Re: [Callers] dances

There was a recent discussion of easy contra corners dances on here. As I have a nice body of beginner level CC dances, I am looking to add some more challenging contra corners dances into my repertoire. What do you all got? (Triplets are okay, but definitely some in contra formation ...) Chuck

Re: [Callers] dances

Webster Hall Reel, by Don Theyken. Not sure if it's OK to share so publicly, so I'll send it to you offline. It has a lovely English-y move to get into the CC. Looks simple on the card, but can be quite disorienting for newer or otherwise geographically-challenged dancers. On Wed, Jul 17, 2019, 2

Re: [Callers] dances

Caller's Box leads to Wayback Machine gets to http://web.archive.org/web/20151009131959/http://www.theyken.net/don/Dances/Webster%20Hall.pdf On Wed, Jul 17, 2019 at 3:20 PM Mark Hillegonds via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Webster Hall Reel, by Don Theyken. Not sure if it's O

[Callers] Dances for 3s

Hi all, I am looking for an easy dance that uses groups of 3 dancers - either 3 facing 3, or 3 all facing the same direction. I especially would like one where the dancers in each group of 3 have a chance to play with which one of them is in the middle. No country corners please. I already have 3

[Callers] Dances for 3s

One of my absolute favorites, even with international folk dance groups, is this one which I *think* I got from Ralph Page. He commented that the tune is claimed by the Irish, the English, the Scots - and that therefore it most probably is French . Mason's Apron three facing three in big circle

[Callers] Dances for 3s

In response to Rickey Holt's message: > I am looking for an easy dance that uses groups of 3 dancers - either 3 > facing 3, or 3 all facing the same direction. I especially would like one > where the dancers in each group of 3 have a chance to play with which one of > them is in the middle. No cou

[Callers] Dances for 3s

One of my absolute favorites, even with international folk dance groups, is this one which I *think* I got from Ralph Page. He commented that the tune is claimed by the Irish, the English, the Scots - and that therefore it most probably is French. Mason's Apron three facing three in big circle

[Callers] Dances without circles

How about we share some dances WITHOUT a circle? Sometimes I think every dance in my repertoire has a circle left. Lisa Anyone know the name? from Lisa Greenleaf 12/30/2006 improper 1. NEIGHBOR alle RIGHT 1½ to long waves (W face OUT) 2. Balance wave; rotate (Men cross to P spot, women to rig

[Callers] dances for Halloween

Hi everyone! I will be calling a dance on Halloween and would like to know if anyone can share some Halloween themed dances with choreography if possible. I do have : Halloween Twist Chainsaw Thanks and keep on calling... Barbara G ___ List Name:

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

list" Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 10:55:16 AM Subject: [Callers] Dances for 3s Hi all, I am looking for an easy dance that uses groups of 3 dancers - either 3 facing 3, or 3 all facing the same direction. I especially would like one where the dancers in each group of 3 have a chance to pl

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

another line of 3 > I usually leave out the opposite dosido in the B2 and give them 16 beats to > find a new threesome to dance with. > > - Original Message - > From: "Rickey Holt" > To: "Caller's discussion list" > Sent: Monday, Januar

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

make a ring, do something (really, i''lll find > the card), outsides raise arms, middle ducks under to new wave. very fun > dance. > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:11:47 + > > From: richg...@comcast.net > > To: call...@sharedweight.net >

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

iscussion list Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s "Haste to the Divorce" is also a good time.  But I don't have the calls handy.  I can look for it if you can't find it. On Mon, Jan 30, 2012 at 2:59 PM, barb kirchner wrote: > &g

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

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Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

On Jan 30, 2012, at 11:59 AM, barb kirchner wrote: gleeful threesome, by ? kirsten koth ? So far as I know "Gleeful Threesome" is by Christy Keevil, not Kirston Koths (note correct spelling of the latter'e name, btw). A description appears in Larry Jennings' book _Give-and-Take_ (p. 163) un

