Re: [Callers] Looking for "fun" dances

2019-05-16 Thread Laur via Callers
Thanks Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, May 16, 2019, 1:31 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: Hello all,Just a quick note to say there is a facebook page called "Community Dance", and we would love anyone to post community level dance videos (preferred) or descriptions o

Re: [Callers] Transgressions

2018-10-09 Thread Laur via Callers
Resource? not familiar with Wil's Out of Bounds..  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 5:55:03 PM EDT, Jonathan Sivier via Callers wrote:     S

Re: [Callers] New contra dance database

2018-08-21 Thread Laur via Callers
Bravo. thank you. ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, 11:37:55 PM EDT, Chris Page via Callers wrote: Michael Dyck and I have done a thing: htt

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

2018-08-06 Thread Laur via Callers
Let's not forget the great Chinese New Year!  box circulate Chinese New Yearby Chris PageImproper (long wave) [1] A1 Balance long waves    Box circulate [2]    Balance long waves   Box circulate [3] A2 Balance long waves   Box circulate [2]    Partner swingB1 Circle left 3/4   Neighbor swingB2 Lo

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

2018-08-04 Thread Laur via Callers
Rachel, do you have Circulate 8/ Bob Isaacs?  4x4 with well, circulate 8  Let me know if you haven’t found it.  Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, August 4, 2018, 3:51 PM, Rachel Shapiro via Callers wrote: Hi all,I'm in search of contras that have borrowed interesting figure

Re: [Callers] hearing impaired

2018-06-25 Thread Laur via Callers
In my minimal exposure, hearing impaired relied solely on dancer input. Fortunately they felt the beat and that wasn’t ever an issue. Once they successfully went through the dance (unless complicated) a couple times, they were fine. It’s the changes that will go off kilter. However, they weren’t

Re: [Callers] Unknown Dance,

2018-04-11 Thread Laur via Callers
I believe this is Will’s dance “turnstiles” Laurie Pietravalle  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 7:08 AM, Liam Binley via Callers wrote: Hi,I don’t know if anyone can help me, but this is worth a shot. I recently viewed a video of a dance on youtube called by Wi

Re: [Callers] Looking for a CD that would have full length contra tunes for calling

2018-04-06 Thread Laur via Callers
re reel medleys, and one is a jig-to-reel medley."Has the four potatoes..  http://www.kgbmole.com/kgb/volga.html On Friday, April 6, 2018, 8:44:00 PM PDT, Laur via Callers wrote: Cheryl, It’s a great CD  DO IT.  I am also looking for tunes that have some intro beats to

Re: [Callers] Looking for a CD that would have full length contra tunes for calling

2018-04-06 Thread Laur via Callers
Cheryl, It’s a great CD  DO IT.  I am also looking for tunes that have some intro beats to use. I did find some thanks to friends that had collections.  Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Friday, April 6, 2018, 10:53 PM, Mac Mckeever via Callers wrote: We have one from 1998 dance w

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

2017-06-29 Thread Laur via Callers
I have one Wil Mentor uses. Let me pull it out.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Thursday, June 29, 2017, 6:28 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote: ...Wow, this is embarrassing, I can't find any dances in my deck that fit your criteria! Seems like 90% of my easier becket dances start wi

Re: [Callers] Rapid City Reel?

2017-04-11 Thread Laur via Callers
Great Dance!  One of the gems Jack Mitchell shared with me from his collection a few years back. Laurie Pietravalle  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Tuesday, April 11, 201

Re: [Callers] ACK! First time calling night of *squares* -- any last minute advice?

2017-02-06 Thread Laur via Callers
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I find the simple square is fun and accessible to any group. Done it for kids, teens, older adults, festivals. It's the old singi

Re: [Callers] Fewer than 6 dancers - Ideas?

