[Callers] Roger Whynot Contras for Modern Square Dancers (Part 1)

Hello Judy, I found the Dick Leger album with Roger Whynot contras. I remember dancing many of these at East Hill Farm with Dick Leger. *SW Contra* Alternate Duple/Double Progression, No P Swg A1 N DSD, N Swg A2 Face Across Flutterwheel, Sweep 1/4, Star Thru B1 Circle Left, Circle Right B2

Re: [Callers] Anyone seen this dance?

Aymless Dancing? (intentionally misspelled) Amylase Dancing? Rich Stafford, CT On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 7:48 PM, Jacob Nancy Bloom via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > How true. > > On Thu, Apr 30, 2015 at 3:07 PM, Robert Golder via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net>

Re: [Callers] Anyone seen this dance?

- > *From:* Rich Sbardella via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > *To:* Jacob Nancy Bloom <jandnbl...@gmail.com> > *Cc:* "callers@lists.sharedweight.net" <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > *Sent:* Friday, May 1, 2015 11:56 AM > *Sub

[Callers] Fwd: Wireless Headset

Hello friends, I recently called a dance and had trouble with my Shure wireless headset system. I had feedback as I called from the floor/field. That indicates that the mic pattern is probably to wide, since the volume was not that loud. It also droped out as I walked around the field at the

[Callers] Giving Weight

How do you descibe giving weight, and how do you teach it for circles, allemandes, and, swings? Rich Stafford, CT

Re: [Callers] Giving Weight

My main concern is how to acquire that tension/counterweight in a swing, if you do not lean back. Rich On Wed, Jun 24, 2015 at 3:33 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On 6/24/2015 11:29 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: > >> >> H

[Callers] Dances with One Swing

I am happy to see that I am not alone in my perspective. I oftn dance 18th Century contras with little or no swinging and they are indeed enjoyable. That being said, I have very few mondern contras with one, or no swings included. Can anyone suggest some good ones to add to my collection? Rich

Re: [Callers] How to explain the charms of square dances (was More on Programming)

At all the traditional square dances I have attended in recent years, squares are just part of the program. Big circles are quite popular and there are countless possibilities. Many if not all of the dances danced as visiting couples are danced in big concentric circles. I often include a

Re: [Callers] Sticky floors

This link to thedancesocks.com will not fix the problem, but can help with it. Perhaps flyers can be placed on the tables at halls with known problems. http://www.thedancesocks.com Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 7:29 PM, James Saxe via Callers <

Re: [Callers] Family dance questions

At Old Srurbridge Village, a living museum, we use one penny whistle, flute, or fiddle. We always dance Rakes of Mallow. The age of the dancing audience ranges from 4 to 70s, and they always have fun. Rakes: Fwd & Bk, Fwd & Change lines Fwd & Bk, Fwd and change back to original line Right hand

Re: [Callers] Contra- roll differences?

>From a MWSD perspective, Half Sashayed means that the dancers are in opposite rolls. The call rollaway with/to a half sachay is now discouraged, but it most often put the ladies on the man's left, thus they were half sashayed. Today, as all position dance and dance by definition, are commom

Re: [Callers] Does this dance exist? / Beginner dances with chain, without star-L prog

Maia, I have called David Kaynors "The Baby Rose" with a Fwd & Bk to replace the Star Left. Forgotten Treasure by Beth parkes is another. Rich On Sun, Sep 13, 2015 at 1:54 PM, David A Kaynor via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I have no idea where this dance came from but I

[Callers] Toss the Wench

Does anyone know a dance called Toss the Wench, and if there is a piece of music married to the dance? Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT

Re: [Callers] Who're all the whos?

Such as a "Solo" turn, or a turn alone? On Thu, Sep 24, 2015 at 12:24 PM, Amy Wimmer via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Is there ever a designation for doing something alone? > -Amy > > > > On Sep 23, 2015, at 10:18 PM, Don Veino via Callers < >

[Callers] Unknown Square/Help Needed

Several years ago I enjoyed dancing a square that I believed was written by Roger Whynot, but I cannot remember the square. I think it began with couple one Fwd and Back, then Couple one goes fwd into a three point star with the nearest side couple. As they turn the star, they unwind into two

[Callers] Dick Henschel

I am relaying this information to any concerned. Dick Henschel was the voice of Hilton Sound Equipment, and was always a helpful voice to callers. He will be missed. It is with the greatest of sadness, to inform you of the sudden passing of Dick Henschel on Saturday evening. > > Eight months

