I actually accepted a gig at a “naturist” resort in New England. Most of the dancers wore at least something, though there was one lady who conspicuously didn’t. I had to come up with patter like
Promenade that girl named Rose
She’s the one without no clothes
and
Promenade and keep in motion
Don’t forget the sunburn lotion
Tony Parkes
Billerica, Mass.
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From: Ted Sims via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>
Sent: Monday, December 6, 2021 3:09 PM
To: John Sweeney <john@modernjive.com>
Cc: contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net
Subject: [Callers] Re: teaching Naked in California
Really? I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
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On Dec 6, 2021, at 3:04 PM, John Sweeney via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
I was asked to run a dance for a nudist colony in the south of England, but they said I wouldn’t have to be naked.
I wasn’t sure I wanted to watch all the wobbly bits bounce around though, so I declined.
Happy dancing,
John
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From: Ted Sims via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>
Sent: 06 December 2021 19:55
To: Shared Weight Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>
Subject: [Callers] teaching Naked in California
Hi everyone
This is kind of a newbie question. I've never called Naked In California [Nils Fredland] before and I'm thinking about how to teach it. I think I've mostly figured it out, but I welcome your comments on my thoughts below:
(1) I would like for everyone to identify their shadows straight away. I think the best way is to have everyone take hands in long lines then "If you are on the end and your left hand is free, your shadow is the person in your right hand (introduce yourselves). Everyone else, your shadow is the person across and two to the left of you". Is there a better way?
(2) After the partner allemande, if the dancers on the ends have no one in the right hand, it seems to me that they have to stay put (there is no wrap around etc.). Is that correct?
(3) It looks like people out on the ends need to swap in the usual way.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Ted
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