Import1 September 2015

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by John Sweeney via Callers

Hi Rich, The dance was first published as "Branle de l'Official" in 1589 in Orchésographie. You can see the original wording, under "B. DE L'OFFICIAL." near the bottom of the page at http://www.graner.net/nicolas/arbeau/orcheso22.html And there's the music, running down the left hand side of the page :-) (BTW In the dance just above it you will see the earliest description I know of a three-person Hey (HAYE).) Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent

8 years, 7 months

[Callers] Toss the Wench

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Does anyone know a dance called Toss the Wench, and if there is a piece of music married to the dance? Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT

8 years, 7 months

Re: [Callers] contact info for Bob Isaacs?

by Steve Pike via Callers

Thanks, all. No more need to respond. Got him!

8 years, 7 months

[Callers] contact info for Bob Isaacs?

by Steve Pike via Callers

I’m trying to get in touch with Bob Isaacs — we’re calling together in November — but my internet skills are not yielding info that’s producing a response. Bob (or someone with his current contact info), could you please contact me off list at steve dot pike dot madison at gmail dot com? Thanks!! Steve Pike Madison, WI

8 years, 7 months

Re: [Callers] Ye ole Does This Exist - Mad Robin 2 Hey dance

by Andrea Nettleton via Callers

Ron et al, In general, I really like this dance. That loop right will snag people at least a few times through though, in that it will make them want to gypsy L with the next, continuing the weave, when they need to make it feel like a pass through so their body flow can take them into a R gypsy. It might be worth pointing that out, or teaching them to finish the half hey face N, pass through R Sh . Just a thought. Andrea Sent from my iOnlypretendtomultitask > On Sep 14, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Hi callers, > > I was hoping this dance, or something very similar, might be identified: > > Becket > A1: Gents Alle L 1.5 (8) > 1/2 Hey (8) (NR, LL, PR, GL) > A2: N Gypsy R 1/2 (2)* (to face next N) > Next N Gypsy + Sw (14) > B1: Mad Robin (8)** > 1/2 Hey (8) (GL, PR, LL, NR) > B2: Gents Pass L (2) > P Gypsy + Swing (14) > > * Been debating teaching / calling this as a gypsy or "loop right". I think either works, but ideas welcome. > ** Gents in front, CW > > Thanks, > Ron > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

8 years, 7 months

Re: [Callers] Does this dance exist? / Beginner dances with chain, without star-L prog

by Bree Kalb via Callers

I have been calling this dance for years with the title Foxglove and the author Tom Thoreau. From: frannie via Callers Sent: Sunday, September 13, 2015 1:39 PM To: Maia McCormick Cc: callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net Subject: Re: [Callers] Does this dance exist? / Beginner dances with chain, without star-L prog That dance is almost Push the Button "by" Rick Mohr except it has Ladies Do si do instead of Allemande. There's also Small Potatoes by Jim Kitch. ~Frannie On Sep 13, 2015 10:30 AM, "Maia McCormick via Callers" <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: Wanted a beginners' dance with a chain but without a star-L progression. Jotted down this one. I find it quite likely that someone has written it before: [untitled], imp. A1: N b&s A2: long lines forward & back ladies chain B1: ladies alle. R 1x P swing B2: circle L 3/4 bal. ring and pass through So a) has this been written? And b) can folks recommend already-written dances that meet my criteria? Cheers, Maia _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

8 years, 7 months

Re: [Callers] Ye ole Does This Exist - Mad Robin 2 Hey dance

by Andrea Nettleton via Callers

Well that was weird! Not sure why my last email came through empty. Trying again. Ron et al, In general I really like this dance. That loop right will snag people at least a few times through though, in that it will make them want to gypsy L with the next, continuing the weave, when they need to make it feel like a pass through so their body flow can take them into a R gypsy. It might be worth pointing that out, or teaching them to finish the half hey face N, pass through. Just a thought. Andrea Sent from my iOnlypretendtomultitask > On Sep 14, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Hi callers, > > I was hoping this dance, or something very similar, might be identified: > > Becket > A1: Gents Alle L 1.5 (8) > 1/2 Hey (8) (NR, LL, PR, GL) > A2: N Gypsy R 1/2 (2)* (to face next N) > Next N Gypsy + Sw (14) > B1: Mad Robin (8)** > 1/2 Hey (8) (GL, PR, LL, NR) > B2: Gents Pass L (2) > P Gypsy + Swing (14) > > * Been debating teaching / calling this as a gypsy or "loop right". I think either works, but ideas welcome. > ** Gents in front, CW > > Thanks, > Ron > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

