Donna asked if the "Invert the Line" in "Invertro Flirtilization" is the
same as a Thread the Needle.
Not really. That "Invert the Line" only involves four people who split up
into two couples as soon as they are through the arch.
In a normal Thread the Needle there are usually at least eight people
involved and there is no letting go. For example in a four-couple proper
longways set the four men hold hands, the four ladies hold hands, and the
bottom couple hold hands, so you have a horseshoe. Then the top two men
raise their joined hands to make an arch and the top lady leads the whole
line through and back to their original places. The top two men roll
through their own arch to finish the move.
Or you can do a Travelling Thread the Needle wherein the top man in the
above move would dance (not walk or you won't get home!) clockwise around
the set to home, taking the arch over everyone more quickly and making
everyone go through it twice - #2 man needs to know what is happening as he
has to roll under the moving arch twice!
It also occurs in squares, in a Double Thread the Needle one couple goes
through an opposite arch, separate and lead their own half of the square
back to place. Also known as "Rip 'n' Snort" (anyone know why?).
Or for a flowing example of multiple Thread the Needles see
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZD_C52eVt4 for the Double Bow Knot!
Of course, words mean what you want them to. Back in Alabama in 1850
"Thread the Needle" meant something else:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_Ha27GDnSU
But we are getting off-topic here, those of you who only go to contra dances
where only contra dances are done will never enjoy the fun of a Travelling
Thread the Needle! :-)
Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent
My favorite down the hall features a middle gent swap 2 ladies at the
bottom of the hall and an invert the line that leads into a swing at the
top of the hall, very unusual
*Invertro Flirtilization * by Jim Hemphill improper
A1 Neighbor balance and swing
A2 Down the hall in lines of 4, middle gent turns both ladies, right hand
high, left hand low and up the hall you go
B1 Invert the line, 1's arch, lady 2 lead thru and swing your partner
B2 Circle left 3 places
Balance the circle and California twirl
B1: The "Invert the Line" move is a fun way to enter a swing as long as
there is a lady on the left and gent on the right end of the line of 4.
The 1's make and arch as they bend the line to cross the set, The lady on
the left bends the line and leads her partner thru the arch to cross the
set. For couple 2 the transition into a swing is like a circle left then
swing. Couple 1 can have some fun with twirls out of the arch into the
swing if lady 1 holds onto gent 2 and goes thru the arch herself.
Chris asked:
> Please be careful and cautious when using the Dublin Bay down the hall.
>
Interesting. I never call dances that instruct the dancers to walk
backwards. It always seemed awkward and hazardous on it's face. If I am
partnered in such a dance I will usually go ahead and dance it...but I
never walk backwards. I alter the dance so that I can walk normally.
- Greg McKenzie
West Coast, USA
On Fri, Aug 30, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Chris Weiler (Home) <
chris.weiler(a)weirdtable.org> wrote:
> Please be careful and cautious when using the Dublin Bay down the hall. I
> have a vivid memory of dancing this at the Greenfield Grange in very
> crowded conditions (many many years ago). During the 2nd backing up the
> hall, I tripped over the foot of someone in the next line and fell on my
> rear end. I looked up at the wall of people backing up towards me with no
> idea that I had fallen. I never got to my feet so fast in my life.
>
> Chris Weiler
> Craftsbury, VT
>
>
>
> On 8/29/2013 5:36 PM, Kalia Kliban wrote:
>
>>
>> Al Olson's "Leaving Home" features a Dublin-Bay-style (that's an English
>> country dance, for those who aren't familiar with the name) down the hall.
>>
>> .....
>>
>> A2 Line of 4 lead down for 4, turn toward N to face up but keep backing
>> down the hall for another 4, then lead up for 4, turn toward N to face down
>> and keep backing up the hall, bending the line at the very end. The 1s are
>> below.
>>
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Want a gig? Know any other caller who might? Or a fiddler?
I haven't posted in ages so some of you might wonder who the heck I am.
I'm Amy Cann, and usually I play anchor fiddle for the every-other-month
East Putney All-Comers band.
