Re: [Callers] [Organizers] contra dance gypsy

Martha, I have been using Right Shoulder Round for months with no issues. If the prompt is given in time, dancers get it. Dancers do not confuse R Thru with Right Allemande either, if the prompt is given in time. In MWSD many calls are preceded by "Left" to change starting hands and it does

[Callers] Jim DeNigris

Hello folks, I sadly relay that CT square dance caller Jim DeNigris passed away last night. Jim was so vital to New England MWSD. He served in NECCA offices and on many Convention Committees. Jim was a friend and he always the perfect gentleman in all his dealings. Rich

[Callers] Fwd: Tempo for Squares

I am asking about phrased squares as in the New England style. -- Forwarded message - Folks, I am curious. Tempo for contra is often below 120 bpm. I learned to call squares at about 128 bpm. Is this significant difference the norm, and if so why? Rich Sbardella Stafford

[Callers] Tempo for Squares

Folks, I am curious. Tempo for contra is often below 120 bpm. I learned to call squares at about 128 bpm. Is this significant difference the norm, and if so why? Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address:

Re: [Callers] Including Mobility Challenged Dancers

Don, I've been at a party when Jerry Helt called a sit dance, but I could not find a video link. Here is the closest I could come. When I danced it, the chairs were around the perimeter of the room. http://blog.d4bp.com/wp/sit-down-dancing/ Good luck with the gig! On Wed, Sep 11, 2019 at 2:27

[Callers] Fwd: SIO/SD Magazine

FYI -- Forwarded message - From: Calvin Date: Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 9:47 PM Subject: SIO/SD Magazine To: SquareDanceModules I have two full sets of Sets-in-Order/Square Dance Magazine. One set is new magazines. It is one of the sets that Bob Osgood saved for caller’s

Re: [Callers] Brain Dead - Need Suggestions

Linda, Here is a very SIMPLE dance that I almost always use as the first dance with K-3 children. I often use CL 8, CR 8, ... instead of CL 16, but often it takes a while to get youngsters moving so CL 16 is fine. I learned this dance from Cal Campbell, and is the best at getting dancers dancing

Re: [Callers] Brain Dead - Need Suggestions

Linda, Chimes of Dunkirk is a great dance for tying the music to the dance. Also Heel & Toe Polka. Is there a dance that changes from 2/4 or 4/4 to 6/8? I know I've danced one but I cannot recall it. I might suggest talking about the types of music we use in traditional dance and maybe talk about

Re: [Callers] Contra Corners Dance

Here is another CC dance from Linda Leslie. *Friendly Sandwich Corners* A1 Full CL, Mirror (R/L) Shoulder Round A2 Actives Down the Center, T/Cpls Return & Cast around One B1 Turn Contra Corners B2 Actives Only B Sandwich is a town on the cape where Linda Leslie and Amy Larkin organized a

[Callers] Contra Corners Dance

Friends, I have been asked to call a contra dance with contra corners in it. Can anyone suggest an interesting dance that is relatively easy forr a dance floor with many newbies? Thanks for any ideas, Rich Stafford, CT ___ List Name: Callers mailing

[Callers] Two Face Three Dance Inquiry

Folks, I remember dancing a dance where two people face a line of three. I believe there was a Dosido as lines of two and three, but I cannot remember the dance. Does anyone recall such a dance. Are you willing to share it? Thanks, Rich ___ List

Re: [Callers] Hand Turns & Safety

Don, That is why Gents wear long sleeves all year in MWSD. No skin too skin. Rich On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 8:19 PM Don Veino via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Not to mention a lot less sweaty skin contact! > ___ > List Name:

Re: [Callers] Hand Turns & Safety

Here is a link with a square dance using the forearm allemande at 30 seconds in. As a dancer and caller in both worlds, I prefer the contra allemande over the forearm allemande. It is easier ti give weight and I would suspect it is faster going 1-1/2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2Y-NdyZtKM

