Re: [Callers] Name this Robert Cromartie dance!

2014-07-23 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Jim: Yes, Vicki Herndon from Chattanooga, and I, Vicki Morrison from 
Tallahassee, are indeed two different people! Yes, I saw the video she posted 
on FB and I got in touch with her to make sure I understood the dance. The 
dancers in the video are a little hard to see, but perhaps it would clear up 
the confusion to watch it, assuming folks are able to open this link. Not sure 
if non-Facebookers can.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10204059403144353&set=vb.1202573501&type=2&theater

It is correct as I wrote it originally. When you go DTH, #1 lady on the end 
turns alone, #2 lady and #2 gent i the middle make an arch, the #1 gent pops 
through, the lady #2 twists around and #2 gent ends up on the outside and 
everyone is next to their partners. It's the same figure as April Blume just 
posted for a dance called "Pam's Four". Andrea Nettleton says the only name she 
knows of for this figure is "Right hand high, left hand low". 

Thanks for all the comments! If anyone ever finds out the name of the dance I'd 
love to know. I'm looking forward to calling it!



On Wed, 7/23/14, Eric Black via Callers  wrote:

 Subject: Re: [Callers] Name this Robert Cromertie dance!
 To: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net
 Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 4:37 PM
 
 Oops.
  I should have read my own card more carefully.
  The dance titled “Dixie Gal” starts
 with:   A:  Long lines F & B, gents
 allemande left 1-1/2;  Bal & Swing
 *partner*
 Different dance.  Sorry.  Back to
 work.
 -EricEric Black
 eric@mirador.comhttp://eric-black.com
 
 
 On Jul 23, 2014, at 1:21 PM, Dave
 Casserly 
 wrote:
 Ok, sounds like I was wrong.
  If the line gets inverted entirely, then Keith is
 correct that this dance doesn't work.  Neighbors
 are on the same side of the set to start the lines down, so
 they'll be on the same side coming back up, which
 won't work with a partner swing next.
 
 I'm pretty sure I've danced this dance
 before, but with Lady 2 doing a normal right-hand-high,
 left-hand-low, while Lady 1 turns alone.  If that's
 not Robert's instruction then we must be missing
 something with the dance.
 
 
 On Wed, Jul 23, 2014
 at 4:10 PM, Eric Black via Callers 
 wrote:
 
 Sorry,  I forgot that I
 have scanned images of my cards so I can check before I go
 home.
 
 I misremembered, the dance as I have it from Robert
 Cromartie is called “Dixie Gal”.
 The note about the Dixie Twirl move
 is:  Dixit Twirl: don’t let go!
  Left-most leads under arch made by right-most pair to
 other side, right-most
   sweeps across to other side.  Inverts the
 line, left-most down is left-most up.
 This is kind of like a “Right Hand High, Left
 Hand Low” except that it’s a line of 4, not just 3
 (usually a gent and 2 ladies).
 I suppose it’s open to interpretation as to whether
 the “4 vs. 3” distinction warrants a different name for
 the move.
 I’ve also heard it described as a “California
 Twirl for couples”.
 
 I got it from Robert, don’t know when.  I
 see that it’s published in Give and Take, my copy of which
 is at home.  Theremay be more explanation
 there (or rather, less?).
 -Eric
 
 
 
 Eric Blackeric@mirador.comhttp://eric-black.com
 
 
 On Jul 23,
 2014, at 12:29 PM, Dave Casserly via Callers 
 wrote:
 
 Yes, that's my
 interpretation as well (or, in Keith's words,
 "W2 Dixie twirls the two M, while
 W1 lets go and turns alone").
 
 
 
 On Wed, Jul 23, 2014
 at 1:52 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers 
 wrote:
 
 
 So
 while the rest of the line is turning itself inside out, W1
 is not involved at all?  I thought W1 was part of the
 inversion, thus ending up on the R end of the line once it
 was facing up. I was having the same confusion Keith was.
  So to clarify, lines of 4 down the hall after the N
 swing.  W2 (2nd from the L) raises R hand to swap the
 gents, while W1 simply turns to face up.  At the end of
 this maneuver all are next to their partners in the line
 o' 4, ready for to come back up the hall and swing.
  Have I got that right?
 