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

Bob Livingston has another great Dip and Dive for a five couple square. Perhaps he will share it. Rich On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Tom Hinds via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Laur, > > Even with great music and calling it's tough to create excitement when the > hall

Re: [Callers] Advice about "gypsy"

In square dance, the call "walk all around your left hand lady" is very close to a right shoulder gypsy, and "See Saw is a left shoulder walk around. A left shoulder Dosido is no longer called a See Saw, but a Left Dosido. Walk all around your nieghbor or partner, and see saw your neighbor or

Re: [Callers] Advice about "gypsy"

In square dance, Indian Style is rarely used for single file promenade, although it was prevalent just 25 years ago. It has slowly disappeared replaced with just the descriptive language of "single file". I often replace, "Single file Indian Style" with "Single file with a smile". I also beieve

[Callers] Easy Civil War Era Wholesets

I am looking for some EASY wholeset dancers for a Civil War event that is mostly teenage boys. Wholesets seem to be the best option, but I am open to othe suggestions. Virginia Reel is an obvious choice. Peace & Thanks! Rich

[Callers] Dances with R & L Thru

I am looking for a few good contras with a R & L Thru that do not contain a Ladies chain. Any suggestions? Peace, Rich

Re: [Callers] Dances with R & L Thru

Please allow me to clarify. I am looking for some modern dances with a R Thru that include a partner swing, but not a ladies chain. Rich On Tue, Nov 24, 2015 at 8:22 AM, Rich Sbardella wrote: > I am looking for a few good contras with a R & L Thru that do not contain >

Re: [Callers] 4 person do-si-do?

Luke, In modern square dance a left hand star without hands is simply called promenade inside. By definition a right hand star w/o hands would be a reverse promenade inside. Both would take 8 beats/steps to accomplish in a square, and probably close to eight beats in a mescolanza. I do not

Re: [Callers] 4 person do-si-do?

Luke, In square dance there is a figure called grand sashay. It is essentially a grand R, or weave the ring, with dosidos and seesaw. You might look that figure up as the weave is a dodge, and the dosido//seesaw would allow for twirling. I have included the definition below. Grand Sashay is

[Callers] Contras with a Hey

Hello Folks, I am relatively new at calling contras and I am looking for some asy to intermediate contras to introduce the hey to a group that includes many beginners. and/or club square dancers. "Butter" by Gene Hubert is my go to dance, but I am looking for a few more. I like Butter because

[Callers] Becket Formation

Folks, I was at a dance not too long ago, and as the caller (not me) invited dancers to join the last dance of the night, he also declared it to be in Becket formation. One visiting couple, who had been waiting eagerly for the last dance , put on their jackets and left disappointed, stating that

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

Amos Moses is another easy line dance. On Tue, Jan 26, 2016 at 2:26 PM, Tom Hinds via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I hate to say this but it's not a bad idea to have a line dance like Texas > Freeze in your hip pocket just in case. I don't like line dances but some >

Re: [Callers] another new word idea

Erik, I have heard Frontier Whirl as a California Twirl, but never Frontier Twirl? Are you sure? (Maybe I am mistaken.) Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 12:26 PM, Erik Hoffman via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > What Michael Fuerst said at a readable size

Re: [Callers] Family dance- educational supplements?

Hello Claire, Here are two excellent resources. New England Dancing Masters offer many books, Cds, and DVDs for Family/Community Dance. I cannot say enough good about this material. www.dancingmasters.com Marion Rose also has a series of books Called Step Lively. They have dances and CDs

Re: [Callers] Family dance- educational supplements?

> If you get in touch with him and tell more about the group you're > expecting to call for (What age-range of home-schoolers? Will a > bunch of their younger siblings be there?), he might advise you > as to how much of the material in it would be suitable for you. &g

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Hello Joseph, I have lots of experience working in such an environment. As Chris said, the swing is the biggest issue. MWSD rotate once and Twirl out of the swing. (A good swing worksphop would help.) When calling to such groups, I limit the swings to eight beats, (Replace a balance & swing,

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Tom and Joseph, The organization Tom referred to is called ContraLab. It still exists, but is quite small. Several of the contra callers at last summer's National Square Dance Convention, in Massachusetts, were ContraLab members. One book by Don Armstrong is called "Contras...with 101 Ready to

