Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

Very interesting insights - thanks. At our dance last Saturday, we had 30 visiting contra dancers from the US. One of the visiting callers Bob O'Brien taught a dance with (partner) star promenade and butterfly whirl. I have never used a dance with these moves at our dances (which started in

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

t: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one? What Amy said. Hear, hear. It is very unpleasant to arrive at the spot where I am supposed to meet a lady to start a star promenade but find her already part way across the se

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

To: call...@sharedweight.net > Subject: Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one? > > Bob wrote: "It is difficult to teach subtlety, especially from 'the pulpit." > > One of thethings that made Ted Sannella such a masterful dance leader-- not > simpl

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

Bob wrote: "It is difficult to teach subtlety, especially from 'the pulpit." One of thethings that made Ted Sannella such a masterful dance leader-- not simply a caller-- was his understanding of this. It was not unusual to see him go out onto the floor during an evening to demonstrate the

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

I have been reading these complaints about ladies who start across the set with great interest, having hitherto been one of those ladies. I'll certainly try not to be one in the future... BUT BUT the reason is that there is NO ROOM for the star promenade until you get past the lady coming at you

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 5:28 PM, Marlin Whitaker wrote: > What Amy said. Hear, hear. > > It is very unpleasant to arrive at the spot where I am supposed to meet a > lady to start a star promenade but find her already part way across the > set, so I have to chase her to try to

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

What Amy said. Hear, hear. It is very unpleasant to arrive at the spot where I am supposed to meet a lady to start a star promenade but find her already part way across the set, so I have to chase her to try to catch up with her. Usually that happens in time for the butterfly whirl, but

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

Amy wrote: (good stuff about the star promenade; feels good with > Hmmm. I agree with everything below except for: > The ones that felt the best were the ones that waited until my arm was > truly around their waist, and then *hung back a little* . > When dancing the outside, it felt to me

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

Hmmm. I agree with everything below except for: >As to the star promenade/butterfly whirl, the non-allemander* should be moving before the person he/she is going to promenade with gets there. * This may be true in some cases, but I think the caller needs to be careful here - I would choose "be

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 3:41 PM, George Mercer wrote: > dance, but I also insist that courtesy is also essential.  I have the same > issue with the nearly ubiquitous "Petronella clap."  I don't usually do it > but don't care if others do.  It does, however, remain a

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

Charles: I tend to agree and I may be becoming too much of a codger. I don't want to discourage flourishes. When I was younger I was quite up to putting on the style--it was almost a calling card. But I learned almost from the beginning that I could do just about anything as long as I ended up

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

There are different reasons that people contra dance. I'm pretty sure that for some, it really is about the flourishes, and the flirtiness thereof, and therefore it's more important to them than being on time. Unless they are actually causing the set to fall apart, I'm not sure this is per se a

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

I love a good star promenade and butterfly whirl, but there are inherent issues that crop up at almost every dance. First and foremost is the experienced dancers who are too busy doing their "flourishes" to actually do the appropriate move (and are thereby teaching inexperienced dancers that the

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

> All that's a long build-up to: Anybody got hints for briefly and > effectively > teaching a *good* star promenade? (Not just the geography - that's easy > enough > - but the dynamics that make it satisfying.) > > Thanks, > > -- Alan > > > - > Let me look at some of the "Boot Heel Boys" raw

[Callers] Star Promenade - communicate the feeling of a good one?

Gang -- I think star promenade with a butterfly whirl has the potential to be a satisfying, connected figure, but in my experience it rarely is. What I want to have happen is that the inside people (usually men) retain their allemande hold including the satisfying allemande amount of weight on

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade

tp://www.izaak.unh.edu/nhltmd/ > Just click the link for the 2004 syllabus > > -cynthia > > -Original Message- > From: callers-boun...@sharedweight.net > [mailto:callers-boun...@sharedweight.net] On Behalf > Of Jeffrey Petrovitch > Sent: Thursday, April 1

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade mechanics

While we're on the subject of the Star Promenade move, I want to express an opinion on the mechanics of the move and ask for feedback. When I am dancing in the center of the star promenade, I prefer to place my hand behind the woman's back (as in the courtesy turn) and I prefer her to place her

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade

Star promenade and butterfly whirl is probably my favorite (as a dancer) of the obscure contra moves. I've written several dances with them, but most of them have yet to be tested. Some well-known star promenade dances that haven't been mentioned: Sweet Music [Amy Kahn] (butterfly whirl to

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade

...@comcast.net Reply-To: Caller's discussion list <call...@sharedweight.net> To: Caller's discussion list <call...@sharedweight.net> Subject: Re: [Callers] Star Promenade Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:51:54 + >Here are a few. Bevy of Butterflies is a wonderful dance t

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade

This is one that hasn't been sent to the list yet: Marian's Delight dup imp Carol Kopp A1: Neighbor balance and swing A2: long lines, ladies do-si-do 1+1/2 B1: Partner gypsy and swing B2: Gents allemande Left 1+1/2, neighbor star promenade, face next Jeffrey Petrovitch wrote: Hey Everyone!

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade

I have used this dance several times: Sounds Like a Match Lynn Ackerson {bkt 1/4 left] A1 Balance Ring Ladies Trade by Left Hand ALL - Left hand star 1x - Progression A2) w/ Next Neighbor D-S-D & Swing B1 Men Left AL 1 1/2 W/

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade

I do say that in the walkthrough. That's the most satisfying part of the dance in my opinion. Good point Chris, and a great dance. Rich -- Original message -- From: "Chris Page" > On 4/12/07, richg...@comcast.net wrote: > > Bevy of Butterflies

Re: [Callers] Star Promenade

On 4/12/07, richg...@comcast.net wrote: Bevy of Butterflies - Bob Isaacs and Chris PageImproper A1: (Next) Gent alle left 1 1/2, Scoop up partner w/Partner Star prom across, butterfly twirl A2: Ladies gypsy right 1x Partner swing

[Callers] Star Promenade

Hey Everyone! Looking for some help... Looking for interesting contra dances with a star promenades.? Also wondering if anyone has the dance sequence "Through The Looking Glass" by Wendy Greenberg. Thanks, j_petro