[Callers] Name that Dance

Can anyone put the title to this dance from the web? https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=20AzpUhcl_E=IwAR2cUdLxooGD3zONkK4KatXcca3B3spscqRK26CLlOFcVgzPuEPaYhCf8Tc ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives:

Re: [Callers] Looking for "fun" dances

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 on the page. Thanks, Rich On Thu, May 16, 2019 at 12:06 PM Ann Fallon via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net>

[Callers] Another Untitled Dance

Here is another dance I do not have a title for. Can anyone help? Thanks, Rich Untitled Easy Dance Contra D/I Neighbor Dosido 1-1/2 Next Neighbor Left Shoulder Round Original Neighbor Balance & Swing ---- Circle Left 3/4 Partner Swing Ladies Chain Left Hand Star

[Callers] Dance Title

Anyone recognize this dance? A1 Bal Wave Spin Right, Bar Wave, Spin L (Ladies all the way across) A2 P B B1 CL 3/4, N Swg B2 F, Star Left Thanks, Rich ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives:

Re: [Callers] Opposite StarThru and functional difference in LD v Slide

Seth, Since a star thru starts with facing dancers, your move could be called as, Pass by the left and face (Across, Face in/out, face up/down). A Left Star Thru would take 4 steps and a pass thru and face XXX, would also take four steps. Rich On Thu, Mar 21, 2019 at 1:03 PM Tepfer, Seth via

Re: [Callers] Opposite StarThru and functional difference in LD v Slide

In MWSD Star Thru is one of the few gender specific calls. Slide thru is the same motion as Star Thru, but without hands. In both Star Thru and Slide Thru, the dancers start face to face and end up side by side. In both Star Thru and Slide Thru the dancers pass Right Shoulders and Turn 1/4

Re: [Callers] Moves Following Box Circulate

"Scootback" would be another easy option after a box circulate for contra dance. Here is an example: Balance wave, Those facing in Allemande (L/R), comeback to same wave and swing (P/N). Those facing out simply flip and await the swing. Here is another with two consecutive scootbacks, but a

[Callers] Untitled Dance

Can anyone ID this dance? Thanks, Rich Untitled Easy R Thru 1s in Center, Down in Fours Turn Alone, Come Back Face Across & Circle Left (Full Around) Neighbor Swing Promenade Across Right and Left Thru Lines Fwd & Bk 1s Swing 1s in Center, Down in Fours

[Callers] Dance Title

Hello Friends, I am looking for the name and composer of this dance. Can you help? Becket A1 CL 3/4, N Swg A2 LL, P RH Balance, Pull P Right, Pull N Left B1 Along Line, RH Bal, Box Gnat, Gents Alle L 1-1/2 B2 P B Thanks, Rich ___ List Name:

Re: [Callers] "Second" ONS

Often when I close a ONS dance with a circle, I have the dancers find their original parents for a swing & promenade. Rich On Wed, Oct 24, 2018 at 5:14 PM jim saxe via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Good advice from both Alan and Rich. I agree with Rich that you could >

Re: [Callers] Teaching a Mad Robin

Here is the definition of Half Sashay from the square dance world. A Mad robin is simply two half sashay. The direction may change, and it may be "neighbor" instead of "partner", but the simplicity of definition may help. (a) HALF SASHAY Starting formation - couple. Partners exchange places

Re: [Callers] does this dance already exist?

nges. > > --Nick > > [Stuff below Rich's response snipped] > > On 09/08/2018 09:34 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: > > The Callerlab timing chart has square thru taking 10 beats from a > > static square and 8 beats from (closer( facing couples such as they > >

Re: [Callers] does this dance already exist?