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

The Don Armstrong book is actually called "The Caller/Teacher Manual for Contras...With 101 Ready-To-Call Contras". Rich On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Rich Sbardella wrote: > Tom and Joseph, > The organization Tom referred to is called ContraLab. It still exists, >

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Another difference is that calls such as R Thru have a different beat count depending on the starting position. From a static square R Thru is 8 beats as in contra, but from a wavy line or a box, it is only 6 beats. MWSDers also rush their dancing because so many callers use "clipped" timing to

Re: [Callers] CRAPO Dance Recall Notice, #DCAv1 - "Double Crossed Again"

Was this official email from the TrusTed campaign? It looks official Rich On Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 11:42 PM, Abed A. Dan, S.E. via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > CRAPO Dance Recall Notice DCAv1, 20160227 > > Dear Dance Leader, > > The Choreography Registration And Publication

[Callers] Contras for One Nighters

I rarely call a contra at a One Night Party Dance, but occasionally I am asked to. I have a few in my cards, but can anyone make some sure fire recommendations. Assume 95%-100% non dancers. Thanks, Rich Stafford, CT

Re: [Callers] Contras for One Nighters

DSD, then 2s DSD instead of R Thrus. Rich On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 3:54 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On 3/5/2016 10:44 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: > >> I rarely call a contra at a One Night Party Dance, but occasionally I am &g

[Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

Here I am with another question. I learn so much from these threads. What are some easy, but good, novelty, or gimmick contras. To elaborate, I mean contras that have unusual moves, or contras that use basic moves in unusual ways. Maybe Ovals, Wholeset Promenades, Old-Timey square dance moves?

Re: [Callers] Fw: Novelty & Gimmick Contras

y Anderson - unique way to get into a star > Down by the Riverside - Melony Axle Lute - fun 3 face 3 > A Valentine Surprise - Eric Hoffman - recently posted on this group - has > large set prominade > > Mac McKeever > > > > ----- Forwarded Message - > *From:* Rich Sbardella v

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

Hello Tavi, You are correct, gimmick was a bad choice of words. Gimmick is a term used in MWSD publications to describe surprise or unusual choreography. The type of dances I am looking for are dances that have an unusual element, whether it be a different move like rip 'n snort, an unusual

Re: [Callers] Young Adult Rose

In Another Nice Combination, dancers Pass P by R to Shadow DSD which is a right (handed) move, before returning to a partner swing. There is no choice required since DSD is almost always right shoulder. Rich On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Jonathan Sivier via Callers <

[Callers] Teaching the Cloverleaf?

I have yet to call a dance with a cloverleaf in it because I am not comfortable with teaching the walk thru. The Connectrix by Rick Mohr has such a cloverleaf. Any suggestions on good teaching language, and any other dances with such a cloverleaf would be welcomed. Thanks, Rich Sbardella CT

[Callers] Community Dance

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 the page will be a place to swap dances, and to provide information regarding caller/leader training opportunities. This page is not intended

Re: [Callers] Community Dance

I have been asked to post a link to the Facebook page. Try this: https://www.facebook.com/Community-Dance-361393070697776/ On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 3:38 PM, Rich Sbardella wrote: > Hello folks, > > I have set up a "Community Dance" Facebook Page as a place to share

Re: [Callers] Community Dance

At the suggestion of a friend, I have decided to change the Faceboook Page to a Facebook Group. The group is simply called "Community Dance" and this link should lead you there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/998379520248723/ Rich Sbardella On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 5:17 PM, Rich Sbardella

Re: [Callers] Confirming Bookings - Best Practices?

The American MWSD clubs/callers also use contracts, although seldom is a deposit required. In 25 years of club calling, I only had one bad experience, where two callers were booked for the same dance. I was working 'graveyard" shift, so I willingly let the other caller have the gig and returned

[Callers] Floor Space Requirement

Friends, I have been hire to call a wedding with 145 attendees and 15 known contra dancers. The bride and groom are insisting on modern contras. I have never thought about floor space, what is the typical requirement for a line of twenty couples? Any very easy duple improper dances to

Re: [Callers] Floor Space Requirement

e evening, they gave me an extra tip > on top of my payment. > > Just some thoughts. Good luck. > > Woody > > -- > <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> > Woody Lane > Caller, Percussive Dancer > Roseburg, Orego

