Contra Callers September 2006

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by Will

Hi All, After many years dancing, I decided to start calling and recently completed Lisa Greenleaf's course at Pinewoods, which was great-stupendous. First of all, I want to thank all of you who have shared of your experience and knowledge on this and other sites so freely- your generosity is amazing and is of great assistance. As I begin to build a repertoire, I'm faced with how to develop dance cards that work for me, and recording systems for previous dance programs, event planning aids etc. Lisa shared what works for her, and I'd like to know what systems works for other folks, it seems that each person has found their own sorting/grouping structure and recording systems-ie: grouping dances by difficulty or prominant dance feature. I'd appreciate feedback so I can choose among a range of possibilities that might fit me best. Thanks very much, Will Walton I can also be reached at: mainesail113 atyahoodotcom __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

19 years

Fwd: A Style-ish Contradance, Friday 9/29/06: Greenleaf, Hewitt, Unger

by Mark R Dobyns Jones

I think a few people that are young to calling in Eastern Massachusetts might be interested in this. Regards, Mark Jones ---------- Forwarded message ---------- This week we will have a 5th Friday Contra Dance. A Style-ish Contra Dance Friday, September 29, 2006, 8:00 - 11:00 PM - Lisa Greenleaf with - Nat Hewitt - fiddle, - Larry Unger - guitar, banjo A special evening with an emphasis on the finer points of connected dancing. This is the perfect place for folks who are newer to contras, as well as others who would like to encourage good dancing. Learn new moves--swing better--have more fun. == All are welcome == Flyer: http://www.cds-boston.org/american/images/style9_29.pdf Admission: $10, $6 for young people, 21 and under. $8 for CDS Boston Members. -- All are welcome -- Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord MA Web Calendar: www.cds-boston.org/american Calendar Flyer: www.cds-boston.org/american/calendar1.pdf Our next event, In October: 2nd Saturday, 10/14/06: Dan Pearl with Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Elvie Miller, and Flynn Cohen. Flyer: www.cds-boston.org/american/images/Saturday10_14.pdf Best regards, Mark Jones New England Dance Committee, Country Dance Society, Boston Centre www.cds-boston.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - <*> Calendar for all Concord Scout House dances: http://dancedb.com/DanceDB/DisplayVenue.com?key=US_MA_BOS_SH <*> To subscribe to this announcement list, send an email to: concord-dance-subscribe(a)yahoogroups.com or visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/concord-dance/ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

19 years

Chesterfield Contra Dance

by Jeffrey Petrovitch

PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION On Friday, October 13, 2006, the new contra dance series continues at the Chesterfield Town Hall in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. This contra dance will be from 8:00PM-11:00PM, with a beginner's workshop at 7:30PM. Music will be provided by "Front Burner", the musical duo of Roger Treat on fiddle and Dedo Norris on piano. The musical duo infuses the modern and traditional styles of Cape Breton and New England to form a dynamic dancing experience. With his modern style and rhythmic technique calling with be provided by Jeff Petrovitch (Petro). Mark your calendar: the new contra dance series will continue on second Saturdays(Saturday, November 11, 2006, Saturday, December 9, 2006, Saturday, January 13, 2007, Saturday, and February 10, 2007 ). Admission is $6.00. For more information: 603-313-7197 or [1]info.cdc(a)verizon.net. This new contra dance series is sponsored by the Chesterfield Dance Committee. References 1. mailto:info.cdc@verizon.net

19 years

"Flash Dance Update"

by Jeffrey Petrovitch

The Flash Dance planned for Monday, September 25, 2006 @ 6:45PM @ Railroad Square is being moved to in front of Brew Bakers (across the street). Railroad Square is currently under construction. We are still a go!!! Tell your family, friends and everyone. Come and dance!!! For more information, please contact Jeffrey Petrovitch @ 603-313-7197 or jeffrey.petrovitch(a)verizon.net Thank you, -Jeff

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FYI - "Flash Dance"

by Jeffrey Petrovitch

WANTED... CONTRA DANCERS!!! "Flash Dance" / Contra Dance Demo On Monday, September 25, 2006 @ 6:45PM-7:15PM at Railroad Square on Main Street in Keene, New Hampshire there will be a "Flash Dance". A "Flash Dance" is a contra dance where contra dancers come together @ an arranged place and time (usually in a public place), dance a couple of contra dances, and leave... We are looking for contra dancers!!! If you can come and contra dance at the above place and time, please contract Jeffrey Petrovitch @ 603-313-7197 or [1]jeffrey.petrovitch(a)verizon.net. P. S. After come to the Nelson Contra Dance!!! References 1. mailto:jeffrey.petrovitch@verizon.net

