Hi Rich,
If I am reading the dance correctly, and perhaps this has been already
suggested
How about a: Cal Twirl into the Partner swing. This can be done by either
partner
Its quick and sets up the swing nicely.
Thanks Gale
Original Message:
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From: Rich Goss richgoss(a)comcast.net
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 06:50:44 -0700
To: callers(a)sharedweight.net
Subject: Re: [Callers] Balance the star, etc.
I thought about that too. You could twirl the lady under right into your
arms, but otherwise it seems a bit clumsy.
Rich
On 4/19/07 6:20 PM, "Jack Mitchell" <jamitch3(a)mindspring.com> wrote:
> Ok....the wave balance (with partner's left hand) into a swing seems
> really awkward. I'm sure there's a way to make it flow, but I'm
> missing it. Thoughts?
>
> Jack
>
>
>> A2: Men balance, dosido, allemand R 1-1/4 to form wave by joining L hands
>> with partners
>>
>> B1: Balance wave, swing partners
>>
>> B2: Women chain 1/2 to R-hands across star position; turn star 1/2 and
>> look for next neighbor
>>
>>
>>
>> Following David Millstone's suggestion, went to David Smukler's
discussion
>> of Dandy's Hornpipe at
>> http://www.davidsmukler.syracusecountrydancers.org/dandies.htm which was
>> so intriguing that it was hard to resist trying yet another tweaked
>> version. This is a totally spur-of-the moment conception with no time
>> spent researching, so if it's already been done, my apologies for
>> reinventing someone else's wheel. Comments and suggestions would be
>> extremely welcome.
>>
>> Handy Dandy
>> (Duple Proper)
>>
>> A1: Long lines forward and back; actives turn by R hand 1/2, allemand L
>> neighbor (till women are facing in again--will be less than a full turn
in
>> men's line)
>>
>> A2: Ladies chain over and back
>>
>> B1: Star L; star R with NEXT couple down
>>
>> B2: Actives swing; end facing up and cast off with original neighbor
>>
>> If A1 is too rushed, what about
>> A1: Actives turn by R 1-1/2; allemand L neighbor, etc?
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I'm looking for Robert Cromartie's "For The Love Of
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Many thanks,
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DUH ! It's late and I'm tired. My cell phone number is 416-458-0586. And I'm staying at Lynda Wright's for the night heading back to Malden tomorrow. Her number is 207-748-3219. Since I get the digest version of Shared Weight and won't see it until 12 noon today, please call.
Thanks again,
Bev
> From: The Witful Turnip <wturnip(a)sympatico.ca>
> Date: 2007/04/20 Fri AM 02:09:03 EDT
> To: <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
> CC: <wturnip(a)sympatico.ca>
> Subject: Jacket left at Scout House !
>
> My apologies to everyone in advance for my mis-use of this list for this purpose. But since I'm a long way from home and don't have access to my email address book, this was the only way I could thing of to contact people who might have been at the Pre-NEFFA contra dance at The Scout House in Concord MA earlier this evening.
>
> I realized half way to ME that I've left my jacket (black denim with lots of silver zippers and buttons) hanging on a peg on the left side of the hall, down clode to the stage. My carelessness, I know. But I'm wondering if there's any way to get it back before I fly home to Toronto on Monday afternoon. Unfortunately, I'm not staying for the Monday night dance. Does the hall have a day job such that it might be open and I stop there on my way back to MA tomorrow ? Might someone have picked it up, and if so who ? I'll beg.....
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Bev
> p.s. It was a terrific dance with great calling by lots of different callers from all over North America to fab tunes by The Groovemongers. Thanks to Sue Rosen for organizing, and Dan Pearl for sound. Think NEFFA !
>
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My apologies to everyone in advance for my mis-use of this list for this purpose. But since I'm a long way from home and don't have access to my email address book, this was the only way I could thing of to contact people who might have been at the Pre-NEFFA contra dance at The Scout House in Concord MA earlier this evening.
I realized half way to ME that I've left my jacket (black denim with lots of silver zippers and buttons) hanging on a peg on the left side of the hall, down clode to the stage. My carelessness, I know. But I'm wondering if there's any way to get it back before I fly home to Toronto on Monday afternoon. Unfortunately, I'm not staying for the Monday night dance. Does the hall have a day job such that it might be open and I stop there on my way back to MA tomorrow ? Might someone have picked it up, and if so who ? I'll beg.....
Thanks in advance.
Bev
p.s. It was a terrific dance with great calling by lots of different callers from all over North America to fab tunes by The Groovemongers. Thanks to Sue Rosen for organizing, and Dan Pearl for sound. Think NEFFA !
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After making such a big deal, I forgot to copy the balance before the
star! Here's the correct transcription for those who might want it:
Daybreak Reel, by Michael McKernan
(Duple Improper)
A1: Allemand L below 1-1/2; women dosido
A2: Men balance, dosido, allemand R 1-1/4 to form wave by joining L hands
with partners
B1: Balance wave, swing partners
B2: Women chain 1/2 to R-hands across star position; BALANCE; turn star
1/2 and
look for next neighbor
(Note to myself: read carefully before submitting)
Greetings!
I've been asked to lead a short workshop session for folks possibly
interested in starting calling. While I have a number of handouts from
callers' sessions at different camps I've attended, I don't really feel that
I should hand out copies of those notes. I've started pulling together some
material of my own, but thought I'd ask the list members if they know of any
materials already on-line. I did check the "contra dance links" page, did
a quick scan, and picked a few items from the list to include on mine.
If you want to see what I have so far, you can look here:
http://www.quiteapair.us/calling/<http://www.quiteapair.us/calling/resources.html>
Please let me know of any materials you found helpful when starting, or that
you recommend I suggest to new callers.
Thanks!
William
--
wjw1961(a)gmail.com
William J. Watson
I've been asked to let folks know that
I'll be repeating my contra tune discussion/workshop
at Neffa, but this time it will be geared towards musicians.
I'll also be joined by Jaige Trudel and Adam Broome from
Crowfoot.
This is a good opportunity for callers and musicians to learn
about choosing tunes for contras, and how different kinds
of tunes affect dancers. I'll have pre-recorded examples,
and I expect Jaige and Adam will contribute a few
riffs of their own.
The workshop is called "Bands and Contra Tunes" and is Sunday
at 1PM in High School Room 103.
See you soon at Neffa,
-- Lisa
Howdy folks! Newbie back with a question.
I've written a few dances lately. At least, I think I have! I'm not
sure how one finds out if the same combination of dance steps already
exists.
Also, yes they all work on paper, but I haven't tried them out on
anyone yet. Those of you who write dances- how do you get your Guinea
pigs?
Would posting dances to this list be appropriate? If they work and
are fun I would love for them to be used, and if they were already
written by someone else, I'd like to have their proper names on the
card!
In reply to another thread- one of the dances has a star promenade,
if you would like me to post it.
Thanks,
Alison Murphy in Memphis TN
Hi everyone,
It's NEFFA time again, and last year we had three different "Shared Weight" informal gathering times... one was Friday evening up in the bleechers (split across the 1/2 hrs to be fair to the programs!), another was Saturday morning at 9 am (!) Bring your own Bagles and another in the cafeteria at 3 pm Saturday ....
I'll have to take a closer look at the Grid but just wanted to express interest in claiming a few times during the weekend when we can chat face to face, (aside from all the neighbor and partner swinging!). Last year, my 3 pm Saturday suggestion conflicted with the Beattles sing along! -- sorry!
I'll take another look at the schedule, but just wanted to get a message out before getting on a plane (in a few hours).
Hope to see many of you soon!
Karen
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Karen Fontana
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