimes in a foreign language) and then remember the >> movement to go with those new words, but now th

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

yone is welcome. I am not convinced that 'non-straight' >>>> individuals are put off by the historical labels that we use, rather the >>>> lack of the 3 conditions that I have just outlined. >>>> >>>> Census data show the U.S. adult population is

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

for, and that role term changes at > different dance locations. Augh my head hurts just thinking about it. > > Donna > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Ron Blechner via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > To: Barbara Groh <babsg...@gmail.com> >

Re: [Callers] What dance series are using what gender-free terms?

Hampshire is still kicking around different terms. Village Contra, NYC: Larks/Ravens Brooklyn, NYC: Lead/Follow Contradelphia is defunct after... Heh. Controversy. Montpelier Contra Exchange, VT: Jets / Rubies On Jan 25, 2017 2:58 PM, "Nick Cuccia via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net>

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

than more barriers in the way of getting those >> who don't dance with us (that's 99.6% of the population) to join us. >> >> Michael Barraclough >> www.michaelbarraclough.com >> >> >> >> On Tue, 2017-01-24 at 16:19 -0500, Ron Blechner via Callers wrote

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

I know I'd appreciate it if people had new suggestions, they'd review existing considerations for what makes terms usable. Things like 1:2 syllable ratio, distinct vowel sounds - these disqualify a lot of terms as being unfeasible for the same reason "bare arms / arm bands" as terms are not

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

Cara, Further reading: http://contradances.tumblr.com/post/132380206885/lead-and-follow-as-styles-not-roles-in-contra Best, Ron Blechner On Jan 18, 2017 11:03 PM, "Cara Sawyer via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi everyone again, > Angela, Jeff thank you. > I appreciate

Re: [Callers] Does this dance exist?

Has it occurred to you that those in the gents role basically stay in the same spot the whole dance? On Dec 26, 2016 2:27 PM, "Maia McCormick via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: Ah, Don is correct that I'm missing the B2. Full dance is: becket L A1: slice L ladies chain to N

Re: [Callers] Variations of 3-33 by Steve Zakon-Anderson

Seconding what Perry said - if I'm swapping just one or two basic moves in a dance that aren't the key-sequence of a dance, it's *not* a new dance, just a minor variation. I often write variations on cards. I mean: - Balance + Swing vs Gypsy / Swing - (role) alle 1.5x / Swing (someone) vs (role)

Re: [Callers] Post election day dances?

In reflection, maybe it's best to not do any "election themed" dances. :/ On Nov 13, 2016 1:56 PM, "Erik Hoffman via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > OK, it was written for a previous election fiasco, but: > > Black Wednesday-Nov 3 Blues > Becket > Erik HoffmanNovember 3,

Re: [Callers] Dance ID inquiry

Trip to Peterborough, by Rick Mohr On Nov 12, 2016 3:47 PM, "David Lawrence Harvey via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Can anyone identify the following? > > Thank you, > Dave > > Ladies to center and balance > > Gents to center and balance > > > > Gents LH ¾ > > ½ hey

Re: [Callers] Positive values on the mic

reak and a chance to move to the side of the hall where they can mingle > and find their next partner without fear that they'll be left out. > > Sue Gola > > > -Original Message- > From: Ron Blechner via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > To: Caller's discussio

[Callers] Positive values on the mic

Hi Shared Weight, I'd like to hear some examples of things you as a caller (or you as an organizer encouraging callers) say on the mic during a dance to promote positive dance values. I ask because I'm reviewing my own dance's "calling our dance" communication with callers, as well as evaluating

[Callers] Contra friendly squares

Hi all, I'm looking to expand the number of contra-friendly Squares in my box. 1. Keepers preferred unless it's a really good mixer. 2. Not too gimmicky. 3. Not really interested currently in Southern style visiting couple squares (heads and sides fine, but not one couple at a time). (Got

Re: [Callers] Yet another "Anyone seen this dance?"

