Re: [Callers] Opposite StarThru and functional difference in LD v Slide

[Andy Shore via Callers]

On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 9:57 AM Tepfer, Seth via Callers <
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> Two questions:
>
> 1) We have box the gnat (right hand to right hand), swat the flea (left
> hand to left hand), and star thru (Lark/Gent right hand to Lady/Raven left
> hand). What is the name of the opposite of a star thru (Lark/Gent left
> hand to Lady/Raven right hand)?
>
>
>
MWSD offers one option, probably not a term to use  in a contra setting.

*Arky Star Thru* is a position dependent (rather than dance role dependent
version):

>From Facing Couples.
Beaus do the Boys part, and Belles do the Girls part of a Star Thru.
(Everybody uses the inside hand)
Ends in Facing Couples.
https://www.ceder.net/oldcalls/viewsingle.php?RecordId=155


This is not exactly what you asked for, which is to use the OTHER HAND than
typical of your role, but independent of your position.

*Left Star Thru (edited slightly)*
>From a boy facing a girl: boy holds left hand up and girl places her right
palm against it. boy steps forward and does a quarter left as the girl
passes the boy left shoulders under the raised arms and does a quarter
right. Finishes as a couple.
https://www.ceder.net/oldcalls/viewsingle.php?RecordId=3616


Note that Bob Isaacs uses "Jersey Twirl" for a wrong-side California Twirl
with the Lark going under.

Note that California Twirl (and Jersey Twirl) are 180˚ turns, while Star
Thru and Arky Star Thru are 90˚ turns.

/Andy Shore
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Re: [Callers] Circles, Crazy Circles

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A few more - no circle, no g&t, p & n swings:


Pete's Dark Roast - Andy Shore
Doorbits - Andy Shore
Cows Are Watching - Bill Pope
Haven't Been There Yet - Katy Heine
Hortensia's Cravat - Bronwyn Woods
Mark Ward's Reel - Sue Rosen
The Missing Piece - Bronwyn Woods (also the Rick Mohr var)
Sleepwalking - Bronwyn Woods
Trip to Hubert - Will Mentor
Vote With Your Feet - Bob Isaacs
Groovemongers Contra - Don Flaherty
Heart of Joy - Chris Page
Floorplay - Paul Balliet
Culver City Contra - James Hutson
Not a Figment of Your Imagination - Lynn Ackerson
Sounds Like a Match - Lynn Ackerson
Let's Go to Croix - George Marshall
Rollin' Outta Barstow - Chris Page
Nothing Works and We Don’t Know Why - Yoyo Zhou
Manga Tak - Ron Buchanan


You might check thecallersbox with this query:
http://www.ibiblio.org/contradance/thecallersbox/?title=&author=&formation=&pos_lines=partner+swing%0D%0Aneighbor+swing&pos_mode=all_any&neg_lines=circle%0D%0Agive+%26+take%0D%0A&neg_mode=any_any&show_all

/Andy

On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 5:16 PM Rich Sbardella via Callers <
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> 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 have, do not have a Neighbor Swing, or
> have a Give & Take to cheat it out.  Those factors limit where and when I
> can use them.
>
> I generally like to program two no circle dances in each half, and also a
> NO neighbor Swing dance in at least one half if not both halves of an
> evening.  Any thoughts on this?
>
> Does anyone want to share some modern contras that have no Circles and no
> Give & Takes, but include a partner and neighbor swing.
>
> Here are a few I have used.
>
> Just for NEFFA, Linda Leslie
> Rollin' and Tumblin'. Cis Hinkle
> Rocket City Romp, Cis Hinkle
> Travels with Rick and Kim, Shari Miller Johnson
> Friday Night Fever, Tony Parkes
>
> Thanks,
> Rich Sbardella
> Stafford, CT
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[Callers] 2 new contra dance compositions

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 Both of these have been road tested on tour with Polaris.


*Serving REELness*

Andy Shore

Type: Contra

Formation: Duple-Improper

Level: Intermediate


A1 ---

(16) Neighbor balance and swing

A2 ---

(8) Revolving Door - Ladies in center by the right but**

(8) 1/2 Hey, pass partner by left

B1 ---

(16) Partner balance and swing

B2 ---

(8) Circle Left 3/4 and pass through along the set

(8) [Next] Neighbor Do-si-do


Notes: **release revolving door a little early so that Gents are in the
opposite Lady’s spot & have time to turn toward their right (tight loop) to
come in for the left shoulder pass


I'd introduce Revolving Doors with a simpler dance that goes into a Swing.
E.g., the RD variation of Bronwyn Wood's "The Missing Piece"



The world premiere with walk thru & dance was captured on video by Doug
Plummer here: https://youtu.be/uAZCZzm1tI8
Not mentioned in that debut was the early release of the Gents from
Revolving Door and their tight loop to the right

The title comes from the FX TV show "Pose".



