Re: [Callers] A Dance without Partner Swing

to get. Joy Greenwolfe > On May 13, 2018, at 3:35 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers > <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > I cannot recall dancing a modern contra in the last few years that does not > include a Partner Swing, so I have a few questions. >

Re: [Callers] Looking for a particular sort of becket dance

: to new Neighbors for beginners, and a full yearn for a double progression for more experienced dancers. When teaching this to newbees, I’ve taught the star as “if there’s time.” There’s usually time. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC > On Jun 29, 2017, at 5:58 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers > &l

Re: [Callers] How do you organize your Dance Card Boxes ? Categories or Other Suggestions ?

o to my easy basic, or any of my first few categories. You could look at your cards and see which ones clump up into categories of similar dances, and where you need to bolster your collection. See what works for you! Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC > On Apr 8, 2017, at 12:40 AM, Che

[Callers] Sad news: Louie

Whether or not you can make it to NC, please keep Louie’s family, especially Robert and Thankful, in your thoughts. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Good dances for beginners to safely leave/return to minor set.

wave at each other. Then I’ll them them, “tell your first neighbor, 'I’ll be right back’” and wait until they do. That helps them get the storyline in their head, and think two steps ahead rather than one. Joy Greenwolfe > On Oct 11, 2016, at 12:07 PM, Don Veino via Callers > &l

Re: [Callers] Wrist-Lock Stars

Central North Carolina here. In this region, wrist-grip or wagon-wheel stars are the default. Some dances specify hands-across if the choreography asks for it. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC > On Oct 10, 2016, at 4:34 PM, Read Weaver via Callers > <callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrot

Re: [Callers] Fw: Does this dance exist? Calling Joy Greenwolfe - Calling Joy Greenwolfe

Dan, Your dance has a similar sequence in the A part of my dance Gypsy Chase, but yours looks like a difference dance to me. Mine looks like this: Gypsy Chase Joy Greenwolfe, March 2006 Improper A1 Long lines forward and back (8) Gents Allemande L 1.5 (8) A2

Re: [Callers] Advice about "gypsy"

ers exasperated with what seems to them like an arbitrary term change. Maybe if the term is more descriptive, they won't notice as much. "Holding Eyes" works for me. Just some thoughts. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC On Oct 24, 2015, at 7:45 PM, Michael Barraclough via Callers

Re: [Callers] choreography

Other dances with petronella balance and twirls in the A are The Gypsy Bride by Robert Cromartie and the String Beings (which goes with the tune of the same name), and Go To Moondance for Fun by Dean Snipes. Joy Durham, NC On May 19, 2014, at 4:17 PM, Joe Micheals wrote: > Folklife is

Re: [Callers] Forum vs email list?

An email list is a "pull out format," that is, the info is pulled out of its source and comes into my inbox, rather than me having to go find it. Therefor, I prefer the email list as is. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC On Feb 19, 2014, at 9:22 AM, Lindsay Morris wrote: > How ma

Re: [Callers] Dances with three or more allemandes

When I think "lots of allemandes," I usually think first of Gene Hubert's Ben's Spinoff #3 (4 allemandes in the A1), and Susan Kevra's Hume Fogg Reel (3 in the B1). They both have a series of allemandes in succession, and are not too challenging otherwise. Other, more challenging, dances with

Re: [Callers] Flow & Glide Contras

I seem to remember that The Butterfly is in 6/8 time instead of ¾, maybe? I don't know how that would affect the dance in practice. I remember enjoying the combination. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC On Feb 5, 2014, at 1:03 PM, Joe Micheals wrote: > Cis Hinkle says "The Butterfly"

Re: [Callers] Flow & Glide Contras

Hi John, My dance Truffles for Breakfast comes to mind. It was written at the weekend wedding of Shawn Brenneman and Matt LeBarge when I ended up, yes, eating gourmet dark chocolate truffles for breakfast. The dance, like the truffle, is very smooth, intense, and swirly. I can send an rtf

Re: [Callers] Peel the Banana

My impression had been that "strip the willow" is weaving down the middle, whereas "peel the banana" is a descriptive name for an outside move - a head couple casts off and each line follows their respective head to the bottom. Peel the banana is definitely better understood by

Re: [Callers] Easy dance List

Me as well! Thanks, Michael! Joy From: Michael Fuerst To: "call...@sharedweight.net" Sent: Sunday, August 25, 2013 7:58 PM Subject: [Callers] Easy dance List I have sent the list of easy dances I have

Re: [Callers] Halloween dances

For extra themed music, you could have the band play one of Dave Wiesler tune's like We are Devils or Monsters in the Cellar. Any time is a good time for a Dave Wiesler tune, but those two would definitely fit with a Halloween favor! Extra work for the band, I know. You could suggest them

Re: [Callers] How do you balance? (Was High-energy dances)

e footwork much. Joy Greenwolfe On Apr 25, 2013, at 6:39 AM, Mac Mckeever wrote: When I teach a balance - I go over the footwork very quickly (step for & back) and then tell them not to worry about that part - the balance really happens in the arms - not the feet and emphasize ke

Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

may be technically correct in some cases, but it falls under "too much information" for most dance crowds, imho. I find the "progressed improper" designation helpful only if/when the dancers start questioning their starting position and need reassurance that they know that you kno

Re: [Callers] Repertoire...

and Tumbling by Cis Hinkle Tica Tica Timing by Dean Snipes They're fun for both beginners (with programming support) and more experienced dancers. I see you already have 20 Below, Simplicity, etc. Oops, and Carousel, too. :) Have fun! Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC On Jan 6, 2013, at 6:00 PM

