Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

A good alternative. Laurie West MI --- On Wed, 5/9/12, Andrea Nettleton wrote: > From: Andrea Nettleton > Subject: Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date:

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

I would subscribe to the new list and would be fine with keeping them together or separate, I don't really care. I would like to know what the WebContent list is. I'm unfamiliar with that list. On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 5:48 PM, Laur wrote: > I echo Bob's sentiment. > > Laurie >

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

My web site is a haven for people to publish their dances and also has a comment feature. Michael Barraclough www.michaelbarraclough.com On Wed, 2012-05-09 at 15:56 -0400, Janet Bertog wrote: > I was wondering if there would be some way that a website could be set up > where new dances could

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

One method of having one list, but keeping the new dance discussions sorted is the old OT trick, but instead of OT we would use ND (New Dance), or some other designator, as a preface to the name of the dance under discussion. That being the subject of the email, anyone not interested could

Re: [Callers] Can someone recommend some Easy English Country Dances?

I like Chris's suggestions, but will add a few: Sicilian Circle Waltz - time --- Waterfall Waltz Nan's Waltz Margaret's Waltz (has four bars of closed waltz) The Molly Andrew Longways --- Midnight Ramble Mulberry Garden The Hop Ground Trip to

Re: [Callers] Can someone recommend some Easy English Country Dances?

I have just done that. Thanks, David, I didn't know about it. Lindsay Morris CEO, TSMworks Tel. 1-859-539-9900 lind...@tsmworks.com On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 3:26 PM, David Millstone wrote: > One overall suggestion is to get a copy of "21 Easy

Re: [Callers] Can someone recommend some Easy English Country Dances?

Perfect!! Thanks so much, Chris! Lindsay Morris CEO, TSMworks Tel. 1-859-539-9900 lind...@tsmworks.com On Wed, May 9, 2012 at 4:39 PM, Chris Page wrote: > Off the top of my head: > > Sets: > Upon a Summer's Day > Rufty Tufty > Heartease > Leah's Waltz

Re: [Callers] Can someone recommend some Easy English Country Dances?

Off the top of my head: Sets: Upon a Summer's Day Rufty Tufty Heartease Leah's Waltz Longways: Hole in the Wall Rafe's Waltz Morgan Rattler Mary and Dorothy Madiera Dream Freeford Gardens The Duke of Kent's Waltz Draper's Gardens The First of April Prince William of Glo's'ter's Waltz (using half

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

If we are going to post and vet new dances, I am quite certain a separate list would be preferable. Our little caller's group here in Missouri would alone double the word volume of the current list. While the total volume would be the same, I think there would be distinct advantages to having the

Re: [Callers] Can someone recommend some Easy English Country Dances?

One overall suggestion is to get a copy of "21 Easy English Country Dances," a booklet with accompanying CD, available from CDSS: http://www.cdss.org/product-details/product/id-21-easy-english-country-dances-booklet-with-cd.html It's a collection of classic dances with plenty of variety of

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

I prefer one list that includes choreography. The list volume is not too heavy here for my taste; I start using delete when a discussion is going on and on. Bree Kalb Carrboro, NC -Original Message- >From: "Chris Weiler (home)" >Sent: May 9, 2012

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

I'd vote for one list. Easy enough to search for the title if a dance there. On May 9, 2012, at 3:56 PM, "Janet Bertog" wrote: > I was wondering if there would be some way that a website could be set up > where new dances could be posted that people could go to. That could

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

I was wondering if there would be some way that a website could be set up where new dances could be posted that people could go to. That could keep the traffic on the list down. The problem that I see with that is that people wouldn't be able to discuss the dances as easily, or if they did the

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

I'd rather keep it on this list until there's enough traffic to support another list. There's a minimum amount of traffic needed to keep a list alive. Anyone remember WebContent? Dead for six months after a brief flurry of initial posts. Musicians? Just has the rare press release. And those

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

I would subscribe.  Although I'm pretty sure that nearly everyone on the callers list would be on the choreography list so the volume of mail would stay the same.  And since knowing choreography is an important part of being a caller that I would think that one list would suffice.  Volume

[Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

Hello SW callers, I finally caught up on my e-mail and have read the discussion about starting a new choreography list. My thought is that most if not all callers would want to be on both lists, so why not have them be the same list? My only answer that I could think of why not is if the

Re: [Callers] New Dance: The Raeden Reel

Last weekend Susan Moffett called this dance at the Lexington dance. I loved the first part. Cary Ravitz and I worked on another alternate version of it that he has up on his page now: http://ravitz.us/miscdances/#rr. He just called it Raeden Reel alternate, but it is actually very very close

Re: [Callers] New Dance: The Raeden Reel

Hi All: Nice to see this dance has been well received so far. I'm sure it makes a proud Dad even prouder. For those interested, here's some background on the choreography of this dance. The A1 is not new, and goes back over 10 years to a dance I wrote for Jim Kitch: Kitch as Kitch Can

Re: [Callers] mentorship

When I think of mentorship, I'm thinking of a one-to-one relationship where one experienced caller really guides a newbie, but I don't think I went through that per se. Tom Hinds taught a 4-week (maybe more?  I forget) caller's workshop back in 2002, and I jumped at the chance for the

Re: [Callers] Mentorship for Choreographers

I was just thinking the opposite.  I think learning dances and knowing dances and how they flow is a supremely huge part of being a caller and learning calling skills. I don't think another list is necessary - especially considering that most if not all of us will be on that other list anyways.

[Callers] mentorship

Contra calling is a relatively easy skill to learn--much easier than mastering fiddle-playing, auto repair, child rearing or Photoshop.   After getting several hours of initial instruction in contra calling, the challenge becomes getting 40-100 hours practice over 10- 50 dance events needed to

Re: [Callers] mentorship

I may have missed it, but I haven't seen William Watson's excellent collection of caller resources. http://www.quiteapair.us/calling/ Rich

Re: [Callers] Mentorship for Choreographers

Although I definitely appreciate and incorporate the discussions of new dances in this list, I would also appreciate, and mostly prefer, a differentiation. I would like to know that this is the list for calling and another list I can gravitate to for new dances and discussions on them. I

Re: [Callers] mentorship

I have just recently joined this list and I am very new to calling. I took a caller's workshop at Contradancer's Delight Holiday and have called one half night and one full night at my local dance. But, I would like to point out that Cary Ravitz has a tremendous resource on his webpage

Re: [Callers] Mentorship for Choreographers

Agree with Brian - sharing dances here would be a most useful resource for increasing one's repertoire! Perry Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android

Re: [Callers] Mentorship for Choreographers

I love the idea, and I would utilize it as a very useful resource. I'm not so concerned about deeing possibly inferior material ... I'd be interested in the exchange of ideas. Bring it on! Brian Hamshar Virginia Alan Winston wrote: >On 5/8/2012 6:35 PM, Mark

Re: [Callers] Mentorship for Choreographers

This sounds great! A centralized resource for sharing dances -- new or not -- is something I would consult and post to often. Brian Hamshar Virginia Mark Hillegonds wrote: >Hi all, > >I've been following with interest the discussion on calling and mentorships. >Ron