It is really similar to Linda Leslie's mystery dance number 2 http://www.lindalesliecaller.website/duple-minor.html On Sep 25, 2016 4:07 PM, "Ric Goldman - Letsdance via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I also called it as the opener with almost a whole line of beginners. No

Re: [Callers] Dance Variety

Regardless of the age of the dance, I try hard to mix my evening program with each role doing different things. Best, Ron Blechner On Sep 19, 2016 6:49 PM, "via Callers" wrote: > > Rich, > I avoid many of the pit falls by not calling an "all modern" program >

[Callers] Fwd: dance caller desperately needed, please! - Vermont, Oct 8

Forwarding with permission, since I am unavailable that weekend - any caller available and interested in southwest VT dance - sounds like a barn dance, family-friendly, etc - can reach out directly to Cynthia Larson, email included below. -- Forwarded message -- From: "Cynthia

Re: [Callers] ID this dance

Gah. N Bal, Box Gnat, Star 3/4 Shadow Alle L 1x PS LLFB Chain to N R to P, Sq Thru 4 On Sep 18, 2016 4:07 PM, "Ron Blechner" wrote: > Sorry, star is 3/4 > > On Sep 18, 2016 4:05 PM, "Ron Blechner" wrote: > >> Watching an old video of Gaslight Tinkers

Re: [Callers] ID this dance

Sorry, star is 3/4 On Sep 18, 2016 4:05 PM, "Ron Blechner" wrote: > Watching an old video of Gaslight Tinkers with Nils, from Nov 7, 2012 > > N Bal, Gnat Gnat, > Star R 1x > - > Next N Alle L 1x > N1 swing > - > LLFB > Ladies Chain (to P) > - > R to P, Bal, Sq Thru 4 to new

[Callers] ID this dance

Watching an old video of Gaslight Tinkers with Nils, from Nov 7, 2012 N Bal, Gnat Gnat, Star R 1x - Next N Alle L 1x N1 swing - LLFB Ladies Chain (to P) - R to P, Bal, Sq Thru 4 to new Ns. Thanks! Ron

Re: [Callers] Chains: the other side of the coin

Tavi, Thanks for opening discussion on this topic. I'd like to propose that we call the move what it is: "chain", and we stop calling left-hand chains as "gents chains" and right-hand chains as "ladies chains" for two important reasons: 1. No other common move in contra has the role in the

Re: [Callers] This has to have been written

For the one in question, I've been told: Together At Last by Beau Farmer Is basically the same, but the progression is the star to next neighbor, don't return to previous neighbor. Related question: Would it be awful for gents to allemande instead with the next gent on the slight left, and ladies

[Callers] This has to have been written

I'd like to give the choreographer credit: Becket contra: A1. Ladies Chain (to N) (8) Star L 1x (8) A2. Gypsy/Face-to-face/Spiral R Next N 1x (6) N1 Sw (10) B1. Gents Alle L 1.5 (8) 1/2 Hey (PR, LL, NR, GL) (8) B2. P Gypsy + Swing (16) I have been poking at the idea of

Re: [Callers] looking for notes

Danced this Saturday, Will Mentor calling. This is a real good one! Ron On Aug 28, 2016 2:01 PM, "Martin Fager via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > All- > > I just got back from Pinewoods yesterday evening and am now going through > emails. > > Marty Fager > > Balance and

Re: [Callers] Favorite dance to teach a ladies chain?

What Maia listed is exactly how I teach the courtesy-turn moves. (I wonder if Maia got it from me... I think I stole it as a combination from Peter Stix and Jack Mitchell). Without a beginner lesson, I teach the courtesy-turn in place, then add the pull-by to the front of it. This also works to

Re: [Callers] Surely this already exists?

It's also really similar to Tom Hinds' Frederick Contra (but only gents DSD and order of moves is different) as well as Linda Leslie's Autumn Leaves (but no allemande / chain). I also dislike chain -> progress to balance; it never flows right for me as a dancer. And it defeats the whole purpose

Re: [Callers] Is this dance already written?

Good points from Neal and Bev. I'm curious now about the timing of the ladies casting over right shoulder and entering the hey. It does seem like it would better fit the music. RE: 3/8ths hey - there's a ton of dances with 3/8 hey called as half, as the same hey can be different number of passes

Re: [Callers] Is this dance already written?

Question: The A2b: why not just "gents pull by L to start 1/2 a hey (GL, NR, LL, -) ? Best, Ron Blechner On Aug 3, 2016 11:18 PM, "The Witful Turnip via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi all, > I just spent the weekend with Jo Mortland of Chicago, who wrote the dance >

Re: [Callers] Is this a new dance?

For others interested. On Jul 19, 2016 5:21 PM, "Chris Page" <chriscp...@gmail.com> wrote: > "The Merry-Go-Round", by Heiner Fischle, of all people. > > On Tue, Jul 19, 2016 at 2:02 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers > <callers@lists.sharedweight.net>

Re: [Callers] Is this a new dance?

For reference, Greetings goes: N B+S LLFB Ladies Alle 1.5 P B+S LLFB Circle L 3/4, pass thru. On Jul 19, 2016 5:02 PM, wrote: > No, but the timing on the circles will confuse some. > > But if you want 2 long lines, DSD and swing with both partner and > neighbor, you could do: > > Duple Imp >

Re: [Callers] Is this a new dance?

