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

On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 9:57 AM Tepfer, Seth via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > 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

Re: [Callers] Circles, Crazy Circles

A few more - no circle, no g, 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)

[Callers] 2 new contra dance compositions

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

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

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

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

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

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

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

Re: [Callers] Gender Free MWSD

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

[Callers] New Dance

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

Re: [Callers] Tax Day Dances

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,

[Callers] Modern Western Square Dance for Contra Dancers

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

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

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 )

Re: [Callers] caller suggestions for beginner handout

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

[Callers] does this dance exist?

(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,

[Callers] looking for zesty Proper dances?

I'm looking for some zesty Proper dances to add to my collection. Suggestions? aTdHvAaNnKcSe (thanks in advance) /Andy Shore http://andyshore.com/ best email - andysh...@gmail.com

Re: [Callers] Fw: Fw: another new word idea

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

Re: [Callers] 9-person dance?

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

Re: [Callers] Radio stations

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 <

Re: [Callers] Rolling Starts?

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 <

Re: [Callers] Names and authors for a few dances

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