On May 8, 2024, at 1:09 PM, Cindy Harris via Trad Callers <tradcallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:So sorry to hear this. Although I didn't know Tony more than to recognize him and say hi, I always loved those moment at NEFFA when I got to dance to his calling.As it happens, I'll be calling the Pittsburgh dance next Friday night. That inspired me to go spelunking in my dance collection and online to see what dances I might include. For those of you who are calling gender free and particularly for those interested in positional (aka relational) calling, I was intrigued to notice that most of the dances Tony choreographed make no reference whatsoever to roles. And even for those that do, only minor changes to wording are required to call them completely role-free. So if you haven't yet dipped your toes into the world of role-free positional/relational calling, Tony's dances are a good place to start._______________________________________________On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 12:28 PM Jonathan Sivier via Trad Callers <tradcallers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:I won't be calling at our local contra dance until early June, but I intend to include some of Tony's dances then.
Jonathan
P.S. - How are you doing Andrew? I see your mom regularly at our English and Scottish dances. JES
On 5/8/2024 8:21 AM, Joseph Erhard-Hudson via Contra Callers wrote:
> Add me to the list of callers honoring Tony this weekend (and next) in our programs.
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> -Joseph
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> On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 5:08 PM Andrew Stout via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote:
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> I wasn't able to be at NEFFA for the tribute, but I called a week and a half ago and said a few words about Tony. I called May Day Mixer, Monday Night Fever, and Shadrack's Delight.
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> --Andrew
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> On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 6:18 PM Lisa Greenleaf via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote:
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> Tony was diagnosed with a stage 4 glio blastoma late last fall. He did an initial round of chemo and radiation before entering hospice in early spring.
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> He was never in pain, and indeed, he and Beth were able to let his community know what was going on, so he received lots of love and support. He had many visitors and messages these last few weeks.
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> Tony was the first to incorporate a square through into a contra dance. Friday Night Fever initially had just one balance, followed by four pull bys, but it is now widely danced with the two partner balances.
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> Check out Callers Box database for more ideas.
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> Lisa
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> On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 6:06 PM Angela DeCarlis <aedecarlis@gmail.com <mailto:aedecarlis@gmail.com>> wrote:
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> Thank you Lisa for sharing. Sending love out to those who knew Tony better than I did — the few interactions I had with him were entirely lovely.
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> Like Mary, I'm also calling a dance on Friday. I'd love to call one of Tony's dances — what are y'all's favorites?
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> Best,
> Angela
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> On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 2:01 PM Mary Collins via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote:
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> Lisa,
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> Thanks for sharing this. I am calling Friday and will certainly add a Tony aspect to the evening. His insights, support & dance writing will be sorely missed.
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> Mary Collins
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> "And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who couldn't hear the music." - Nietzsche
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> “Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass ... it's about learning to dance in the rain!” ~ unknown
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> On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 1:27 PM Greenleaf via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net<mailto:contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote:
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> Caller Tony Parkes passed away yesterday with his wife, Beth, at his side. He will be missed.
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> At the lovely Tony Parkes tribute at this year’s Neffa Festival, Beth spoke of how Tony was touched and surprised that so many people were telling him about his impact on their lives. Well, yes, Tony! He was a true treasure.
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> Lisa Greenleaf
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