In Texas, when the hall is hot/humid, we take two breaks to allow a cool
down. We also have volunteers who bring electric fans positioned at
various angles toward the dance floor. And don't forget the musicians!
They need a fan, too.
But you're on the right track picking dances that give half th
Well, are you talking about things like...
-- Dances for non-dancers
-- A great way to connect with other friendly, happy people
-- No costumes -- wear a smile and comfortable shoes and clothes
-- No partner or experience necessary
On Wed, Apr 20, 2016 at 1:40 PM, Emily Addison via Callers <
ca
The closest I usually get to a contra-style is *DoSiThree*. Everybody gets
the progression. The hardest part about that dance is getting them into a
3 face 3 position -- more particularly, a set of 3 people can be a
challenging concept for some (you need lines of 3 people, you and two
partners, e
I like good partner interaction for the end of the evening, usually a dance
that ends with a partner swing
On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 7:30 PM, Kalia Kliban wrote:
> Time and again, I find myself wondering what makes a dance a good one for
> ending an evening. Looking at lists like Seth Tepfer's "
I'm interested. I have the majority of them, but there are a number I've
not seen before. Thanks.
On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Sue Robishaw wrote:
> Hi Rich,
> Small numbers are common here, especially this winter. Here are some
> dances that have worked well for me:
> LONGWAYS - even
I've used this on for 2 couples. Had it for years & years. Modified from
some contra dance...
*UNKNOWN* (2 cpls)
16 R&L thru across & back
16 Star R/L
16 Square thru 5 hands (opp R, PL, etc.)
16 B&S P
You may be able to modify some of the mixers as we
I hate to be left out of the mix. May I have a copy as well, please?
Thank you!
On Sun, Aug 25, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Michael Fuerst wrote:
> I have sent the list of easy dances I have collected to he 23 people who
> requested such.
> If you have not received it by Monday, email me.
> Make sure to c
Becky Hill. That's it! Thanks Jonathan!
--
*Looking forward,
Linda S. Mrosko
7302 CR 2829
Mabank, Texas 75156
(903) 451-5535 (H)*
Is it this one? (Sorry, but I don't remember who the choreographer is)
*EYES HAVE IT* (Becket)
16 Cir L once; Slide L one couple into ladies chain
16 Sashay round N (facing P) (i.e, Mad Robin); Hey ½ (WR)
16 B&S N
16 ML 1½; Sw P
On Wed, Aug 7, 2
Used Coconut Cream Pie at the Dallas dance tonight and it was a big hit.
Half the room was beginners and they got it and really enjoyed it. Thanks
for sharing!
--
*Looking forward,
Linda S. Mrosko
7302 CR 2829
Mabank, Texas 75156
(903) 451-5535 (H)*
I've got 1-2 versions
This version can be done as a Square or Big Circle:
Now you all join hands and circle the ring
Stop where you are and give your partner/honey a swing
(for beginners, use elbows - PR/NL)
And now you swing that little girl behind you
Leave her alone, go back &
Funny (to me, anyway). I broke all my dances down by specific moves over
the years - and one category without a move are dances without a circle. I
find I have 347 contra dances that don't have a circle of any kind. LOL!
This breakdown has really helped me plan dances because invariably I end u
Sorry for any confusion. My shorthand from years of quickly writing down
dances.
Women Almd R 1-1/2; Swing Neighbor
--
*Looking forward,
Linda S. Mrosko
7302 CR 2829
Mabank, Texas 75156
(903) 451-5535 (H)
www.towerwebsites.com/dancinglinda
*"We should consider every day lost on which we have
Here you go:
*MARIANNE THE MAGNIFICENT* (Susan Elberger)
Improper
(NOTE: Have the 2 Women look at each other and let them know they will end
up in that same spot in just a minute.)
8 DSD N
8 W walk straight across & walk round behind P passing him by
the R shoulder & en
Another thing. It gets pretty hot and humid in Texas, so we try to
schedule 2 short breaks if the hall isn't adequately air conditioned.
--
*Looking forward,
Linda S. Mrosko
7302 CR 2829
Mabank, Texas 75156
(903) 451-5535 (H)
www.towerwebsites.com/dancinglinda
*"We should consider every day l
"Gypsy Round Two" by Tom Hinds is good, and a dance I call "Unknown #24"
because whoever I got it from didn't have a name for it and didn't know
the choreographer either:
Unknown #24
A1/A2 Balance & Petronella Twirl 4x
B1 Circle Left 1x; Swing Neighbor
B2 Forward & Back; Couple 1 Swing in the mi
This thread reminds me of a question posed years ago - probably because of
the staying power of the chestnut dances like Chorus Jig, Rory O'More,
Petronella, etc. - WHICH CONTRA DANCES DO YOU THINK FOLKS WILL STILL BE
DANCING 100 YEARS FROM NOW?