 
 
 Kalia
 
 
 
 On 7/23/2014 10:34 AM, Dave Casserly via Callers wrote:
 
 
 Ahh, I see: it's the A1/A2 where there's confusion.
  It's the second
 
 *lady* who does the right hand high, left hand low.
  So, after that
 
 move, she is facing up the set, with her neighbor in her
 left hand, and
 
 her partner in her right hand.  The first lady is on
 the left end of the
 
 set, facing up.  So the balance and swing is on the
 side of the set, not
 
 in the middle.  The gents do NOT stay in the same place
 after the down
 
 the hall; they switch places with each other when coming
 up.
 
 
 
 
 
 On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 1:28 PM, Keith Tuxhorn mailto:keith...@gmail.com>>
 wrote:
 
 
 
     A1/A2... I'm on the outside, holding my
 N's R hand... With the Dixie
 
     twirl, I'm still in that spot. When we
 bend the line, my P and I are
 
     above the 2s, in reversed position.
 
     B1: All are swinging in the center of the set.
 When the swing
 
     finishes

Re: [Callers] Amy Wimmer

2017-08-02 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Thanks Amy. Family Contra is my favorite go-to "real" contra dance for novices. 
I recently tried following it with Broken Sixpence but it fell apart. Good plan 
to lead everyone into a circle. I've also found leading people into a snake 
works well too.

Cheers!

Vicki 

 

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> On Aug 2, 2017, at 12:25 AM, Amy Wimmer via Callers 
>  wrote:
> 
> HA! My set list was "Family Contra" by Sherry Nevins, followed by an attempt 
> at "Reel Easy" by Cary Ravitz. That one fell apart and I turned it into a 
> barn dance: circle left, circle right, in to the center, back out, swing your 
> partner, repeat. Then it was quiet hour and we had to stop. We had very 
> little time to begin with, but it ended up being just enough. That was also 
> good because my voice was giving out, shouting over the chatter.
> 
> -Amy
> 
>> On Aug 1, 2017 5:17 PM, "Claire Takemori via Callers" 
>>  wrote:
>> Hi Amy,
>> Would you be willing to share your program set list for the Cows/Chickens 
>> dance? 
>> I’m curious what kind of dances went so well.  
>> 
>> Thanks !
>> Claire Takemori (Campbell CA) 
>> 
>>> On Mon, Jul 31, 2017 at 12:59 PM, Amy Wimmer via Callers
>>>  wrote:
 Hi All,
 
 I recently had the opportunity to call a contra to a group of rank
>>> beginners
 in a difficult situation: outdoors, on sloping concrete, without
 amplification for either myself or the band, to people not expecting a
 dance, with a band mostly unfamiliar with either contra or fiddle tunes,
>>> who
 had no opportunity to practice or choose tunes. It was a staff party
>>> with a
 barnyard theme. Granted, this particular good of people is accustomed to
 being spontaneous and silly at times, most are in their 20's, and it's a
 liberal, accepting group.
 
 The organizers wanted to use the terms "cows" and "chickens" instead of
>>> any
 other usual terms for dancers. When they arrived at the party each person
 chose a name tag with either a cow or a chicken on it. They didn't know
>>> it,
 but this determined which role they'd play in the dance. I arbitrarily
>>> chose
 to "put the chicken on the right, because the chicken is always right."
>>> (I
 keep chickens, and they ARE always right)
 
 There was not time for much of a lesson, either. It'd have been much
>>> easier
 if everyone had joined the dance at the beginning. All said, just about
 everyone had a really great time, myself included. The band was hyped up
>>> to
 try another dance evening later in the week, though that never
>>> materialized.
 
