I have a couple of things I look for.
One is that the dance should not involve any new figures. A no-walk-through dance is ideal but not required. Maybe some small part of it needs some instruction. But the dancers are mentally tired and this is not the time to teach anything.
Another is that it should have both partner and neighbor interaction.
A third is that - depending on the band - the Band is likely to want to play their hottest set for the last dance. And for me that means 2 things:
A) I generally do NOT call a medley for the last dance, because I want to let the music roll (see Alan's note below), and
B) Anticipating that the music might be faster than usual, I try to avoid figures that are problematic when the music is fast. That includes full heys and things like DSD once and a half.
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> From: Kalia Kliban <kalia(a)sbcglobal.net>
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> Time and again, I find myself wondering what makes a dance a good one
> for ending an evening. Looking at lists like Seth Tepfer's "Groovin'
> Dances to End an Evening"
> (http://www.dancerhapsody.com/handouts/DanceEndEvening3.pdf), it's hard
> to see what the dances he singles out have in common with each other.
> Some are balancey, some oozy, some have lots of swings, some only one,
> levels of complexity vary widely, some end with a partner swing and some
> don't... Is it just a total crapshoot, a conjunction of a good tune and
> happy dancers, or something actually inherent in the dance pattern?
>
> Speak, o hive mind, upon this subject.
>
> Kalia
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> the perfect last dance is the one where dancers go away happy.
>
> i tell the band to save their very best piece for last, and i call a really easy dance.
>
> that goes double for the end of the first half - EASY dance means beginners go away feeling good, HOT music makes the regulars happy.
>
> barb :-)
>
>
>> Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 17:30:07 -0700
>> From: kalia(a)sbcglobal.net
>> To: callers(a)sharedweight.net
>> Subject: [Callers] Good ending dances
>>
>> Time and again, I find myself wondering what makes a dance a good one
>> for ending an evening. Looking at lists like Seth Tepfer's "Groovin'
>> Dances to End an Evening"
>> (http://www.dancerhapsody.com/handouts/DanceEndEvening3.pdf), it's hard
>> to see what the dances he singles out have in common with each other.
>> Some are balancey, some oozy, some have lots of swings, some only one,
>> levels of complexity vary widely, some end with a partner swing and some
>> don't... Is it just a total crapshoot, a conjunction of a good tune and
>> happy dancers, or something actually inherent in the dance pattern?
>>
>> Speak, o hive mind, upon this subject.
>>
>> Kalia
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> Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 20:26:47 -0500
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> I like good partner interaction for the end of the evening, usually a dance
> that ends with a partner swing
>
>
> On Fri, Mar 14, 2014 at 7:30 PM, Kalia Kliban <kalia(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> Time and again, I find myself wondering what makes a dance a good one for
>> ending an evening. Looking at lists like Seth Tepfer's "Groovin' Dances to
>> End an Evening" (http://www.dancerhapsody.com/
>> handouts/DanceEndEvening3.pdf), it's hard to see what the dances he
>> singles out have in common with each other. Some are balancey, some oozy,
>> some have lots of swings, some only one, levels of complexity vary widely,
>> some end with a partner swing and some don't... Is it just a total
>> crapshoot, a conjunction of a good tune and happy dancers, or something
>> actually inherent in the dance pattern?
>>
>> Speak, o hive mind, upon this subject.
>>
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> From: Alan Winston <winston(a)slac.stanford.edu>
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> On 3/14/2014 6:26 PM, Linda Mrosko wrote:
>> I like good partner interaction for the end of the evening, usually a dance
>> that ends with a partner swing
>>
>
> And it's good to make it a dance where the caller can shut up early.
> Many bands want to play one of their hottest sets so that's what people
> will go home with, and the more you can stay out of the way of that, the
> better.
>
> (This suggests a dance which ends naturally with a partner swing rather
> than one where you come in at the end and change the figure. Also, for
> everyone to have room to swing their partner comfortably, Becket
> formation is handy.)