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

eers, barb > From: jim.s...@gmail.com > To: call...@sharedweight.net > Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:01:32 -0800 > Subject: Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s > > On Jan 30, 2012, at 11:59 AM, barb kirchner wrote: > > > gleeful threesome, by ? kirsten koth ? > > So far as I kn

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

Another 3-person dance is one I call Innies and Outie Arches. I don't know its real name. Katy Tarter German called it at a family dance years ago, and I've used it successfully a few times since, especially at family dances. This dance requires the band being willing to stop the music a

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

I've heard people in Berea call it Silly Threes. My students loved this dance when the Berea Festival Dancers visited us and Theresa Lowder called it. Richard On Feb 3, 2012, at 12:01 AM, Joy Greenwolfe wrote: > Another 3-person dance is one I call Innies and Outie Arches. I don't know > its

Re: [Callers] Dances for 3s

John Ramsay is currently teaching it to a group of home shool kids and their families here in St. Louis under the name "Silly Threes". On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 11:06 PM, Richard Fischer < richardallenfisc...@verizon.net> wrote: > I've heard people in Berea call it Silly Threes. My students loved th

[Callers] Dances for Novice Crowds

Hi All, I'm calling a dance this weekend at Comicpalooza, a large comic book convention. The crowd will be at least 95% people who have never danced. What are some dances that you all recommend for this sort of crowd? -Ben

[Callers] Dances with One Swing

I am happy to see that I am not alone in my perspective. I oftn dance 18th Century contras with little or no swinging and they are indeed enjoyable. That being said, I have very few mondern contras with one, or no swings included. Can anyone suggest some good ones to add to my collection? Rich

[Callers] Dances with One Swing

Rich asked for dances with one or zero swings. These are some of mine, many aimed at beginners. Duck! (by John Sweeney) Contra; Improper; Double Progression A1: Neighbour Dosido Neighbour Two Hand Turn - open into a circle A2: Circle Left; Circle Right B1: Men Dosido Ladies Dosido B2:

[Callers] Dances for Beginners and

Hi All, What are your favorite dances for beginners, and "very beginners" - any formation? Are there some of these that experienced dancers can also enjoy? I would be happy to share what I have, if folks would like that, as well. Thanks, Rickey Holt

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

I don't have the name, but I do have one thought on it. I would avoid using the word "rotate" to describe the cross/loop move -- it could be misinterpreted by the dancers. I've generally heard this called "circulate" -- a word that isn't used any other way in contra dancing, and doesn't hav

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

It appears to be a variation of Steve Schnur's Twenty-Fourth of June. My notes begin with DsD N and omit the partner balance (which is reduced to 8 counts). Give & Take lists several variants (p. 148), all of which have a Cir L 1 1/4 after the swing. Larry does use "rotate" but I'm with Jack o

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

Lisa Sieverts wrote: How about we share some dances WITHOUT a circle? Sometimes I think every dance in my repertoire has a circle left. I have my dance collection organized so I can search for dances with (or without) almost any features (hey, being a computer nerd comes in handy every once

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

On Oct 6, 2007, at 7:02 PM, Lisa Sieverts wrote: Anyone know the name? Snowshoe by Diane Carreri 1. NEIGHBOR alle RIGHT 1½ to long waves (W face OUT) 2. Balance wave; rotate (Men cross to P spot, women to right) 3. Balance; rotate (women cross, men to right) 4. Balance; rotate (men cross,

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

: "Lisa Sieverts" To: "Caller's discussion list" Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 7:02 PM Subject: [Callers] Dances without circles How about we share some dances WITHOUT a circle? Sometimes I think every dance in my repertoire has a circle left. Lisa Anyone know the nam

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

g . (I save that for dessert at the end of the dance!) There are always smiles on the floor when this dance is called! Gale - Original Message - From: "Lisa Sieverts" To: "Caller's discussion list" Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 7:02 PM Subject: [Callers] D

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

e end of the dance!) There are always smiles on the floor when this dance is called! Gale - Original Message - From: "Lisa Sieverts" To: "Caller's discussion list" Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2007 7:02 PM Subject: [Callers] Dances without circles How

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

rom: "Jack Mitchell" To: "Caller's discussion list" Sent: Sunday, October 07, 2007 1:28 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] Dances without circles So are you going to share the dance itself with us or just tease us with mention of "unusual figures" and no circles?