2016-10-04 Thread Laur via Callers
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I have a few dances - I'm tight on time, will send soon. I want more though so I hope others continue to share. Laur

Re: [Callers] headset mics

2016-09-07 Thread Laur via Callers
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Model?  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, 3:07 PM, jill allen via Callers wrote: I love my

[Callers] medley

2016-04-16 Thread Laur via Callers
I'm debating if 6 or 8 times thru the dances during a medley make more sense. I've gone back and forth on this for years.  Thoughts?  If it matters this time I have 8 dances, in the past it's been 5. So either way it's still the same question. Laurie West Mi ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cann

[Callers] No walk thru

2016-04-13 Thread Laur via Callers
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Looking for new ideas. No walk through at a dance weekend level.  Ideas?  ESP open to switching opportunities..  Laurie West MI

Re: [Callers] Community Dance

2016-04-04 Thread Laur via Callers
Wow sounds great!  Laurie P West MI Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Monday, April 4, 2016, 3:59 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: Hello folks,  I have set up a "Community Dance" Facebook Page as a place to share family friendly community dances with each other. My expectation is that

[Callers] Boomerang

2016-03-30 Thread Laur via Callers
I am not comfortable with the timing in Boomerang. Am I off or .. is there something I'm missing???   I've tried (with my imaginary friends) several theories but - always the timing isn't quite there. LaurieWest MI  ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from lif

Re: [Callers] ONS with a *tiny* inexperienced crowd?

2016-01-30 Thread Laur via Callers
Yes that's great. not for 5 dancers though. The Polka dance is great for even ONE dancer and you. I'll tell you this is a keeper. Major success in a family dance, or when I had only two kids and one other adult step in.  Pat-a-Cake Polkafrom "Dance A While" page 127.Mixer (only half a dance) - O

Re: [Callers] another new word idea

2016-01-27 Thread Laur via Callers
I actually memorized that long long ago and when in an indecisive space I often spout it! Laurie ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Monday, January 25, 2016 4:55 PM, Andrea N

Re: [Callers] recognize this dance?

2016-01-24 Thread Laur via Callers
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } And that will be greatly appreciated by all. Amen!  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Sunday, January 24, 2016, 11:17 AM, S

Re: [Callers] Ending the discussion, was Re: Thoughts on ethnicity, was That g word

2016-01-22 Thread Laur via Callers
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Janet, just saying. I found your post fascinating.  I stopped following / reading the g posts.  Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail f

Re: [Callers] Choreography and Copyright

2016-01-22 Thread Laur via Callers
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I agree with everything Janet said.  In addition before I'd publish anything I'd ask permission then credit the author.  Laurie

Re: [Callers] Compensating for SharedWeight's Limitation re: Threads

2016-01-22 Thread Laur via Callers
Please don't leave, just ignore the thread. Or filter. You don't have to read every post. Laurie Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Friday, January 22, 2016, 1:52 PM, Karin Neils via Callers wrote: "There is not way to peace. Peace is the way." thanks Don Karin On 1/22/2016 1:09 PM, Don

Re: [Callers] Run its course?

2016-01-22 Thread Laur via Callers
I am like you Ron, I simply ignore the posts that are - that I'm not interested in. And I suggest others do the same.  Eventually that thread will become a dialogue between one or two others and either the list admin can opt them out or they'll go on sparring forever more.  Laurie p Sent from Y

Re: [Callers] Mystery dance from Contracopia

2015-12-07 Thread Laur via Callers
ote: I believe the correct title for the dance described below by Laur is "Mange Tak" (not "Mange Talk", "Mongatack", or "Manga Tok"). That's how it's spelled in the 2009 RPDLW syllabus     http://www.library.unh.edu/special/forms/rpdlw/syllab

Re: [Callers] Mystery dance from Contracopia

2015-12-07 Thread Laur via Callers
Is this it Mange TalkBy Ron BuchananFormation: Contra, duple improper  A1- Give left hand to neighbor: balance andswing A2- Pass through to an ocean wave (seenote), balanceAllemande right neighbor halfway,gents allemande left halfway,allemande right partner¾ B1- Turn shadow by the left and sw

Re: [Callers] Identifying Dances (Was "Anyone know this dance?"]