Re: [Callers] Headset mics, take two

I have been using an Audio Technica System 10 headset, and I am happy with it. It is a good mic for *singing* and speaking. If I were not a singing caller, I would probably use a different mic with the same System 10. Rich Sbardella On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 11:42 AM, via Callers

Re: [Callers] Headset mics, take two

I previously mentioned that I use an Audio Technica System 10, but in fact, WE use three system 10s. My wife Lynn and I, call duet singing calls with two handhelds, and I often use the headset at ONS parties. If one receiver, or mic,dies, I can change the pairing as needed. I can also use all

[Callers] Dance Variety

As I programed my dance evenings for this weekend, I noticed that close to 80% of my dance cards have just the Ladies in the center doing something, About 10% have the Gents going in, and the remaining 10% or so have both the Lady and the Gent, or neither the Lady or the Gent going in. My

Re: [Callers] Boys and Girls

Jeremy, Perhaps this is a partially generational concern. In the MWSD community today, there is much role swapping among dancers. Most often ladies are dancing the gents' role. The terms boys and girls, are roles much like ladies and gents in the contra scene. Although I call fewer MWSD events

Re: [Callers] What dance is this?

While we are at this, here is another untitled dance. I am not sure where I collected it. Can anyone name it? a1 N B a2 LL, Ladies Alle R 1 1/2 b1 P B b2 CL 3/4, Veer Left, Veer Right Rich Sbardella On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 2:29 PM, frannie via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net>

Re: [Callers] What dance is this?

for the zig/zag versus 4 beats in Urbana. That is a plus early in an evening. Rich Sbardella On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 3:01 PM, Yoyo Zhou <yoz...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 11:44 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >>

Re: [Callers] What dance is this?

ht.net> wrote: > >> >> >> Sent from my external brain >> >> On Oct 6, 2016, at 2:44 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < >> callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >> While we are at this, here is another untitled dance. I am

Re: [Callers] Wrist Lock Stars - Summary

In refereence to John's comment about hairy, sweaty wrists in MWSD, it has been an unwritten rule, or at least a courtesy, that men wear long sleeve shirts to avoid such hairy, sweaty, contact. Long sleeves are still the norm in MWSD. Rich Sbardella On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 5:40 AM, John Sweeney

[Callers] Dance Title

Hello Folks, I am looking for the title and author of the following dance. Can anyone help me? A1 CL 3/4, N Swg A2 LL, Partner Balance, Pull R, Pull L B1 Along Line RH Bal, Bx Gnat, Gents Alle Left 1 1/2 B2 P Bal & Swg Thanks, Rich

Re: [Callers] Positive values on the mic

As a caller that transitioned from MWSD, I miss one of their traditions. In club dancing, at the end of the evening, the performers and organizers gather at the front of the dance floor, and all the dancers come forward and say good night, and thank you. It takes just a few minutes. but this

Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

Winter Wonderland. Here is a Community Dance, square dance version, but it is a 32 bar tune and will work with contras. Rich On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 5:20 PM, David Harding via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I'm interested in familiar holiday tunes that work for contras. I

Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

Tina, If you investigate Square Dance singing calls, many, many have been arranged into 32 bar tunes, and many are appropriate for contra dance with a slight tempo adjustment. Rich On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 9:08 AM, Tom Hinds via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > It's not my cup of

Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

Here are some Christmas singing call records that are in my record case. All of these were available as 45rpms until recently. The ones in* Bold *are ones I called most recently. I most often choose singing calls that have no lyrics on beat 7/8 of the last phrase, so I can prompt the next

Re: [Callers] Totals for taxes

Here is a page from the IRS website regarding hobby vs for profit business. https://www.irs.gov/uac/is-your-hobby-a-for-profit-endeavor Rich Sbardella On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 8:58 AM, Tony Parkes via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Luke Donforth wrote: > > <

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

In the New England MWSD Community, there is one weekend a year that dances collect data. This method, although it has problems, is probable good at seeng long term trends. Rich Sbardella On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > No, I

Re: [Callers] Increased number of community dance requests?