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

On 10/6/07, Lisa Sieverts wrote: > How about we share some dances WITHOUT a circle? Sometimes I think > every dance in my repertoire has a circle left. > > Lisa There's a lot of dances without circle left -- I keep a list of which of the dances in my collection don't have a circle left. I'm tempt

Re: [Callers] Dances without circles

Here's one more for all of you "Circle Haters." Honey Run Improper 1. Neighbor Left Hand Turn 3/4 to a wavy Line Across (Ladies in Center); Balance 2. Neighbor Left Hand Turn 3/4 to Long wavy Lines (Gents Face Out); Balance 3. Ladies Chain 4. Ladies Dosido 1 1/2 5&6. Neighbor Balance and Swi

[Callers] Dances For Short Line

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

[Callers] dances in unusual formations

Hi I'm doing a workshop on dances "outside the box" (ie, no squares or contras). Anyone have any interesting dances for contra dancers that fit the criteria? I have Tom Hinds "Hexitation" and several triplets, a Zia and a Tempest, and have looked through the Ralph Page weekend glossary,

[Callers] dances in unusual formations

You could try the contra modified version of Wendy Crouch's Winter Solstice (square with an extra couple). Renamed Swinging Solstice for the other side of the Pond. Features a grand square for 5 couples! Progression is clockwise. Although they do not feature swings she has Silver Thread ( 3 couple

Re: [Callers] dances for Halloween

The ones that come to mind are: - Wizard's Walk - The Zombies of Sugar Hill Happy calling! On Fri, Aug 17, 2018 at 11:12 AM barbara153--- via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi everyone! > > I will be calling a dance on Halloween and would like to know if anyone > can share so

Re: [Callers] dances for Halloween

Witches' Cauldron by Kirsten Koths is a favorite of mine - Becket Sicilian Mixer - easy moves for the inclusion of beginners, and a very unusual progression (see Notes at ) to keep the experienced dancers entertained. I do _not_ recomme

Re: [Callers] dances for Halloween

Well, there's what the kids go for: "All You Can Eat"; possibly of something tasty for the season, like "Apples and Chocolate". If you're not on the food part, there's "Black Cat Mixer", "Dancing In My Bones", or "Witches Star". Having danced at themed dancing where the theme overran programmatic

Re: [Callers] dances for Halloween

l Message- From: Maia McCormick via Callers To: barbara153 Cc: Shared Weight Callers' Listserv Sent: Sun, Aug 19, 2018 1:23 pm Subject: Re: [Callers] dances for Halloween The ones that come to mind are: - Wizard's Walk - The Zombies of Sugar Hill Happy calling! On Fri, Aug 1

[Callers] Dances and Creative Commons

Hi, Does anyone have experience/advice using a creative commons license with dance descriptions? (asking for someone else) -Chris Page California ___ List Name: Callers mailing list List Address: Callers@lists.sharedweight.net Archives: https://www.m

[Callers] Dances with tricky end effects

I 'm planning on calling a couple of dances this weekend where there is interaction with couples outside the usual minor sets.  One of them is Dan pearl's composition "Cal and Irene."  My concern is what happens at the top and bottom of the lines. What recommendations do you have to prepare d

[Callers] Dances with tricky end effects

There are actually two possible cases to think about. First: what couples do when they have progressed out of the set (and the answer is USUALLY "cross over and wait"). Second: what pairs (not partners) do when they move out of the minor set at some point during the sequence, like in "Cal and Ir

[Callers] dances with no partner swing

I have wondered about this issue for years. I understand the value of calling simple dances with no partner swing at venues such as one night stands, or at a middle school where the kids might be too shy to enjoy dancing with a partner of the opposite gender, but as a dancer it drives me nuts.

