8 May
2024
8 May
'24
9:21 a.m.
Add me to the list of callers honoring Tony this weekend (and next) in our
programs.
-Joseph
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 5:08 PM Andrew Stout via Contra Callers <
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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.
--Andrew
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 6:18 PM Lisa Greenleaf via Contra Callers <
contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
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.
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.
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.
Check out Callers Box database for more ideas.
Lisa
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 6:06 PM Angela DeCarlis <aedecarlis(a)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.
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?
Best,
Angela
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 2:01 PM Mary Collins via Contra Callers <
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Lisa,
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.
Mary Collins
"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who
couldn't hear the music." - Nietzsche
“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass ... it's about
learning to dance in the rain!” ~ unknown
On Tue, May 7, 2024 at 1:27 PM Greenleaf via Contra Callers <
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> Caller Tony Parkes passed away yesterday with his wife, Beth, at his
> side. He will be missed.
>
> 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.
>
> Lisa Greenleaf
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