The Callerlab timing chart has square thru taking 10 beats from a static square and 8 beats from (closer( facing couples such as they would be after the heads star thru. In the following square I would allow 10 beats. Heads Lead Right & Circle to a Line, Lines F 2 ladies Chain Across and Back

Re: [Callers] Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

I agree that calling a circle right after a promenade across, has better flow than a circle left, but I am reluctant to call a circle right in my first dance (unless it follows a circle left). I prefer to use the first dance to teach basic calls I will be using all night, and I believe that the

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

Kliban via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On 8/13/2018 8:53 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: > > Old Time Elixir #2 by Linda Leslie and Wrinkled Riccon by Melanie Axel >> Lute are two great dances. >> Rich >> > > In Wrinkled Ribbon, h

Re: [Callers] Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

figure in a logical and satisfying way? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 13, 2018, at 11:08 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Hello Maia, > I put one together a couple of years ago. I tried to make the timing as > forg

Re: [Callers] Fwd: Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

> Sent from my iPhone > > On Aug 13, 2018, at 11:53 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: Rich Sbardella > Date: Mon, Aug 13, 2018 at 11:51 AM > Subject: Re: [Callers] Glossary d

Re: [Callers] Glossary dances with promenade, no chain/RL through?

Hello Maia, I put one together a couple of years ago. I tried to make the timing as forgiving as possible, thus the Balance the Ring and Pass Thru, instead of CL 3/4 & Pass Thru. My Corduroy Blazer (D/I) A1: N DSD, N Swg A2: Gents Alle L 1-1/2. P Swg B1: Prom Across, LL B2: CL 3/4. Bal Ring,

Re: [Callers] Contras with square dance figures

Square thru is certainly from square dance as is Star Thru, and Cal Twirl. Rip and Snort can be used instead of 1s split the 2s and return, as in Roll Over Johannes. Right Hand High, Left Hand Low Peek Experience by Ridge Kennedy uses Take a Peek from square dance. Pass the Ocean/Pass Thru to a

Re: [Callers] Circles, Crazy Circles

playfulness, etc. rather than starting from square zero with a new N every > time. Might make for a more satisfying experience. Just a thought. > > Cheers, > Maia > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:58 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > &

Re: [Callers] Circles, Crazy Circles

nforth > 2nd Course by Luke Donforth > A Sure Thing by Chris Page (has Circle Right) > Treasure of the Sierra Madre by James Hutson (no N swing) > Amherst and Wooster by Chris Weiler (no N swing) > > > On Mon, Jul 9, 2018 at 8:16 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lis

[Callers] Circles, Crazy Circles

Helo Folks, This group has been so quiet lately. The group has been so important for me as I developed my Contra calling repertoire and skills, so I thought I'd initiate a conversation. As I sit here programming a dance I realize that I do not have many dances without circles. Many that I do

[Callers] A Dance without Partner Swing

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. First, do you call any such modern dances without a partner swing? Why or why not? Second, if you do, do you announce it before the preceding dance so as to inform

Re: [Callers] Cinco deMayo dances

Hello Mary, Here is a circle mixer I wrote to teach Grande R Five's Alive is named for the robot, #5, in the Short Circuit movie. (Hope you have seen that movie.) The link is a version of the dance set to a singing call with my wife Lynn on harmony. This video is from a community dance, NOT a

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

New England Dance Masters is always a good resource for dance music. Here is one of theirs. http://dancingmasters.com/product/any-jig-or-reel-cd/ Rich On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 1:38 AM, Laur via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Yes great > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone >

Re: [Callers] Politically Correct?

As a member of Callerlab for 25 years, I can answer Woody's question with a definitive "NO". Callerlab does offer many benefits, but it has its drawbacks as well. Standardization was supposed to be a good thing, and perhaps in the MWSD world that is more good than bad, but it also diminishes the

Re: [Callers] Politically Correct?

Folks, I began this discussion as a simple question with no intention of creating a debate on gender terms. I simply wanted to know if the lyrics ,in the context of a traditional song, were going to cause offense to any contra dancers. I think I had my answer early on. If we choose to continue

Re: [Callers] Politically Correct?

ing of the key refrain is not likely to go over well >> with fans of the dance. >> >> On Sun, Mar 25, 2018 at 1:39 AM, Alexandra Deis-Lauby via Callers < >> callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >> People are not things. I don’t think it’s appropriate

[Callers] Politically Correct?

