Re: [Callers] B1 Petronellas

2009-03-23 Thread David Millstone
--- Chris wrote: I'd guess this lookalike phenomenon is from the constraints of 32 bars, using common conventions and pieces, and trying to minimize the complexity while using a given concept. --- end of quote --- And if a dance includes a partner swing (and a neighbor swing to boot) that limits

Re: [Callers] B1 Petronellas

2009-03-23 Thread Chris Page
On Sat, Mar 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Lisa Greenleaf wrote: > > Hmmm...there already is a chestnut with these moves, The SPUDS Reel.  The > minor difference is the order of the A2 is L diag chain to shadow then R&L > Thru. > > Lisa > ___ Not surprising. T

[Callers] Money Musk clips

2009-03-23 Thread Sue Robishaw
A thanks of great appreciation for all who put up videos of their Money Musk dances. Having read about this dance for years, never seen it, never danced it, certainly never called it, it was so nice to see the dance (so that's how it looks!), if only via the airwaves. Someday it will

Re: [Callers] Trenton, NJ dance

2009-03-23 Thread David Millstone
The Friday night dance sponsored by the Lambertville Country Dancers dance was, briefly, in Trenton and is now in Titusville, NJ, just a few miles downstream from Lambertville. Sometimes it's an English country dance and sometimes a contra, so you'll want to get clear with the organizers about who

[Callers] Trenton, NJ dance

2009-03-23 Thread Jack Mitchell
I'm putting a tour together with Nor'easter on my way home from pinewoods. Unfortunately, Glenside and Glen Echo (both Friday and Sunday) are booked for the dates we're traveling in mid August. We'll be starting from Boston (possibly with a Monday gig at the scout house) and then t

Re: [Callers] B1 Petronellas: outcome?

2009-03-23 Thread David Millstone
Thanks, Chris, for starting this thread. I was calling with Notorious on Saturday night in Montpelier, and finished out the evening with The Judge as the tune, though I picked Maliza's Magical Mystery Motion as my choice to go with it. David Millstone

Re: [Callers] B1 Petronellas: outcome?

2009-03-23 Thread Chris Weiler (home)
The 2nd to last dance in the first half was Bob Isaacs' dance The Judge. Eden laughed when I handed her the card and said "I guess you'd like us to play The Judge?" I said: "I would _love_ it if you played The Judge". They started off with The Judge (Larry on banjo) and later switched to Whipla

[Callers] B1 Petronellas: outcome?

2009-03-23 Thread Lark-Aeryn Speyer
So, Chris, what did you choose? I noticed lots of Petronellas last night, but I don't specifically remember which one was in the B1. Lark -- It is not necessary that you leave the house. Remain at your table and listen. Do not even listen, only wait. Do not even wait, be wholly still and alone.