*Alpha Ursae Minoris*

Andy Shore

Type: Contra

Formation: Becket-CCW  [no circle]

Level: Advanced (Weekend/Challenging level)


* ID shadow beyond partner in becket

A1 ---

(8) Promenade across the Set (J hook to progress)

(8) Mad Robin - ladies in front

A2 ---

(8) Neighbor RH Across - Balance & Box the Gnat (don't let go)

(8) with N & Shadow, Square Thru 4 (no balances) - make the 4th hand an
Allemande Left 1/2 w/ Shadow

[to long waves with Gents facing OUT, partner in RH, shadow in LH]

B1 ---

(4,4) Balance the Wave, Box Circulate

(8)  Neighbor swing

B2 ---

(4,2) [1/4 ricochet hey] Gents go in and push back on diagonal, Ladies
Cross passing Left

(10) Swing Partner


Notes: ** when out with partner, cross over & be ready for Balance & Box
the Gnat to be there for Square thru with Shadow & P


Take time to ID N & Shadow for square thru = the ONLY 2 people you touch!
This is outside your minor set!


This is a high piece count dance with little chance for recovery. *Not for
the faint of heart! *Probably should introduce figures in other dances
first - Mad Robin, Square Thru, ricochet hey, Box Circulate


Named after Polaris (the band) who helped me finalize this dance. Alpha
Ursae Minoris is another name for Polaris, the pole star.



Enjoy!

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Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

[Andy Shore via Callers]

As someone who came to contra from MWSD, here's my list of things that come
from MWSD or have that feel:

box circulate
pass the ocean (especially with no balances, especially followed by Swing
Thru)
square thru (with no balances) Chris Page's Square Route comes to mind
box the gnat (& swat the flea)
star thru
california twirl
do-si-do 1.25 to a wave
cross trail thru (aka cross trails)
hinge (as in Chris Page's Serendipity, Bob Isaacs' Hinge Binge)

all 8 circulate (Bob Isaacs' 4x4 "Circulate Eight")

Hope that helps!
/Andy Shore




On Sat, Aug 4, 2018 at 12:51 PM, Rachel Shapiro via Callers <
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> Hi all,
> I'm in search of contras that have borrowed interesting figures from
> traditional and modern western square dances. Do you have any favorites
> you're willing to share? I've got Rang Tang Contra and some dances with
> Dixie Twirls. Lots with Box the Gnat and Swat the Flea. Any others you love?
> Thank you!
> Rachel Shapiro Wallace
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Re: [Callers] 2 New Dances (with a new move?)

[Andy Shore via Callers]

Tom, I should have been more explicit.

Revolving Doors had been covered in this list before... here is some text
by Frannie Marr from a few years ago:

Ron Buchanan's "Revolving Door" figure is described well by Rick Mohr.  In
"Revolving Door", couples start a "wrong side" half promenade where women
pass right instead of men passing left. As the women meet they catch right
hands and allemande right once around. The men drop out after crossing the
set, and partners swing as the women come around. It flows easily and feels
good. I often do a floor demo, both because it's unfamiliar and because
it's pretty cool to watch. Since the promenade only lasts for a beat or two
I think the easiest hold is for neighbors to join left hands, with the
man's right arm briefly behind the woman's back.
Dances that include that figure are

Puttin' Cheese on the Ritz by Ron Buchanan
Glenside Promenade by Ron Buchanan
Gaye's Groove by Rick Mohr
Cup of Joe by Rick Mohr
Better Late than Never by Steve Z-A
Not a Trip to Vegas by Chris Page


My "mod" is that rather than lead into a swing, it blends into that spread
action.

As for Mad Robin after a Swing, I have several dances with that combination:

Cricket's Flight by Don Veino
Fiddlers' Fling by Cary Ravitz
Mad Robin Landing by Will Mentor
Pigtown Pousette by Cary Ravitz & others
Robin on a Wire by Will Mentor



/Andy

On Mon, May 21, 2018 at 4:18 PM, Tom Hinds  wrote:

> I like the ending to the revolving door.  I'm assuming it's a star and
> that the gents join the star behind their partner.
>
> I can't remember doing a Mad Robin immediately after a swing so I'm
> curious how that feels.  This looks like it's a good one for experienced
> dancers.
>
> Tom
>



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[Callers] 2 New Dances (with a new move?)

