Import1 May 2017

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by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Hello folks, I have many dances in my collection that I would love to attach to a title. If you can provide one, I would appreciate it. Thanks, Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT *#5 Untitled* A1 Bal Ring, Spin Right (2X) A2 LH Star, Gents Chain B1 Mad Robin, Face Partner & Swg B2 CL 3/4, Pass Thru, New Neighbor Swing *#6 Untitled (Becket)* A1 CL 3/4, N Swg A2 Hey B1 N RH Balance, Bx Gnat, Pull By, Ladies Alle L B2 P B&S *#7 Untitled* A1 N Gyp, N Swg A2 Gents Alle L 1-1/2, P Swg B1 Cir Left 3/4, Bal Ring, Spin R B2 Bal Ring, Spin R, Bal Ring, Pass Thru *#9 Untitled* A1 N B&S A2 Ladies Gypsy 1-1/2, P swing B1 Lad Chain, LL B2 N DSD, N Bx Gnat, Pass Thru *#12 Untitled* A1 N Gypsy, N Swg A2 Hey/Lad Ricochet B1 P B&S B2 LL , CL 3/4, Pass Thru

7 years, 7 months

Re: [Callers] "Yankee" Dutch Crossing

by Perry Shafran via Callers

Hi, Erik, This is superb information! Thanks so much! Perry From: Erik Erhardt <erikerhardt(a)gmail.com> To: Perry Shafran <pshaf(a)yahoo.com> Cc: Caller's Discussion List <callers(a)sharedweight.net> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 9:57 AM Subject: Re: [Callers] "Yankee" Dutch Crossing Hi Perry, I've included my notes below. Before I called a workshop at a camp I had a practice party at my house, and it made a HUGE difference. I hope you'll find it helpful. Consider a modification to the end of D2 that takes an appropriate amount of time (I usually use Gaye's modifcation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_BZn92P11Q). Have fun! Erik Erhardt https://statacumen.com/dance/ Yankee Dutch Crossing Adapted by Joseph Pimentel (Cardinal Collection, 2004) for contra dancers from the original English country dance, "Dutch Crossing," by Ernst van Brakel (1990). Formation: For 8 couples, arranged as in two short improper contra lines, side by side.Music: any lively reel; medleying two 32-bar tunes is once through the dance. Description:That fiendishly challenging yet ultimately satisfying dance "Yankee Dutch Crossing" is the contra-fied version by Joseph Pimentel (2004) of the Ernst van Brakel "Dutch Crossing" (1990), a four-part dance for sixteen dancers with the characteristic "Xs and Os" clockwork right-and-left stars. Video of Yankee Dutch Crossing from Pinewoods: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RL1ulnHEuNY Gaye's modification: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_BZn92P11Q Plan for 60 minute teach for new dancers, then 15 minutes to dance through twice. Sign-up Sheet Sign up with a partner in a 16-person set, show up on time. Dance Part INote significant people:"Opposites/Buddies," standing across from each other in original hands four"Hey friends," standing along line across hall Note: Dancer orientation is tricky. During walkthrough, it is often helpful to walk a move or two and say “freeze”, then explain where they are, how they should be oriented, and what will happen next (with whom, ending where). Then call the next move or two as they walk it. Repeat. Part I, Heys1st & 3rd time through: Hey Across the hall2nd & 4th time through: Hey Up-and-down the hall Dancers will hey with their hey friends along the line in front of where they start. A1 ----------Bal & square-thru:(4) Opposite/Buddy, Right-hand balance(2) Buddy pull-by R, turn to face P(2) P pull straight by L (8) 1/2 Hey with P and hey buddiesthose facing in center pass R to startthose facing out turn over L-sh to start end by passing your partner by Left and connecting hands,person approaching from the end feels likethey roll to follow their partner in the circle "Pass your partner, circle right""As pass partner by left, take both hands with partner and Lady roll away from right to left to face Buddies up and down (across). Circle right with the Gent in the lead of partner." A2 ----------(4) Circle Right 1/2 way w/original Opps (Gent in lead, L on P's left)(4) face Opp, with P fall back (moving away from Opp)Alt: Gaye Fifer: (4) Balance -- I prefer original.