Re: [Callers] Walk the Plank

Minor point: There are no balances in Sarah's Journey. Neither box the gnat starts with a balance. It's a smooth dance rather than bouncy. -Joy On Nov 14, 2012, at 8:55 PM, Andrea Nettleton wrote: There are several dances which begin with a RH bal, BTG, then M pull by (as in G. Hubert's

Re: [Callers] Unruly Reunion/Monterey Detour

the second into a full Hey for 4. I usually announce it as F3 rather than F2 (sorry, Mark!). Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC On Sep 1, 2012, at 2:59 AM, Chris Page wrote: On Fri, Aug 31, 2012 at 7:04 PM, Linda Leslie <laleslie...@comcast.net> wrote: Tenth Year in Tommerup (Linda Leslie). Same dan

[Callers] Fruit Punch choreography

e (4) Balance the wave (4) N Allemande R x1 (4) B2 Ladies Allemande L 1+1/2 to partner (8) Partner swing (8) Thanks for any clarification anyone might have. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

at random moments in the B2, though. I suppose you could verbally say "stop" without stopping the music if the band was adverse to it. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC Innie and Outtie Arches Make lines of three facing CCW around the circle like spokes on a wheel. Note your positi

Re: [Callers] Contra House

haven't made up my mind which way to try it. I'm leaning toward the original, but now that I have a new version in my head, I'm contemplating the alternatives. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC On Aug 14, 2011, at 2:30 PM, Jack Mitchell wrote: Actually, it seems like that would make it more

Re: [Callers] ONS easy dances keeping your partner

Hi Tina, I've been following this thread with some interest, but I can't post to the listserv bec of lingering computer problems. The ONS Girl Scout gig reminds me of working with 4th graders one year. I was doing longways dances like Galopede and Alabama Gal, simple big-circle dances, and

Re: [Callers] New Dance?

Of course, I meant "THEN the 1s let go of their partner's hand," not "when." Note to self: don't post while only half-awake. ;) On Sep 14, 2010, at 11:05 AM, Joy Greenwolfe wrote: Of course, I immediately saw some typos! I meant we had a different line turn in the B1

Re: [Callers] New Dance?

On Sep 14, 2010, at 10:47 AM, Joy Greenwolfe wrote: Hi, All! This looks like a slightly altered version of Bob Dalsemer's MidWinter Gypsy, which myself and the triangle-area (of NC) Caller's Collective tweaked into something we called NewHope Gypsy after a local place name. New Hope Gy

Re: [Callers] New Dance?

name, but you might reference the other dance(s). I'm going to have to try this starting with the Mirror gypsy/allemande! Hope this helps! Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC On Sep 14, 2010, at 10:01 AM, aawoodall wrote: It looks like a nice flowing dance. However, I think there's a typo. As w

[Callers] Southeast Dance Leadership Conference Oct 1-3

Dance Communities October 1-3, 2010 Haw River State Park, North Carolina Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC

[Callers] Southeast Dance Leadership Conference Oct 1-3

the issues and mechanics of running dances and organizations. From the early materials I saw, it looked like it offered some-25+ specific-topic courses grouped under three stages of community development. Good stuff! Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC Southeast Dance Leadership Conference: Tools for a Vib

Re: [Callers] card stand for callers

I'm also interested in a similar card stand! On Mar 6, 2010, at 11:35 PM, aawoodall wrote: Hi, I am looking for a stand that attaches to a mic stand to hold my cards. I have seen some callers with one. Does anyone know what I am talking about and where to purchase one? Send responses to

Re: [Callers] "birthday" contra dance

Thanks for all the great ideas, already! I heard that the recipient (living, for those who wanted to know!) likes flowing dances, so I think I've found/received a couple of good candidates. I appreciate it! Joy Joy wrote: > I'm calling a contra dance this weekend, and had a request for

[Callers] "birthday" contra dance

ners mixed into a mid-to-high level crowd. They are not amenable to anything too far outside a modern regular contra, although it might depend on the ratio of challenge: satisfaction. Thanks in advance for any ideas! Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Trouble Getting Gigs (very long)

and more up-and coming!), so if I didn't travel at least a bit, I'd not call much at all. I enjoy the different flavors of dancers and communities I get to work with, and the challenge of putting together a good program for each. So that's my 10 cents! Hope there's something useful for yo

Re: [Callers] Calls for Kitchen Stomp and Salmonella Evening

need punctuated 4- beat phrases Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC

Re: [Callers] Caller's Throat

e flavor as much, but it really helps when needed! Nice to hear from you. :) Joy Greenwolfe On May 15, 2007, at 2:48 PM, TF wrote: I'm new to calling, but have been singing for many years, some of that in musical theater, which can easily strain one's voice. When I've overdone it,

Re: [Callers] Help Pronouncing Choreographers' Names Please

And my burning question is: where is the stress on Carol Ormand's name? ORmund or orMAND? -Joy On Feb 18, 2007, at 5:48 PM, Lisa Greenleaf wrote: On Feb 18, 2007, at 3:32 PM, Cynthia Phinney wrote: Last night I called Paul Balliet's "Summer Sunshine" and when I announced the name and

Re: [Callers] Easy dances for teaching contra

ese dances, David. It's great that they can be danced without regard to gender positioning! I will definitely make use of them. Thanks, Joy Greenwolfe On Nov 18, 2006, at 9:28 AM, David Millstone wrote: Hello Joy, If you're going to be doing similar gigs with less experienced dancers, I

[Callers] Easy dances for teaching contra

ners, I am wary of throwing too much at them too soon. But I also don't want to call a program of mush. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC

[Callers] Fwd: "Hey" there! (Needs to be an Improper Dance)

everyone face their partner with the ladies roughly back to back in the center and gents facing in. Good luck with the dance! :) Joy Greenwolfe