[Callers] dance request

Does anyone have "Fannie's Alarm Clock" to share? Thanks -  Laurie PWest MI ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~

Re: [Callers] dance request

1/2; N swing A2: long lines, ladies roll next N; ladies chain B1: half hey; single file circle R in hands-4 (ladies face across, gents face partner) B2: (ladies turn over R shoulder to) gypsy P, swing PCheers, Maia On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 9:27 PM, Laur via Callers wrote: Does anyone have &quo

Re: [Callers] Text size problem

Re: [Callers] Text size problem

Michael. The texts are normal.If I can't read them well I simply increase the view. I personally like larger text. But I just - adjust. It's not a big deal. If you can set your default to a higher font that's great. I don't know what the setting is but 12 is the norm. best - LaurieSent from Yahoo M

[Callers] Dances For Short Line

Fellow callers, what are things to look for in dances for a short line. I'm afraid that a limited number of dancers will be at an upcoming gig and I want to be prepared in the best possible way, and so am looking for input and for confirmation of my thoughts. They are intermediate/ experienced d

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

me to be 1's -- was calling in Greenwood, VA for a relatively small group -- maybe 4 -5 hands 4 -- and called Fiddleheads for the first time.  Such a great dance.  J On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 7:49 PM Laur via Callers wrote: Fellow callers, what are things to look for in dances for a short line

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

PM, Laur via Callers wrote: I'm more thinking lines with maybe 5 or 6 sets, the smaller groups I think I have an understanding of, but I'm sucking in any other observations, of course. Would medley's work for a smaller line?  L ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

t most dances should work fine.  David On 10/15/2015 6:43 PM, Laur via Callers wrote: Fellow callers, what are things to look for in dances for a short line. I'm afraid that a limited number of dancers will be at an upcoming gig and I want to be prepared in the best possible way,

Re: [Callers] Identifying Dances (Was "Anyone know this dance?"]

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I agree with Paul. I find this a great part of our forum and easily identifiable.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Tuesday

Re: [Callers] Mystery dance from Contracopia

Is this it Mange TalkBy Ron BuchananFormation: Contra, duple improper  A1- Give left hand to neighbor: balance andswing A2- Pass through to an ocean wave (seenote), balanceAllemande right neighbor halfway,gents allemande left halfway,allemande right partner¾ B1- Turn shadow by the left and sw

Re: [Callers] Mystery dance from Contracopia

is variation is one that Ron came up with himself nor whether it has a more specific title than something like "Mange Tak (variation)". --Jim On Dec 7, 2015, at 6:38 PM, Laur via Callers wrote: > Is this it > > Mange Talk By Ron Buchanan Formation: Contra, duple impro

Re: [Callers] Run its course?

I am like you Ron, I simply ignore the posts that are - that I'm not interested in. And I suggest others do the same.  Eventually that thread will become a dialogue between one or two others and either the list admin can opt them out or they'll go on sparring forever more.  Laurie p Sent from Y

Re: [Callers] Compensating for SharedWeight's Limitation re: Threads

Please don't leave, just ignore the thread. Or filter. You don't have to read every post. Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Friday, January 22, 2016, 1:52 PM, Karin Neils via Callers wrote: "There is not way to peace. Peace is the way." thanks Don Karin On 1/22/2016 1:09 PM, Don

Re: [Callers] Choreography and Copyright

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I agree with everything Janet said.  In addition before I'd publish anything I'd ask permission then credit the author.  Laurie

Re: [Callers] Ending the discussion, was Re: Thoughts on ethnicity, was That g word

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Janet, just saying. I found your post fascinating.  I stopped following / reading the g posts.  Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail f

Re: [Callers] recognize this dance?

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } And that will be greatly appreciated by all. Amen!  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Sunday, January 24, 2016, 11:17 AM, S

Re: [Callers] another new word idea

I actually memorized that long long ago and when in an indecisive space I often spout it! Laurie ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Monday, January 25, 2016 4:55 PM, Andrea N

Re: [Callers] ONS with a *tiny* inexperienced crowd?