>
> -- Alan
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> One difference with the last dance of each half is that you don't need
> to worry as much about tiring out the dancers.
>
> As a dancer and a musician I like it when the last set is pretty
> energetic, with lots of balances, so when I'm calling that's what I'll
> request.
>
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> I think it's thrilling for the dancers if the last dance of the evening is
> no-walk-thru. That's not always possible (i.e. a flock of brand new dancers
> arrived at 10:00 PM and we already have lots of newcomers) but when it is, I
> call something really easy (Nice Combination, Midwest Folklore, etc.) and
> let the band fly.
>
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> One difference with the last dance of each half is that you don't need
> to worry as much about tiring out the dancers.
>
> As a dancer and a musician I like it when the last set is pretty
> energetic, with lots of balances, so when I'm calling that's what I'll
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> I'll frequently call a two or three dance medley as the last dance, all easy, with the same caveats mentioned by Bree.
>
> I have this book called "F in Exams". It has totally wrong and hilarious answers to exam questions. I could imagine an answer to this question:
>
> "The best dance for a last dance is the one that comes at the end."
>
> Rich
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> I agree. I like to call Camp Harlem Reel. It gives partners one last gypsy/swing while the band can fly.
> Barbara G
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> I think it's thrilling for the dancers if the last dance of the evening is
> no-walk-thru. That's not always possible (i.e. a flock of brand new dancers
> arrived at 10:00 PM and we already have lots of newcomers) but when it is, I
> call something really easy (Nice Combination, Midwest Folklore, etc.) and
> let the band fly.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> One difference with the last dance of each half is that you don't need
> to worry as much about tiring out the dancers.
>
> As a dancer and a musician I like it when the last set is pretty
> energetic, with lots of balances, so when I'm calling that's what I'll
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There is a Fred Breunig dance called "Reel Mud" that was apparently named for mud season?
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> I vaguely remember the existence of a dance called "Mud Season", but no
> more than that. Anyone know it?
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> My google-foo is failing me, as I'm getting to many spurious hits for mud
> season.
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Hello all,
I vaguely remember the existence of a dance called "Mud Season", but no
more than that. Anyone know it?
My google-foo is failing me, as I'm getting to many spurious hits for mud
season.
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Hi Rich,
Ted's Triplet #3 has already been mentioned. Of Ted's Triplets, it's the
only one I know of that's suitable for a less-experienced group.
My dance The Luck of the Morris is in Zesty Contras, in Larry Jennings'
version. Here's my version:
Formation: From a three couple longways set, have ladies #1 and #3 change
places, and have lady #2 and gent #2 change places with each other, to get
a circle with each dancer's partner across from them. Dancers retain their
numbers throughout the dance. The dance is not square with the walls of
the room.
A1: Couple #1 lead a forward six and back [1]
All swing opposite. End couples end their swing facing the center
of the set, and the active couples end facing either of the other two
couples
A2: Active couple ladies chain with the couple you face
Chain back with an extra half turn to face the other couple
B1: Actives half R&L with the couple they face
Actives down center of set and cast off
B2: Circle 6 to the left
All go forward and back
Repeat with couple two leading the first Forward & Back, then couple three.
[1] The forward and back is oriented so that the active couple is going
forward and back to each other, and the other four dancers are going
forward and back towards someone who is not their partner.
For two-couple dances, both Billingsdale Pattern by Chip Hendrickson and
O'Donnell Anew by Tony Saletan are in Zesty Contras.
General Dummer's Reel (for five), my dance Shira's Seven (for seven), and
Cornish Six Hand Reel (for six) are three other dances I've found useful.
They are described in the archives, at:
http://www.sharedweight.net/pipermail/callers/2013-February/005742.html
Jacob Bloom
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:01:29 -0800 (PST)
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> Friends,
> I have a small weekly dance session with seniors in CT and often lack
> dancers.? If anyone could share dances for 5 or 7 people, or two or three
> couples, I would?greatly appreciate it.? I often fall back on solo lines
> similar to the electric slide, or I dance them in squares with a phantom
> (not too successful).