Hello folks, I have been calling singing squares for years, and there is one I love by Dick Leger titled Billy Boy. The tag line that is sung during the Promenade is "She's a young thing, that cannot leave her mother." Here is a link to a version of the full song, not within a square.

Re: [Callers] More substitute terms for the g-word

I think having a word that sounds similar is an asset, not a liability. I have used look-see quite successfully. In years, few will know that a "look-see" used to be called as a G... I have also used Walk 'round with no problem. My initial attempt was Hipsy, but Linda Leslie quickly, and

[Callers] Programming a Dance

I am curious how much time you all plan programming a dance before arriving at a venue. If you do not preprogram, what is your approach for on the fly programming? Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address:

[Callers] Untitled Dances

As I sit out this Nor'easter, I am doing some house cleaning. I have collected many dances without titles and perhaps someone can provide names. Thanks in advance! Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT #1 Untitled Contra Star Thru Inside Hands - Neighbor Balance Star Thru Ladies Chain Ladies

[Callers] Sir Roger De Coverly

Does anyone have a dance length recording of Sir Roger De Coverly? I need a source for purchase.l Rich Stafford, CT ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives:

Re: [Callers] Looking for "fun" dances

Why not just have everyone face left and single file promenade instead of circle to the left? The circles are still moving in the opposite direction and right shoulders are adjacent for the Dosido. Rich On Sun, Feb 4, 2018 at 11:21 PM, K Panton via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net>

Re: [Callers] Etiquette of refusing an offer to dance

Mary has made some very valid points. It would be good to emphasize that this is a dance "community", and that all people should be respectful of others. Many dancers take a "no" as a personal rejection and perhaps even as disrespectful. This tends to hurt the community as a whole and often

Re: [Callers] Holiday Contra

Here are a few additional titles from my collection. Some may require a stretch because every family has its own holiday traditions. Forgotten Treasure - Beth Parkes (the present that was hidden and saved for last) Turkey Trot - Unknown Rings & Things - Tom Lehmann Box the Cat - Lisa Greenleaf

[Callers] Holiday Contra

Does anyone have a couple of easy holiday themed contras to share? Thanks, Rich ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/

[Callers] Put Your Red Hand In

I had a Girl Scout Dance coming up Sunday and I was thinking how I would get 150 six to nine year old girls to know which hand was right and which hand is left. On the way to my contra calling gig on Saturday, the thought arose that right hand sounds very close to red hand. On the way to the

Re: [Callers] Moving past self-flagellation

I have learned that owning my mistakes publicly is an important part of moving forward. Sometimes I use humor to soften the blow. Another very important thing I have learned is to make the next dance a great dance. Something fun, with guaranteed success. Our mistakes bother us more that they

[Callers] Halloween

Hello Friends, I need some Halloween themed dances. Any suggestions? Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives: https://www.mail-archive.com/callers@lists.sharedweight.net/

[Callers] New Square?

Folks, I found a square sequence I wrote a while ago? Does it exist in trad-dance circles? Heads R Thru (8), Hds Pass Thru, Sep @1 into middle and Bx Gnat. (12) Same 4 RH Star (8) to corner Alle Left (6) P DSD (6), Corner Swg (8) Full Promenade (16) Thanks, Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT

[Callers] Roger Whynot Contras for Modern Square Dancers (Part 1)

Hello Judy, I found the Dick Leger album with Roger Whynot contras. I remember dancing many of these at East Hill Farm with Dick Leger. *SW Contra* Alternate Duple/Double Progression, No P Swg A1 N DSD, N Swg A2 Face Across Flutterwheel, Sweep 1/4, Star Thru B1 Circle Left, Circle Right B2

[Callers] Sing Call Squares

Hello folks, I am curious what singing calls, if any, are being called nowadays. I am hoping to build a traditional"singing square dance locally, and hope to use tunes that bands might have heard or been exposed to. I am familiar with the ones on Ralph Sweet's CD and Bob Dalsemer's two

