Hello,
I am in the process of creating a third photo album of Bob McQuillen's
tunes. I'm looking for people and places that Bob has remembered in the
titles of the very many dance tunes he has written. Each page of the
photo album will include a copy of a tune, with 1, 2, or 3 pictures of
the person, people, or place that the tune was written for. I might also
include a note to Bob on the page for your tune if you desire. Bob has
written over 1200 dance tunes so far, each with its own history and
namesake. Callers, musicians, dancers, dance halls, and festivals all
have their own McQuillen tunes now. I could especially use photos of Bob
at places like NEFFA, the Folklife Festival, and the Augusta Heritage
Center, but there are many other places as well.
Partly in an effort to record a little of this dance history and partly
to create birthday presents for Bob, I have been working on these photo
albums for a few years now. This next one will be number three.
If you have photos of Bob, events that he has played music for, or
people who he has named his tunes for, I'd love to get copies to include
in this next album of Bob's tunes.
Please forward this message to others who might know of Bob or his
tunes. And please contact me if you think you might have a photo or a
message for Bob that I could use in this next album. Bob has published
his 12th and 13th tune books since my last photo album, so there are
many photos waiting out there somewhere. Please let me know if you have
one of them.
And Shhh! Don't tell bob. Its a secret...
Thanks for your help,
Rich Hart.
http://traumatherapy.typepad.com/trauma_attachment_therapy/2007/05/
intersubjectivi.html
An excerpt:
> "I recommend contradance for clients who want to do something fun
> that doesn't involved drinking. I send people who have enough
> attachability to tolerate the eye/human contact and who can
> tolerate some positive affect. If your person has an anxiety
> disorder or very low self-esteem, they may not tolerate the
> learning curve. I suggest these people get a few lessons before
> they hit the dance floor. I warn other clients that they will be
> completely lost for the first few dances, and then they'll catch
> on. They do, and come back triumphant. You may want to try it
> yourself, before you refer your clients. But only if you want more
> contact, more community, and more joy."
Lisa
5th Hot Squares weekend!
When: July 6-8, 2007
Where: Private home; Atlanta, GA
Who: Dan Sahlstrom, caller
Cost: $75 + food (either contribute to the potluck or $25)
What:
This weekend is devoted to exploring Modern Western (Club) squares in an
intensive but fun environment. Unlike previous years we will not focus
on completing Plus or Mainstream levels (though we will probably do most
of Mainstream). Instead, Dan will pick fun and interesting calls from
all lists (Basic - Challenge). Also unlike previous years, we will have
more than the exact number of people, so not all will be required to
dance every tip.
2007 will mark the 5th Hot Squares event. We are holding Hot Squares
2007 in a homey atmosphere with room for two squares. Genders will not
be balanced. Meals will be home cooked. Fellowship and Camaraderie will
be plentiful.
To register, send your name, email, and phone number and a check for $75
(or $100, if you are not interested in joining in the pot luck) to:
Dance Rhapsody: Hot Squares 2007
125 Russell Street
Decatur, GA 30030
Hello everyone!
I got a question last night from a band that I am going to work with
next month about Chorus Jig. They're learning the tune (at my request)
for the dance. They had heard that it should be played at a slower tempo
and were wondering how slow that should be.
I didn't have any idea. Anyone here know if it should be played at a
different tempo than most dances? I have memories of dancing it when the
contra corners seemed rushed, but that's my only impression.
Thanks for the help!
Chris