It's a local dance, off in the woods (outhouse, not bathroom!) that's been
going continuously for many decades -- it was Fred Breunig's for many
years, along with Andy Davis and the Tune Police.
It's much beloved by locals and we have a very, very good time. There's
about a dozen amateur musicians that pile onto the stage, somebody brings
lemonade and cookies, we dance pretty much without a long break but with
lots of short ones for water and neighborly gossip, and usually end by
10:30.
Quena Crain ended up with a last minute family conflict and has had to
withdraw; I can step in if I can find a fiddle replacement, or one of you
can step up to call.
The dancers are zest-ful and experienced but NOT contra-only types; squares
and circles and Quebecois longways and anything else you enjoy is fair
game, they'll do it and love it. Pay is reasonably decent, and for this
we'll hit up the kitty for travel $ if we need to.
WE ARE WILLING TO SUPPORT LEARNERS. If you have an apprentice, someone
who's shared the mic and is just about ready to take on a whole night, this
is their chance. They'll get good feedback and tons of patience/gratitude.
Give me a ring - 802-222-7598 or email me directly, and
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS ON to fiddling friends.
Cheers,
Amy
Here's one that fits a 40-bar (AABBC) tune:
Mudslide Reel - Eric Black [40-bar! Fits AABBC tune!]
A: Bal & sw neighbor (16)
Long lines (8)
Ladies forw to pt, take him back with you (8)
B: Sashay down hall (8) [line up gents back-to-back]
Pt do-si-do (8)
Hey across (8) [pass pt Rt, left in center]
Pt sw (8) end facing UP
C: Line of 4 return (8) bend the line
Circle L 3/4, pass through (8)
[written 3/11/95 during a bad bout of storms, power outages,
flash floods, and mudslides in Northern California. Our little
town was landlocked for 2 weeks by mudslides that wiped out the
road on either side. Teaches you to be self-sufficient!]
At 4:58 PM -0400 8/29/13, JoLaine Jones-Pokorney wrote:
>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
>unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
>highlights all the different ways to go down the hall. I think there is a
>wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
>the dancers.
>JoLaine
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> 1. dances with down-the-halls (JoLaine Jones-Pokorney)
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> 3. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Kalia Kliban)
> 4. Caller backed out; need a new one (or a fiddler) for Saturday
> in East Putney. (Amy Cann)
> 5. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Bill Baritompa)
> 6. addenda: East Putney is in Vermont (Amy Cann)
> 7. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Bob Isaacs)
> 8. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Liz and Bill)
> 9. Re: dances with down-the-halls (Cynthia Phinney)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:58:27 -0400
> From: JoLaine Jones-Pokorney <jolaine(a)gmail.com>
> To: callers-request(a)sharedweight.net, callers(a)sharedweight.net
> Subject: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
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> 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
> unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
> highlights all the different ways to go down the hall. I think there is a
> wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
> the dancers.
> JoLaine
>
> --
> JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
>
> "We are as gods and might as well get good at it!"
> - Stewart Brand
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:31:49 -0700
> From: Rich Goss <richgoss(a)comcast.net>
> To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
> Message-ID: <81557FC5-4DBF-4715-B6E2-FB5402D483CF(a)comcast.net>
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>
> You could include Alberta Street. Has an unusual way to reverse the line of four.
>
> Alberta Street Contra ? Rich Goss Improper
> Easy, down hall
>
> A1: (new) Neighbor Balance and Swing
>
> A2: Down hall 4-in-line, *Dixie Twirl
> Return, Bend the line
>
> B1: Circle left 3/4, Partner Swing
>
> B2: R/L Thru across (or Prom), Ladies chain
>
> *Middles arch. Keep hands joined, right hand dancer (#1 lady) leads through arch
> while the left hand dancer (#1 Gent) leads across set to face up.
> At the end of the move, the line is still in the same order, just facing up.
