Thank you, Colin Hume, for pointing out that Diamonds Are For Neffa is Becket.
Note to Chris Page!
Lisa
> On Apr 17, 2019, at 8:17 AM, Greenleaf wrote:
>
> Here are the entries for the NEFFA 75th Contra Contest. Thanks again to all
> of you who submitted dances.
>
> The dances are presented
Here are the entries for the NEFFA 75th Contra Contest. Thanks again to all of
you who submitted dances.
The dances are presented as written, mostly unedited. They are grouped by
author in order of submission, with the exception of the winning dance, which
is at the top. I do have all of this i
Good job Chris, especially considering what a poor job you did trying to
write the worst dance last year ;-)
On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 12:02 PM Greenleaf via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> The winner of the Neffa 75th Contra Choreography Contest is Diamonds Are
> For Neffa, writ
The winner of the Neffa 75th Contra Choreography Contest is Diamonds Are For
Neffa, written by Chris Page. The judges feel that his dance has good flow, is
suitable for the NEFFA audience, and includes very NEFFA-appropriate inter-set
allemandes and a celebratory diamond. Even the title is cleve
NEFFA 75th Contra Contest
To help NEFFA celebrate our Diamond Jubilee, we hereby open up the NEFFA 75th
Anniversary Contra Choreography Contest. The winning dance, as judged by Bob
Isaacs and Lisa Greenleaf, will be called by Mr. Isaacs at the Festival's
celebration dance on Saturday, April 13.
I was there, and it was Manga Tak.
- Original Message
From: Michael Barraclough
To: r...@harts.mv.com; Caller's discussion list
Sent: Mon, April 23, 2012 8:41:19 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] NEFFA Dance ID
I wasn't there but I am guessing that it was Ron Buchanan's Mang
I wasn't there but I am guessing that it was Ron Buchanan's Mange Tak.
Michael Barraclough
www.michaelbarraclough.com
On Mon, 2012-04-23 at 11:34 -0400, Rich Hart wrote:
> Can any of you help me identify a dance that we danced during the last
> NEFFA session on Sunday? The dance in question was
Can any of you help me identify a dance that we danced during the last
NEFFA session on Sunday? The dance in question was called with the
Festival Orchestra playing and it may have been called by Sue Rosen.
The key figures were 2 "past through to an ocean wave" figures. In one
case you end wi
Hello callers-
Many of you will be at the new England Folk Festival this weekend. Well guess
what--
NEFFA has gone mobile! Festival schedule, maps, alerts, more on your
iPhone/Android.
Use your mobile to get the free app from Conventionist
http://cvi.st/getit
I look forward to seeing you a
In years past, there has been an unofficial spot in the bleachers of the
main hall. In Natick, it was the bleachers to the left of the stage when
you were facing them.
I'll print out a tasteful SharedWeight sign and tape it to the wall in
the High School dance hall as a gathering point in the
Sorry to miss out on being with you all - perhaps next
year.
Laurie Pietravalle
>
> - Original Message
> From: Chris Weiler
> To: Shared Weight ;
> musici...@sharedweight.net; A
> list for dance organizers
>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:11:37 AM
&g
No matter what time we pick SOMEone is going to be doing something vital,
I'll bet -
what if there was a shared-weight place?
If we picked a particular spot and used it to meet whoever else was there
at the moment, even if we couldn't make a particular time?
Or both? A target time, but a weekend
Sorry Michael. I was being contracentric.
- Original Message
From: Michael Barraclough
To: Caller's discussion list
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 2:02:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Callers] NEFFA!
Me too, but then I would have to miss my own session :)
Michael Barraclough
: Caller's discussion list
Subject: Re: [Callers] NEFFA!
How about an early dinner at 4:30? I'd really hate to miss the singing
squares.
Lynn
- Original Message
From: Chris Weiler
To: Shared Weight ; musici...@sharedweight.net; A
list for dance organizers
Sent: Tuesday, April 22,
How about an early dinner at 4:30? I'd really hate to miss the singing squares.
