Re: [Callers] What can you do.....?

I’m joining the conversation late here so if already discussed forgive me…but when dancers fight momentum. Like turning over their left shoulder on a Petronella. I try to point out how joyful it is for me going over the right shoulder but i wonder if it is nature VS nurture when I see it

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

I have often thought that contra and round dancing had in common a person who cues/prompts ahead of the phrase of music. MWS dancers who Round dancer would be able to relate to that... On Feb 22, 2016, at 8:42 AM, Aahz Maruch via Callers wrote: > On Mon, Feb 22, 2016, Jerome Grisanti via

Re: [Callers] Progressive politics? Ha, ha

I am NOT "progressive". It is another loaded term in my opinion. To assume most of the (silent) people on this list serv are progressive is...probably true! I am sensitive to people's dignity and would not intentionally offend anyone. I find the Gypsie issue troubling but do not

Re: [Callers] Another approach to Gender Free calling

I agree with your point on obscurity with newer dancers, Michael. I also feel some of the names (and I hope this is taken well) de-humanizes the roles. Jets, Rubys, corners are references to things or positions rather than people. I know this does not solve the problem at hand and may not be

[Callers] choreography

Folklife is coming up in Seattle this weekend. Looking for dances with Petronella's in the "A" part of the dance (besides the original). I came up with Heart Beat Contra, Cure for the Claps & Barberella. Any others top of mind? -Joe Micheals

Re: [Callers] Flow & Glide Contras

Cis Hinkle says "The Butterfly" is not quite suited for "Fan in the Doorway" Anyone know why? Seems I've danced it to that tune but it has been a few years! -Joe Micheals Seattle On Feb 5, 2014, at 9:02 AM, Joseph Erhard-Hudson wrote: > I've always thought of Fan in the

Re: [Callers] Callers Digest, Vol 108, Issue 20

Moi too! joemiche...@comcast.net From: Vicki To: "call...@sharedweight.net" Sent: Monday, August 26, 2013 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] Callers Digest, Vol 108, Issue 20 Add me to the list of folks who

Re: [Callers] Progression and "Going Out"

When it comes to calling the last time through have any bands complained?  Some may view that as their finale.  Ok if you are changing it to a longer partner swing etc. but might it be viewed an intrusion if not? -Joe MichealsSeattle --- On Mon, 1/14/13, Roger Hayes

Re: [Callers] on being a beginner

Wow!  what a lesson in life.  Thanks David --- On Thu, 2/16/12, Amy Cann wrote: From: Amy Cann Subject: Re: [Callers] on being a beginner To: millst...@valley.net, "Caller's discussion list" List-Post:

Re: [Callers] How much is too much? How little is too little?

Hi Martha! My thought is 5 times through with full calls and 3 times thru with short prompts.  If the band is playing a 2 tune set I might stick around after the tune switch.  Sometime the excitement of a new tune will wonderfully "distract" the dancers.  In an ideal world in a 3 tune set I

Re: [Callers] ricochet or push-back hey - Tapsalteerie

This dance was written by Adam Carlson for a dance he was calling with the Seattle band Tapsalteerie.  He also wrote another ricochet dance called Queen Bee which I don't happen to have... Joe Micheals --- On Mon, 12/6/10, Paul Wilde <zenye...@gmail.com> wrote: From: Paul Wilde

Re: [Callers] Sung contras

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" List-Post:

Re: [Callers] Integrating Newcomers (Was "Calling debut")

I agree with Suzanne and feel the big circle is the most powerful symbol of our Seattle (or any) dance community. --- On Mon, 7/19/10, Suzanne Girardot wrote: From: Suzanne Girardot Subject: Re: [Callers] Integrating Newcomers (Was "Calling

Re: [Callers] A Dance Called Gypsy Cap or Camp?

Martha & Mavis, This looks like a fun dance but when you've called it is there confusion about which 2's to pick up going down the hall?  The first corners or 2nd corners? Joe Micheals --- On Mon, 2/8/10, mavis mcgaugh <yankeeca...@yahoo.com> wrote: From: mavis mcgaugh <yankeeca

Re: [Callers] How to "Ring out a (microphone) channel"

I totally agree with Greg on cutting the low frequencies.  I also appreciate the info on ringing out the room.  I have wondered:  do men need to hear higher frequencies and women not so much? Joe Micheals Seattle --- On Thu, 5/7/09, greg...@earthlink.net <greg...@earthlink.net> wrote:

Re: [Callers] Announcing Dance Names (Was: "Lost in Interstellar Haze")

do have entertainment value especially doing Solstice Special on June 20! But do I think the dancers really care?  Generally, naw. Joe Micheals --- On Mon, 7/14/08, Greg McKenzie <greg...@earthlink.net> wrote: From: Greg McKenzie <greg...@earthlink.net> Subject: Re: [Callers] Anno

Re: [Callers] Some Questions on Some Contras

Could it take 12 beats to do si so 1 &1/2 and 4 to walk to the next couple? Rickey wrote: Hi callers, I am planning to use a dance soon that I have just collected. Has anyone called “Family Contra” by Sheri Nevins? It has a neat progression in B2. The active couple faces