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 14:36:37 -0700
> From: Kalia Kliban <kalia(a)sbcglobal.net>
> To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
> Message-ID: <521FBEE5.9050405(a)sbcglobal.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> On 8/29/2013 1:58 PM, JoLaine Jones-Pokorney wrote:
>> 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
>> unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
>> highlights all the different ways to go down the hall. I think there is a
>> wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
>> the dancers.
>
> Al Olson's "Leaving Home" features a Dublin-Bay-style (that's an English
> country dance, for those who aren't familiar with the name) down the hall.
>
> A1 N gypsy and swing, ending facing down.
> A2 Line of 4 lead down for 4, turn toward N to face up but keep backing
> down the hall for another 4, then lead up for 4, turn toward N to face
> down and keep backing up the hall, bending the line at the very end.
> The 1s are below.
> B1 Circle L 3/4 and swing P on side
> B2 Ladies chain. Star L to new Ns.
>
> And I'm sure someone will correct me if I've picked up a tweaked version
> of this. The "lead down, turn, and keep backing down" move is
> wonderfully swoopy, especially if you turn toward your neighbors.
>
> Kalia
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:46:44 -0400
> From: Amy Cann <acann(a)putneyschool.org>
> To: "Caller's discussion list" <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
> Subject: [Callers] Caller backed out; need a new one (or a fiddler)
> for Saturday in East Putney.
> Message-ID:
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>
> Want a gig? Know any other caller who might? Or a fiddler?
>
> I haven't posted in ages so some of you might wonder who the heck I am.
>
> I'm Amy Cann, and usually I play anchor fiddle for the every-other-month
> East Putney All-Comers band.
>
> It's a local dance, off in the woods (outhouse, not bathroom!) that's been
> going continuously for many decades -- it was Fred Breunig's for many
> years, along with Andy Davis and the Tune Police.
>
> It's much beloved by locals and we have a very, very good time. There's
> about a dozen amateur musicians that pile onto the stage, somebody brings
> lemonade and cookies, we dance pretty much without a long break but with
> lots of short ones for water and neighborly gossip, and usually end by
> 10:30.
>
> Quena Crain ended up with a last minute family conflict and has had to
> withdraw; I can step in if I can find a fiddle replacement, or one of you
> can step up to call.
>
> The dancers are zest-ful and experienced but NOT contra-only types; squares
> and circles and Quebecois longways and anything else you enjoy is fair
> game, they'll do it and love it. Pay is reasonably decent, and for this
> we'll hit up the kitty for travel $ if we need to.
>
> WE ARE WILLING TO SUPPORT LEARNERS. If you have an apprentice, someone
> who's shared the mic and is just about ready to take on a whole night, this
> is their chance. They'll get good feedback and tons of patience/gratitude.
>
>
> Give me a ring - 802-222-7598 or email me directly, and
>
> PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS ON to fiddling friends.
>
> Cheers,
> Amy
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 11:01:48 +1200
> From: Bill Baritompa <staf186(a)ext.canterbury.ac.nz>
> To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
> Message-ID: <521FD2DC.9020703(a)ext.canterbury.ac.nz>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format=flowed
>
> Hi JoLaine,
>
> These two use a swing and face up to start back.
>
> Two Way Street Lisa Greenleaf, Bob Isaacs Becket
>
> A1 Ladies Right Allemand 1 1/2, Neighbor Swing
> A2 Down the hall four in line, (outsides walk and) insides turn (back to right),
> Next Neighbor Swing
> B1 Up the hall four in line, Circle left 3/4, Pass thru
> B2 Shadow Left Gypsy (or allemand), Partner Swing
>
> The above inspired this easier dancer for our group here in CHCH
>
> Walking Down the Street Bill Baritompa Improper
> June 2012
>
> A1 (#1 in middle)Down the hall four in line (8); Neighbor Swing (face up)
> A2 Up the hall (8); Ladies Chain
> B1 Ladies Gypsy 1; Partner Swing (on gent's side)
> B2 Circle Left 3/4; Balance (the ring), #1 dive under #2 (and get between
> the next)
>
> note: In A2 rather than bending the line before the LC, it can be started nicely
> from
> the lines facing up, the women just move towards each other for the R
> arm turn.