No, but the timing on the circles will confuse some. But if you want 2 long lines, DSD and swing with both partner and neighbor, you could do: Duple Imp A1. N DSD (6) NS (10) A2. LLFB (8) Circle L 3/4 (8, forgiving) B1. P DSD (6) PS (10) B2. LLFB (8) Circle L 3/4,

Re: [Callers] Box circulate dances

If you feel like mixing Box Circulate with Rory, here are two I've written and called: http://contradances.tumblr.com/post/117811884210/astral-navigation http://contradances.tumblr.com/post/117812007820/playground-stomp Bob Isaacs also has a really nice Rory/Box Circulate mix, which I don't

Re: [Callers] Rorys + Grand R+L?

I like these two at a glance; I'll take a closer look later. Thank you. At the same time, I was asking for pulling by both ways, not just one way, so more suggestions still welcome. On Jun 20, 2016 4:50 PM, "Bob Isaacs" wrote: Ron and All: I hope this isn't too weird for

[Callers] Rorys + Grand R+L?

Any contra dances out there with a grand right and left around the set and Rory OMoore spins? (Standard 32bar, nothing too weird) I thought I've danced one that went something like: Indecent A1. N1 Pull by R, N2 Pull by L, N3 Pull by R, N4 Alle L 1x, N3 by R, form wavy lines with N2, LH to N2,

Re: [Callers] Gents doing "ladies" chain

I was overdue actually publishing my Gents right-hand chain dances. I wrote a bunch, settled on 5 that I liked, have called 2 of them so far: http://contradances.tumblr.com/post/145541215310/gents-right-hand-chains

Re: [Callers] ID This dance? Square thru, shadow DsD

I believe it's Luke Donforth's "Vallimont's Silver Hammer". On Jun 2, 2016 6:30 PM, "Jack Mitchell via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Spotted on a video earlier today. > > A1 Circle L 3/4, N Sw > A2 N Promenade, Ladies Chain > B1 RH to N balace, N pull by R, Partner pull

Re: [Callers] here it is - sorry

I'm really tired of personal attacks here on Shared Weight, and a high percentage comes from one person. I've asked Michael Fuerst to not contact me again. I've already cut down my usage, but if we can't trade ideas without having them called "bizarre" and "absurd", then this list isn't working.

Re: [Callers] here it is - sorry

That article had a few interesting *new* points, for me. 1. That Roma are in the US, not just Europe, and face continued discrimination. 2. That Roma in the US often don't speak up about their identity out of fear of discrimination. 3. That perhaps the use of "gypsy" as a term isn't as bad as

Re: [Callers] New dance?

Let me rephrase: Is there a precedent for naming a dance after a living politician? On Mar 28, 2016 10:29 AM, "Don Veino" <sharedweight_...@veino.com> wrote: > Jefferson and Liberty. > > On Mon, Mar 28, 2016 at 10:21 AM, Ron Blechner via Callers < > callers@lists.

Re: [Callers] New dance?

I have another question to pose: Is there precedent for naming a dance after a politician? While I may have voted for Bernie, I'm careful to not inject my political view into my calling / choreography. (Though, on the other hand, if Bernie doesn't win the nomination, in 5 years dancers will just

Re: [Callers] This dance or something like it?

Pointed out by another caller, a close one with a bit tighter timing, and a promenade rather than a chain: Dick and Mary's Departure (for Dick and Mary Ashbrook) Jan Larsen Duple, improper A1 Neighbor allemande right 1 ½, Men allemande left 1 ½ A2 *Partner balance and swing ( *alt: gypsy

Re: [Callers] This dance or something like it?

Alternatively, A1: Gents Alle L 1x. Or gents gypsy left. But there's got to be a hundred good dances with a Do-si-do to swing. On Mar 23, 2016 11:43 PM, "Ron Blechner" wrote: > For a while I've wanted a dance with: > - easy difficulty > - 2 swings > - a courtesy turn

Re: [Callers] This dance or something like it?

< callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On Wed, Mar 23, 2016, Ron Blechner via Callers wrote: > > > > A1. Gents DSD 1x (6) > >NS (10) > > A2. Circle L 3/4 (6) > >PS (10) > > Not thrilled. Make each figure eight beats and I'm happy. > --

[Callers] This dance or something like it?