19 years

Workshop for Callers and Musicians in Belfast, ME in November

by Chrissy Fowler

Hi all, Been meaning to mention this. Four of us are putting on an interactive workshop here in Belfast, in conjunction with the 1st Friday Belfast Flying Shoes Dance Series. Callers and Musicians: Making Connections! Open to 25 intermediate level callers and musicians, and facilitated by Amy Richardson Larkin, Shirley White, Linda Henry and Chrissy Fowler. We're all very excited about it, as it's an unusual opportunity for BOTH callers and musicians to join in an extended workshop about band-caller collaboration, communication and cooperation (and some of the various ways we do that for the benefit of all of our community -- musicians callers and perhaps most importantly, dancers!) We're very committed to making this an experiential workshop, meaning that we plan to do a lot of experimenting, dancing, playing and hearing tunes, sharing ideas, testing theories, taking some risks, and so forth. There will be some sitting in a circle and talking as well, but we hope to do more doing than talking. (If we were putting this in a college course catalog it would be described as some lecture, with a substantial lab component.) If out-of-state folks want to come, we would heartily welcome you and I could help you track down hotel rooms, b&bs, or even local hospitality! :-) Belfast is pretty groovy, and in November most of the tourists have gone home. If you have any more questions, let me know. I'll also post a .pdf flyer in the next few days. Thanks! :-) Chrissy Here are some of the details: Fri, November 3rd evening dance Sat, November 4th daytime sessions To register, contact Chrissy Fowler 207-338-0979 or ktaadn_me(a)hotmail.com Cost $50 Scholarships available Workshop presented by North Twin Education Programs with support from The Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) ** IMPORTANT FYI ** My email use is sporadic. If time-sensitive, please call: home 207-338-0979 cell 603-498-3506 thanks!! :-) chf

19 years, 1 month

Re: [Callers] A funny incident, TANGENT

by robertgolder＠comcast.net

Karen, I knew from meeting you last spring at NEFFA that you were a very nice person. Now, after learning how you deal with this dancer, I'm sure that you're a saint! With sensitivity and maturity, you are able to change your methods at the events that are her home dances. I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that this dancer just wants attention, and so I might get frustrated, and then confrontational, if I had to deal with her issues. Your way is the better way: to just change mikes and move on to bringing joy to all the dancers. ... Bob -- Robert Jon Golder 164 Maxfield St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 999-2486 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Karen Fontana <karen_fontana(a)yahoo.com> > Hi Bob, > > In a county where I manage one dance and also call in neighboring communities > (three other dances), we have one dancer who has made it known (very loudly) > that she gets headaches if wireless technology is used. She gives out all sorts > of handouts and research findings on the topic. > > Heres how Ive dealt with it.. As a caller, if Im calling in any of the > four dances in her community, I figure these are her home area dances. I ask > the sound guy to set up both my wireless mic AND one corded mic and so were > ready to go with either. If she shows up, I use the corded mic. She usually > comes up and asks the caller and sound person what were using. At first, I > kind of struggled with this, as my preference is to use my own wireless mic (not > only for the convenience of wireless but for the convenience of keeping my germs > to myself on my own mic). But after thinking it over, I mainly think about > these local dances being closest to her home. So, I adapt my teaching a bit and > deal with it. At the dance I manage, that one is the closest of the four to her > home. So, we (the sound engineer) use a corded mic. > > I suppose this could lead to an entire discussion in itself.. > > As for myself, I live in Mountain View, California, and our entire city now > has free wireless for notebook pcs, due to Googles donation to the city > (Googles corporate headquarters are in Mountain View). > > If anyone is interested in any of these articles or research, Im sure shed > be more than happy to share some of it, and I can put you in contact with her > directly, or I can share it broadly. > > Thanks, > > Karen Fontana > > > robertgolder(a)comcast.net wrote: -------------- Original message > ---------------------- > From: Karen Fontana > > ....I couldn't get down to the floor quick enough (wasn't using my wireless > mic > > due to one dancer's sensitivity to wireless equipment).... > > Curiosity has gotten the best of me.... what was the dancer's problem with or > objection to a wireless mike? .... Bob > -- > Robert Jon Golder > 164 Maxfield St > New Bedford, MA 02740 > (508) 999-2486 > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)sharedweight.net > http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers > > > > <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<> > > > Karen Fontana > www.karenscontracorner.com > karen_fontana(a)yahoo.com > (H) 650-691-9663 > > <>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<>:<> > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)sharedweight.net > http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers

19 years, 1 month

Wireless Mic Intolerance

by Dan Pearl

There seems to be resources regarding "electrosmog" and "electric pollution" along with a long list of symptoms at http://www.lifeenergies.com/index.htm The resources that I glanced at cited studies of electomagnetic energy more in the microwave range and cellphone transmitter range, which is much higher than wireless mic range. I would imagine that the energy issued from a wireless mic would pale in comparision to the energy emitted from the 50 cellphones in the dance hall. It would be interesting if this sensitive person could detect when the wireless was on. TEST: 5 batteries: one charged, others dead, each with hidden labels (A-E). Wireless mic with all displays and indicators concealed. One by one, put a battery in mic for 20 minutes and record all reported symptoms. See if there is a corelation.

19 years, 1 month

Re: [Callers] A funny incident, TANGENT

by robertgolder＠comcast.net

-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Karen Fontana <karen_fontana(a)yahoo.com> > ....I couldn't get down to the floor quick enough (wasn't using my wireless mic > due to one dancer's sensitivity to wireless equipment).... Curiosity has gotten the best of me.... what was the dancer's problem with or objection to a wireless mike? .... Bob -- Robert Jon Golder 164 Maxfield St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 999-2486

19 years, 1 month

A funny incident

by Cynthia Phinney

Ah, the impacts of technology. I was recently calling for a contradance at the Maine Social Forum. It was a crowd of primarily beginners, with only a smattering of experienced folks. During one of the dances, one young man got a cell phone call. He stepped out of line to take the call! His partner carried on for a moment or two, but then the line started to break down. I had to jump into the line and grab his partner - calling while we danced - to keep it going. It worked. Fortunately I'd had a little practice on this at another dance earlier this summer when an elderly gentleman simply decided to step out and sit down during a - thankfully - very simple dance - and I had done the same thing rather than stop or let the line crumble. Just wanted to "share" :-) -cynthia

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