2015-11-24 Thread Laur via Callers
blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } I agree with Paul. I find this a great part of our forum and easily identifiable.  Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad On Tuesday

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

2015-10-15 Thread Laur via Callers
t most dances should work fine.  David On 10/15/2015 6:43 PM, Laur via Callers wrote: Fellow callers, what are things to look for in dances for a short line. I'm afraid that a limited number of dancers will be at an upcoming gig and I want to be prepared in the best possible way,

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

2015-10-15 Thread Laur via Callers
PM, Laur via Callers wrote: I'm more thinking lines with maybe 5 or 6 sets, the smaller groups I think I have an understanding of, but I'm sucking in any other observations, of course. Would medley's work for a smaller line?  L ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

2015-10-15 Thread Laur via Callers
me to be 1's -- was calling in Greenwood, VA for a relatively small group -- maybe 4 -5 hands 4 -- and called Fiddleheads for the first time.  Such a great dance.  J On Thu, Oct 15, 2015 at 7:49 PM Laur via Callers wrote: Fellow callers, what are things to look for in dances for a short line

[Callers] Dances For Short Line

2015-10-15 Thread Laur via Callers
Fellow callers, what are things to look for in dances for a short line. I'm afraid that a limited number of dancers will be at an upcoming gig and I want to be prepared in the best possible way, and so am looking for input and for confirmation of my thoughts. They are intermediate/ experienced d

Re: [Callers] Text size problem

2015-09-10 Thread Laur via Callers
Michael. The texts are normal.If I can't read them well I simply increase the view. I personally like larger text. But I just - adjust. It's not a big deal. If you can set your default to a higher font that's great. I don't know what the setting is but 12 is the norm. best - LaurieSent from Yahoo M

Re: [Callers] Text size problem

2015-09-10 Thread Laur via Callers

Re: [Callers] dance request

2015-04-20 Thread Laur via Callers
1/2; N swing A2: long lines, ladies roll next N; ladies chain B1: half hey; single file circle R in hands-4 (ladies face across, gents face partner) B2: (ladies turn over R shoulder to) gypsy P, swing PCheers, Maia On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 9:27 PM, Laur via Callers wrote: Does anyone have &quo

[Callers] dance request

2015-04-20 Thread Laur via Callers
Does anyone have "Fannie's Alarm Clock" to share? Thanks -  Laurie PWest MI ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~

Re: [Callers] No courtesy turn dances

2014-05-19 Thread Laur
ah, I forgot some of the box circulates like 24th of August and Trip to Peterborough.  But they may be too dificult for what I'm looking for.    Lauire On Monday, May 19, 2014 10:05 PM, Laur wrote: > > >I've collected a few but I'm looking for dances suitable for a

[Callers] No courtesy turn dances

2014-05-19 Thread Laur
I've collected a few but I'm looking for dances suitable for a mixed crowd (with new dancers) but at a dance where there is no teaching, just walk-through. So not beginner starter dances. But - not heys (delphiniums and daisies) but - any contributions are welcome!  Or those with a r/l that ca

Re: [Callers] 1820s-1830s Dances

2014-03-19 Thread Laur
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Re: [Callers] 1820s-1830s Dances

2014-03-19 Thread Laur
Thx. I'll work on things sun. If this cold and a new job haven't done me in. Lhttps://overview.mail.yahoo.com?.src=iOS";>Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

Re: [Callers] ONS Plus Circle Mixers

2014-02-23 Thread Laur
I'm sure many of us would be interested in responses.  Thanks for posting the inquiry, Sue.  I'll check my data base while others check in. Laurie P West Michigan   On Sunday, February 23, 2014 8:14 PM, Sue Robishaw wrote: Hi, >    I'm looking for a few interesting circle (or longways) mi

Re: [Callers] Forum vs email list?

2014-02-21 Thread Laur
Thanks Chris.  I agree.   Laurie West MI On Wednesday, February 19, 2014 12:57 PM, Chris Weiler (Home) wrote: This list will stay in it's current form. If someone wants to set up a competing web-based forum, then they are free to and then people could vote with their feet. > >Chris Weiler

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Our House

2014-02-05 Thread Laur
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Re: [Callers] wireless Mic

2014-01-07 Thread Laur
And you've been happy with this thus far?  Do you have both the head set and the hand held? I have heard that Shure are dependable and overall most are happy with them.   Laurie West MI On Tuesday, January 7, 2014 7:33 PM, JoLaine Jones-Pokorney wrote: Several folks asked what kind of SHUR

