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Re: [Callers] Variations of 3-33 by Steve Zakon-Anderson

by Bill Olson via Callers

Hi Dugan and all,... let's get the original dance down here: originally the dance was titled 3-33-33. The title had to do with the way the money split on a tour Steve took with "Fresh Fish" back in the 80's (I think). I have the author as Steve Zakon back then.. but now this guy Steve Zakon-Anderson takes credit and changed the name of the dance to 3-33 (hah hah) ... anyway... 3-33-33 Steve Zakon (Duple improper) A1 Balance N1, N1 pull by R, N2 pull by L , N3 Balance, box the gnat A2 N3 pull by R, N2 pull by L, N1 swing B1 Circle L 3/4, Partner Swing B2 Long Lines F&B, Ladies dosido 1.5 I'm aware of a "fix" to 333 where the W DSD 1.5 at the end of B2 was replaced by a W allem L 1.5.. I think I remember talking to Steve about this and he referred to this as an "approved alternative" HIMSELF.. I personally like the original best of all and don't really think it's hard to teach if you pay attention to telling everyone where they're going to end up after B2 (basically that the Women are crossing the set to find new Neighbors). The LLF&B leads nicely to the gents assisting the women to start the DSD.. so that's my $.02 worth.. bill ________________________________ From: Callers <callers-bounces(a)lists.sharedweight.net> on behalf of Dugan Murphy via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 7:12 PM To: Callers List Serve Subject: [Callers] Variations of 3-33 by Steve Zakon-Anderson Dear Shared Weighters, I wanted to call "3-33" by Steve Zakon-Anderson recently, but with a different B2 progression that would be easier for dancers to execute and for me to teach. Does this dance already exist under another title? If not, I'd like to call it "4-44" to present it in clear homage to Steve's creation. 4-44 by Dugan Murphy A1 Neighbor one right hand balance (4); pull by right (2); neighbor two pull by left (2); Neighbor three right hand balance (4); box the gnat (4) A2 Neighbor three pull by right (2); Neighbor 2 pull by left (2); Neighbor one swing (12) B1 Circle left three places (8); Partner swing (8) B2 Ladies chain (8); Left hand star (8) Please let me know if this sequence already has a name. I am already aware of "334" by Diane Silver A1 Neighbor one right hand balance (4); pull by right (2); neighbor two pull by left (2); Neighbor three right hand balance (4); box the gnat (4) A2 Neighbor three pull by right (2); Neighbor 2 pull by left (2); Neighbor one swing (12) B1 Gents left hand allemande 1.5 (8); Partner swing (8) B2 Circle left three places (8); Balance the ring (4); Partner California twirl (4) Question two: are there other 3-33-inspired dances out there you know about? Dugan Murphy Portland, Maine dugan at duganmurphy.com<http://duganmurphy.com> www.PortlandIntownContraDance.com<http://www.PortlandIntownContraDance.com> [http://static1.squarespace.com/static/56fd74b4f8baf36325fc0a8b/t/570eae9a3c…]<http://www.portlandintowncontradance.com/> Portland Intown Contra Dance<http://www.portlandintowncontradance.com/> www.portlandintowncontradance.com We're creating a weekly contra dance series on the peninsula in Portland, Maine that is delightful, welcoming to all humans, and a heck of a lot of fun. But, more ... www.NufSed.consulting<http://www.NufSed.consulting> [http://static1.squarespace.com/static/556761a4e4b0d2240a3cb56a/t/5588b94ae4…]<http://www.nufsed.consulting/> NUF SED<http://www.nufsed.consulting/> www.nufsed.consulting nuf sed is a portland, maine-based communications and consulting boutique with a deep appreciation for what makes places, people, and experiences extraordinary.

7 years, 4 months

[Callers] Variations of 3-33 by Steve Zakon-Anderson

by Dugan Murphy via Callers

Dear Shared Weighters, I wanted to call "3-33" by Steve Zakon-Anderson recently, but with a different B2 progression that would be easier for dancers to execute and for me to teach. Does this dance already exist under another title? If not, I'd like to call it "4-44" to present it in clear homage to Steve's creation. 4-44 by Dugan Murphy A1 Neighbor one right hand balance (4); pull by right (2); neighbor two pull by left (2); Neighbor three right hand balance (4); box the gnat (4) A2 Neighbor three pull by right (2); Neighbor 2 pull by left (2); Neighbor one swing (12) B1 Circle left three places (8); Partner swing (8) B2 Ladies chain (8); Left hand star (8) Please let me know if this sequence already has a name. I am already aware of "334" by Diane Silver A1 Neighbor one right hand balance (4); pull by right (2); neighbor two pull by left (2); Neighbor three right hand balance (4); box the gnat (4) A2 Neighbor three pull by right (2); Neighbor 2 pull by left (2); Neighbor one swing (12) B1 Gents left hand allemande 1.5 (8); Partner swing (8) B2 Circle left three places (8); Balance the ring (4); Partner California twirl (4) Question two: are there other 3-33-inspired dances out there you know about? Dugan Murphy Portland, Maine dugan at duganmurphy.com www.PortlandIntownContraDance.com www.NufSed.consulting

