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Speaking of great dances Dale, your *Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss*certainly makes my top 5. http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/74-fly-around-my-pretty-little-miss On Fri, Nov 30, 2012 at 6:26 PM, Dale Wilson wrote: > Jonathan, you left out > > 18

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, November 29, 2012 10:20 PM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? If you had to choose one or two or at most  three  ...   Michael Fuerst      802 N Broadway      Urbana IL 61801   217-239-5844

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ussion list <call...@sharedweight.net> Sent: Sat, Dec 1, 2012 5:32 pm Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? The "chestnut" dances have staying power because 1) The excellent tunes associated with them. 2) People like to connect with the distant

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7-239-5844 From: Linda Mrosko <elmero...@gmail.com> To: Caller's discussion list <call...@sharedweight.net> Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2012 2:40 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? This thread reminds me of a question pose

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On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 12:40 PM, Linda Mrosko wrote: > This thread reminds me of a question posed years ago - probably because of > the staying power of the chestnut dances like Chorus Jig, Rory O'More, > Petronella, etc. - WHICH CONTRA DANCES DO YOU THINK FOLKS WILL STILL BE > DANCING 100 YEARS

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This thread reminds me of a question posed years ago - probably because of the staying power of the chestnut dances like Chorus Jig, Rory O'More, Petronella, etc. - WHICH CONTRA DANCES DO YOU THINK FOLKS WILL STILL BE DANCING 100 YEARS FROM NOW? On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 1:01 PM, Bree Kalb

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Alan, Your explanation is so reflective of my reasons and so vivid, I felt like I was dancing with you. If we're ever in the same hall and that dance is on the program. Bree Kalb - Why I like it: Whether I'm inactive or active, I like the music, I really like the way the parts of

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Jonathan, Here are some more requirements for your list: * It must not have a shadow swing. (Imagine having to swing every time through with someone you didn't choose [shudder].) * It must not have any gypsy figures. (Forced mock flirtation--yuck!) * The ladies chain must be over and back.

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Allen - you are only supposed to post on April 1. On Sat, 2012-12-01 at 10:48 -0600, Allen Ortep wrote: > Hello All: > > I don't have a favorite dance, but my least favorite dance (and dance move) > is Petronella. > Always seems a bit backwards to me. > > Allen Ortep >

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Hello All: I don't have a favorite dance, but my least favorite dance (and dance move) is Petronella. Always seems a bit backwards to me. Allen Ortep

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The one I get most requests for is Devil's Dream http://www.cambridgefolk.org.uk/contra/dances/devils_dream.html I also get a lot of requests for Feet in Flight by Dale Rempert http://austinbarndancers.org/dances/ftflight.shtml Especially when we dance it to Wild Asparagus playing Taliban. The

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     Urbana IL 61801   217-239-5844 From: Dorcas Hand <hand...@tekkmail.com> To: Caller's discussion list <call...@sharedweight.net> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? Beautiful

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2012 7:34 PM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? I suspect contra dancing  was somewhat urban before the so-called "MUC" era. i don't think Ted Sanella  and his contemporaries  would characterize their  regular dances as  non

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...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Alan Winston Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 7:40 PM To: call...@sharedweight.net Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? On 11/30/2012 4:26 PM, Dale Wilson wrote: > And slightly more seriously. > > I don't want to start religious

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On 11/30/2012 4:26 PM, Dale Wilson wrote: And slightly more seriously. I don't want to start religious war but I have always wondered about A Chorus Jig. I just don't see why anyone likes it other than those who cherish it as a relic of a bygone era. The few times I have danced it my primary

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ol.com" <johnfr...@aol.com> To: call...@sharedweight.net Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? Dale, When did you start dancing? If you began during the "MUC" era, then you likely never had a chance

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Jonathan, you left out 18 The first time you danced it, you must have been dancing with your favorite partner to music by your favorite band with a world class caller. And slightly more seriously. I don't want to start religious war but I have always wondered about A Chorus Jig. I just don't

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On 11/30/2012 3:06 PM, Kalia Kliban wrote: It's hard to single out any particular dance since so much depends on the music and the partners. I could have a massively peak dance experience doing a completely generic dance if my partner and I were really in tune with each other and the room and

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A lot of it is very personal -- what you were exposed to, what was your original "tradition," whether that started in 1958 or 2009. There's also context. Favorite for me as a dancer is a bit different than favorite for me as a caller. My favorite is probably 333, with a B2 that varies from year

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net> To: Caller's discussion list <call...@sharedweight.net> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2012 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written? It's hard to single out any particular dance since so much depends on the music and the partners.  I could have a massivel

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On 11/30/2012 10:04 AM, Robert Golder wrote: Traditional 1) Mony Musk 2) British Sorrow I'm glad to hear somebody mention British Sorrow. To my mind this is one of the best dances ever for introducing folks to triple minor formation. And it's equally appropriate for English and contra

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It's hard to single out any particular dance since so much depends on the music and the partners. I could have a massively peak dance experience doing a completely generic dance if my partner and I were really in tune with each other and the room and if the band was cooking. Likewise, the

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in Carrboro, NC IF it's not as crowded as our dances usually are. I could name at least 1/2 dozen others, but will refrain. -Original Message- From: Michael Fuerst Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 10:19 PM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: [Callers] What is the best contra dance(s

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Traditional 1) Mony Musk 2) British Sorrow Contemporary (or my idea of "contemporary") 1) King of the Keyboard, Ted Sannella, 1989 2) Flirtation Reel, Tony Parkes, 1985

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My all-around favorite to begin any dance has long been Don Armstrong's "Broken Sixpence". It moves a lot, introduces dancers to each other, is easy for beginners to comprehend, and would look familiar to square dancers. It's all about the fun! John B. Freeman, SFTPOCTJ

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My votes: among "modern" contras: 3-33-33 by Steve Zakon-Anderson of the chestnuts: Chorus Jig Joyce Miller Grass Valley, CA On Nov 29, 2012, at 11:19 PM, Paul Wilde wrote: > Hey all, > > Three of my favorite contemporary dances are: > > To Have & to Hold by Don

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is the best contra dance(s) ever written? Alan asked: "Best" for what purpose? > Thank you Alan.  This is the real question.  What is the purpose? Maybe that is the only real question. - Greg McKenzie ___ Callers mailing list call

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Alan asked: "Best" for what purpose? > Thank you Alan. This is the real question. What is the purpose? Maybe that is the only real question. - Greg McKenzie

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Hey all, Three of my favorite contemporary dances are: To Have & to Hold by Don Flaherty The Second Time Around (apologies, author temporarily slipped my mind) Bowl of Cherries by Sue Rosen Not intentional, but there isn't a balance in one of them. warmest regards, Paul Wilde

[Callers] What is the best contra dance(s) ever written?

If you had to choose one or two or at most  three  ...   Michael Fuerst      802 N Broadway      Urbana IL 61801   217-239-5844