Re: [Callers] Beneficial Tradition

I have seen it called as a Sicilian Circle, which eliminated the end effects.  Original message From: Bob Green via Callers Date: 1/4/18 6:00 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Kalia Kliban Cc: Caller's discussion list

Re: [Callers] Another dolphin surfaces

A dolphin hey is used in English dances and, like the Mad Robin and pousette, is creeping into contra repertoire. It's a hey for THREE rather than for four, with one couple acting as a unit.  The initiating couple in this case are the ones. With Gent 1 in the lead, BOTH 1s pass Lady 1 by the

Re: [Callers] Star 1/2 -> Star 1/2?

I have called Starring Loretta as well as many ECD with half stars and concur that it is a harder move for dancers than one would expect. This may be a muscle memory issue. It feels more like a four hand pull by than a star because there's no sense of rotation. The move is more linear than