Re: [Callers] rocks and dirt by Erik Weberg

2013-09-30 Thread Laur
to be clear, I don't know if it WAS Carol.  it's a good dance. And Yoyo - WOW - what a great analysis!!!  Laur > > From: Yoyo Zhou >To: Laur ; Caller's discussion list > >Sent: Monday, September 30, 2013 9:51 PM >Subject

Re: [Callers] rocks and dirt by Erik Weberg

2013-09-29 Thread Laur
l with the variation, I just know I danced it twice and recorded it that way and associated it with Carol. That's great info Alan! Laur   > > From: Alan Winston >To: call...@sharedweight.net >Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 6:39 PM >Subject

Re: [Callers] rocks and dirt by Erik Weberg

2013-09-28 Thread Laur
My sense is when using a circular hey its more about flow in using the allemande...   Laur West Michigan > > From: Laur >To: sharedweight >Sent: Saturday, September 28, 2013 5:27 PM >Subject: [Callers] rocks and dirt by Erik Weberg > &

[Callers] rocks and dirt by Erik Weberg

2013-09-28 Thread Laur
The first couple times I danced this I copied it down, so I know that this was a version of the original.  I believe it was Carol Ormand who called the dance both times, but I'm not certain. Can anyone share their opinion on why the caller would have chosen to make the change in the dance?  ori

Re: [Callers] Favorite mixers?

2013-09-26 Thread Laur
MINE TOO!!! I use EZ's mixer for any event - great for ONS to introduce moves without teaching...  esp for weddings and well, community events. > > From: Jack Mitchell >To: Caller's discussion list >Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2013 10:55 PM >Subject: Re: [C

Re: [Callers] Easy Dance List

2013-08-27 Thread Laur
Please can you do as Michael asked in his original email and send a private request??? LaurieSent from Yahoo! Mail for iPhone

Re: [Callers] First-time Contra Dancers and similar figures

2013-06-26 Thread Laur
Here Here, Jacob!  I'm a no thumb sort of gal.  Arthritis and general grip and grab lends to self-protection.  I can give considerate and dance worthy weight and connection with no thumb.  I have had bruises from the tight finger clench. I've been hurt with the twists and turns...   Erik, I als

Re: [Callers] looking for a dance -Galena

2013-06-16 Thread Laur
Galena Duple Improper Jo Mortland, 2009     Begin in wavy lines of four, ones facing down, twos facing up, women holding left hands, everyone's neighbor is in their right hand A1    Balance right and left, slide right     Balance left and right, slide left (as in Rory O'Moore) A2    with nei

Re: [Callers] CDSS Contra callers survey

2013-05-01 Thread Laur
The link on FB gets us there... .  L ~ ~ > > From: lynn ackerson >To: callers ; trad dancecallers > >Sent: Wednesday, May 1, 2013 10:42 AM >Subject: [Callers] CDSS Contra callers survey > > > > > >Calling all contra dance callers! The CDSS (Country Dance and

Re: [Callers] CDSS Contra callers survey

2013-05-01 Thread Laur
Lynn, When I click the link it simply gets me to the site to sign in.  ? Laurie   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > > From: lynn ackerson >To:

Re: [Callers] high energy

2013-04-24 Thread Laur
Absolutely.    ~ Laurie > > From: Tom Hinds >To: call...@sharedweight.net >Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 7:16 AM >Subject: [Callers] high energy > > >I always thought that high energy comes from the music and how a  >caller uses his/her voice.  Could a reall

Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

2013-04-13 Thread Laur
Aahz Indifferent - set up as improper formation, then have neighbors trade places (ladies on the left) Indecent - set up proper, then have 2's trade places   ~ > > From: Aahz Maruch >To: Laur ; Caller's discussion list > >Sent: Sa

Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

2013-04-12 Thread Laur
s Bos~ ~ > > From: Laur >To: Caller's discussion list >Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 5:13 PM >Subject: Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent > > >Actually, in the indifferent formation, are we suggesting that the 2's are now >going down the hall

Re: [Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

2013-04-12 Thread Laur
Actually, in the indifferent formation, are we suggesting that the 2's are now going down the hall and the 1's are moving up rather than just the distinctive Lady on the left?   ~ Laurie  West MI ~ > > From: Laur >To: sharedweight >

[Callers] formation indifferent/ indecent

2013-04-12 Thread Laur
I don't see a difference between the the indecent and the indifferent other than in one we ask the ones to be proper and the two's trade places and in the other (indifferent) we ask the dancers to from improper then change places with their neighbor. Tom Hinds, are you around for a quick answer

Re: [Callers] is this dance new?