> Thanks,
> Rich Sbardella
> Stafford, CT
>
Friends,
I have a small weekly dance session with seniors in CT and often lack dancers. If anyone could share dances for 5 or 7 people, or two or three couples, I would greatly appreciate it. I often fall back on solo lines similar to the electric slide, or I dance them in squares with a phantom (not too successful).
Thanks,
Rich Sbardella
Stafford, CT
Not sure if anyone mentioned the 5 person dance called either Hot Tub Rag, or Jack Turn Back, or sometimes Cottontail Rag. It's by Steve Schnur and you can find instructions for it here:
http://www.library.unh.edu/special/forms/rpdlw/syllabus2012.pdf#page=15b
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> <snip> In the B2 of the dance, Microchase you say "Turn Single (spacer if needed.") Is that because there's music left over after the arch and all thru? <snip>
>
> Yes, I'd simply changed from the Contra Corners in the original to DoSiDos but almost always had time left so ended up adding the TS. I like your arrangement though and look forward to trying it. Even better, it starts with something other than F&B! I just realized I only have one dance in about 50 that has arming in it (other than ECD). Don't know why I didn't notice that before. Thanks!
> Sue
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> Hi Rich,
>
> Ted's Triplet #3 has already been mentioned. Of Ted's Triplets, it's the
> only one I know of that's suitable for a less-experienced group.
>
> My dance The Luck of the Morris is in Zesty Contras, in Larry Jennings'
> version. Here's my version:
> Formation: From a three couple longways set, have ladies #1 and #3 change
> places, and have lady #2 and gent #2 change places with each other, to get
> a circle with each dancer's partner across from them. Dancers retain their
> numbers throughout the dance. The dance is not square with the walls of
> the room.
>
> A1: Couple #1 lead a forward six and back [1]
> All swing opposite. End couples end their swing facing the center
> of the set, and the active couples end facing either of the other two
> couples
> A2: Active couple ladies chain with the couple you face
> Chain back with an extra half turn to face the other couple
> B1: Actives half R&L with the couple they face
> Actives down center of set and cast off
> B2: Circle 6 to the left
> All go forward and back
>
> Repeat with couple two leading the first Forward & Back, then couple three.
>
> [1] The forward and back is oriented so that the active couple is going
> forward and back to each other, and the other four dancers are going
> forward and back towards someone who is not their partner.
>
> For two-couple dances, both Billingsdale Pattern by Chip Hendrickson and
> O'Donnell Anew by Tony Saletan are in Zesty Contras.
>
> General Dummer's Reel (for five), my dance Shira's Seven (for seven), and
> Cornish Six Hand Reel (for six) are three other dances I've found useful.
> They are described in the archives, at:
>
> http://www.sharedweight.net/pipermail/callers/2013-February/005742.html
>
> Jacob Bloom
>
>
> Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:01:29 -0800 (PST)
>> From: rich sbardella <richsbardella(a)snet.net>
>> To: "callers(a)sharedweight.net" <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
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>> Three Couples or Less Dances
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>> Friends,
>> I have a small weekly dance session with seniors in CT and often lack
>> dancers.? If anyone could share dances for 5 or 7 people, or two or three
>> couples, I would?greatly appreciate it.? I often fall back on solo lines
>> similar to the electric slide, or I dance them in squares with a phantom
>> (not too successful).
>> Thanks,
>> Rich Sbardella
>> Stafford, CT
>>
>
>
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> <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
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> On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 6:33 PM, Sue Robishaw <sue(a)manytracks.com> wrote:
>> <snip> In the B2 of the dance, Microchase you say "Turn Single (spacer if
>> needed.") Is that because there's music left over after the arch and all
>> thru? <snip>
>>
>> Yes, I'd simply changed from the Contra Corners in the original to DoSiDos
>> but almost always had time left so ended up adding the TS. I like your
>> arrangement though and look forward to trying it. Even better, it starts
>> with something other than F&B! I just realized I only have one dance in
>> about 50 that has arming in it (other than ECD). Don't know why I didn't
>> notice that before. Thanks!