(orientation: facing original direction with same Opposites, but your original line has been inverted so that Gents are on the right) (8) Opp DSD B12 ----------Repeat A1 & A2 to return to placeDifference:B2 (4) Circle Right 1/2 way w/original Opps (Lady in lead, G on P's left) Words to use:Same neighbor, balance right, hey up and down (across) "As pass partner by left, take both hands with partner and Gent roll away from right to left to face Buddies up and down (across). Circle right with the Lady in the lead of partner." (orientation: Back to original position) Words to use when calling (always clearly emphasize directional cues)A12Face up and down (across)Buddy right-hand balance, pull by right, partner leftHey across (up and down), right in center, left on outside, right in center, roll with partnerCircle right with Gent in the lead half way, fall back (facing up and down/across) in original linesBuddy do-si-do. B12Face up and down (across)Buddy right-hand balance, pull by right, partner leftHey across (up and down), right in center, left on outside, right in center, roll with partnerCircle right with Lady in the lead half way, fall back (facing up and down/across) at homeBuddy do-si-do. Part II, Dutch Crossingreminder: Xs and Os change each time through"Am I an X or am I an O, right-hand star, here we go!""Am I an X or am I an O, shake right hands, ready, go!" Note two different "teams""X team" on two intersecting diagonals from opposite corners"O team" made up of the 2 middle people on each side of whole setX team follows the path of a diagonal hey, using handsO team does a R&L grand around their large circle A3 ----------(4) with Opps: star R(4) X team star L 1/2 in center or balance on endsWHILE O-team pull by L around circle (Os on the outside, nice and slow)(4) in 4-somes: star R 1/2(4) X team star L 1/2 in center or balance on endsWHILE O-team pull by L around circle (Os on the outside, nice and slow) A4 ----------repeat A3 to home places B3 ----------(16) P B&S B4 ----------(10) with Opps, circle L 1-1/4 to face a new wall"move that circle, you've got to face a new wall"(6) Opp DSD(orientation: you're looking "up and down" or "at the side wall") Alt: B4 Gaye Fifer: (4) Bal ring, (4) Cir L 1/4, (8) Opp DSD Words to use when callingA34Am I an X or am I an O? Right-hand star, here we go!(Diagonal buddy) Right, 2, 3, and Left1, 2, 3, and Right1, 2, 3, and Leftbuddies in opposite corner, Right1, 2, 3, and Left1, 2, 3, and Right1, 2, 3, and LeftFind your partner, balance and swing B34Face your buddies , Balance the ring, circle left 1/4 to face across (up and down)Buddy do-si-doYou’ve changed orientations, buddy right-hand balance… "And thank your square, right there." Repeat the entire dance three times, facing a new wall each time. Each timethrough, everyone will experience a different dance position. Teaching NotesPlan for extra teaching time. With one or two sets, teaching and dancing can take 45-60 minutes. For more sets, plan on 60-75 minutes. A1/B1. The 1/2-hey includes a total of 4 passes. The final pass is by the L-sh with partner. The transition from that pass into the circle can cause confusion for a couple of reasons. First, people feel like they are on the wrong side of their partner leading into the circle; man on the right and woman on the left. Second, the person moving toward the outside of the set in the last pass of the hey (the woman in Al, the man in B1) has to change their direction to get into the circle. Encourage people to keep their eye on their partner in that last pass to help draw them into the circle. A3/B4. This figure has the exhilarating feel of a carnival ride and people feel great satisfaction when it all comes together. Notice that the positioning is different each time through the dance. In the R&L grand, for example, one time through, you go clockwise around the "O" and the other time you go counterclockwise. When people in the X-team reach the end of their diagonal, they should make a point to do the balance, which helps them keep the correct timing. They will resist this, because it feels awkward. Their incentive to overcome the awkwardness is great, though, because if they stick their hand into a "star" too early, the consequences are dire. Making such a warning usually elicits laughter, which helps both to relax people and to reinforce the point. Each time through the dance, Buddies remain the same. Hey friends alternate depending on the orientation of the lines. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 6:56 AM, Perry Shafran via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: Hi, everyone, Can someone point me to the best resource to get the figures for Dutch Crossing (specifically the Yankee Dutch Crossing that is frequently called at dance weekends). With less than 2 weeks to spare, I've been asked if I'd like to do a Dutch Crossing workshop and I think I need the figures down pat if I'm going to do that. Thanks in advance! Perry ______________________________ _________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/ listinfo.cgi/callers- sharedweight.net

7 years, 7 months

[Callers] "Yankee" Dutch Crossing

by Perry Shafran via Callers

Hi, everyone, Can someone point me to the best resource to get the figures for Dutch Crossing (specifically the Yankee Dutch Crossing that is frequently called at dance weekends). With less than 2 weeks to spare, I've been asked if I'd like to do a Dutch Crossing workshop and I think I need the figures down pat if I'm going to do that. Thanks in advance! Perry