>
> Might bring back a few memories for you :-)
> http://youtu.be/EnvjLpVGJ7A?t=4m22s
>
>
> Cheers, Bill
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 21:34:36 -0400
> From: Amy Cann <acann(a)putneyschool.org>
> To: "Caller's discussion list" <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
> Subject: [Callers] addenda: East Putney is in Vermont
> Message-ID:
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>
> and the Saturday in question is in 2 days, 8/31/13
>
> Cheers, and apologies,
> Amy
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:55:55 -0400
> From: Bob Isaacs <isaacsbob(a)hotmail.com>
> To: Shared Weight <callers(a)sharedweight.net>,
> "callers-request(a)sharedweight.net" <callers-request(a)sharedweight.net>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
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>
> JoLaine and All:
>
>
>
> Does it always have to be down-the-hall?
>
>
>
> Turning in Turn Improper - line/4 (2s in the middle)
>
> Bob Isaacs, 12/99
>
>
>
> 1A1. Up hall in line/4 - turn alone, down hall and bend line
>
> 1A2. Circle L, 1s 1/2 figure 8 above
>
> 1B1. 1s turn contra corners
>
> 1B2. 1s balance, swing - face down
> 2A1. Down hall in line/4 - turn alone, up hall and bend line
>
> 2A2. Circle L, 2s 1/2 figure 8 below
>
> 2B1. 2s turn contra corners
>
> 2B2. 2s balance, swing - face up
>
>
> Unlike other alternating cc dances, this povides a reminder of who's active. When starting up the hall, it's the 1s; down the hall, it's the 2s -
>
>
>
> Bob
>
>
>
>> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:58:27 -0400
>> From: jolaine(a)gmail.com
>> To: callers-request(a)sharedweight.net; callers(a)sharedweight.net
>> Subject: [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
>> unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
>> highlights all the different ways to go down the hall. I think there is a
>> wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
>> the dancers.
>> JoLaine
>>
>> --
>> JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
>>
>> "We are as gods and might as well get good at it!"
>> - Stewart Brand
>> _______________________________________________
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:26:20 +1200
> From: Liz and Bill <staf186(a)ext.canterbury.ac.nz>
> To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
> Message-ID: <5220491C.9020105(a)ext.canterbury.ac.nz>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"; format=flowed
>
> Hi Bob and All,
>
>> Does it always have to be down-the-hall?
>> Turning in Turn Improper - line/4 (2s in the middle)
>> 1A1. Up hall in line/4 - turn alone, down hall and bend line
>
> The up then down will require the contra lines to stay away from the band :-)
>
> Why not go down the hall and stay there the first time, and up the hall and stay
> there the
> second? Combining Turning in Turn and the use of a swing to start back as in
> Two Way Street and Walking Down the Street gives a dance with a N Sw. The
> reminder feature for the 1s and 2s
> is even more pronounced, and it doesn't require a gap at the head of the lines.
>
> 1A1 (#1 between #2) Down the hall; Nbr Swing Face Across
> 1A2 Circle Left 1; 2s figure 8 below
> 1B1 2s turn contra conrners
> 1B2 2s balance and swing - face up
> 2A1 (#2 between #1) Up the hall; Nbr Swing Face Across
> 2A2 Circle Left 1; 1s figure 8 above
> 2B1 1s turn contra conrners
> 2B2 1s balance and swing - face down
>
> Cheers, Bill
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 05:39:02 -0400
> From: "Cynthia Phinney" <online(a)starleft.org>
> To: "'Caller's discussion list'" <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
> Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
> Message-ID: <01af01cea564$c3a50e90$4aef2bb0$@org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Here's a fun twist.
> "Hickman's Hey"
> There is half a hey when you get the bottom of the hall, then you finish the
> hey when you get back home.