>
> I believe the original (Microchasmic) has B1 partner balance and
> swing, B2 all cast off and 1s arch and the rest go through. It looks
> like your variation changes the 16-count balance and swing to an
> 8-count 2-hand turn, which is where the extra time to turn single
> comes from. The cast off and arch ("peel the banana" I've heard it
> called) feels to me like a single figure, so I like it being all in
> one phrase.
>
> I do like Tom's suggestion; the partner left arm turn flows nicely to
> the first corner.
>
> Yoyo Zhou
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I've actually had good luck by taking some of the early chestnuts that were done in triple minor formation and tweaking them a bit into triplets. I call at events put on by the National Park Service with a core group of reenactors in historic dress. Members of the general public join in as they wish, so the make-up on the floor is quite varied. Instead of the top couple casting off one place, I have them cast to the bottom of the triplet. I also tend to convert the right & left thrus into circle left/circle right, or a two-hand turn with partner.
Regards,
Deborah Hyland
St. Louis
<snip> In the B2 of the dance, Microchase you say "Turn Single (spacer if needed.") Is that because there's music left over after the arch and all thru? <snip>
Yes, I'd simply changed from the Contra Corners in the original to DoSiDos but almost always had time left so ended up adding the TS. I like your arrangement though and look forward to trying it. Even better, it starts with something other than F&B! I just realized I only have one dance in about 50 that has arming in it (other than ECD). Don't know why I didn't notice that before. Thanks!
Sue
Thanks everyone for sharing those dances. It's great to have new
material to call.
Sue, In the B2 of the dance, Microchase you say "Turn Single (spacer
if needed." Is that because there's music left over after the arch
and all thru?
How about putting the cast off, all follow and the arch all in the
B2? Maybe do something like:
A1 Right elbow P, left elbow P
A2 right corner dosido
left corner dosido
B1 Partner dosido, swing
B2 cast, all follow, arch and others through
I'm sure all of us could figure out even better combinations. Since
people like names for their dances about Microchasmicchase for the
above?
Tom
>
> -------------------------------------
> Microchase - easier adaptation of Anne Fallon's Microchasmic - 3
> cpl longways
>
> A1 8 Lines -- Forward & Back
> 8 Partners -- DoSiDo
> A2 8 Right Corners --DoSiDo
> 8 Left Corners -- DoSiDo
> B1 8 Partners -- Two Hand Turn
> 8 Top Cpl -- Cast Off / All Follow
> B2 16 Arch & All Thru / Turn Single (spacer if needed)
>
> I found it worked better to have everyone look to their Right
> (Left) Corner and DoSiDo with them. If no one there, don't do
> anything. Rather than think of it just in terms of the middle couple.
>
I've come to the conclusion that in an effort to please and wow the
dancers the contra movement may at times change in ways I don't feel
comfortable with.
Several years ago I called with "the latest rage band". At one point
I asked the musicians to slow down. "No can do" was their reply.
Turns out they were doing this thang called looping. This country
boy ain't never heard of no loopin'.
How about warning me ahead of time?
My wife recently called to a band where, after several times through
the dance she asked them to slow down. "No can do" was their reply.
Turns out they were using a metronome to keep a steady beat. And
they have a drummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????????
How about warning her ahead of time?
A couple of months ago I was doing sound for a band that has copied
"a couple of the latest rage bands" and they handed me a cord. "This
is our mix" they said. For years we've been balancing the volume of
the monitor mix independently from the house mix. Not that night.
So what if the guitar is louder than the fiddle.
In the future will the role of the caller (and sound dude) change for
the worse or the better or will it just be different? Maybe you've
had similar experiences.
Tom
