Re: [Callers] Turning Point and A Rollin and A Tumblin - Contra Callers

10 May 2008

Rickey,

I think (but I may be wrong) that Turning Point is by Gene Hubert. Since the
A parts are so "busy," I warn the dancers that the moves happen quickly and
they need to be on their toes. It's very fun with experienced dancers, but
not with frenetic music and/or too many beginners.

Regarding Rollin' and Tumbin', Steve Bennett of Lexington suggested a great
way to prompt the A2: Instead of saying "forward and back, and roll away,"
he says "All go forward, now roll roll roll away." When teaching, make sure
the dancers know this is all about flowing through a sequence, so you are
starting the roll aways before you finish moving back (rather than forward
and back, then roll away).

Good luck!

Jerome

Date: Fri, 9 May 2008 15:47:49 -0400
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 Hi Callers,

 I am working up two dances that I am having trouble with.  The evening I am
 preparing them for is tomorrow night. The dances are Turning Point and A
 Rollin and A Tumblin.  Here are the dances and my questions:

 (1) Turning Point (do you know the author)

 (2) A Rollin and A Tumblin (Cis Hinkle)

 I have been having trouble getting dancers to roll away on the way back,
 rather than after the forward and back.  Should mess up the timing,
 although
 not too much bad seems to follow.  What experiences with this dance have
 you
 had?

 Rickey Holt

 Fremont, NH

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Jerome Grisanti
660-528-0858
http://www.jeromegrisanti.com