7 years, 4 months

Re: [Callers] Catapult 2017 looking for callers

by Keith Tuxhorn via Callers

Terrific research, Jeff! Let me add a couple "variables" and info bits... -Because Ladies at Play (from OK) and I (from TX) were both at C-13, we had a great turnout of dancers, and bookers from that area in Atlanta... You'll notice that Austin, Dallas, and OKC are among the best at booking Catapult talent, and the class of '13 benefitted most. Except me, which is easy to understand--I was a familiar face who could be hired anytime, and wouldn't be a "special selling point" for any weekends there. -The TX/OK dance groups have a friendly/competitive attitude about "booking the hot new band first", and I think that may drive booking the emerging bands a little. -And the only way those two states can get big-name bands is to book them for weekends, and they don't want to book the same legacy bands year after year. They want freshness and variety. So maybe that drives the willingness to hire less-known bands more, too. -Ladies at Play also played the High Tea ECD weekend 2016. -I did have a "2nd caller" role at Fire Ant Frolic '13. And I became the featured caller at Flamingo Fling, June '13 when/where George Marshall had his heart attack, and I was asked to fill in, calling with Crowfoot that evening. So, technically, I guess I got my first weekend job quicker than any other caller after appearing at Catapult...;-) Keith Tuxhorn Springfield, IL On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 2:54 PM, Jeff Kaufman <jeff(a)alum.swarthmore.edu> wrote: > This thread got me thinking about whether I could figure out the > effect of catapult from looking at later dance weekend bookings. I > didn't make much progress, but people might be interested in the data: > http://www.jefftk.com/p/effect-of-catapult > > On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Keith Tuxhorn via Callers > <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > What Luke said! I answered in much the same way on a FB post to a similar > > query. > > > > I was a caller on the 2013 roster with Luke. It was one of the most > > enjoyable experiences of my life. > > > > And what Rob said! Catapult get a good amount of national attention, > thanks > > to the way Rob's done it. The majority of attendees still come from the > > southeast, but increasing numbers are coming from all over. > > > > And Rob, if you need any help, get in touch, I'd be happy to. > > > > Keith Tuxhorn > > Springfield, IL > > > > On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 1:59 PM, Luke Donforth via Callers > > <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> > >>> How many of you out there have participated in this? What did you > think > >>> of it? I'm curious, but not sure whether I'm what they're looking > for, or > >>> vice versa. And it's a long way to travel for a short gig. > >>> > >>> Kalia > >>> > >> > >> I'll weigh in as someone who called there in 2013. > >> > >> I had a great time > >> It helped me get some other festival gigs > >> It nucleated relationships with bands > >> I've directly mentioned this to some callers who aren't on this list, > >> encouraging them to apply > >> If selected, they cover the direct cost for you to come out > >> It's a short gig, but it's also a dance festival you get to attend ~70% > of > >> as a dancer with expenses paid > >> I think the process of going through the application is worthwhile in > >> helping define your own goals > >> I'm enough in favor of it that I've volunteered to help as I can for > >> future years > >> It puts you in Georgia during peach season (I think I ate half a crate > >> while I was there, fresh at the farmers market. SO good) > >> > >> > >> It got some initial buzz as a sort of America's Got Talent - Contra > >> Edition. That wasn't the vibe fore me at all. The 6 callers got > together and > >> had wonderful chats about calling; both the stage craft and the > >> back-of-house stuff. I'm closer with all of them as a result. It's > probably > >> one of the few opportunities for that many callers to get together and > work > >> a festival together (I found it a much more collaborative and bonding > >> experience than calling at NEFFA, which doesn't cover travel costs) > >> > >> I'm happy to talk about it one-on-one if you have more specific > questions. > >> I'm also happy to publicly endorse applying if you're interested. > >> > >> And like Rob, I'll also admit to being biased. > >> > >> -- > >> Luke Donforth > >> Luke.Donforth(a)gmail.com > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> 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 > > >

