[Callers] Report from New Zealand

2011-12-13 Thread Bill Baritompa
Hi All, Contra dancing started here in Christchurch in 2008 and now we have a regular monthly contra dance with between 30-60 coming. A large number of musicians are now keen on playing - we almost always have live music now. A few people have tried their hand at calling. SW has

Re: [Callers] Report from New Zealand

2011-12-13 Thread Jeanette Mill
ter Barnes. From: Bill Baritompa To: Caller's discussion list Sent: Tuesday, 13 December 2011 4:04 PM Subject: [Callers] Report from New Zealand Hi All,       Contra dancing started here in Christchurch in 2008 and  now we have a regular monthly contra dance with between 30-60 coming. A

Re: [Callers] Report from New Zealand

2011-12-13 Thread Liz and Bill
Hi Jeanette, I'd run across your web page before, nice to meet our neighbours! Yes it would be good to stay in touch. If you like I can put you on my email list (mainly reminders of local dance). You're welcome to visit any time, our regular dance is 1st Sat of month, but I can always arr

Re: [Callers] Report from New Zealand

2011-12-14 Thread Hanny Budnick
Hi Bill, start saving your pennies for the Ralph Page Memorial Weekends of the future! There at least you can be sure to dance - skilfully and with joy (!) - triple minors and proper traditional contras which are seldom found outside of New England in the mordern urban contra dance scene. All t