For a while I've wanted a dance with: - easy difficulty - 2 swings - a courtesy turn (promenade or chain) - everyone allemandes - a star - Ideally ladies doing one move together and gents doing one move together. - timing that isn't tight (Dayton 1.5 by Perry Shafran came very close, and I use

[Callers] Best gigs

What makes for your "best" calling gigs? Measure any way you'd like... size, money, people, musicians, friends, dancers, community, etc. Been thinking about this for a while and reflecting myself, and wanted to hear what other callers think. In dance, Ron Blechner

Re: [Callers] Run its course?

When I find topics in shared weight that I don't care to participate in, I ignore them. Please don't police what we are allowed to discuss or not discuss. On Jan 22, 2016 1:01 PM, "Michael Fuerst via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > During a contra dance, the eighth beat of

Re: [Callers] That g word

rious is a Roma, has anyone asked her > opinion? I don't talk to her, so I haven't asked her. I suppose I could > though. > > > Janet > > On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 12:12 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> My point was th

Re: [Callers] That g word

st etymology (e.g., niggardly). >>> That a word falsely gets attributed to a category in which it doesn't >>> belong is irrelevant. If two separate meanings/derivations converge to an >>> identically spelled modern word, I don't believe the innocent word (when >>>

Re: [Callers] That g word

in which it doesn't > belong is irrelevant. If two separate meanings/derivations converge to an > identically spelled modern word, I don't believe the innocent word (when > used in its original context) deserves to be written off. Let us truly > abide by what you claim to support

Re: [Callers] That g word

ch it doesn't >> belong is irrelevant. If two separate meanings/derivations converge to an >> identically spelled modern word, I don't believe the innocent word (when >> used in its original context) deserves to be written off. Let us truly >> abide by what you claim to

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

proper/Easy-Int A1 --- Ring Balance, Petronella twirl Partner Swing A2 --- Ring Balance, Petronella twirl Neighbor Swing B1 --- Four in line down the hall, turn alone, return B2 --- Circle left once Ring Balance California Twirl On Dec 13, 2015, at 10:13 PM, Ron Blechner

Re: [Callers] As in Petronella

Many callers forget that Petronella is spin-then-balance, and most modern "Petronella dances" are balance-then-spin". So saying, "as in Petronella, balance and spin/move one place to the right" is not accurate either. More accurate: "Balance the ring, and as in Petronella, spin/move one place to

[Callers] Petronella spin, no chain or allemande?

Any suggestions for your favorite easy or intermediate Petronella spin dance with no chain, no allemandes? Thanks, Ron Blechner

Re: [Callers] Becket Formation

Sorry, I meant Rich. On Dec 10, 2015 3:54 PM, "Ron Blechner" wrote: > Whoa. Weird story, Mac. Baffled > On Dec 10, 2015 3:30 PM, "Mac Mckeever via Callers" < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> The only thing I can imagine is that many Becket dances leave the minor

Re: [Callers] Becket Formation

Whoa. Weird story, Mac. Baffled On Dec 10, 2015 3:30 PM, "Mac Mckeever via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > The only thing I can imagine is that many Becket dances leave the minor > set - making them slightly more complex. Perhaps they had some bad > experiences with a couple

Re: [Callers] Contras with a Hey

Give the Scout a Hand, Bob Isaacs I'll second: Butter Carousel Hey the the Barn Roll in the Hey On Dec 8, 2015 2:10 PM, "David A Kaynor via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > A longtime lurker leaps in: > > Below: Two fairly easy Becket formation dances which

Re: [Callers] woodrow wilson

Kind of missing the connection. On Nov 26, 2015 4:02 PM, "jean francis via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > absolutely excellent article; thanks Michael. I was, in a past life, a > "Woodrow Wilson fellow" at Princeton and never knew this but I surely agree > with the articles

Re: [Callers] Gypsy perception

Donald, I am reading your comments as an attempt solely at shutting up other people. Is this your intent? It also comes off pretty passive aggressive. That is *not* appreciated and *not* helpful. Disagree all you like, but if you don't want to participate in a discussion, please don't interfere

Re: [Callers] Gypsy / "Redneck"/honky

Tom, I find it humorous that we both had the same thought experiment. I read "honky" as less offensive than "redneck", but that may be subjective and/or semantic. To be very plain: The image we conjure up of a "gypsy" is a stereotype. "Gypsy" for many invokes images of coin hip scarves and

Re: [Callers] Gypsy / "Redneck"

"who on this list believe that contra dancers have a negative view of the Romani people because of the word gypsy?" Over the last few days, as this conversation has spilled out onto a few forms of social media, I have now heard specific stories about people who are Roma and/or have Roma heritage

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