7 years, 4 months

Re: [Callers] Catapult 2017 looking for callers

by Jeff Kaufman via Callers

This thread got me thinking about whether I could figure out the effect of catapult from looking at later dance weekend bookings. I didn't make much progress, but people might be interested in the data: http://www.jefftk.com/p/effect-of-catapult On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 3:37 PM, Keith Tuxhorn via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > What Luke said! I answered in much the same way on a FB post to a similar > query. > > I was a caller on the 2013 roster with Luke. It was one of the most > enjoyable experiences of my life. > > And what Rob said! Catapult get a good amount of national attention, thanks > to the way Rob's done it. The majority of attendees still come from the > southeast, but increasing numbers are coming from all over. > > And Rob, if you need any help, get in touch, I'd be happy to. > > Keith Tuxhorn > Springfield, IL > > On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 1:59 PM, Luke Donforth via Callers > <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>> How many of you out there have participated in this? What did you think >>> of it? I'm curious, but not sure whether I'm what they're looking for, or >>> vice versa. And it's a long way to travel for a short gig. >>> >>> Kalia >>> >> >> I'll weigh in as someone who called there in 2013. >> >> I had a great time >> It helped me get some other festival gigs >> It nucleated relationships with bands >> I've directly mentioned this to some callers who aren't on this list, >> encouraging them to apply >> If selected, they cover the direct cost for you to come out >> It's a short gig, but it's also a dance festival you get to attend ~70% of >> as a dancer with expenses paid >> I think the process of going through the application is worthwhile in >> helping define your own goals >> I'm enough in favor of it that I've volunteered to help as I can for >> future years >> It puts you in Georgia during peach season (I think I ate half a crate >> while I was there, fresh at the farmers market. SO good) >> >> >> It got some initial buzz as a sort of America's Got Talent - Contra >> Edition. That wasn't the vibe fore me at all. The 6 callers got together and >> had wonderful chats about calling; both the stage craft and the >> back-of-house stuff. I'm closer with all of them as a result. It's probably >> one of the few opportunities for that many callers to get together and work >> a festival together (I found it a much more collaborative and bonding >> experience than calling at NEFFA, which doesn't cover travel costs) >> >> I'm happy to talk about it one-on-one if you have more specific questions. >> I'm also happy to publicly endorse applying if you're interested. >> >> And like Rob, I'll also admit to being biased. >> >> -- >> Luke Donforth >> Luke.Donforth(a)gmail.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 >

7 years, 4 months

Re: [Callers] Catapult 2017 looking for callers

by Keith Tuxhorn via Callers

What Luke said! I answered in much the same way on a FB post to a similar query. I was a caller on the 2013 roster with Luke. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life. And what Rob said! Catapult get a good amount of national attention, thanks to the way Rob's done it. The majority of attendees still come from the southeast, but increasing numbers are coming from all over. And Rob, if you need any help, get in touch, I'd be happy to. Keith Tuxhorn Springfield, IL On Thu, Dec 15, 2016 at 1:59 PM, Luke Donforth via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >>> How many of you out there have participated in this? What did you think >> of it? I'm curious, but not sure whether I'm what they're looking for, or >> vice versa. And it's a long way to travel for a short gig. >> >> Kalia >> >> > I'll weigh in as someone who called there in 2013. > > - I had a great time > - It helped me get some other festival gigs > - It nucleated relationships with bands > - I've directly mentioned this to some callers who aren't on this > list, encouraging them to apply > - If selected, they cover the direct cost for you to come out > - It's a short gig, but it's also a dance festival you get to attend > ~70% of as a dancer with expenses paid > - I think the process of going through the application is worthwhile > in helping define your own goals > - I'm enough in favor of it that I've volunteered to help as I can for > future years > - It puts you in Georgia during peach season (I think I ate half a > crate while I was there, fresh at the farmers market. SO good) > > > It got some initial buzz as a sort of America's Got Talent - Contra > Edition. That wasn't the vibe fore me at all. The 6 callers got together > and had wonderful chats about calling; both the stage craft and the > back-of-house stuff. I'm closer with all of them as a result. It's probably > one of the few opportunities for that many callers to get together and work > a festival together (I found it a much more collaborative and bonding > experience than calling at NEFFA, which doesn't cover travel costs) > > I'm happy to talk about it one-on-one if you have more specific questions. > I'm also happy to publicly endorse applying if you're interested. > > And like Rob, I'll also admit to being biased. > > -- > Luke Donforth > Luke.Donforth(a)gmail.com <Luke.Donev(a)gmail.com> > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > >

