I have a vague recollection of hearing about sung contras one time, and was
wondering if indeed there are any, and any resources available for learning
them
(from here in Australia). Just hearing Ralph Sweet on the CDSS website doing
The
Auctioneer reminded me.
cheers
Jeanette
The piano - 8
;m not sure it would work for just anyone, but something fun to
keep in mind! Kind of like Alabama Gal or other play dances, I guess, but more
adult and open ended...
On Aug 4, 2010, at 11:12 AM, Jeff Kaufman wrote:
> Jeanette Mill wrote:
>>
>> I have a vague recollection of hea
Thansk Jeremy - bingo! That was the one I was thinking about. I'll contact Dave
if he doesn't respond to the list
cheers
Jeanette
The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes
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From: J L Korr
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Sent: Thu, 5 August, 2010
Thanks for your brilliant answers everyone. I will have hours of fun looking up
your suggestions
cheers
Jeanette
The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes
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From: J L Korr
To: call...@sharedweight.net
Sent: Thu, 5 August, 2010 2:12:13 AM
Subject:
That is too cute!
The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes
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From: Martha Edwards
To: Caller's discussion list
Sent: Fri, 6 August, 2010 2:53:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] Sung contras
And then there's the time a group got together with the ba
rsday, August 5, 2010, 12:18 PM
the recording is still available through the Lloyd Shaw Foundation
--- On Wed, 8/4/10, Jeanette Mill wrote:
From: Jeanette Mill
Subject: Re: [Callers] Sung contras
To: "Caller's discussion list"
Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 7:25 PM
T
I had the pleasure of touring interstate on the weekend and calling for a dance
workshop and dance. I worked out the programs on the assumption that the
overall
skill level would probably be lower in the evening dance than the workshop.
(The
Saturday night phenomenon). So, having survived by a
Great question. I look forward to reading the responses. It's always tricky
because the dancers don't get to practice the end effects until they need to
use
them once in anger, and then it's over in seconds. And it's hard to get them in
your head when you're practicing the dance at home as a ca
I have a question for everyone about medleys - where, when and how do you find
them most effective when incorporated in a program? Tips for teaching? Any
other
comments?
Jeanette
"When we eat from the industrial-food system, we are eating oil and spewing
greenhouse gases."
- Michael Pollan
Thanks for your great replies everyone.
Now I have another question - what is a hash call?
cheers
Jeanette
"When we eat from the industrial-food system, we are eating oil and spewing
greenhouse gases."
- Michael Pollan
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From: John Sweeney
To: call...@sharedweight
any decisions regarding
programming etc. I have lots more thoughts, but thought I would throw this one
in for now.
Looking forward to reading everyone's replies.
From Australia
Jeanette Mill
"The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen.&quo
Hello Bill - from Australia! I have just been on one of my regular pilgrimages
to New England, and heard that there was contra in NZ, and thought I must get
in touch. So this email was very timely.
We dance every fortnight here in Canberra, with live music. The musos practice
on the in betwee
Hi
I am designing workshop for a dance weekend here in Australia and would like to
crowd source some inspiration:
Simply answer the question - what made you addicted to contra?
Looking forward to your answers
Cheers
Jeanette
"The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen." Peter Barnes.
I am researching dances outside of duple improper/becket formations for a small
but experienced groups of dancers hungry for something a bit different. I am
confident calling DI and becket, but haven't ventured much into other
formations except circle mixers, so need to stick to things that will
G'day from Australia. I found myself automatically doing a stutter step a few
years back when I discovered the joys of embellishments. In thinking about when
it happens, it is usually when I am about to go into an "extra-curricular"
move. I don't think I'm changing feet, I think I am just puttin
I have heard it described as a sideways do-si-do, while keeping eye contact
with your opposite. But I can't remember who goes in front first - I think it
is the person on the right.
cheers from Oz
Jeanette
The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes
--- On Tue, 7/10/08, J
I took a brief trip to a dance in Montreal when visiting New England earlier
this year, to indulge my passion for French Canadian music. A band called
Revellions was playing - awesome music. The dancers were having a great time,
and helped me through with the French calls - but it was fascinatin
Hi from Australia
I'm interested in strategies for incorporating a huge range of abilities and
ages in to a fun workshop at a festival. I will be calling at a festival in a
few weeks - it is not a dancing festival as such, more a music festival, where
some dancing is held. As well as the regula
Yep - I've received the same one here in Australia. Strange.
The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes
- Original Message
From: Lisa Sieverts
To: Caller's discussion list
Sent: Thu, 7 January, 2010 7:22:55 AM
Subject: [Callers] Fwd: Inquiry = SPAM
Hi Callers,
Hi Rickey
I echo Greg's comments. I have come to calling fairly recently, but worked
professionally for several years with people with intellectual disabilities.
Clear, concise, unambiguous communication is key. And if it doesn't work to say
it one way, try saying it another, even more concrete
Question: if you compose a dance, how do you find out if it has already been
composed by somebody else?
Cheers
Jeanette
The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter Barnes
I am really enjoying this discussion. Thanks everyone for your thoughtful
contributions. It is not only reinforcing for things that I have tried, but has
also given me some great ideas for things to try.
Cheers (from Australia)
Jeanette
The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen; Peter B
square dancing.
cheersJeanette Jeanette Mill Contra dance caller, musician, workshop
facilitatorCanberra, AustraliaPhone: +61 (0)449 686 077 Email:
jeanette_m...@yahoo.com.au Skype: jeanette.mill "The piano - 88 little
mistakes waiting to happen"Kate Barnes
On Wednesday, 19 Jul
Any hints for quick and efficient ways to include the new dancers who join at
the bottom of sets at festivals? If they have a good experience they are future
regular dancers.
I am based in Australia and hoping to travel to the US and attend some contra
dance calling workshops in 2018. I would be grateful for any information about
upcoming workshops, including workhshops at festivals, to assist with an
itinerary.
Many thanks in advance for your suggestions
Jeanette "W
Can anyone recommend an open source website development tool that is
appropriate for touring dance callers and musicians?
cheersJeanette Jeanette MillContra dance caller, musician and workshop
convenor+61 (0)449 686 077Canberra, Australia "The piano - 88 little mistakes
waiting to happen" Kate B
I am putting together a resume/CV with emphasis on my calling and music skills.
I would be interested in seeing some models of how this is done, so if anyone
is happy to share theirs with me, I would be very grateful
Kind regardsJeanette Jeanette Mill Contra dance caller, musician, workshop
alue any thoughts on how to advise reaching this consent in the context of a
contra dance.
Looking forward to your thoughts
cheersJeanette
Jeanette Mill
Contra dance caller, musician, workshop facilitator
Canberra, Australia
Phone: +61 (0)449 686 077
Email: jeanette_m...@yahoo.com.au
Wild Asparagus Live at the Guiding Star Grange is perfect as it was recorded at
a dance. And it's Wild Asparagus :-)
cheersJeanette
Jeanette Mill
Contra dance caller, musician, workshop facilitator
Canberra, Australia
Phone: +61 (0)449 686 077
Email: jeanette_m...@yahoo.com.au
we try to classify something (especially
something that is evolving), the list of exceptions is usually longer than the
list of inclusions. Ask any taxonomist :-)
Long may the discussion and debate continue!
CheersJeanette
Jeanette Mill
Contra dance caller, musician, workshop facilit
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