On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 1:01 PM, Bree Kalb wrote:
Thanks so much for clearing that up and sharing.:-)
On Sat, Dec 1, 2012 at 5:04 AM, John Sweeney wrote:
> I think there is a Roll Away missing at the end of the Circle Left in
> the description provided a few posts back.
>
> Bowl of Cherries by Sue Rosen
> Improper
> A1 N Dsd & swing
> A2 Promen
Speaking as an older dancer, being inactive allows you to rest after all
that zesty activity.
And the dance is really timeless.
It also allows for all kinds of play.
And as the inactive couple, you can add a little more activity. For
instance, while the ones go down the outside, the twos can co
I second Alan's suggestion - Chorus Jigg is a true chestnut - a great tune,
too!
On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 9:24 PM, Alan Winston wrote:
> On 11/29/2012 7:19 PM, Michael Fuerst wrote:
>
>> If you had to choose one or two or at most three ...
>> Michael Fuerst 802 N Broadway Urbana IL
It's not overused if you're a new dancer or group of new dancers.
I always mark my cards w/a circle with a line through it to remind me this
one doesn't have a circle - and I try to fit at least 3-4 non-circle dances
in each program, when possible.
Ladies chain used to be a problem, too - a few y
Aren't Shadows the same as Trail Buddies? I think so. But here are a few
dances that called shadows shadows...
Gene Hubert's "Boomerang" and "Dance Gypsy" and "The Ritz"
Don Flaherty's "Chrysalis"
Robert Cromartie's "Ex-Patriot Jig"
Becky Hill's "Fair Jenny's Jig"
Mike Boerschig's "Happy as a Co
Deck the Halls operates like Cluck Ole Hen, so that's a possibility.
There's a recording by Smoky Mountain Christmas (on iTunes) that also has a
great boogie tune, Santa Stomp, including some tune tied to Rudolph the
Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Frosty the Snowman, and
some o
You know, I spent a lot of time in 2nd Life a couple of years ago, but my
avatar got lost & is somewhere out on the fringes. I walk & walk & fly &
fly & never run into anyone. I can't imagine finding the dance anywhere in
there anyway.
On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM, Clark Baker wrote:
>
>
I did my first "festival" this year - Gen'l Sam Houston Folk Festival in
Huntsville, TX - I was the only caller for all day Saturday and 1/2 day on
Sunday. It was all outdoors - extremely hot and humid - in fact, it was a
record breaking hottest day of the year. People didn't actually come to
dan
When I started calling, I was using 3x5 index cards; copied those onto 5x7
index cards; bought a PC & transferred those to index cards on my computer;
bought a laptop & transferred those to index cards on my laptop; starting
hauling that laptop to dances (and a table to set it on); put a few handy
Good advance. I believe 5 callers will work just as well as 6, calling each
dance 5x through. If you're just calling it yourself, 2-3 dances work just
fine. If you are mixing Improper w/Becket, I recommend you put the Becket
last.
When I was still a rather "green" caller at a dance weekend, I w
I have been in a line that fell apart - and we made up our own dance and had
more fun in our line than the dancers in the line that "got it." And that's
what I occassionally remind folks to do every now and then, especially if I see
blank looks on many faces after a walkthrough or two. Now, I
And usually (based on a few dances that I have in my collection), the women
start by sliding to the right first, moving through the middle, while the men
start by moving to the left, allowing the women to step into the middle first...
Looking forward...
Linda S. Mrosko
7302 CR 2829
Mabank,
In my opinion, the most confusing part is why anyone calls this figure "Mad
Robin." What does a mad robin do? Has anyone ever seen a mad robin?
I use the term "Sashay round" which, by definition, is easier for most people
to understand - Sashay: move sideways, and Around (do I have to exp
Okay, so I live in a void down here in Texas - will someone take me in when I
have to move out of this state for my politics?
I'm intrigued with the techno-hip hop alternative dance tunes since viewing
that video. Can someone share a list of tunes/artists I should look for that
might work
Okay, so I just got in from a 4-hour drive from Wichita Falls, Texas, where I
called a wedding rehearsal dance - wedding is at 6:46 a.m. this morning. Dance
was in an open barn with ceiling fans, but a nice breeze blowing through the
building - concrete floor - barbeque, beer & bourbon. Dance
Don't know if I transcribed it correctly, but I show:
FATAL KISS OF THE ICE PRINCESS (Timothy Gant)
Imp-DP
Tune: Flowing Reel
16L shlrd Gyp N 1¾; W pass R; L shldr Gyp P (W ctr)
16Hey (WR)
8 W, followed by P
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