[Callers] Untitled Dances

Hello folks, I have many dances in my collection that I would love to attach to a title. If you can provide one, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT *#5 Untitled* A1 Bal Ring, Spin Right (2X) A2 LH Star, Gents Chain B1 Mad Robin, Face Partner & Swg B2 CL 3/4, Pass

[Callers] Ralph Sweet's Birthday Dance

Hello Friends, I am hosting/organizing a contra dance on Sunday evening, May 21st, to celebrate Ralph Sweet's 88th birthday. This is the last dance in Ralph's Shindig in the Barn series this season, and next season is not a certainty. Ralph's son Walter is part of a trio of musicians that will

[Callers] Try this link: Another new article about Square Dancing [NPR]

Here is the link again, this time it really should work. Rich >> From NPR affiliate KJZZ, : >> >> http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa%E2%80% 99s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix >> >

[Callers] MWSD Link

Her is the link of the MWSD Radio program. http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa ’s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix This should work. Rich

[Callers] MWSD Radio Piece

Here is a little piece about MWSD, Enjoy! http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa ’s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix Rich

[Callers] Rapid City Reel?

I am looking for a dance titled either Rapid City Reel, or Rocket City Reel. The dance has back to back interrupted square thru two hands. Can anyone help me with this one? Rich Stafford, CT

[Callers] If You Can Walk...

I am looking for a contra dance titled, "If You Can Walk, You can Dance", or maybe, "If you Can Dance, You Can Walk". Would someone please share it, or a link. Thanks, Rich

Re: [Callers] Full hey spanning two phrases?

Maia, I wrote a simple square "Hey Square, Let's Dance" that has the hey crossing phrases. It must be called Heads, Sides, Heads, Sides to have a complete mixer square. A1 Heads Lead Right & Circle to a Line, F A2 Ladies Chain, Start a Full Hey B1 Finish the Hey, Swing the one you meet B2

Re: [Callers] Modern Western Square Dance for Contra Dancers

Jeremy, I would not even attempt that. I might look at 10 popular calls that are unique to MWSD and attempt to cover those. Serving a good appetizers is better than serving a terrible buffet. Rich On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 4:36 AM, Jeremy Child via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:

Re: [Callers] Difficult dancers - Decision to ask not to return

I want to be clear that when I suggest other dance venues, I have never suggested that dancers stop attending a series. My suggestion of other (additional) venues is so that the dancer finds a user friendly place to hone his/her skills. Like Don, I believe that our communities should be

Re: [Callers] Difficult dancers - Decision to ask not to return

I have never asked a dancer not to return to a dance. As a caller, organizer, and as a dancer, I have often suggested other dance locations that might be more suitable for their skill level. For instance, I often refer dancers with difficulties to a the local community dance that I organize, and

Re: [Callers] Increased number of community dance requests?

I am also experiencing an increase in CT. One example is a local adult ed running two six week sessions each year that are free to the local communities. Our town Arts Commision is also sponsoring the Stafford Stomp this year. More scouts and family parties as well. I am not sure if it is more

Re: [Callers] Another vote for "jets" and "rubies"

In the New England MWSD Community, there is one weekend a year that dances collect data. This method, although it has problems, is probable good at seeng long term trends. Rich Sbardella On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 12:51 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > No, I

Re: [Callers] Totals for taxes

Here is a page from the IRS website regarding hobby vs for profit business. https://www.irs.gov/uac/is-your-hobby-a-for-profit-endeavor Rich Sbardella On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 8:58 AM, Tony Parkes via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Luke Donforth wrote: > > <

Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

Here are some Christmas singing call records that are in my record case. All of these were available as 45rpms until recently. The ones in* Bold *are ones I called most recently. I most often choose singing calls that have no lyrics on beat 7/8 of the last phrase, so I can prompt the next

Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

Tina, If you investigate Square Dance singing calls, many, many have been arranged into 32 bar tunes, and many are appropriate for contra dance with a slight tempo adjustment. Rich On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 9:08 AM, Tom Hinds via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > It's not my cup of

Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

Winter Wonderland. Here is a Community Dance, square dance version, but it is a 32 bar tune and will work with contras. Rich On Sat, Dec 3, 2016 at 5:20 PM, David Harding via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I'm interested in familiar holiday tunes that work for contras. I

Re: [Callers] Positive values on the mic

As a caller that transitioned from MWSD, I miss one of their traditions. In club dancing, at the end of the evening, the performers and organizers gather at the front of the dance floor, and all the dancers come forward and say good night, and thank you. It takes just a few minutes. but this

[Callers] Dance Title

Hello Folks, I am looking for the title and author of the following dance. Can anyone help me? A1 CL 3/4, N Swg A2 LL, Partner Balance, Pull R, Pull L B1 Along Line RH Bal, Bx Gnat, Gents Alle Left 1 1/2 B2 P Bal & Swg Thanks, Rich

Re: [Callers] Wrist Lock Stars - Summary

In refereence to John's comment about hairy, sweaty wrists in MWSD, it has been an unwritten rule, or at least a courtesy, that men wear long sleeve shirts to avoid such hairy, sweaty, contact. Long sleeves are still the norm in MWSD. Rich Sbardella On Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 5:40 AM, John Sweeney

Re: [Callers] What dance is this?

ht.net> wrote: > >> >> >> Sent from my external brain >> >> On Oct 6, 2016, at 2:44 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < >> callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >> While we are at this, here is another untitled dance. I am

Re: [Callers] What dance is this?

for the zig/zag versus 4 beats in Urbana. That is a plus early in an evening. Rich Sbardella On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 3:01 PM, Yoyo Zhou <yoz...@gmail.com> wrote: > On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 11:44 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < > callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >>

Re: [Callers] What dance is this?

While we are at this, here is another untitled dance. I am not sure where I collected it. Can anyone name it? a1 N B a2 LL, Ladies Alle R 1 1/2 b1 P B b2 CL 3/4, Veer Left, Veer Right Rich Sbardella On Thu, Oct 6, 2016 at 2:29 PM, frannie via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net>

Re: [Callers] Boys and Girls

Jeremy, Perhaps this is a partially generational concern. In the MWSD community today, there is much role swapping among dancers. Most often ladies are dancing the gents' role. The terms boys and girls, are roles much like ladies and gents in the contra scene. Although I call fewer MWSD events

[Callers] Dance Variety

As I programed my dance evenings for this weekend, I noticed that close to 80% of my dance cards have just the Ladies in the center doing something, About 10% have the Gents going in, and the remaining 10% or so have both the Lady and the Gent, or neither the Lady or the Gent going in. My

Re: [Callers] Headset mics, take two

I previously mentioned that I use an Audio Technica System 10, but in fact, WE use three system 10s. My wife Lynn and I, call duet singing calls with two handhelds, and I often use the headset at ONS parties. If one receiver, or mic,dies, I can change the pairing as needed. I can also use all

Re: [Callers] Headset mics, take two

I have been using an Audio Technica System 10 headset, and I am happy with it. It is a good mic for *singing* and speaking. If I were not a singing caller, I would probably use a different mic with the same System 10. Rich Sbardella On Tue, Sep 6, 2016 at 11:42 AM, via Callers

Re: [Callers] Floor Space Requirement

e evening, they gave me an extra tip > on top of my payment. > > Just some thoughts. Good luck. > > Woody > > -- > <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> > Woody Lane > Caller, Percussive Dancer > Roseburg, Orego

[Callers] Floor Space Requirement

Friends, I have been hire to call a wedding with 145 attendees and 15 known contra dancers. The bride and groom are insisting on modern contras. I have never thought about floor space, what is the typical requirement for a line of twenty couples? Any very easy duple improper dances to

Re: [Callers] Confirming Bookings - Best Practices?