 I never mentioned gender in any way. That part just seemed to not matter.
 They were dancing with their friends. It didn't matter that they weren't
 experts or even very good.
 
 I was heartened and encouraged to try something like this again, perhaps
 with more widely used dancer terms.
 
 -Amy
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[Callers] One caller slot remaining for 2016 New Zealand tour

2015-10-06 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Hello! The Allemande Joy Contra Dance Tour is a group of 32 dancers, musicians, 
and callers from the US who spend a month every other year touring New Zealand, 
mostly the south island. We stop in cities along the way to conduct and/or 
participate in local contra dances. The trip also includes a dance weekend. The 
next trip is January 29-February 29, 2016.
The 2016 trip is sold out except we are saving a slot for one more caller. 
Price is $4,050 for a single, which includes round trip air fare from LAX, 
lodging, meals, tour bus, and dances. 
If you or a caller you may know is interested in joining us, please contact 
Julie, 2016nzcon...@gmail.com. You can also find more information on our 
Facebook page. Search for Allemande Joy 2016 New Zealand Contra Dance Tour.
Please feel free to share this information. Thanks!
Vicki MorrisonTallahassee, fltallygal...@yahoo.com




Re: [Callers] [trad-dance-callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

2016-03-19 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Hello all! I've been meaning to chime in. Don't think anyone has mentioned this 
one. I would consider Beneficial Tradition by Dan Pearl has having an unusual 
sequence. A friend used the exact same words, gimmicky, when I called it. That 
term hadn't occurred to me until he mentioned it. Anyway, here it is and a 
youtube link:
Becket, double progression
A1  Ladies alle L 1.0 to form a wavy line; Bal wave, swing PA2  Circle L 3/4, N 
swingB1  Ladies chain, LLFBB2  straight across with opposite sex, pull by left, 
face in (4)on slight right diagonal, with same sex, pull by right, face in 
(4)straight across, with opposite sex pull by left, face in (4)on slight right 
diagonal with same sex, pull by right, face in (4)
The author advises: This one needs strong, clear four-beat phrases in B2. More 
driving or exuberant and not mysterious or in a minor key.
I think Brian Hamshar did an excellent job teaching this dance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvB0RCB-QIw  From: Bob Green via Callers 

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Cc: Caller's discussion list 
 Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2016 12:48 PM
 Subject: Re: [Callers] [trad-dance-callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras
 

 
Here are a few

Unusual Formations:

Missionary Men ("proper Becket") by Jim Hemphill - 
http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/443-mission-men

Maple & Cedar (partners at the corners) by Bob Green - 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQBj-zyKjnA

Wes Side Story (Becket mixer) by Bob Green - 
http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/445-wes-side-story

Unusual moves:

Shaker Buddha (double back dip) by Norm Stewart & Bob Green - 
http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/444-shaker-buddha

Seesaw Surfer (courtesy fling) by Jim Hwnphill - 
http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/contra/contra-modern/206-seesaw-surfer


Enjoy!

Bob Green


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[trad-dance-callers]  wrote:

     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?Two of my 
favorites are "Hot Buttered Rolls" and "Roll Over Johannes"
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[Callers] Anyone know this dance?

2016-06-08 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
 Hello. I saw a video recently from Raindance with Deb Comly calling. Anyone 
know the name and author of this dance? Thanks!

A1 with current neighbors star L; with former neighbors star R
A2 with current N b&sB1 men alle L 1.5; P swing 
B2 circle L 1.25 (till the ones are looking down, twos looking up); with P zig 
left past current neighbors, zag right to greet new neighbors

Vicki MorrisonTallahassee, FL


[Callers] Box circulate dances

2016-07-18 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Hello all. In addition to the lovely Du Quoin Races dance by Orace Johnson, are 
you familiar with any other box circulate dances that you could share? Thanks!
Vicki MorrisonTallahassee, FL


Re: [Callers] Box circulate dances

2016-07-21 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Thank you everyone for the dances and tips!