Lynn
- Original Message
From: Chris Weiler
To: Shared Weight ; musici...@sharedweight.net; A
list for dance organizers
Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 5:11:37 AM
Subject: [Callers] NEFFA!
s-boun...@sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-
> boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Chris Weiler
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:12 AM
> To: Shared Weight; musici...@sharedweight.net; A list for dance
> organizers
> Subject: [Callers] NEFFA!
>
> Hello everyone!
>
> I'm looki
Hello everyone!
I'm looking forward to another great NEFFA this weekend. I hope that I
can see and chat with as many of you as possible while still getting
some dancing in!
I've been going over the schedule looking for a good time for a
SharedWeight gathering. I think that at 6:30 on Saturda
I've been asked to let folks know that
I'll be repeating my contra tune discussion/workshop
at Neffa, but this time it will be geared towards musicians.
I'll also be joined by Jaige Trudel and Adam Broome from
Crowfoot.
This is a good opportunity for callers and musicians to learn
about choosing
Hi there,
I didn't make it to NEFFA this year, but I heard Lisa Greenleaf did an
awesome callers' session on working with musicians. Did anyone record
it?
Joyce Miller
Grass Valley, CA
Hi Everyone who was at NEFFA,
It was very fun getting to meet many of you in person. I think it worked well
to have a couple of options and different times for gatherings.
Aside from the great dancing and getting to call, my favorite part about
NEFFA is getting to meet and talk with other c
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 7:08 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] NEFFA Shared Wt gatherings
Hey everybody!
Great idea, Karen!
Instead of trying to find a time when none of us are performing or
dancing, how about we get together on Saturday morning at 9am in the
cafeteria. Let's have a potluck
Hey everybody!
Great idea, Karen!
Instead of trying to find a time when none of us are performing or
dancing, how about we get together on Saturday morning at 9am in the
cafeteria. Let's have a potluck brunch! I could bring some bagels with
cream cheese.
Otherwise, I will probably be ready
I'll be there for Friday, and probably Saturday as well. - Bob
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From: Karen Fontana
Reply-To: Caller's discussion list
To: Callers Shared Weight
Subject: [Callers] NEFFA Shared Wt gathering
They both sound good to me. I'll make sure I get to at least our Sat
3 PM session.
Lisa
On Apr 17, 2006, at 11:38 PM, Karen Fontana wrote:
Hi All,
Here's two opportunities:
1. Friday evening:
9:15 - 9:45pm in the Main Hall; this leaves time to dance
1 - 2 Role Free contras.
> 1. Friday evening:
> 9:15 - 9:45pm in the Main Hall; this leaves time to dance 1 - 2 Role Free
> contras...
I can't actually meet with the group during this time slot, but I can
wave... ;-) Bob
Robert Jon Golder
164 Maxfield Street robe
Hi All,
Here's two opportunities:
1. Friday evening:
9:15 - 9:45pm in the Main Hall; this leaves time to dance 1 - 2 Role
Free contras...
If on the dance floor, face the band, meet in bleachers to the LEFT of
the stage...
Then, of course, we all want to be there
I'm interested! I'll be there from Friday through Sunday, will have
to miss the Thursday dance, alas, unless I decide to forego sleep
which I may well do!
Lisa Sieverts
On Apr 16, 2006, at 5:59 PM, Karen Fontana wrote:
Hi Shared Weight friends,
I will be coming from California to NEFFA,
karen - wear a name button! Nell
- Original Message -
From: "Karen Fontana"
To: "Callers Shared Weight"
Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2006 4:59 PM
Subject: [Callers] NEFFA meal or gathering
Hi Shared Weight friends,
I will be coming from California to NEFFA, and
Hi Shared Weight friends,
I will be coming from California to NEFFA, and it would be great to meet as
many of you as possible.
I am thinking to set up up a mtg time (maybe two?), that we can meet either
in the cafeteria/ int'l food bazaar, or perhaps after hours? Similar to what
you did a
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