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I thought up a cool little ending to a Revolving Door and have incorporated
it into a couple of new dances.  I call the action "Revolving Door to a
Wave" and it's as follows:

from couples facing across -  Ladies start an Allemande Right 1x while
depositing the gent they were with on the other side, as the ladies come
back across and are finishing, they slide nose-to-nose past the other gent
(who has turned a 3/4 turn to their right) to put the gents in the middle
of a wave across. Gents have left hands in the middle and right hands with
the lady they did not start with. If you are familiar with MWSD, it feels a
bit like the call Spread.Here are the dances that use it.  Only the
second has been road-tested.

Please share your reactions.


Title of Contraby Andy Shore
Contra/Becket-CCW

A1 ---
(8) Revolving Doors (Ladies RH)  **to a wave (gents in middle, N in RH)
(4,4) Balance the Wave, Walk Forward to the Next
A2 ---
(16) Next Neighbor Balance & swing
B1 ---
(8) Mad Robin - gents in front to the right
(8) Gents allemande Left 1.5
B2 ---
(16) Partner balance and swing

when out, wait with partner on the 'wrong side'


Doorbits
by Andy Shore
Contra/Improper/Int

A1 ---
(16) Neighbor balance and swing
A2 ---
(8) Revolving Door (Ladies RH) **as if to a wave**
(8) Men allemande Left 1.5 while Ladies Orbit CW across
B1 ---
(16) Partner balance and swing
B2 ---
(8) Ladies Chain
(8) Star Left

In this dance, they do not actually form the wave, but gents take LH in the
middle for the Allemande
** as you finish the revolving door, Slide Past Parnter nose-to-nose to put
Gents in the middle to star the next move, gents are facing in original
direction of progression, ladies are anti  --


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Re: [Callers] Gender Free MWSD

[Andy Shore via Callers]

See http://www.iagsdchistory.org/historywiki/index.php?title=Gender_Roles
for a discussion of gender roles and gender terminology in general, and use
in the LGBTQ* clubs that make up the IAGSDC in particular.

Boys/Girls, Gents/Ladies, Men/Women are used very interchangeably in MWSD.

Belles/Beaus DO NOT mean the same thing (see above article and CALLERLAB
definitions).

To my knowledge there are no MWSD clubs that use truly non-gendered terms.
Upwards of 99.9% of callers would not be able to easily call to such a
group, nor would such dancers be able to travel anywhere else and dance.

So to my question: How do the dancers identify which roles the other people
are dancing? Traditionally this is done with dancers taking the opposite
role to their gender wearing bands, but that is surely inappropriate if the
dance is GF.


Dancers dance their own part. Period. Full stop. Most dancers are somewhat
capable of tracking the arrangement of dancers within the ever changing
formations of MWSD. If a caller says "boys u-turn back", a dancer only has
to know their own gender role. If a caller says "centers trade" a dancer
only has to know their own position, and determine who is the other center.
If a caller says "boys trade" a boy dancer must determine who is the "other
boy" they must work with (not that different from the centers example). If
dancers aren't 100% sure who that person is, they will self-identify
(calling out "boy!") while the other boys do the same, thus knowing who
they must trade with. This works very smoothly in practice and is not a
problem.

Hope that helps!

Andy Shore
contra and MWSD caller
CALLERLAB member
past president Gay Callers Association

On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 11:04 AM, Seth Seeger via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> Hi Jeremy,
>
> At MIT’s Tech Squares, “boys” and “girls” are used, sometimes with
> “ladies” and “gents” thrown in.  However, many dancers dance either role.
> If you are dancing a role that does not visibly match your gender, you
> typically call out (not too loudly) “boy” or “girl”, when the caller gives
> a call that is specific to a gender.  As you get more accomplished as a
> dancer, you seem to not need to call that out as much - if the dance is
> moving, the flow of the dance should usually indicate who is supposed to
> move.
>
> Seth
>
>
>
>
>
> On Oct 4, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Jeremy Child via Callers <
> callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I have a question for anyone who calls or dances Gender Free MWSD (by
> Gender Free I mean where no assumptions are made about what role a dancer
> will take based on their gender).
>
> I've been told that GF MWSD dances still use the terms "Boys" and "Girls",
> but please correct me if I'm wrong.
>
> MWSD is unique amongst folk dancing in that dancers need to know the role
> being danced by others in the square (if I'm a "boy" and the call is "boys
> trade", I need to know who the other boy in my line / wave is in order to
> do the call).
>
> So to my question: How do the dancers identify which roles the other
> people are dancing? Traditionally this is done with dancers taking the
> opposite role to their gender wearing bands, but that is surely
> inappropriate if the dance is GF.
>
> Also, if any MWSD clubs are using truly non-gendered terms, please let me
> know.
>
> Thanks in Advance
>
> Jeremy
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Re: [Callers] Labor Day dances

