I cannot recall dancing a modern contra in the last few years that does not
include a Partner Swing, so I have a few questions.
First, do you call any such modern dances without a partner swing? Why or
why not?
Second, if you do, do you announce it before the preceding dance so as to
inform those pairs of dancer that love to swing together?
The Tease by Tom Hinds is one such creative dance that begs to be called.
Rich Sbardella,
Stafford, CT
Hi, all,
I’m calling the contra dances in Montpelier, VT, and in Cambridge, MA next weekend. I’m hoping to get some insight from people who have danced there or called there about the dance crowd and how they are as a community in helping each other, how many beginners usually come, are they fluent in dances that leave the minor set, any tips for that specific area, etc . I have info from the organizers but would love to hear from you as well. Thanks! You can respond in this group or to me directly at quiann2(a)gmail.com <mailto:quiann2@gmail.com>.
Thanks for any feedback you can provide!
Jacqui Grennan
Los Angeles, CA
Hi friends,
After years of calling at most venues without a caller's monitor, and finding life much easier at the occasional venues that did provide a caller's monitor, I finally sprung for my own monitor. Recalling a recommendation some time ago either on this list or one of the others, I bought a Roland Cube Monitor (CM-30). But having read through the manual and looked over the unit itself, I realized I don't know what to do with it to put it to use in this context. I consulted with the sound person for my next upcoming gig, but that sound person (whom I do appreciate for many reasons) has limited sound skills and also wasn't sure.
Those of you who know more than me on this subject: Is there straightforward guidance that would help me use this unit as a caller's monitor? Or, did I buy the wrong unit for this function despite having good intentions?
Thanks in advance,
Jeremy Korr
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Hey folks,
For REASONS, I'm in search of dances with more than one partner swing --
preferably one of which is a balance and swing. Thoughts?
Cheers,
Maia
Nicholas Rokstroh's
Love Thy Partner by Nicholas Rockstroh
Becket CW
A1: Slide left, ladies allemande right 1x (6)
Partner swing (10)
A2: Gents ricochet, ladies ricochet (8)
Partner swing (8)
B1: Balance the ring, neighbors roll away (8)
Partner swing (8)
B2: Gents pass left, half hey (8)
Partner swing (8)
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Hey folks,
For REASONS, I'm in search of dances with more than one partner swing --
preferably one of which is a balance and swing. Thoughts?
Cheers,
Maia