7 years, 4 months

Re: [Callers] Catapult 2017 looking for callers

by Kalia Kliban via Callers

On 12/14/2016 7:44 AM, Rob Harper via Callers wrote: > Following up on original post in case anyone is applying or knows of > others who are. The caller (and band) applications deadline has been > extended to December 29, 2016. > > Please spread the word to your caller, musician, dancer and organizer > friends. Thanks. > > Happy holidays all! > > ciao, > rah How many of you out there have participated in this? What did you think of it? I'm curious, but not sure whether I'm what they're looking for, or vice versa. And it's a long way to travel for a short gig. Kalia

7 years, 4 months

Re: [Callers] Catapult 2017 looking for callers

by Rob Harper via Callers

Following up on original post in case anyone is applying or knows of others who are. The caller (and band) applications deadline has been extended to December 29, 2016. Please spread the word to your caller, musician, dancer and organizer friends. Thanks. Happy holidays all! ciao, rah On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 10:55 PM, Rob Harper <thatrobharper(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Any rising star callers out there ready for a chance to get out on the > national circuit? Catapult is built to help you along the way. > > A stage. > A mic. > A fantastic collection of breakout bands. > A hall full of dancers and organizers excited to find the best > ready-to-be-discovered contra talent. > A spotlight. > > Memorial Day 2017. > > For all the details check out www.catapultshowcase.com. > > ciao, > rah > > -- > > Rob Harper > thatrobharper(a)gmail.com > (404) 307-3444 > -- Rob Harper thatrobharper(a)gmail.com (404) 307-3444

7 years, 4 months

[Callers] contra name/author?

by Claire Takemori via Callers

Hi everyone. I just picked up a couple contra dances on Sunday and the caller didn’t know the titles or callers. I hope you can help to ID these 2 dances? BECKET A1 CL3 N Sw, face down A2 DTH, TA Ret, bend to ring B1 CL 1/2 , across from P as couple slide out Left & slide R until Gents meet Gents allem L 1x B2 P R-sh round & Sw Improper A1 N B &Sw A2. Gents Allem 1.5 P sw B1. LLFB L CH to N B2 bal ring P Roll lady across with 1/2 sashay Bal ring N rolls lady along Thanks for your help! Claire (Campbell CA)

7 years, 4 months

[Callers] New dance and formation

by Keith Wood via Callers

Hi Everyone Here's a dance I wrote for a friend's birthday - Caught in the Nette. The new formation is a duple cross - a duple improper set with an extra person in the middle of each minor set. It has a double progression for couples and the middle person in each set doesn't progress, but those around them do. See an animation of the dance at http://www.dancekaleidoscope.org.au/dance.html#CaughtInTheNette. Caught in the Nette Formation:Duple cross - duple improper with an extra person in the middle of each minor set Music:32 bar reels or jigs Source:Keith Wood February 2016 Notes:For Jeanette "Nette" Pembroke's 60th birthday. The middle person in each set doesn't progress, but the couples they dance with do (double progression)! Hence they are caught in the net at that spot. A1 Men and middle half hey, middle passing right shoulder with 2nd man to start; women turn out clockwise Women and middle half hey, middle passing right shoulder with 2nd woman to start; men turn out anti-clockwise A2 1s and 2s half rights-and-lefts, starting with partner 1s do-si-do; while 2s cross giving right hand and move to the end of a line of five; middle steps back into the centre of the line B1 Line of five down the hall (6 beats), ends turn alone, while middles turn man's side high, woman's side low, to invert the three (4 beats), back up the hall and bend the line (6 beats) B2 Circle half-way (4 beats) and balance the ring (4 beats) Middle and 1s arch down over 2s, all moving forward (4 beats) Middle take hands with new 2s below and draw them back between the 1s (double progression), 1s and 2s moving forward; 2s that reach the top switch sides (4 beats) Cheers Keith Wood --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

7 years, 4 months

Re: [Callers] Favorite relatively Modern ECD

by Chris Page via Callers

Here's a useful starting source: http://dancevideos.childgrove.org/ecd/ecd-modern If you want a broader range (though you'll have to google/check books for instructions and such), try: http://lambertvillecountrydancers.org/videolist3.html -Chris Page San Diego, CA On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 10:49 PM, Erik Hoffman via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi All, > > I’m going to lead an English dance in early February. I’ve led English once > or twice, and mostly stuck with The Playford Collection, and some Pat Shaw > dances. I wouldn’t mind collecting a few more modern dances. > > Please feel free to either post them to the list, or send to me directly: > erik(a)erikhoffman.com > > And, of course, please include the music. > > Thanks, > ~Erik Hoffman > Oakland, CA > > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >

7 years, 4 months

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