If you have ever danced in Nelson, New Hampshire on Monday night then you know
about the famous Nelson Chorus Jig always called by Don Primrose. I have
heard Chorus Jig called and danced at many different halls accross New
England, and I have yet to find callers, dancers, and musicians as dedicated
to Chorus Jig as the "Nelson Faithfull" are... (I believe that you really
have had to dance a Nelson Chorus Jig, to understand what I am really talking
about...)
So with that said, anyone calling Chorus Jig in Nelson has some really big
shoes to fill when they do, so Monday night, I tried what few have tried, I
called Chorus Jig. I have to say in no way did I come close to filling the
shoes of Don Primrose with the great calling and voice for Chorus Jig, but I
gave it my all, unfortunately that night it was not my best...
Well anyway, I guess my real question would be does anyone have tips on
calling Chorus Jig. I have a called a lot of different dances before, but
calling and teaching contra corners can be a tough task, and just wondering
what people had to say about it...
Thanks,
Jeff Petrovitch
Jeffrey M. Petrovitch
jeffrey.m.petrovitch(a)usa.net
"Five nights of contra dancing... through 'top-notch' style and technique,
with the love and passion for the dance, the title above all others was
awarded. I am an 'Iron Dancer'." - J.M. Petrovitch