Re: [Callers] Dances for Smaller groups

Dear Cheryl, Here are some dances I've found useful for smaller groups of dancers. Jacob For 4: Billingsdale Pattern by Chip Hendrickson or O'Donnell Anew by Tony Saletan (Both in Zesty Contras) For 5: General Dummer's Reel (http://www.library.unh.edu/special/forms/rpdlw/syl

Re: [Callers] Dances for Smaller groups

On 2/2/2013 2:25 PM, Jacob & Nancy Bloom wrote: For 6: Cornish Six Hand Reel, or any triplet that's suitable for your group (See Zesty Contras for the triplets Ted's Triplet #3 and Housewarming.) Cornish Six Hand Reel - 64 bar dance - Starting formation: three couples in a line

Re: [Callers] Dances for Smaller groups

Hi Cheryl, Those dances of Jacob look nice, here are few more: Cheers, Bill For five: Gender Free For Five (inspired by the Weevil for 7) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GAAf-9unRg Sheepskin Five http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MyOqpjK1JQ Half Hazy Dots (inspired by Polka Dots) http

Re: [Callers] Dances for Smaller groups

he balances had morphed into "kick-jumps". Jacob At 12:00 PM 2/3/2013, you wrote: Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2013 16:52:04 -0800 From: Kalia Kliban To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers] Dances for Smaller groups On 2/2/2013 2:25 PM, Jacob & Nancy Bloom wrote: > For 6:

Re: [Callers] Dances for Smaller groups

On 2/3/2013 10:25 AM, Jacob & Nancy Bloom wrote: Hi Kalia, I do the hand turns and dosido still in the line of six, so the dancers are in line for the hey at the end of the dosido. When I looked for the dance on youtube, I found that the versions I found all had the hey before the turns, but I

[Callers] dances with ultimate partner time

Hi all - I'm looking for dances that have LOTS of partner interaction. What are your favorites? -- JoLaine Jones-Pokorney "We are as gods and might as well get good at it!" - Stewart Brand

[Callers] dances with down-the-halls

Hi Everyone - Many of our easier dances include down-the-halls, but there are so many ways to come back up! There's turn alone, and turn as a couple of course, but there's also sliding doors, right-hand-high-left-hand-low, loop-de-loop, cloverleaf. What are your favorite dances that include an un

Re: [Callers] Dances for Novice Crowds

Here's some good advice and a few dances: http://jolainejonespokorney.blogspot.com/2012/12/one-night-stand-dances.html -Grant Goodyear- On Tue, May 19, 2015 at 3:08 PM Ben Hornstein via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi All, > > I'm calling a dance this weekend at Comicpalooz

Re: [Callers] Dances for Novice Crowds

On 5/19/15 1:08 PM, Ben Hornstein via Callers wrote: Hi All, I'm calling a dance this weekend at Comicpalooza, a large comic book convention. The crowd will be at least 95% people who have never danced. What are some dances that you all recommend for this sort of crowd? -Ben If you're

Re: [Callers] Dances for Beginners and

esday, April 05, 2006 3:39 PM To: call...@sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] Dances for Beginners and Hi All, What are your favorite dances for beginners, and "very beginners" - any formation? Are there some of these that experienced dancers can also enjoy? I would be happy to share

[Callers] dances- Tica Tica Timing plus

Lark in the Oven - unknown source duple improper, contra, intermediate, chunky reels A1 N balance, box the gnat N allemande R 1-1/2x to long waves M face out A2 Rory O'More balances B1 N allemande R 1/2 M cross by L, swing P B2 R/L through Circle L 3/4, pass through

[Callers] Dances for 3-6 couples

As a new caller, I¹m looking for advise and/or suggestions for events with a very small number of dancers, 3-6 couples. At a dance I called in August (granted a slow month) we had at most five couples and that was if I and a couple of people who came to play music danced. I threw away my carefully

