Re: [Callers] Compilation of 'Hey' dances, and further requests

When Tony Parkes re-issues his 1992 book _Contra Dance Calling: A Basic Text_, we'll once again have access to well-thought-out ideas for teaching the hey and many other figures. Until then, search out a used copy of this very useful book. A couple of points that Tony makes about teaching the hey: "A demonstration is almost essential. But be aware that watching a hey will intimidate unseasoned dancers if they simply look at the blur of people moving back and forth. Tell those watching to follow the track of one dancer, the one whose part is identical to their own." "The most common error in heys is to stop in one's tracks when one has run out of people to pass, then to turn around on the spot and plow back in, usually with the wrong shoulder. Remind everyone to make big loops at the ends; this will help them come back into the hey more confidently." Robert Jon Golder 164 Maxfield St New Bedford, MA 02740 USA 508-999-2486