The American MWSD clubs/callers also use contracts, although seldom is a deposit required. In 25 years of club calling, I only had one bad experience, where two callers were booked for the same dance. I was working 'graveyard" shift, so I willingly let the other caller have the gig and returned

Re: [Callers] Community Dance

At the suggestion of a friend, I have decided to change the Faceboook Page to a Facebook Group. The group is simply called "Community Dance" and this link should lead you there. https://www.facebook.com/groups/998379520248723/ Rich Sbardella On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 5:17 PM, Rich Sbardella

Re: [Callers] Community Dance

I have been asked to post a link to the Facebook page. Try this: https://www.facebook.com/Community-Dance-361393070697776/ On Mon, Apr 4, 2016 at 3:38 PM, Rich Sbardella wrote: > Hello folks, > > I have set up a "Community Dance" Facebook Page as a place to share

[Callers] Community Dance

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 the page will be a place to swap dances, and to provide information regarding caller/leader training opportunities. This page is not intended

[Callers] Teaching the Cloverleaf?

I have yet to call a dance with a cloverleaf in it because I am not comfortable with teaching the walk thru. The Connectrix by Rick Mohr has such a cloverleaf. Any suggestions on good teaching language, and any other dances with such a cloverleaf would be welcomed. Thanks, Rich Sbardella CT

Re: [Callers] Young Adult Rose

In Another Nice Combination, dancers Pass P by R to Shadow DSD which is a right (handed) move, before returning to a partner swing. There is no choice required since DSD is almost always right shoulder. Rich On Sun, Mar 27, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Jonathan Sivier via Callers <

Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

Hello Tavi, You are correct, gimmick was a bad choice of words. Gimmick is a term used in MWSD publications to describe surprise or unusual choreography. The type of dances I am looking for are dances that have an unusual element, whether it be a different move like rip 'n snort, an unusual

Re: [Callers] Fw: Novelty & Gimmick Contras

y Anderson - unique way to get into a star > Down by the Riverside - Melony Axle Lute - fun 3 face 3 > A Valentine Surprise - Eric Hoffman - recently posted on this group - has > large set prominade > > Mac McKeever > > > > ----- Forwarded Message - > *From:* Rich Sbardella v

[Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

Here I am with another question. I learn so much from these threads. What are some easy, but good, novelty, or gimmick contras. To elaborate, I mean contras that have unusual moves, or contras that use basic moves in unusual ways. Maybe Ovals, Wholeset Promenades, Old-Timey square dance moves?

Re: [Callers] Contras for One Nighters

DSD, then 2s DSD instead of R Thrus. Rich On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 3:54 PM, Kalia Kliban via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > On 3/5/2016 10:44 AM, Rich Sbardella via Callers wrote: > >> I rarely call a contra at a One Night Party Dance, but occasionally I am &g

[Callers] Contras for One Nighters

I rarely call a contra at a One Night Party Dance, but occasionally I am asked to. I have a few in my cards, but can anyone make some sure fire recommendations. Assume 95%-100% non dancers. Thanks, Rich Stafford, CT

Re: [Callers] CRAPO Dance Recall Notice, #DCAv1 - "Double Crossed Again"

Was this official email from the TrusTed campaign? It looks official Rich On Sat, Feb 27, 2016 at 11:42 PM, Abed A. Dan, S.E. via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > CRAPO Dance Recall Notice DCAv1, 20160227 > > Dear Dance Leader, > > The Choreography Registration And Publication

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Another difference is that calls such as R Thru have a different beat count depending on the starting position. From a static square R Thru is 8 beats as in contra, but from a wavy line or a box, it is only 6 beats. MWSDers also rush their dancing because so many callers use "clipped" timing to

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

The Don Armstrong book is actually called "The Caller/Teacher Manual for Contras...With 101 Ready-To-Call Contras". Rich On Mon, Feb 22, 2016 at 10:35 AM, Rich Sbardella wrote: > Tom and Joseph, > The organization Tom referred to is called ContraLab. It still exists, >

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Tom and Joseph, The organization Tom referred to is called ContraLab. It still exists, but is quite small. Several of the contra callers at last summer's National Square Dance Convention, in Massachusetts, were ContraLab members. One book by Don Armstrong is called "Contras...with 101 Ready to

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