Re: [Callers] Callers Digest, Vol 58, Issue 6

2019-02-28 Thread Gretchen Caldwell via Callers
I called George's dance at the Charlotte NC dance Monday night.  One of our dancers wore yellow suspenders in George's honor.And we danced with each other as if each next person in line was our favorite dancer - George made us feel that way.Gretchen Caldwell On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 4

[Callers] Caller needed for Civil War re-enactment near Concord NC

2019-09-03 Thread Gretchen Caldwell via Callers
I received a request for a caller for an event and I am unable to do it.John Tutweiler and his son are fine people and are active in the Charlotte Folk Society.  Nick has played for several Charlotte contradances.  If you can help, please contact John directly at john.tutwei...@gmail.com "Nick a

Re: [Callers] Callers Digest, Vol 40, Issue 10

2017-08-16 Thread Gretchen Caldwell via Callers
Tulsa Tribute is a simple, lovely "contra waltz" that works well as a cool-down on a hot night.  I sometimes use it as the next-to-last dance of the evening.   The band needs to choose a waltz in AABB, rather than ABAB as many are usually played.  If I teach it in tempo, they usually figure it ou