>
> Hickman's Hey
>
> A1 Down the Hall, four in line (Ones in middle)
> ? Hey (Start facing in, ones pass right, End where partner was)
> A2 Up the Hall
> Finish the Hey
> B1 One?s Allemande Left 1 1/2
> Neighbor Swing
> B2 One?s Balance & Swing
>
>> From what I can find out, Steve Hickman was the name of the person who
> collected the dance and he did not know the actual name, nor the author.
> Also, it seems that the B1 and B2 parts vary (the A1 and A2, being what
> makes the dance distinctive, do not), but this is how I learned it and how I
> call it.
>
> -cynthia
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: callers-bounces(a)sharedweight.net
> [mailto:callers-bounces@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of JoLaine
> Jones-Pokorney
> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 4:58 PM
> To: callers-request(a)sharedweight.net; callers(a)sharedweight.net
> Subject: [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
> unusual down-the-hall? I've thought of putting together a program that
> highlights all the different ways to go down the hall. I think there is a
> wide enough variety in these dances that it could be doable without boring
> the dancers.
> JoLaine
>
> --
> JoLaine Jones-Pokorney
>
> "We are as gods and might as well get good at it!"
> - Stewart Brand
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It seems the ones allemande doesn't bring partners together (if it is the ones who allemande) but it does seem to bring you to your same sex neighbor. An allemande once will do it.
Perry
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-------- Original message --------
From: Bill Baritompa <staf186(a)ext.canterbury.ac.nz>
Date: 08/30/2013 6:36 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
Subject: Re: [Callers] dances with down-the-halls
Hi Cynthia,
Could you clarify a bit. Is there a typo? Doesn't the AL 1 1/2 in B1 bring
partners together? The transition A1/A2 seems like it requires two of the dancers
to make quick changes of direction. The transition A2/B1 has the AL coming
after the left shoulder pass of the hey. How do the dancers react to it?
Cheers, Bill
On 30/08/2013 9:39 p.m., Cynthia Phinney wrote:
> Here's a fun twist.
> "Hickman's Hey"
> There is half a hey when you get the bottom of the hall, then you finish the
> hey when you get back home.
>
> Hickman's Hey
>
> A1 Down the Hall, four in line (Ones in middle)
> ½ Hey (Start facing in, ones pass right, End where partner was)
> A2 Up the Hall
> Finish the Hey
> B1 One's Allemande Left 1 1/2
> Neighbor Swing
> B2 One's Balance & Swing
>
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Hi all,
It was a real treat to utilize the lesson plan Stan Fowler and Laura Brown
developed for Glen Echo's Friday night dance. As a caller who's often more
comfortable with experienced crowds than one night stands, it was magic to
watch the simple concept behind this come to life and open a new way of
looking at teaching. In response to interest some caller friends showed on
a facebook post about the lesson plan, it is with permission of Laura and
Stan and thanks to Kevin Mabon that i share what they developed. It has
been published before, but i thought in response to friends' requests for
the document that sharing it in this forum would make it available and
archived for a new generation and wider audience of callers.
Stan (aka "Dance Ranger") writes: "As I recall we wrote this paper to solve
a particular issues we were having at the time. If I recall at the time,
the caller was sometimes to teach the work shop, and their methods were all
over the board. Our dance was often the largest dance the caller had
worked. We wished to provide the caller a guideline for our dances. They
did not have to use the paper, but we wished the newcomers to come out of
the workshop with confidence to join the dance and have a good time and
want to return."
Whether or not you use it in a big crowd, the basic idea - keep them moving
to music *the whole time -* is, as Stan added, the key element. Applying
the "Create Chaos" technique was mad fun. Steps 2 and 3 may require for
some an ad lib about the flexibility of gender and role in your philosophy
dance community. But the document speaks for itself.
With gratitude for all our community shares,
tavi
Please send requests to Michael directly, and not to the list. It
creates too much traffic for the rest of us.
I have e-mailed him and let him know that it's ok to send it to the group.
Please trim your posts to be kind to fellow list members and especially
those on digest.
Thank you for your participation and thoughtfulness. You make this
community work!
Chris Weiler
SharedWeight Admin.
