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Re: [Callers] Recognize this dance?

by Bree Kalb via Callers

9 years, 5 months

Re: [Callers] Contras for One Nighters

by Linda Thomas via Callers

I often introduce the concept of progression with Sanita Hill Circle (sicilian) by Ed Durlocher, where they don't change partners, but get the idea of moving on in the big circle with no end effects to worry about. Super-easy contras: Saturday Night Stroll by Mavis McGaugh Family Contra by Sherry Nevins. Back Road to Ayer by Lisa Greenleaf - an Improper contra with a traditional feel to it... and that one has always worked well for me Rural Felicity, by Dudley Laufman - Proper, traditional, is another no brainer and people always have fun with it, especially children. Linda Thomas Wilmington, NC 1. Re: Contras for One Nighters (Linda Mrosko via Callers) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2016 22:33:02 -0600 From: Linda Mrosko via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> To: Rich Sbardella <richsbardella(a)gmail.com> The closest I usually get to a contra-style is *DoSiThree*. Everybody gets the progression. The hardest part about that dance is getting them into a 3 face 3 position -- more particularly, a set of 3 people can be a challenging concept for some (you need lines of 3 people, you and two partners, etc.). Once they get in position, the rest of the dance works great. I prefer longways dances instead -- *Blobs* is a staple and *Brandy Rump Bump* for a younger crowd. Another contra dance that has worked well for me with a majority of beginners has been *Moonstruck* -- sliding left to progress to the next couple is easy for anybody to understand, you interact with your partner and your neighbor, and all you do is clapping, dosidos, circles, balancing and sliding to the next. One other is *French Wedding* - dosidos, 2-hand turns, circles, dig for the oyster/dive for the clam to the next. If I only have an hour, I don't call a contra. But if I have 2 hours, well...I don't know about you, but I like just a little variety. On Sat, Mar 5, 2016 at 12:44 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I rarely call a contra at a One Night Party Dance, but occasionally I > am asked to. I have a few in my cards, but can anyone make some sure > fire recommendations. > > Assume 95%-100% non dancers. > > Thanks, Rich > Stafford, CT > End of Callers Digest, Vol 23, Issue 7 **************************************

9 years, 5 months

Contras for One Nighters

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

I rarely call a contra at a One Night Party Dance, but occasionally I am asked to. I have a few in my cards, but can anyone make some sure fire recommendations. Assume 95%-100% non dancers. Thanks, Rich Stafford, CT

9 years, 5 months

Does anyone have updated contact info for Colin Hume?

by Amy Cann via Callers

I have a phone message from him (about gigs in July) that says "My regular email isn't working, use kbg%mdhweue%$$%^ -- and the way his phone # displays doesn't work in the opposite direction. I've tried a bunch of combinations but they keep bouncing. If you've got a working cell number or a good email, cc this on or tell him to contact me at this address and give me the good stuff in writing? Thanks, Amy 802-22-7598

9 years, 5 months

Best gigs

by Ron Blechner via Callers

What makes for your "best" calling gigs? Measure any way you'd like... size, money, people, musicians, friends, dancers, community, etc. Been thinking about this for a while and reflecting myself, and wanted to hear what other callers think. In dance, Ron Blechner

9 years, 5 months

Fw: Contras for One Nighters

by susanelberger via Callers

For me the absolute, guaranteed never to fail contra (as opposed to a longways dance such as Gallopede), is Jefferson and Liberty. I assume it's derived from a traditional dance of the same name created in Colonial times. Jefferson and Liberty (duple,no need to worry about who's on which side) A.1. Circle 4 left and right ("It doesn't matter if you get all the way to the left as long as you finish where you started.")A 2. Star right and left (Same instruction.)B. 1. Ones down the outside and back.B.2. Down the center, 4 in line, ones in the middle. Ones make an arch, twos duck under ("Twos take hands with your partner so you don't lose each other!") Everybody comes back up the set, everybody look to the nexy couple.. If they're able, you can suggest that the ones not turn around to come back up the set, but come backwards so they can get acquainted with their new neighboring couple. Susan ElbergerLowell, MA From: Rich Sbardella via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> To: trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com; Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net> Sent: Saturday, March 5, 2016 1:44 PM Subject: [Callers] Contras for One Nighters I rarely call a contra at a One Night Party Dance, but occasionally I am asked to. I have a few in my cards, but can anyone make some sure fire recommendations. Assume 95%-100% non dancers. Thanks, RichStafford, CT _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

9 years, 5 months

Simple Revolving door dances?

by Alexandra Deis-Lauby via Callers

Anyone have any beginner or intermediate revolving door dances? Thanks, Alex

9 years, 5 months

Re: [Callers] Contras for Slip Jigs - other than Fan in the Doorway?

by The Witful Turnip via Callers

Thanks so much everyone for the non-"Fan in the Doorway" slip jig contra dance suggestions! Really appreciated it! Bev

9 years, 5 months

Contras for Slip Jigs - other than Fan in the Doorway?

by The Witful Turnip via Callers

Hi gang, Anyone know of any other contra dances written for slip jigs? Please pass them along. Thanks so much, Bev

9 years, 5 months

Slip jigs

by Andrea Nettleton via Callers

Gene Hubert's Fan In The Doorway -Andrea Sent from my iOnlypretendtomultitask

9 years, 5 months

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