2013-04-04 Thread Laur
Tom, Did the dance find a name and is it a keeper? Laurie   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > > From: Jeffrey Spero >To: Caller's discussion li

Re: [Callers] No Rest

2013-03-19 Thread Laur
Thanks Tom.  I sent my request off list. Laurie   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > > From: Tom Hinds >To: call...@sharedweight.net >Sent: Tues

Re: [Callers] Looking for a Peter Stix dance

2013-03-19 Thread Laur
thx L   ~ > > From: Yoyo Zhou >To: Laur ; Caller's discussion list > >Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 1:34 AM >Subject: Re: [Callers] Looking for a Peter Stix dance > > >Sorry, sent prematurely. Here it is fully: > >

[Callers] Call out for dance notation

2013-03-19 Thread Laur
I have the order in for the reference - 'No Rest For The Wicked'.   If someone has the book, can you send me a note- I lost my notes on two dances in the reference, and want to prep.  I'm concerned that the book will take a while to get here and I work out of town so I'll miss delivery. Thanks!

[Callers] Looking for a Peter Stix dance

2013-03-19 Thread Laur
Hey all, going over many notes - I am looking for a Peter Stix dance, I can't find a notation or reference for it and the books I have with his dances do not include it.  Perhaps I have it notated incorrectly?... "Expert Bits" ? Thanks -  Laurie P West MI

Re: [Callers] SW gatherings at Ralph Page

2013-01-17 Thread Laur
hopefully next year Chris!  On the road with work this year -  enjoy. Laurie Pietravalle West MI   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ > > From: Chri

Re: [Callers] Booking Ahead - (was ideas for callers about sidelines)

2013-01-17 Thread Laur
I agree, Dave. It's interesting, I have seen the REALLY cool hip male dancers dance together when there is a gender imbalance just for that reason.  I'm talking about too many females dancers.  yes.  the really cool hip dancers are those that get community as well as good dance etiquette along

Re: [Callers] ideas for callers about sidelines

2013-01-17 Thread Laur
 Hi Jill. I'll comment on things others have yet to mention, things observed and shared with me in our MI communities. We often see dancers, or hear dancers comment, that they aren't dancing or getting asked to dance.  These are newer but regular dancers. Typically these are women who come f

Re: [Callers] Flourishes

2013-01-05 Thread Laur
 I'm grateful for them.  For those that are inventive and vibrant and yet - there for me and for my neighbors.  I'm grateful for the young that dance with the less young but with recognition of our vitality and ingenuity, and - being on time, and staying c

Re: [Callers] How to call a Petronella Turn?

2012-11-23 Thread Laur
I find spin sounds too close to swing so I use twirl... Maybe only my accent or enunciation

Re: [Callers] Circle Mixers for newbies

2012-10-25 Thread Laur
Yes, same for me (thanks for sharing that back when, Jo!) Laurie P   > > From: "Mortland, Jo" >To: Caller's discussion list >Cc: Caller's discussion list >Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 1:39 PM >Subject: Re: [Callers] Circle Mixers for newbies > >I have had

Re: [Callers] Circle Mixers for newbies

2012-10-25 Thread Laur
I have great success with EZ's Mixer.  (Thanks Meg Dedolph)  I'm sorry I don't have the author. I use it at festivals, with beginners during a dance as instruction, at weddings. Laurie P EZ's Mixer A1 P Rt hand turn P Lf hand turn A2 P two hand turn P do si do B1 P (Bal) Swing (leave out the

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

2012-08-31 Thread Laur
Thanks all - I am stretching out here - I do not like to call things I have not danced, so I am doing a test of faith ! I'll look at all the suggestions, and hope more are coming. Lp (threads clipped for sake of digest)

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

2012-08-30 Thread Laur
r? > > Is it a square dance series; a "barn dance" series, an > English country, > advanced contra, an open, public contra dance; or some > mixture thereof? > > (I am trying not to make assumptions before I comment on > such things.) > > - Greg McKen