7 years, 7 months

Re: [Callers] Two New Dances

by John Sweeney via Callers

Hi Tony, I've never heard the term "double gyp", but I think I know which move you mean... Google... oh! Try Zesty Contras... Wow! Yes, Larry defines it just as I thought So not just ECD, contra as well. I call that move Interlocking Gypsies. I'll try to think of a different term, if it even needs one. Yes, you are quite right "ones split the twos" is a much better way of saying it, of course, thanks. Strange how the brain works (or doesn't!); if it had been a Square Dance I would have used Split without thinking, I tried it with "#1s Arch" to get a weaving flow and the dancers didn't like that. I tried it with "#2s Arch", but we had some very tall people trying to get under short people's arches, so they didn't like that either. So I went for "#1s Split #2s and they loved it. Isn't the folk process wonderful? 😊 Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574 http://www.modernjive.com for Modern Jive Events & DVDs http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent -----Original Message----- From: Tony Parkes [mailto:tony@hands4.com] Sent: 06 May 2017 16:58 To: John Sweeney <john(a)modernjive.com>; callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> Subject: RE: [Callers] Two New Dances John, two suggestions: 1. I'd find a term other than "double gypsy." As I understand it, a "double gyp" in ECD involves two pairs of corners who each do a gypsy, the pairs taking it in turns to approach the middle. 2. If the ones stay together, I wouldn't call it a "pass through," which has an accepted definition; I'd say "ones split the twos." Note: In other dances where a "balance the ring" precedes this kind of action, the author (sometimes me) often specifies that the twos arch and the ones duck to the next. I like doing it that way, partly for the greater connection, partly because it uses up the music better than a simple "drop hands and walk through." Cheers, Tony Tony Parkes Billerica, Mass. www.hands4.com New book! Square Dance Calling: An Old Art for a New Century (to be published Summer 2017) -----Original Message----- From: Callers [mailto:callers-bounces@lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of John Sweeney via Callers Sent: Saturday, May 6, 2017 8:18 AM To: callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] Two New Dances Hi All, These two proved popular at Eastbourne International Folk Festival. I would be interested in any comments on them, and on whether the Double Gypsy I have used is common. Rogue's March has the same first half as Devil's Dream, but without the awkward hand change at the end of A2. The second half is different and, I believe, flows more smoothly, and includes a Swing. Rogue's March (by John Sweeney) Contra; Improper A1: #1s Face Down in the Middle; #2s Face Up on the Outside: Dance Forwards, Turn Alone, Dance Back, Neighbour Handy Hand Allemande 1/2 - #2s now in the Middle A2: Dance Forwards, Turn Alone, Dance Back, Neighbour Handy Hand Allemande 1/4 - #2s let go and face back in B1: Double Gypsy: #1s Gypsy wide and separate into Neighbour Gypsy Meltdown B2: Long Lines Go Forward & Back - Men Rolling the Ladies from Right to Left on the way back Balance the Ring; Pass Through - #1s Down the Middle - check out your New Neighbours Teaching Notes: In A1 and A2 every dancer starts off heading the same direction each time. In B1 the #1s start a Right Shoulder Gypsy with each other but as soon as they can see their Neighbour they change it into a Gypsy with the Neighbour then melt down into a Neighbour Swing. #1 Lady needs to go wide around #1 Man and avoid the temptation to weave into a Left Shoulder Gypsy with her Neighbour. The Pass Through is unusual in that the #1s stay together and go between the #2s. This sets everyone up beside their New Neighbour and ready to start A1 again. Happy dancing, John