Yes that's great. not for 5 dancers though. The Polka dance is great for even ONE dancer and you. I'll tell you this is a keeper. Major success in a family dance, or when I had only two kids and one other adult step in.  Pat-a-Cake Polkafrom "Dance A While" page 127.Mixer (only half a dance) - O

[Callers] Boomerang

I am not comfortable with the timing in Boomerang. Am I off or .. is there something I'm missing???   I've tried (with my imaginary friends) several theories but - always the timing isn't quite there. LaurieWest MI  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from lif

Re: [Callers] Community Dance

Wow sounds great!  Laurie P West MI Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, April 4, 2016, 3:59 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: Hello folks,  I have set up a "Community Dance" Facebook Page as a place to share family friendly community dances with each other. My expectation is that

[Callers] No walk thru

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Looking for new ideas. No walk through at a dance weekend level.  Ideas?  ESP open to switching opportunities..  Laurie West MI

[Callers] medley

I'm debating if 6 or 8 times thru the dances during a medley make more sense. I've gone back and forth on this for years.  Thoughts?  If it matters this time I have 8 dances, in the past it's been 5. So either way it's still the same question. Laurie West Mi ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cann

Re: [Callers] headset mics

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Model?  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 3:07 PM, jill allen via Callers wrote: I love my

Re: [Callers] Fewer than 6 dancers - Ideas?

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I have a few dances - I'm tight on time, will send soon. I want more though so I hope others continue to share. Laur Sent from

Re: [Callers] ACK! First time calling night of *squares* -- any last minute advice?

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I find the simple square is fun and accessible to any group. Done it for kids, teens, older adults, festivals. It's the old singi

Re: [Callers] Rapid City Reel?

Great Dance!  One of the gems Jack Mitchell shared with me from his collection a few years back. Laurie Pietravalle  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, April 11, 201

Re: [Callers] Looking for a particular sort of becket dance

I have one Wil Mentor uses. Let me pull it out.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, June 29, 2017, 6:28 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote: ...Wow, this is embarrassing, I can't find any dances in my deck that fit your criteria! Seems like 90% of my easier becket dances start wi

Re: [Callers] Looking for a CD that would have full length contra tunes for calling

Cheryl, It’s a great CD  DO IT.  I am also looking for tunes that have some intro beats to use. I did find some thanks to friends that had collections.  Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Friday, April 6, 2018, 10:53 PM, Mac Mckeever via Callers wrote: We have one from 1998 dance w

Re: [Callers] Looking for a CD that would have full length contra tunes for calling

re reel medleys, and one is a jig-to-reel medley."Has the four potatoes..  http://www.kgbmole.com/kgb/volga.html On Friday, April 6, 2018, 8:44:00 PM PDT, Laur via Callers wrote: Cheryl, It’s a great CD  DO IT.  I am also looking for tunes that have some intro beats to

Re: [Callers] Unknown Dance,

I believe this is Will’s dance “turnstiles” Laurie Pietravalle  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 7:08 AM, Liam Binley via Callers wrote: Hi,I don’t know if anyone can help me, but this is worth a shot. I recently viewed a video of a dance on youtube called by Wi

Re: [Callers] hearing impaired

In my minimal exposure, hearing impaired relied solely on dancer input. Fortunately they felt the beat and that wasn’t ever an issue. Once they successfully went through the dance (unless complicated) a couple times, they were fine. It’s the changes that will go off kilter. However, they weren’t

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

Rachel, do you have Circulate 8/ Bob Isaacs?  4x4 with well, circulate 8  Let me know if you haven’t found it.  Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, August 4, 2018, 3:51 PM, Rachel Shapiro via Callers wrote: Hi all,I'm in search of contras that have borrowed interesting figure

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

Let's not forget the great Chinese New Year!  box circulate Chinese New Yearby Chris PageImproper (long wave) [1] A1 Balance long waves    Box circulate [2]    Balance long waves   Box circulate [3] A2 Balance long waves   Box circulate [2]    Partner swingB1 Circle left 3/4   Neighbor swingB2 Lo

Re: [Callers] New contra dance database

Bravo. thank you. ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 11:37:55 PM EDT, Chris Page via Callers wrote: Michael Dyck and I have done a thing: htt

Re: [Callers] Transgressions

Resource? not familiar with Wil's Out of Bounds..  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 5:55:03 PM EDT, Jonathan Sivier via Callers wrote:     S

Re: [Callers] Looking for "fun" dances

Thanks Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, May 16, 2019, 1:31 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: Hello all,Just a quick note to say there is a facebook page called "Community Dance", and we would love anyone to post community level dance videos (preferred) or descriptions o