[Andy Shore via Callers]

Working Stiff - John Coffman
The Collective - John Coffman
The Reunion - Gene Hubert (get it, Re-Union)
Labor of Love - Kathy Anderson
Communist Plot - John Coffman
Company Man - John Coffman
Holiday Haze - Cheri Glaser
Crossed the Line - John  Coffman (picket line)

singing square Red Wing is to the "look for the union label" tune


/Andy

On Tue, Aug 22, 2017 at 8:36 PM, Andrea Nettleton via Callers <
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>
> Hey all,
> Can someone point me to the thread I imagine already exists with dances
for Labor Day?  Or, if you have written or know of some good ones, please
let me know?  Anything about work, workers, labor, and the like.
> The one I have that came to mind was Labor of Love, by, I think, Kathy
Anderson.
> Thanks!
> Andrea
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[Callers] New Dance

[Andy Shore via Callers]

I wrote this earlier this month, and got to give it a national debut at
Catapult Showcase 2017 last night during by set with Tempest (awesome!)

Pete's Dark Roast by Andy Shore May 2017
Becket
A1 ---
(8) Men allemande Left 1.5x
(8) Neighbor swing
A2 ---
(8) Promenade across = face partner across
(8) Mad Robin - Women passing in front
B1 ---
(4,4) Partner RH Balance and Box the Gnat
(8) Right & left through - COURTESY TURN SOMEONE NEW*
B2 ---
(8) Women Do-si-do 1.5x
(8) Partner swing
Notes: when out with partner - cross over and get in with the balance & box
the gnat
(or just wait to turn/be turned)

* note that courtesy turn is with your new neighbor
this is the progression

It looks simple but the surprise factor of the R&L thru can be challenging.
The fact that there are 2 courtesy turning actions both ending facing
partner (promenade & R&L thru) add to the difficulty.
ENJOY!

Andy Shore
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Re: [Callers] Tax Day Dances

[Andy Shore via Callers]

John Coffman has a bunch of dances with suggestive titles -
https://sites.google.com/site/capecontradance/home/contra-dances-by-john-coffman

Stimulus Package
Working Stiff
An Arm and a Leg
Balance the Books
Communist Plot
Mad Money
Pay Dirt
Rolling in the Dough


On Thu, Mar 23, 2017 at 4:11 AM, Mary Collins via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> I am calling on April 15thwould love some ideas for "tax" related
> dances.  Any out there?
>
> Thanks.
> Mary Collins
>
> “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass ... it's about learning
> to dance in the rain!” ~ Unknown
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[Callers] Modern Western Square Dance for Contra Dancers

[Andy Shore via Callers]

I realize this post qualifies as both shameless self-promotion, as well as
possible improper use of this list for (somewhat) commercial purposes, but
I do think this topic may be of particular interest to contra and trad
callers and choreographers. Scold me if you must.

I'll be teaching a special weeklong workshop at CDSS American Dance and
Music Week at Pinewoods (Plymouth, MA) August 8-15, 2017 titled "Modern
Western Square Dance for Contra Dancers".

This course is an intensive “blitz” exposure to Modern Western Square
Dancing (MWSD) for experienced contra dancers, traditional square dancers,
and contra or trad callers. If you enjoy learning new choreography and the
unexpected delights of no-walk-thru contra medleys, this is for you.
Starting with the 25 or so contra calls that are shared with Modern Western
squares, we will explore much of the CALLERLAB Basic, Mainstream, and Plus
lists. New calls will be taught and workshopped, but you’ll get plenty of
time to “just dance” and enjoy what you have already learned in both patter
and singing call contexts. The pace of the course will be determined by the
students’ ability to assimilate the material, but the goal will be that you
can dance most Mainstream calls smoothly at speed. We will cover several of
the more popular Plus calls as well. Expect to be challenged and have lots
of fun!