  From: Bob Isaacs via Callers 
 To: Ron Blechner ; Shared Weight 
 
 Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 1:39 PM
 Subject: Re: [Callers] Box circulate dances
   
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Hi All:
 
The dance Ron is referring to is:
 
Silent Partner
Becket-L, 4/4/15
 
A1.  8  L diagonalcircle L ¾
    8  N1 swing

A2.  8  R and L through    2,6   Ladiespull by R, 
partner allemande L 1¼ to long waves  (1)

B1.  4,4   Balance,gents cross and ladies loop R to long waves  
  (2)    4,4   Balance,ladies cross and gents loop R to long waves  
  (3)

B2.  4,4   BalanceR and L, slide/spin R    8  
Partnerswing

Thisway of combining box circulates and Rory spins is new, and it means 
partnerscirculate in different boxes even though they start the waves together.
(1)– With ladies facing out and gents facing in, partner in L and Sh1, the 
silentpartner, in R.(2)– With gents facing out and ladies facing in, N1 in R 
and N0 in L.
(3)– With ladies facing out and gents facing in, Sh1 in R and Sh2 in L.

I also agree with John Sweeney that the circulate balances should be balanced 
forward and back -   Bob Date: Tue, 19 Jul 2016 16:54:17 -0400
CC: callers@lists.sharedweight.net
Subject: Re: [Callers] Box circulate dances
From: callers@lists.sharedweight.net

If you feel like mixing Box Circulate with Rory, here are two I've written and 
called:http://contradances.tumblr.com/post/117811884210/astral-navigationhttp://contradances.tumblr.com/post/117812007820/playground-stompBob
 Isaacs also has a really nice Rory/Box Circulate mix, which I don't have the 
notes for.
  
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Re: [Callers] Name that dance

2016-07-21 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Definitely right shoulder gypsy! But is "Cheri" the author? Good dance!

  From: Lisa Greenleaf via Callers 
 To: Amy Wimmer  
Cc: call...@sharedweight.net
 Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2016 12:16 PM
 Subject: Re: [Callers] Name that dance
   
Cheri prefers that the Ladies do a R shoulder gypsy.  

Lisa
> On Jun 23, 2016, at 5:46 PM, Amy Wimmer via Callers 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> I collected a dance from Lisa Greenleaf. Neither she nor the person
> from whom she collected it knows the author. I'm hoping you can help
> me. Here it is:
> 
> Holiday Daze
> Becket
> A1 Cir L 3/4, pass through
> New neighbor swing
> A2 Long lines F&B
> Ladies chain
> B1 Left diag. hey for 4
> B2 (original) Ladies L shoulder gypsy
> Partner swing
> 
> Thanks
> -Amy
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Re: [Callers] Positive values on the mic

2016-10-31 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Beth Molaro has a great series of videos about calling, one of which addresses 
this question about half way through. Thank you Beth!

Beth Molaro -- Efficient Contra Dance Walk Throughs

  
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  From: John W Gintell via Callers 
 To: callers  
 Sent: Monday, October 31, 2016 1:46 PM
 Subject: Re: [Callers] Positive values on the mic
   
Often it is hard to hear the caller during the Walkthrough because of chatter 
from some of the dancers and the people sitting out. 

Any thoughts as to what the caller should say to politely get people to be 
quiet?

    John
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Re: [Callers] Positive values on the mic

2016-10-31 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Thanking the set in squares enhances the community involvement aspect. Very 
beneficial.