I am also experiencing an increase in CT. One example is a local adult ed running two six week sessions each year that are free to the local communities. Our town Arts Commision is also sponsoring the Stafford Stomp this year. More scouts and family parties as well. I am not sure if it is more

Re: [Callers] Difficult dancers - Decision to ask not to return

I have never asked a dancer not to return to a dance. As a caller, organizer, and as a dancer, I have often suggested other dance locations that might be more suitable for their skill level. For instance, I often refer dancers with difficulties to a the local community dance that I organize, and

Re: [Callers] Difficult dancers - Decision to ask not to return

I want to be clear that when I suggest other dance venues, I have never suggested that dancers stop attending a series. My suggestion of other (additional) venues is so that the dancer finds a user friendly place to hone his/her skills. Like Don, I believe that our communities should be

Re: [Callers] Modern Western Square Dance for Contra Dancers

Jeremy, I would not even attempt that. I might look at 10 popular calls that are unique to MWSD and attempt to cover those. Serving a good appetizers is better than serving a terrible buffet. Rich On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 4:36 AM, Jeremy Child via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

Re: [Callers] Full hey spanning two phrases?

Maia, I wrote a simple square "Hey Square, Let's Dance" that has the hey crossing phrases. It must be called Heads, Sides, Heads, Sides to have a complete mixer square. A1 Heads Lead Right & Circle to a Line, F A2 Ladies Chain, Start a Full Hey B1 Finish the Hey, Swing the one you meet B2

[Callers] If You Can Walk...

I am looking for a contra dance titled, "If You Can Walk, You can Dance", or maybe, "If you Can Dance, You Can Walk". Would someone please share it, or a link. Thanks, Rich

[Callers] Rapid City Reel?

I am looking for a dance titled either Rapid City Reel, or Rocket City Reel. The dance has back to back interrupted square thru two hands. Can anyone help me with this one? Rich Stafford, CT

[Callers] MWSD Radio Piece

Here is a little piece about MWSD, Enjoy! http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa ’s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix Rich

[Callers] MWSD Link

Her is the link of the MWSD Radio program. http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa ’s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix This should work. Rich

[Callers] Try this link: Another new article about Square Dancing [NPR]

Here is the link again, this time it really should work. Rich >> From NPR affiliate KJZZ, : >> >> http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa%E2%80% 99s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix >> >

[Callers] Ralph Sweet's Birthday Dance

Hello Friends, I am hosting/organizing a contra dance on Sunday evening, May 21st, to celebrate Ralph Sweet's 88th birthday. This is the last dance in Ralph's Shindig in the Barn series this season, and next season is not a certainty. Ralph's son Walter is part of a trio of musicians that will

[Callers] Untitled Dances

Hello folks, I have many dances in my collection that I would love to attach to a title. If you can provide one, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT *#5 Untitled* A1 Bal Ring, Spin Right (2X) A2 LH Star, Gents Chain B1 Mad Robin, Face Partner & Swg B2 CL 3/4, Pass

[Callers] Sing Call Squares

Hello folks, I am curious what singing calls, if any, are being called nowadays. I am hoping to build a traditional"singing square dance locally, and hope to use tunes that bands might have heard or been exposed to. I am familiar with the ones on Ralph Sweet's CD and Bob Dalsemer's two

[Callers] New Square?

Folks, I found a square sequence I wrote a while ago? Does it exist in trad-dance circles? Heads R Thru (8), Hds Pass Thru, Sep @1 into middle and Bx Gnat. (12) Same 4 RH Star (8) to corner Alle Left (6) P DSD (6), Corner Swg (8) Full Promenade (16) Thanks, Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT

[Callers] Halloween

Hello Friends, I need some Halloween themed dances. Any suggestions? Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/

[Callers] Holiday Contra

Does anyone have a couple of easy holiday themed contras to share? Thanks, Rich ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/

Re: [Callers] Holiday Contra

Here are a few additional titles from my collection. Some may require a stretch because every family has its own holiday traditions. Forgotten Treasure - Beth Parkes (the present that was hidden and saved for last) Turkey Trot - Unknown Rings & Things - Tom Lehmann Box the Cat - Lisa Greenleaf

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

Mary has made some very valid points. It would be good to emphasize that this is a dance "community", and that all people should be respectful of others. Many dancers take a "no" as a personal rejection and perhaps even as disrespectful. This tends to hurt the community as a whole and often

Re: [Callers] Moving past self-flagellation

I have learned that owning my mistakes publicly is an important part of moving forward. Sometimes I use humor to soften the blow. Another very important thing I have learned is to make the next dance a great dance. Something fun, with guaranteed success. Our mistakes bother us more that they

[Callers] Put Your Red Hand In

I had a Girl Scout Dance coming up Sunday and I was thinking how I would get 150 six to nine year old girls to know which hand was right and which hand is left. On the way to my contra calling gig on Saturday, the thought arose that right hand sounds very close to red hand. On the way to the