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

2012-08-30 Thread Laur
d the nine pin change squares, other times she had the inner circle change squares, and she did some other great things to keep the festival goes moving and happy. Lp --- On Thu, 8/30/12, Laur wrote: > From: Laur > Subject: Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons >

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

2012-08-30 Thread Laur
Yes, I agree. I've used other dances from there too, Kalia. --- On Thu, 8/30/12, Kalia Kliban wrote: > From: Kalia Kliban > Subject: Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons > To: millst...@valley.net, "Caller's discussion list" > > Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 4:18 PM > On 8/30/

Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

2012-08-30 Thread Laur
David, thank you!!! What a wealth of material to go through! Lp --- On Thu, 8/30/12, David Millstone wrote: > From: David Millstone > Subject: Re: [Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons > To: call...@sharedweight.net > Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 3:04 PM > Borrowdale Exchange can b

[Callers] mixers for regular dancers not ons

2012-08-30 Thread Laur
I'm looking for interesting/ fun mixers to use at a regular dance series. I haven't had the opportunity to collect any mixers while dancing around this year (they are sometimes few and far between) and so - here I am! Thanks in advance. Laurie P West MI ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I

Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice?

2012-08-23 Thread Laur
That's how I remember it too, Becky Hill. Laurie P West MI --- On Thu, 8/23/12, Chris Page wrote: > From: Chris Page > Subject: Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice? > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 9:54 PM > On Thursday, August 23, 2012, Lisa > In the 1997 book "Tw

Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice?

2012-08-23 Thread Laur
IMHO - it would be a mixture. Laurie P --- On Thu, 8/23/12, Kalia Kliban wrote: > From: Kalia Kliban > Subject: Re: [Callers] Yearn / Slice? > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 2:05 PM > On 8/23/2012 10:57 AM, Lisa Greenleaf > wrote: > > While I may have slic

Re: [Callers] Unusual Formations at Open, Public Contra Dances

2012-08-21 Thread Laur
I like that! --- On Tue, 8/21/12, Brian Hamshar wrote: From: Brian Hamshar Subject: Re: [Callers] Unusual Formations at Open, Public Contra Dances To: "Caller's discussion list" List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 4:04 PM * * * * * ...And just maybe, a

Re: [Callers] Triplets

2012-08-20 Thread Laur
Thanks for starting the thread,  Kalia.  I would like to start to include Triplets in one of our community series.  And tips like these from Louise are helpful.  I'll look at Ted's 24 later tonight. I was thinking of Ted's #41 which I have heard referenced either here or on Trad-dance-caller. I

Re: [Callers] Hello!

2012-08-04 Thread Laur
"Weighing" in from Michigan's West Coast... Laurie Pietravalle Greater Grand Rapids, MI > > > From: Kalia Kliban > Subject: [Callers] Hello! > To: call...@sharedweight.net > Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012, 2:52 PM > > > Hi all, > > I've just joined up and wanted to say hello.  I'm a new > c

[Callers] Anyone Up late can you send me Bananna by Becky Hill!!

2012-06-30 Thread Laur
Thanks - don't have my cards and need the dance.    Laurie West Michigan ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~

Re: [Callers] wireless mics - headsets or handhelds?

2012-05-23 Thread Laur
Mac makes a very good point: << My opinion - if you just buy one wireless and expect all the callers to use it, it should be hand held >> Laurie

Re: [Callers] wireless mics - headsets or handhelds?

2012-05-23 Thread Laur
stage.  This is > the courteous thing for a speaker to do.  This helped a > lot, but it > also complicated the process of moving away from my regular > > location.  Ultimately I found that the headset mike was > more trouble > than it was worth. > > I can see that thes

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

2012-05-10 Thread Laur
here here!!! Laurie --- On Thu, 5/10/12, Hilton Baxter wrote: > From: Hilton Baxter > Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012, 1:49 PM > I agree with the comments of John > Sweeney (copied below - after deleting unneeded material). > > Hilton Baxter > 607  651-8768 > <> > > By, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE

Re: [Callers] mentorship

2012-05-10 Thread Laur
Michael, Trust me, I (and I'm sure others) have seen callers go through mentorship, classes, support, etc. And - they do not have the thing that callers make. Callers that are serious want and need feedback, the community, the mentoring and again FEEDBACK. Those that are- seek and respond to

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

2012-05-09 Thread Laur
A good alternative. Laurie West MI --- On Wed, 5/9/12, Andrea Nettleton wrote: > From: Andrea Nettleton > Subject: Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 5:33 PM > One method of having one list, but > keeping the new d

Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume

2012-05-09 Thread Laur
I echo Bob's sentiment. Laurie West MI --- On Wed, 5/9/12, Bob Green wrote: > From: Bob Green > Subject: Re: [Callers] New choreo list / traffic volume > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 4:16 PM > If we are going to post and vet new > dances, I am quite certain

Re: [Callers] Mentorship for Choreographers

2012-05-09 Thread Laur
Although I definitely appreciate and incorporate the discussions of new dances in this list, I would also appreciate, and mostly prefer, a differentiation. I would like to know that this is the list for calling and another list I can gravitate to for new dances and discussions on them. I woul

Re: [Callers] New Dance: The Raeden Reel

2012-05-02 Thread Laur
cool --- On Wed, 5/2/12, Brian Hamshar wrote: > From: Brian Hamshar > Subject: Re: [Callers] New Dance: The Raeden Reel > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 12:08 AM > I took video footage at the Scout > House that Thursday night and could most likely provide a >

Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang

2012-04-15 Thread Laur
Jack, That's the feedback I have gotten. Laur --- On Sun, 4/15/12, Jack Mitchell wrote: From: Jack Mitchell Subject: Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang To: "Caller's discussion list" List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 1

Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang

2012-04-15 Thread Laur
As do I.. ~Laurie GR, MI --- On Sun, 4/15/12, David Millstone wrote: From: David Millstone Subject: Re: [Callers] Gene Hubert and Double Boomerang To: call...@sharedweight.net List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 8:37 PM This is how I have the dance. A2   

Re: [Callers] What makes a program varied, how important is that

2012-03-27 Thread Laur
Here here~~ Laurie P West MI --- On Tue, 3/27/12, Brian Hamshar wrote: From: Brian Hamshar Subject: Re: [Callers] What makes a program varied, how important is that To: call...@sharedweight.net List-Post: callers@lists.sharedweight.net Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 5:13 PM Me too! Wow, wh

Re: [Callers] Family dances

2012-01-14 Thread Laur
Chris - do you have any idea how old the kids in the family are?  I have some other things I do at ONS that may be appropriate.  If you need to know details of the dances I gave before send a PM.  I'll be around for the next 2 hours.   Laurie > > From: Chris Wei

Re: [Callers] Family dances

2012-01-14 Thread Laur
I think many of these have been posted before.  This is an example of what I've done with our Wheat Scout's program.  typically younger Kids (not preadolescence) and their parents at a family dance. The "Blob" dance Patty Cake Polka - hell and toe polka Big Circle for little kids (I think th

Re: [Callers] 4 facing 4 dance with a hey for 8

2011-12-29 Thread Laur
Was trying to find Linda's Devil's Dervish,  - anyone have to post or have reference? Laurie P   > > From: kim roberts >To: call...@sharedweight.net >Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2011 5:36 AM >Subject: [Callers] 4 facing 4 dance with a hey for 8 > >Hanny, co

Re: [Callers] Practicing Calling thread

2011-12-05 Thread Laur
t; > >-Original Message----- >From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net >[mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Laur >Sent: Monday, December 05, 2011 12:50 AM >To: Caller's discussion list >Subject: Re: [Callers] Practicing Calling thread > >Well, that

Re: [Callers] Practicing Calling thread

2011-12-05 Thread Laur
Well, that sounds good.  But I found that I visualize when I start going through the dances, or my thoughts are such that I'm really not focusing on the road like I should.  It's like I glaze over! Laurie P   ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I

Re: [Callers] Callers Companion - how is it working for you?

2011-11-14 Thread Laur
I'd encourage you to download the trial version and try it out. http://callerscompanion.com/download.html   I suggest sending Wil Loving a note asking him the shared database questions you have. Laurie > >From: "kan...@triton.net" >To: Caller's discussion lis

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