Modern Western uses recorded music of various genres; the patter music is
designed to get you moving at a continuous flow and the singing call music
allows for a change of pace. The class time will be divided into an all
morning workshop session where we will learn new figures, then a late
afternoon practice and review session. You will have the middle of the day
to relax or enjoy other workshops at American Week.


More details at the CDSS site:
http://www.cdss.org/programs/dance-music-song-camps/camp-weeks/mwsd

This class may be of particular interest to contra and trad callers and
choreographers. Many MWSD moves have been "borrowed" into contra and
several contra choreographers who have had experience with MWSD have
written dances that have components inspired by MWSD moves. (Carol Ormand,
Bob Isaacs, and Chris Page to name a few.) Some of the moves that come from
MWSD are: box circulate, pass the ocean, square thru, star thru, California
twirl, hinge... If you'd like to stir your creative juices, or just learn a
bit more about some of the calls and their applications, this is a great
way to do so. Learning about the added rigor of MWSD may improve your own
teaching and presentation skills, as well as give you new insights into
contra and trad choreography.

Space in this class is limited. Registration is currently open.

my site: http://site.andyshore.com/

I taught a similar weekend workshop in Durham NC in 2011 with many contra &
trad callers in attendance.  Here is my "trip report" (on facebook) from
that weekend
https://www.facebook.com/notes/andy-shore/trip-report-mwsd-for-contra-folks-blitz-or-how-i-spent-last-weekend/10150112721414483

Questions or comments - my best contact email is andysh...@gmail.com

Thanks,
/Andy Shore

[Callers] looking for Palm Springs CA area band(s) and sound people

[Andy Shore via Callers]

I know this isn't the exact best forum, but ...

I'm looking for leads on contra bands and sound people who might be
available for a dance in Palm Springs California on Saturday, July 1, 2017
as part of the IAGSDC annual MWSD square dance convention.
( http://palmsprings2017.org/main/index.php )

Anyone with info please contact me directly at   andysh...@gmail.com


Thanks,
/Andy

Re: [Callers] caller suggestions for beginner handout

[Andy Shore via Callers]

I don't know how well this can be communicated in a handout, but one thing
I always try to say when I lead a beginners session is that my #1 goal is
for them to have fun, and that my #2 goal is for them to come back!

I say:

I hope you will come back and do this again, because it all makes more
sense the second time you come dancing. You'll understand the terminology
better, the feel of the moves, the pace of the dancing, and it will all
start to click into place. So I hope you'll have fun, and I hope you will
come back again.


I hope that is useful,
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On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 11:40 AM, Emily Addison via Callers <
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> Hello shared weight callers :)
>
> Knowing that callers do so much to support brand new contra dancers, as a
> dance organizer, I have a question for you!
>
> Ottawa Contra is working on a 1-pg handout to give to first time dancers.
> The goal of the handout is to provide tidbits that will help convince first
> timers  to come back, that contra's accessible/they can be successful/climb
> that learning curve, and that contra's a great fit for them.  Who knows if
> the handout will actually work but we want to try as part of our focus on
> increasing the retention of all the beginners we get.
>
> I have a few examples of other handouts but they often focus on explaining
> the specific moves.
>
> We're thinking more along things that speak to the spirit of contra/are
> inspiring PLLLUS great technical tips (nuggets!) that can make a huge
> different to their experience as beginners.
>
> If you have any ideas, please pass them along. They may be little messages
> you feel every beginner should know, or even tips you provide in the
> beginner/intro lesson before the actual dance.
>
> With much thanks!
> Emily Addison in Ottawa ON
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[Callers] does this dance exist?

[Andy Shore via Callers]

(Sent this to Chris Page a week ago and no answer!.. so I'm asking the hive
mind.)
Using the G-word until there's a widely accepted substitute that doesn't
need a footnote to explain.

from a dance-writing session led by Jeff Spero at a recent dance camp...


This Was Your Idea
by John Kelley, John Bartlett, Sandy Gabucan, Andy Shore
Contra/ Duple Improper

A1 ---
(8) Gypsy Neighbor1 Right 1.5
(8) Gypsy Neighbor2 Left 1.5
A2 ---.
(8) Gypsy Neighbor3 Right 1x come back ...
(8) Neighbor2 swing
B1 ---
(4) Give & Take to Lady's Side
(12) Partner swing
B2 ---
(8) Right and left through
(8) Balance the ring and spin to the right (petronella) to face N2


Note that the progression happens in A2.
The Petronella into a (right shoulder) Gypsy seems unusual. I don't have
any dances in my collection that do that. Dancing it with a test group
seemed to be fine.