[Callers] Dances for special needs folks

I have had just a little experience with this. This may seem obvious but: Always have the special needs person dance their gender. I have had well-meaning partners put a woman with special needs (Down's) in the man's role, and it makes it much harder for others to help them if they get diso

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

If the numbers work out, then some triplets or squares could be good. If it's a lot of new dancers, you could even do some dances that just the top couple is "active" like the virginia reel or galopade (or lots of other older dances). If you have lots of experienced dancers, you could either do m

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

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 hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

I would think that most dances would work fine with 5-6 sets. That's normal length for a lot of dances. I had assumed you were talking about 2-3 hands 4. Personally, I would call whatever you would call anyway, and just run the dances a bit shorter than usual. Where you might go for 15 minute s

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

 I think I meant to type I am Stuck in making other observations on - groups of 5 sets or 6 or so... L ~ 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 Thursday, October 15, 2015 9:38 P

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

I'll make the suggestion that you be very careful about any dances you want to call that involve traveling outside the foursome. Those dances often introduce end effects that can ripple one or two foursomes into the set from each end, so with only 5 or 6 foursomes, the whole line is confused.

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

Okay, I agree, so the next thought is - how long do dancers in shorter lines WANT to dance. Up and down to the beginning place? Normally this isn't appreciated. But in a shorter line, do they want to continue and it doesn't matter? I know as a dancer I don't want the dance to go "too" long. But

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

It's a good time to call dances that might need extra space along the line - for example, there are some dances with a ladies chain up and down as opposed to across the set such as Saint Louis Cruise by Robert Cromartie. On Oct 15, 2015, at 6:46 PM, Laur via Callers wrote: > I think I meant

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

Laur, Even with great music and calling it's tough to create excitement when the hall feels empty. I've tried to think of everything I can do to make that kind of evening fun. My personal choice is to call a large proportion of contras where the dancers swing their partner not their nei

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

Bob Livingston has another great Dip and Dive for a five couple square. Perhaps he will share it. Rich On Fri, Oct 16, 2015 at 5:33 PM, Tom Hinds via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Laur, > > Even with great music and calling it's tough to create excitement when the > hall feel

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

, CT From: Rich Sbardella To: Tom Hinds ; Robert Livingston Cc: Laur ; "callers@lists.sharedweight.net" Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 6:13 PM Subject: Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line Bob Livingston has another great Dip and Dive for a five couple square.  Perhaps he wi

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

Golden Squares or Wearing of the > Green. > > Bob Livingston > Middletown, CT > > > From: Rich Sbardella > To: Tom Hinds ; Robert Livingston > > Cc: Laur ; "callers@lists.sharedweight.net" > > Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 6:13 PM > Subject: Re:

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

Just curious. Robert doesn't recall writing (or calling) a dance called Saint Louis Cruise. Perhaps it was created by someone else. -Louie (not a saint) > On Oct 16, 2015, at 12:56 AM, Martha Wild via Callers > wrote: > > It's a good time to call dances that might need extra space along the li

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

I believe it was written by Roger Diggle…. Linda On Oct 17, 2015, at 4:32 PM, Louie.cromartie via Callers wrote: > Just curious. Robert doesn't recall writing (or calling) a dance called Saint > Louis Cruise. Perhaps it was created by someone else. > -Louie (not a saint) > >> On Oct 16, 2015,

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

As a dancer, I find that I've had enough of a duple minor dance after I've traversed one complete round trip of the line. Seeing the same neighbors a third time through is too long for me, even if the line is short. Just one man's opinion, FWIW. I love the use of shorter sets to bring asymmetric

Re: [Callers] Dances For Short Line

On 2015-10-18 1652, Rich Dempsey via Callers wrote: snip I love the use of shorter sets to bring asymmetric dances out for a spin. Chestnuts and triplets and triple minors come to mind. In the circumstance that started this thread, a hearty Chorus Jig sounds like a win. Rich It's nice to ha