[Callers] A Dance without Partner Swing

I cannot recall dancing a modern contra in the last few years that does not include a Partner Swing, so I have a few questions. First, do you call any such modern dances without a partner swing? Why or why not? Second, if you do, do you announce it before the preceding dance so as to inform

Re: [Callers] Looking for "fun" dances

Why not just have everyone face left and single file promenade instead of circle to the left? The circles are still moving in the opposite direction and right shoulders are adjacent for the Dosido. Rich On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 11:21 PM, K Panton via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net>

[Callers] Sir Roger De Coverly

Does anyone have a dance length recording of Sir Roger De Coverly? I need a source for purchase.l Rich Stafford, CT ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives:

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

Square thru is certainly from square dance as is Star Thru, and Cal Twirl. Rip and Snort can be used instead of 1s split the 2s and return, as in Roll Over Johannes. Right Hand High, Left Hand Low Peek Experience by Ridge Kennedy uses Take a Peek from square dance. Pass the Ocean/Pass Thru to a

Re: [Callers] Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

I agree that calling a circle right after a promenade across, has better flow than a circle left, but I am reluctant to call a circle right in my first dance (unless it follows a circle left). I prefer to use the first dance to teach basic calls I will be using all night, and I believe that the

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

Kliban via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On 8/13/2018 8:53 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: > > Old Time Elixir #2 by Linda Leslie and Wrinkled Riccon by Melanie Axel >> Lute are two great dances. >> Rich >> > > In Wrinkled Ribbon, h

Re: [Callers] Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

figure in a logical and satisfying way? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 13, 2018, at 11:08 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Hello Maia, > I put one together a couple of years ago. I tried to make the timing as > forg

Re: [Callers] Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

Hello Maia, I put one together a couple of years ago. I tried to make the timing as forgiving as possible, thus the Balance the Ring and Pass Thru, instead of CL 3/4 & Pass Thru. My Corduroy Blazer (D/I) A1: N DSD, N Swg A2: Gents Alle L 1-1/2. P Swg B1: Prom Across, LL B2: CL 3/4. Bal Ring,

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

> Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 13, 2018, at 11:53 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Rich Sbardella > Date: Mon, Aug 13, 2018 at 11:51 AM > Subject: Re: [Callers] Glossary d

Re: [Callers] does this dance already exist?

The Callerlab timing chart has square thru taking 10 beats from a static square and 8 beats from (closer( facing couples such as they would be after the heads star thru. In the following square I would allow 10 beats. Heads Lead Right & Circle to a Line, Lines F 2 ladies Chain Across and Back

Re: [Callers] does this dance already exist?

nges. > > --Nick > > [Stuff below Rich's response snipped] > > On 09/08/2018 09:34 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: > > The Callerlab timing chart has square thru taking 10 beats from a > > static square and 8 beats from (closer( facing couples such as they > >

[Callers] Circles, Crazy Circles

Helo Folks, This group has been so quiet lately. The group has been so important for me as I developed my Contra calling repertoire and skills, so I thought I'd initiate a conversation. As I sit here programming a dance I realize that I do not have many dances without circles. Many that I do

Re: [Callers] Circles, Crazy Circles

nforth > 2nd Course by Luke Donforth > A Sure Thing by Chris Page (has Circle Right) > Treasure of the Sierra Madre by James Hutson (no N swing) > Amherst and Wooster by Chris Weiler (no N swing) > > > On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 8:16 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lis

Re: [Callers] Circles, Crazy Circles

playfulness, etc. rather than starting from square zero with a new N every > time. Might make for a more satisfying experience. Just a thought. > > Cheers, > Maia > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > &

[Callers] Untitled Dances

As I sit out this Nor'easter, I am doing some house cleaning. I have collected many dances without titles and perhaps someone can provide names. Thanks in advance! Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT #1 Untitled Contra Star Thru Inside Hands - Neighbor Balance Star Thru Ladies Chain Ladies

[Callers] Programming a Dance

I am curious how much time you all plan programming a dance before arriving at a venue. If you do not preprogram, what is your approach for on the fly programming? Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address:

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

I think having a word that sounds similar is an asset, not a liability. I have used look-see quite successfully. In years, few will know that a "look-see" used to be called as a G... I have also used Walk 'round with no problem. My initial attempt was Hipsy, but Linda Leslie quickly, and

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