Thoughts?


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[Callers] looking for zesty Proper dances?

[Andy Shore via Callers]

I'm looking for some zesty Proper dances to add to my collection.

Suggestions?

aTdHvAaNnKcSe  (thanks in advance)
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Re: [Callers] Fw: Fw: another new word idea

[Andy Shore via Callers]

On Wed, Jan 27, 2016 at 11:51 AM, Jeremy Gmail via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> In MWSD, walk around (your corner) is effectively a “without hands” Right
> Hand Turn – it specifically does not have the “look at the other person”
> aspect.
>
>
> This is not in itself a reason for not using the phrase, but avoiding
> confusion with closely allied dance forms that share dancers is probably a
> good idea.
>
>
>
> Jeremy
>


This is not correct. Current CALLERLAB definitions include styling that
includes "eye contact"

>From the current CALLERLAB Basic/Mainstream definitions (revised May 31,
2013) available for download at callerlab.org:
[my emphasis added with underlining]


*26. Walk Around the Corner*
*Starting formations:* Squared Set, Infacing Circle Of 8

*Command examples:* Walk Around the Corner
Walk All Around Your Corner
4 Ladies Chain; Circle Left; Walk Around New Corner
All Around the Left Hand Lady
Walk All Around the Left Hand Lady; See Saw the Pretty Little Taw

*Dance action: *Dancers face their corners. *Walking forward and around
each other while keeping right shoulders adjacent,* dancers return to their
original position, with their backs toward their corner. [underlining mine]

*Ending formation: *Right and Left Grand Circle

*Timing:* 8

*Styling:* Men hold arms in natural dance position. Women use both hands on
skirt, moving skirt forward and back to avoid opposite dancer. *Dancers
should maintain eye contact over their shoulders until their partners
become visible.* [underlining mine]

*Comment: *Square dancing is evolving towards a preference for "Walk Around
the Corner" instead of "All Around The Left-Hand Lady", which requires the
women to mentally translate the command to "All Around The Right-Hand Man".


While I'm not suggesting we adopt the MWSD nomenclature (in particular, the
left-shoulder version is called "See Saw" in current MWSD which is
something different in current contra), I do want to point out that the
dance action is exactly what we desire for a right-shoulder gy--y. The only
difference is that MWSD it is essentially restricted to exactly 1x around,
and in contra gy--y is 'as far as directed'.


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Re: [Callers] 9-person dance?

[Andy Shore via Callers]

The Prime Minister aka The New Parliament House Jig

http://www.barndances.org.uk/dance-detail.php?danceNameParam=the-new-parliament-house-jig
https://youtu.be/wa_zj_vY-RI

I descends into the usual chaos, but lots of fun

/Andy Shore
Santa Cruz, CA

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 4:56 PM, Richard Fischer via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> Can anyone suggest a 9-person dance?  I'm aware of the traditional
> Nine-Pin, and Monkey in the Middle by Sherry Nevins.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Richard Fischer
>
> Princeton, NJ
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Re: [Callers] Radio stations

[Andy Shore via Callers]

There used to be a good podcast called "Music From the Contradance"
It looks like the archives are still online and downloadable from a few
places...

http://www.jefftk.com/p/contracast-lots-of-free-contra-dance-music

On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 11:08 AM, Brooks Hart via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> Hello all.
>
> Does anyone know of a radio station that plays contra dance music and
> streams online?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Brooks
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Re: [Callers] Rolling Starts?

[Andy Shore via Callers]

I've found this thread very informative, thanks for all the thoughtful
observations.

Having just returned from a weekend as a dancer, I can add one more:

It is indeed possible to over-use rolling starts!

/Andy


On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 6:14 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

> Thanks Dave, Alan and Sue for catching me up!
> Kalia
>
> On 10/6/2015 10:27 AM, Dave Casserly wrote:
>
>> Done.
>>
>> On Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 1:15 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers
>> mailto:callers@lists.sharedweight.net>>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> If Woody sent a message to the list on this subject, I seem to have
>> misplaced it.  I'd be grateful if someone could forward it to me
>> offline.  I've been wrestling with this subject myself.
>>
>> Kalia
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Re: [Callers] Names and authors for a few dances

[Andy Shore via Callers]

Number 3 I have as Expert Bits by Peter Stix
Number 4 is There You Go by Sue Rosen