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Donna, Levi Jackson Rag, for 10. Becoming a local favorite when numbers permit. One I really like is David's Triplet #5 by David Smuckler. (It has a hey for 6, or do it w/ hands to introduce a grand R & L). Nice dance. Another quirky one that is a hybrid contra/square is Square Line Special by

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

I second David's Triplet -- was recently posted on this list, so you should be able to find it. Would love to see Square Line Special, though. On Sun, Nov 1, 2015 at 1:00 AM Paul Wilde via Callers < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Donna, > > Levi Jackson Rag, for 10. Becoming a local fa

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Probably one of: Ted's Scatter Threesome (Ted Sannella, scatter threesomes facing threesomes) Al Olson's variant of La Triolina (Steve Schnur, 1 face 2) La Plongeuse (traditional longways whole set) The American Husband (Pat Shaw, three-couple sicilian circle) Are triple minors off the list? -Ch

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

You could try a couple of my dances: Rubigold - 5 couples in a horseshoe - http://keith-wood.name/mydances.html#Rubigold Crossroads - 5 people in a diamond - http://keith-wood.name/mydances.html#Crossroads Cheers Keith Hi I'm doing a workshop on dances "outside the box" (ie, no squar

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Levi Jackson Rag is a favorite of mine but not all bands know the tune.-Original Message- From: Donna Hunt via Callers Sent: Nov 1, 2015 12:10 AM To: call...@sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] dances in unusual formations Hi I'm doing a workshop on dances "o

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

callers Sent: Sun, Nov 1, 2015 7:18 am Subject: Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations Levi Jackson Rag is a favorite of mine but not all bands know the tune. -Original Message- From: Donna Hunt via Callers Sent: Nov 1, 2015 12:10 AM To: call...@sharedweight.net Subject: [C

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

sual (but not too much sashaying). > > > > Donna > Web Site: donnahuntcaller.com > Email: dhuntdan...@aol.com > Cell: 215-565-6050 > > > > > -Original Message----- > From: Bree Kalb > To: Donna Hunt ; callers > Sent: Sun, Nov 1, 2015 7:18 am > Subject: R

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Any 32 bar rag will usually do J From: Callers [mailto:callers-boun...@lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Bree Kalb via Callers Sent: 01 November 2015 12:18 To: Donna Hunt; call...@sharedweight.net Subject: Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations Levi Jackson Rag is a favorite of

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

ontras, Sicilian Circles feel like contra but without the end effects. Hope this helps. Jeremy From: Callers [mailto:callers-boun...@lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Donna Hunt via Callers Sent: 01 November 2015 04:11 To: call...@sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] dances in u

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Callers *Sent:* 01 November 2015 04:11 *To:* call...@sharedweight.net *Subject:* [Callers] dances in unusual formations Hi I'm doing a workshop on dances "outside the box" (ie, no squares or contras). Anyone have any interesting dances for contra dancers that fit the criteri

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

On 11/1/2015 5:12 AM, Donna Hunt via Callers wrote: Thanks everyone for great ideas. It was late when I posted my request and I should mention that this is an English/Contra crossover weekend (Princeton Country Dancers Head for the Hills). I'm definitely looking for dances that don't fit a gen

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Chris' dance "Happy Ending", it's in the video description text if you expand it. On Nov 1, 2015 12:37 PM, "Kalia Kliban via Callers" < callers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > > > > This video has the tune being used for a contra: > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp_pKOpn0mA > > Chris Weiler,

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

but not all bands know the tune. > > -Original Message- > From: Donna Hunt via Callers > Sent: Nov 1, 2015 12:10 AM > To: call...@sharedweight.net > Subject: [Callers] dances in unusual formations > > > > Hi > I'm doing a workshop on dance