7 years, 7 months

[Callers] Two New Dances

by John Sweeney via Callers

Hi All, These two proved popular at Eastbourne International Folk Festival. I would be interested in any comments on them, and on whether the Double Gypsy I have used is common. Rogue's March has the same first half as Devil's Dream, but without the awkward hand change at the end of A2. The second half is different and, I believe, flows more smoothly, and includes a Swing. Rogues March (by John Sweeney) Contra; Improper A1: #1s Face Down in the Middle; #2s Face Up on the Outside: Dance Forwards, Turn Alone, Dance Back, Neighbour Handy Hand Allemande 1/2 - #2s now in the Middle A2: Dance Forwards, Turn Alone, Dance Back, Neighbour Handy Hand Allemande 1/4 - #2s let go and face back in B1: Double Gypsy: #1s Gypsy wide and separate into Neighbour Gypsy Meltdown B2: Long Lines Go Forward & Back Men Rolling the Ladies from Right to Left on the way back Balance the Ring; Pass Through - #1s Down the Middle check out your New Neighbours Teaching Notes: In A1 and A2 every dancer starts off heading the same direction each time. In B1 the #1s start a Right Shoulder Gypsy with each other but as soon as they can see their Neighbour they change it into a Gypsy with the Neighbour then melt down into a Neighbour Swing. #1 Lady needs to go wide around #1 Man and avoid the temptation to weave into a Left Shoulder Gypsy with her Neighbour. The Pass Through is unusual in that the #1s stay together and go between the #2s. This sets everyone up beside their New Neighbour and ready to start A1 again. The Slithy Serpent (by John Sweeney) Double Contra - Four Facing Four - Mescolanza A1: Lines of Four Go Forward & Back - Men Roll the Ladies from Right to Left on the way back Lines of Four Go Forward & Back - Ladies Roll the Men from Right to Left on the way back A2: With your Partner: Slip Sideways (4) - Left Hand Couples through the Middle; Set to Neighbour With your Partner: Slip Sideways (4) - Left Hand Couples through the Middle; In Fours: Balance the Ring B1: Serpentine Hey: Ladies leading their Neighbour Men: 2 x [In Fours Circle Left Half Way (4); Middles Open Back Ring Half Way (4)] B2: Partner Gypsy Meltdown - Finish facing a New Line Teaching Notes: In the Serpentine Hey the four ladies are basically dancing a ladies hey, dragging their neighbour along behind them. As they circle left they have to very quickly change direction to dance around the back of the next couple. An Open Back Ring is a circle with your backs to the middle of it, open because you dont take hands with the other couple, you just keep dragging your neighbour along. It should flow smoothly! If you are not in the Back Ring then rest! You can see the move at 0.26 in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc3Bd9Rymp8 I practice the direction by getting the four ladies to dance a full hey dragging their neighbour men behind them. Then make sure they understand that that is not part of the dance, just where they go. Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574 http://www.modernjive.com for Modern Jive Events & DVDs http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent

7 years, 7 months

[Callers] Dare To Be Square Weekend in Helvetia, West Virginia - May 19, 20, 21st

by T Claw via Callers

This is my favorite square dance focused festival of all time. If you can find a way to be there, you will not regret it. Today is the last day for early bird rates on the super affordable tickets. If you can't afford it, but want to get there, we can make it happen. Please forward to friends of old time music and dance and try to send a contingent to represent your community. T-Claw https://mountaindancetrail.org/364-2/ https://www.facebook.com/events/161612907668582/ http://bittersoutherner.com/my-year-in-helvetia-west-virginia/ "DARE TO BE SQUARE HELVETIA, WV May 19th - 21st 2017 A weekend for aspiring and advanced callers, dancers and musicians in a small swiss town in the mountains of West Virginia! Workshops will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday with Bill Ohse, Will Mentor, Lou Maiuri, Mary Alice Milnes, Gerry Milnes, T- Claw, Taylor Runner, Jesse Milnes, Ellen & Eugene Ratcliffe and many others yet to be determined! There are two beautiful dance halls and there will be many opportunities to practice calling! Evening public square dances will be held on both Friday and Saturday night with late night jam sessions at all hours. The High Ridge Ramblers with Dave Bing, Andrew Dunlap and Mark Payne will play the Friday night square dance! Saturday night square dance will be Jesse Milnes and friends. Workshops will be held in Helvetia Fiddle Tunes, Calling 101 & 102, Helvetia Baking, Big Circle Square Dances, Glenville Style Squares, Flatfooting 1 & 2, West Virginia Ballad Singing, Play Party Games, Calling Feedback Sessions much more! REGISTRATION is open!! https://mountaindancetrail.org/364-2/ $65 prior to May 1st and $75 at gate. FREE to folks under 18 years of age! Please let me know if you can't come due to not being able to afford the admission price, we can work something out. There are several volunteer opportunities for partial and full tuition. There are also several scholarships available to eager beginning callers! Also, We are in need of a few more musicians to play for workshops. Contact hillreb1(a)gmail.com for inquiries. HOUSING - $10-15 suggested donation per person for rustic camping for the whole weekend. Rooms available for rent at the Bee Keeper Inn and the Kultur Haus Helvetia reserve yours before it's too late. "

7 years, 7 months

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