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> On Oct 31, 2016, at 6:07 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers 
>  wrote:
> 
> Reading all of these... So far everyone has had good suggestions. Keep 'em 
> coming!
> 
> 
>> On Oct 31, 2016 5:38 PM, "Richard Fischer via Callers" 
>>  wrote:
>> Especially at community dances, but also at contras, I look for was to 
>> encourage dancers to say thank you. At community events one of my first 
>> dances is usually a kind of Appalachian square dance. Couples do one or two 
>> simple figures to my calls with another couple, and then I go, "Everybody, 
>> face your neighbors. ...  Say, "Thank you!"  ...   Take your partner and 
>> find new neighbors."  People seem to enjoy the opportunity to say thanks. At 
>> contras, if there is a pre-dance lesson, I try to work in some experience on 
>> progressing, even if it's in a mini-contra. (E.g., Circle left, circle 
>> right, dosido your neighbor, say thanks to your neighbor, walk forward to a 
>> new neighbor.)  And having the mic all evening I get opportunities to thank 
>> the band, sound personnel, organizers, and the dancers themselves.  Squares 
>> and triplets (and other set dances) give us a chance to encourage people to 
>> thank their whole set as well as their partner.
>> 
>> Richard
>> 
>>> On Oct 31, 2016, at 1:47 PM, via Callers wrote:
>>> 
>>> Once or twice a night, remind the dancers to hydrate and tell them where to 
>>> find the punch bowl, drinking fountains, etc. If there are a lot of 
>>> newcomers, they may not know where the water source is located (and you can 
>>> joke that it's included with the price of admissionwho can resist!).  
>>> Make it clear that you won't be starting the next dance for a few minutes - 
>>> this encourages hydration, plus many dancers will be happy for the quick 
>>> break and a chance to move to the side of the hall where they can mingle 
>>> and find their next partner without fear that they'll be left out.
>>>  
>>> Sue Gola
>>>  
>>>  
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Ron Blechner via Callers 
>>> To: Caller's discussion list 
>>> Sent: Mon, Oct 31, 2016 12:56 pm
>>> Subject: [Callers] Positive values on the mic
>>> 
>>> Hi Shared Weight,
>>> I'd like to hear some examples of things you as a caller (or you as an 
>>> organizer encouraging callers) say on the mic during a dance to promote 
>>> positive dance values.
>>> I ask because I'm reviewing my own dance's "calling our dance" 
>>> communication with callers, as well as evaluating my own statements on mic.
>>> I'll get us started.
>>> I like to say, a couple times per evening, for dancers to look to the 
>>> sidelines for dancers who were sitting out, in considering a partner.
>>> In dance,
>>> Ron Blechner
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Re: [Callers] Looking for Author of Dance - The Cows Go Marching

2017-03-22 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
It's called Cows are Watching by Bill Pope. Note also that it's becket. Great 
dance! Yes, Cary Ravitz has a "Ravitized" version of it on his site.

There's a YouTube video with Cis Hinkle calling it at Mentone in 2012 that I 
made.

Vicki Morrison
Tallahassee, FL

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> On Mar 22, 2017, at 10:38 AM, Meg Dedolph via Callers 
>  wrote:
> 
> Cary Ravitz has The Cows are Watching (which looks quite close to what you 
> have) on a page of dances he's collected - link below.
> 
> http://www.miscdances.ravitz.us/#cw
> 
> Meg
> 
>> On Wed, Mar 22, 2017 at 9:34 AM Cheryl Joyal via Callers 
>>  wrote:
>> I have a wonderful dance in my box that I enjoy dancing and calling - but do 
>> not know who wrote it….   can anyone tell me who wrote it?
>> 
>> Also - is this the correct name since another caller said they had a dance 
>> called “the Cows are Watching” ?
>> 
>> Anyone have any other “Cow” dances since we are on a theme ?
>> 
>> The Cows go Marching by _
>> 
>> A1   (8) Long lines, forward and back
>>  (8) Women allemande Right 1-1/2
>> 
>> A2   (16) Neighbor balance and swing
>> 
>> B1   (8) Balance the ring
>>  (8) Gents Roll/Sashay Partner across set
>> 
>> B2   (4) Zig to Left (w/Partner), 
>>  (4) Zag to Right and Gents catch by Left
>>  (8) Men allemande Left 1x to Partner Swing
>> 
>> Thanks - Cheryl
>> 
>> Cheryl Joyal
>> clmjo...@gmail.com
>> clmjo...@aol.com
>> 630-667-3284 (cell)
>> Cheryl Joyal
>> clmjo...@gmail.com
>> clmjo...@aol.com
>> 630-667-3284 (cell)
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Callers] Full hey spanning two phrases?