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

contra but without the end effects. Hope this helps. Jeremy *From:*Callers [mailto:callers-boun...@lists.sharedweight.net] *On Behalf Of *Donna Hunt via Callers *Sent:* 01 November 2015 04:11 *To:* call...@sharedweight.net *Subject:* [Callers] dances in unusual formations Hi I'm doing a

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

On Sun, Nov 01, 2015, Donna Hunt via Callers wrote: > > I'm doing a workshop on dances "outside the box" (ie, no squares or contras). > Anyone have any interesting dances for contra dancers that fit the criteria? Levi Jackson Rag would've been my first suggestion. I only skimmed the thread, bu

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Chris Page's TLC Tempest is odd and fun. Sort of one couple facing down, two on the sides, the side couples move up as the top couple moves to new sides. But lots of activity all the time. Martha On Nov 1, 2015, at 9:54 AM, David Harding via Callers wrote:

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Hi David and all, Those links are part of a playlist with a few more dances for five to seven which weve done here at our NZ house dance. http://youtu.be/iW8fjgZV2Jk?list=PLFp1up9ZoGxhevcz7leTScc1XfgpjOF2Q Cheers, Bill > On 2/11/2015, at 6:54, David Harding via Callers > wrote: > > After fi

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

bands know the tune. > > -Original Message- > From: Donna Hunt via Callers > Sent: Nov 1, 2015 12:10 AM > To: call...@sharedweight.net > Subject: [Callers] dances in unusual formations > > > > Hi > I'm doing a workshop on dances "outside the box" (ie, no squ

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Here's some of the dances I've done which haven't already been mentioned. Set a Crochet - Traditional French Canadian Couples scatter on floor, then find another couple As couples, hook left elbows and turn Circle left Swing Neighbor, Swing Partner Borrowdale Exchange - Scatter mixer Formation

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Jacob Bloom mentioned this dance: > Borrowdale Exchange - Scatter mixer > Formation: three couples in circle > > Circle left, Circle right > Forward and Back, partner dosido > Hands-across right hand star. Starting with the two people whose hands are > lowest, each pair pulls their partner to

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

A dance I don't think anyone has mentioned yet is "Pride of Dingle" (originally "Pride of Pingle") by Ken Alexander. You can find various slightly differing versions here: http://www.izaak.unh.edu/dlp/NorthernJunket/pages/NJv14/NJv14-02/NJv.14.02.p24.htm http://www.dancerhapsody.com/ha

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

On Nov 1, 2015, at 1:14 PM, I (Jim Saxe) wrote > > Jacob Bloom mentioned this dance: > > >> Borrowdale Exchange - Scatter mixer >> ... > > I've also seen something similar where dancers mix only > within their group of three couples (eventually getting > original partners back) and throughout t

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

If the group can tolerate a little chaos, there is no reason to limit the sets to three couples. The first time through everyone in a set with an odd number of couples gets a new partner in the same gender role, but in a set with an even number everyone gets a new partner of the same gender.

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Another dance I haven't seen mentioned yet in this thread is the six-couple circle dance "Thread the Needle", not to be confused with various other, very different dances also titled "Thread the Needle". Here's a description: Thread the Needle Circle of six couples, numbered (in ccw ord

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

g).  > > > > Donna > Web Site:  donnahuntcaller.com > Email: dhuntdan...@aol.com > Cell:  215-565-6050 > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Bree Kalb > To: Donna Hunt ; callers > Sent: Sun, Nov 1, 2015 7:18 am > Subject: Re: [Callers] dan

Re: [Callers] dances in unusual formations

Here is is one people have a lot of fun with and it's a scatter set that has a gypsy (which you can debate replacing with one of the many discussed alternatives.) Accretion Reel by Chris Page (I'm very loose about numbers in a group. ) Groups of four (or 5 or 6 or whatever) A1 balance the ring

[Callers] Dances with R & L Thru

I am looking for a few good contras with a R & L Thru that do not contain a Ladies chain. Any suggestions? Peace, Rich

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