8 years, 7 months

Re: [Callers] Ye ole Does This Exist - Mad Robin 2 Hey dance

by Ron Blechner via Callers

Perry replied privately, and I agree with his assessment of the gypsy for top of the A2 to make a lot of sense: "I think "loop right" would be better than a "gypsy". People who gypsy tend to linger when your real goal is to get to the next neighbor and swing." On Sep 14, 2015 12:05 PM, "Ron Blechner" <contraron(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi callers, > > I was hoping this dance, or something very similar, might be identified: > > Becket > A1: Gents Alle L 1.5 (8) > 1/2 Hey (8) (NR, LL, PR, GL) > A2: N Gypsy R 1/2 (2)* (to face next N) > Next N Gypsy + Sw (14) > B1: Mad Robin (8)** > 1/2 Hey (8) (GL, PR, LL, NR) > B2: Gents Pass L (2) > P Gypsy + Swing (14) > > * Been debating teaching / calling this as a gypsy or "loop right". I > think either works, but ideas welcome. > ** Gents in front, CW > > Thanks, > Ron >

8 years, 7 months

[Callers] Ye ole Does This Exist - Mad Robin 2 Hey dance

by Ron Blechner via Callers

Hi callers, I was hoping this dance, or something very similar, might be identified: Becket A1: Gents Alle L 1.5 (8) 1/2 Hey (8) (NR, LL, PR, GL) A2: N Gypsy R 1/2 (2)* (to face next N) Next N Gypsy + Sw (14) B1: Mad Robin (8)** 1/2 Hey (8) (GL, PR, LL, NR) B2: Gents Pass L (2) P Gypsy + Swing (14) * Been debating teaching / calling this as a gypsy or "loop right". I think either works, but ideas welcome. ** Gents in front, CW Thanks, Ron

8 years, 7 months

Re: [Callers] Does this dance exist? / Beginner dances with chain, without star-L prog

by Linda Leslie via Callers

Hi Maia! I don't have this exact dance, but one that is quite similar by Scott Higgs. I have noted it below. I have added a few others, as requested. Cheers! Linda Appetizer,The by Scott Higgs Contra/Improper/Easy A1 ----------- Neighbor Balance and Swing A2 ----------- Long lines forward and back Ladies chain B1 ----------- Same ladies allemande right once Partner swing B2 ----------- Circle left three-quarters Neighbor do si do once and a half Almost Never Too Late by Melanie Axel-Lute Contra/Improper/Easy A1 ----------- (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Men allemande Left 1-1/2 A2 ----------- (16) Partner balance and swing B1 ----------- (8) Half Promenade across the Set (8) Women's Chain B2 ----------- (8) Women allemande Right once (8) Neighbor swing Heritage Reel by Tony Parkes Contra/Improper/Easy A1 ----------- Neighbor Balance and Swing A2 ----------- Long lines forward and back Gents allemande left once and a half B1 ----------- Partner Balance and Swing B2 ----------- Promenade across Ladies Chain Lavender & Lilac by John Coffman same dance by Bronwyn Woods, titled The Missing Piece Contra/Improper/Easy A1 ----------- (16) Neighbor balance and swing A2 ----------- (8) Men allemande Left 1-1/2 (8) Partner swing B1 ----------- (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Women's Chain B2 ----------- (8) Balance the ring and twirl to the right (petronella) (8) Balance the ring and twirl to the right (petronella) and a bit more to new N Rounding the Corners by Jim Hemphill Contra/Improper/Easy A1 ----------- (8) Long lines, forward and back (8) Men allemande left 1-1/2 A2 ----------- (16) Partner balance and swing B1 ----------- (8) Half Promenade across the Set (8) Women's Chain B2 ----------- (8) Women allemande Right once (8) Neighbor swing Top of the Stairs by Paul Moore Contra/Improper/Easy A1 ----------- Neighbor do si do Neighbor Swing A2 ----------- Long lines forward and back Ladies allemande right once and a half B1 ----------- Partner Balance and Swing B2 ----------- Circle left (or long lines) Ladies chain On Sep 13, 2015, at 1:27 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote: > Wanted a beginners' dance with a chain but without a star-L > progression. Jotted down this one. I find it quite likely that > someone has written it before: > > [untitled], imp. > A1: N b&s > A2: long lines forward & back > ladies chain > B1: ladies alle. R 1x > P swing > B2: circle L 3/4 > bal. ring and pass through > > So a) has this been written? And b) can folks recommend already- > written dances that meet my criteria? > > Cheers, > Maia > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

8 years, 7 months

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