This is a long term project of mine: to teach and encourage what I call
“the physical therapist approved” way to Allemande. I don’t seem to be
making much progress so am delighted that others care about it, too.
On Fri, May 17, 2019 at 8:55 PM Martha Wild via Callers <
Linda Leslie wrote some really good ones. Do Si Three is always a big
hit when I call it for kids and parents (as well as at weddings and other
parties where most people have never danced.) She has many more.
http://lindalesliecaller.contracorner.com/dances/very-easy-dances.html
On Wed, May
I think that dancers are more open to mastering those basic skills in the
context of a workshop teaching flourishes.
On Sat, Apr 27, 2019 at 12:21 PM Jim Thaxter via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> “More advanced” is a pretty vague term and could be interpreted in various
>
This is terrific. Will you be posting this to any Contra groups on FB? If
not, would it be okay if I post to Triangle Country Dancers' page? I think
lots of people would enjoys seeing it.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2019 at 1:57 PM Luke Donforth via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> I'd
Do Si Three by Linda Leslie is another excellent dance for newbies. It has
progression and swings (I encourage elbow swings) and it doesn't matter a
bit where one ends up. It's always been a great success when I've called it.
On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 11:02 AM Rich Sbardella via Callers <
Bill,
The dance is at the end of Emily’s email. Note that it is in “indecent”
formation and a little tricky. As was our dear George.
Bree
On Fri, Feb 22, 2019 at 11:15 AM Bill Olson via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> Oh this is so sad.. "Suspenders George" was a good friend
Brilliant idea; I plan to use it, too.
Bree Kalb
Carrboro. NC
> On Nov 6, 2017 7:19 PM, "Rich Sbardella via Callers" <
> callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>> I had a Girl Scout Dance coming up Sunday and I was thinking how I would
>> get 150 six to nine year old girls to know which hand
I don’t have any additional suggestions but want to thank Maia for the
original post and appreciate all the replies. I think many of us identify
and it reassures me that I’m not the only one who has had to figure out how
to forgive my errors. I’ve found it especially helpful to notice the
mistakes
Hello Everyone,
A group of dancers/callers/musicians in the Triangle area of North Carolina
are in the midst of exciting plans to create a continuing care retirement
community centered around music and dance. We have been meeting with groups
of interested people, conducted a market study (with
A brand new baby contra band is eager to learn more. Is there a list like
this one for musicians?
Bree Kalb
Carrboro, NC
Small correction: the dance Friday is in Durham at the Reality Center.
http://www.tcdancers.org/schedule.html
On Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 11:52 PM, Joy Greenwolfe via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> The *Triangle Country Dancers* in Central North Carolina would like to
> share
I'm one of the lucky people who attended Andy's workshop in Durham in 2011.
Although I hit a wall 9or two) earlier than most people in the group I had
a great time. Andy is an excellent teacher and made it all lots of fun, if
overwhelming at times. If my August wasn't already filled up, I'd
I agree with Mark! This is a fabulous dance as it is and the dosido for the
women is just hard enough to be a fun challenge. (When I was a new dancer,
dosido 1 1/2 was the hardest move for me to do gracefully and on time. I
was so happy when I got it right!) When the caller teaches the alternate
I'd like to add this to my collection. Have you named it?
On Tue, Sep 20, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Luke Donforth via Callers <
callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I know the list has had big debates about shadow swings in the past. If
> you don't like 'em, you can pitch this. This
ancers moving very differently.Thanks for the dance!warmly, LindaOn Mar 17, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Bree Kalb via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:I wrote a dance that has a move I've not seen in a dance before. Although I'd rather not call it a gimmick. The 'reviews' so far have been goo
I wrote a dance that has a move I've not seen in a dance before. Although I'd rather not call it a gimmick. The 'reviews' so far have been good. There’s a video of Jack Mitchell
calling the dance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEp2vlYq1Nc=youtu.be
This is My Brain on Buddha Imp
a four count allemande, almost a pull by left, to give a 12 count swing. Either option works I suppose. BobOn Fri, Mar 11, 2016 at 3:36 PM, Colin Hume via Callers <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:On Fri, 11 Mar 2016 08:27:19 -0500, Bree Kalb via Callers wrote:
> B1 Women allmd Left 1/2; Pt
might
substitute a gypsy/roundabout/gyre/whatever-term-you-prefer for the N Dosido.
From: Bree Kalb via Callers
Sent: Friday, March 04, 2016 7:25 PM
To: Caller's discussion list
Subject: [Callers] Recognize this dance?
This emerged as I was driving home Wednesday night listening to a Latter Day
This emerged as I was driving home Wednesday night listening to a Latter Day
Lizards CD and thinking about needing some fairly simple, but interesting
dances to call at an upcoming dance. I can’t find it in my collection of
dances, but it’s so generic, I think someone else must have composed
I've been undecided, and stayed out of this discussion. But this helps me make a decision. I have a lot of respect for Martha and Grant (and am addicted to their podcast), so I'm going to experiment with using a different term.I suspect the folk process will sort this out over time and that the
I have been calling this dance for years with the title Foxglove and the author
Tom Thoreau.
From: frannie via Callers
Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 1:39 PM
To: Maia McCormick
Cc: callers@lists.sharedweight.net
Subject: Re: [Callers] Does this dance exist? / Beginner dances with chain,
I've done house parties with just a fiddler who was very familiar with dance music and knows how to maintain the beat and play square tunes. Not everyone can do that. Does your dance community have a list serve or Facebook page where you can ask for that kind of assistance? Unless you can find
Our main venue is air-conditioned and we also have large fans, but we
still get really hot and some dancers open the windows, thinking it will
help. It doesn't. One of our dancers suggested that keeping the
windows closed would cut down on in door humidity and prevent the stickiness. It
seems
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