2017-03-28 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Take All of the Credit, None of the Blame by Larry Elderman has a full hey with 
bonus balances that spans 24 beats, if this is similar to what you're looking 
for:

A1 N dosido 1.25 to short wavy lines (8); bal R-L (4), N alle rt 1/2, men alle 
left 1/2
A2 give P your right hand and bal (4), 1/2 (pass by right) to the other side 
(8), give P your right hand and balance
B1 1/2 hey, P swing
B2 prom; ladies chain

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> On Mar 28, 2017, at 10:10 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers 
>  wrote:
> 
> 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&B
> A2 Ladies Chain, Start a Full Hey
> B1 Finish the Hey, Swing the one you meet
> B2 Promenade
> 
> I have only shared this with one caller, and she remarked that the hey 
> crosses phrases, and she would not use it.
> I must often use it wit singing calls, or square dance music that has strong 
> 8 beat phrasing.
> 
> Bob Isaacs "To Turn a Phrase" has the Oval crossing phrases.  I have danced 
> it when it feels good, but also when it did not.  I think the music selection 
> is more critical.
> 
> Rich Sbardella
> 
>> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 7:31 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers 
>>  wrote:
>> Hi folks, 
>> 
>> I'm running up against a wall in a dance I'm currently writing, and it's 
>> making me wonder: what dances, if any, have a full hey that spans two 
>> sections* and really WORKS?  I feel like in general, if I danced such a 
>> dance, I would roll my eyes at the choreographer "breaking the rules", but I 
>> can also imagine delightful dances a hey spanning two phrases that justify 
>> their own existence and feel great to dance.
>> 
>> Thoughts? Dances to point me to?
>> 
>> As always, in dance,
>> Maia
>> 
>> * e.g. hey occurs during the last eight counts of B1 and the first eight of 
>> B2
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Re: [Callers] Multiple partner swings?

2018-05-01 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
Another Second Time Around by Robert Cromartie and Gene Hubert — becket

A1 circle L 3/4; N swing
A2 circle L 3/4; P swing
B1 LLFB; left diagonal ladies chain
B2 ladies pull by across, with gent alle L 3/4, P swing

One of my favorites!

Vicki Morrison

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> On May 1, 2018, at 3:47 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers 
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> Hey folks,
> 
> For REASONS, I'm in search of dances with more than one partner swing -- 
> preferably one of which is a balance and swing. Thoughts?
> 
> Cheers,
> Maia
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Re: [Callers] Spring Cleaning

2019-09-25 Thread Vicki Morrison via Callers
My taste in dances evolves. Recently I cleaned out many dances, especially 
glossary-type dances, that end with a ladies chain to face a new neighbor 
because I find it awkward, especially for new dancers, for the gent to escort 
the lady around and then turn to face his new neighbor and be there on time. I 
also have whittled down my glossary dances to a few intuitive ones that flow 
well since many of them are very similar.

Vicki Morrison
Tallahassee

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> On Sep 25, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Gregory Frock via Callers 
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> Annually. I make room for new dances I add over the course of the year, and 
> try to keep my working pile to under 250.
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 24, 2019 at 10:42 PM Maia McCormick via Callers 
>>  wrote:
>> How often do folks on here clean out (or not) their dance collections? I 
>> went through mine this evening and found some that I never call and keep 
>> meaning to, but it never happens -- even though some I recall really 
>> enjoying when I danced them. When and how do you decide to take a dance out 
>> of your collection?
>> 
>> In clutter,
>> Maia
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