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Re: [Callers] Similar list for musicians?

by Elizabeth Szekeres via Callers

Yes: musicians(a)sharedweight.net There is also one for dance organizers, if anyone is interested. -Elizabeth Szekeres Toronto Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2017, at 2:31 PM, Meg Dedolph via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > There is, though it's low-traffic. But people are generally responsive when someone asks a question. I think this is the link that takes you to a page that tells you about it. > http://www.sharedweight.net/index.php?pagestate=music_about > > meg > >> On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 1:03 PM Bree Kalb via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> A brand new baby contra band is eager to learn more. Is there a list like this one for musicians? >> >> Bree Kalb >> Carrboro, NC >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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, 6 months

Re: [Callers] Similar list for musicians?

by April Blum via Callers

April Blum here. I will happily join the organizers group if you can point me in the right direction. On Jun 24, 2017 4:13 PM, Chris Weiler via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > > > The other SharedWeight lists are fairly low traffic, but there is something that people can do about that. The more people ask questions, the more the members of the list remember that it’s there as a resource and the more questions that are posted. The Caller’s list got started because I was a new caller and had lots of questions and got the ball rolling. The other lists (Musicians, Organizers & Web Content) need people to get the ball rolling. Once the momentum gets started, more people join and the more information gets shared. I hope that some of you will take it upon yourselves to join those lists and get things going. > > > > All the best, > > Chris Weiler > > Co-founder SharedWeight > > > > > > From: Callers [mailto:callers-bounces@lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Meg Dedolph via Callers > Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 2:32 PM > To: Bree Kalb <breekalb(a)gmail.com>; callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > Subject: Re: [Callers] Similar list for musicians? > > > > There is, though it's low-traffic. But people are generally responsive when someone asks a question. I think this is the link that takes you to a page that tells you about it. > > http://www.sharedweight.net/index.php?pagestate=music_about > > > > meg > > > > On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 1:03 PM Bree Kalb via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >> A brand new baby contra band is eager to learn more. Is there a list like this one for musicians? >> >> Bree Kalb >> >> Carrboro, NC >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Callers mailing list >> Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net >> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

7 years, 6 months

Re: [Callers] Similar list for musicians?

by Chris Weiler via Callers

Hi Everyone, The other SharedWeight lists are fairly low traffic, but there is something that people can do about that. The more people ask questions, the more the members of the list remember that it’s there as a resource and the more questions that are posted. The Caller’s list got started because I was a new caller and had lots of questions and got the ball rolling. The other lists (Musicians, Organizers & Web Content) need people to get the ball rolling. Once the momentum gets started, more people join and the more information gets shared. I hope that some of you will take it upon yourselves to join those lists and get things going. All the best, Chris Weiler Co-founder SharedWeight From: Callers [mailto:callers-bounces@lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Meg Dedolph via Callers Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 2:32 PM To: Bree Kalb <breekalb(a)gmail.com>; callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net Subject: Re: [Callers] Similar list for musicians? There is, though it's low-traffic. But people are generally responsive when someone asks a question. I think this is the link that takes you to a page that tells you about it. http://www.sharedweight.net/index.php?pagestate=music_about meg On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 1:03 PM Bree Kalb via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > wrote: A brand new baby contra band is eager to learn more. Is there a list like this one for musicians? Bree Kalb Carrboro, NC _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

7 years, 6 months

Re: [Callers] Similar list for musicians?

by Meg Dedolph via Callers

There is, though it's low-traffic. But people are generally responsive when someone asks a question. I think this is the link that takes you to a page that tells you about it. http://www.sharedweight.net/index.php?pagestate=music_about meg On Sat, Jun 24, 2017 at 1:03 PM Bree Kalb via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > A brand new baby contra band is eager to learn more. Is there a list like > this one for musicians? > > Bree Kalb > Carrboro, NC > > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >

7 years, 6 months

[Callers] Similar list for musicians?

by Bree Kalb via Callers

A brand new baby contra band is eager to learn more. Is there a list like this one for musicians? Bree Kalb Carrboro, NC

7 years, 6 months

[Callers] The Dancing Master of Canterbury fundraising

by Lisa Sieverts via Callers

Do you love traditional dance and music? Contribute now to support this exciting project. https://www.hatchfund.org/project/the_dancingmaster The Dancingmaster is a whimsical musical portrait of the legendary contra dance caller, Dudley Laufman. Dudley almost single-handedly provided the link between the old days of rural contradancing in the hamlets of New England, and the vibrant network of dances taking place every week throughout the United States and beyond. The Dancingmaster tells his story in his own words, adapted by composer Lawrence Siegel from his interview with Dudley in 2011. The character “Dudley” is played by the great traditional musician, Keith Murphy. Becky Tracy and Larry Siegel provide the musical accompaniment. Mary DesRosiers, a dancingmaster in her own right, creates original choreography performed by a group of traditional dancers from the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. These premiere performances are jointly sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society, Next Stage, and the Brattleboro Music Center. They will appeal to fans of traditional music and dance and at the same time to audiences for musical theater and classical music. Note that we are fundraising now ... tickets will be on sale later in the summer for September 23/24 performances in Peterborough NH and Putney VT.

7 years, 6 months

Re: [Callers] Quiet (was: Super easy dances - do they exist?)

by Sue C. Hulsether via Callers

I worked with a Physical Education teacher once who said “Here’s the deal…” and all the kids shouted back, “What’s the deal?”. Also — someone gave me this gem early on in my teaching career: They listen better if they are sitting down. I use it alot: “Everybody sit down and face the __________ (stage/center of gym/wherever you are).” Quick demo, stand up and do that, sit back down. sch Sue Hulsether shulsether(a)mac.com www.suehulsether.com 608-632-1267 Cell 608-629-6250 Home P.O. Box 363 Viroqua, WI 54665 > On Jun 18, 2017, at 11:55 PM, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Ooooh, that looks like a good one. I'll add it to my list of potential methods. > > I also thought of using a chant...like, "If I say Quiet, you say Right Now -- Quiet -- Right Now" > Can someone think of a better chant? > > On Sun, Jun 18, 2017 at 11:12 PM, Jacob or Nancy Bloom <jandnbloom(a)gmail.com <mailto:jandnbloom@gmail.com>> wrote: > It isn't necessary to hire a person who can do a loud whistle - you can buy a loud whistle for a few dollars, and hang it from a lanyard. > > Here's another technique for calling for quiet which I have seen work, although I haven't used it myself. > > "If you can hear my voice clap once. <clap> If you can hear my voice clap twice. <clap clap> If you can hear my voice clap three times. <clap clap clap> ... " > > The few people who hear you the first time clap, and that attracts the attention of people near them, so more people hear you calling for them to clap twice, which attracts more attention. Repeat until you have the attention of the room. It won't solve the problem of keeping them quiet, but it doesn't hurt to have more than one technique to draw on. > > And it's easier on the ears than that loud whistle. > > Jacob > > > On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 12:50 PM, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:callers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: > Oh how I wish that would work. I've tried that technique over the years. They just ignore me. Shushing works, but I have to repeat the shhhhh into the mic lots of times. A big part of the challenge is the acoustics -- it's worse than being in a gym. For instance, I get them quiet and then teach them the first move -- there is a roar -- I get them quiet again -- teach the next move -- there is a roar -- I get them quiet again -- teach the third move -- there is a roar -- ad nauseam. The musicians crank up their music to the max for the dance, but even I can barely hear it over the din from the dancers. Short of hiring a person who can do that loud whistle, I'm at a loss. I've sort of grown used to it, but my temper is short and I really have to watch myself. > > On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:42 AM, Jeremy Child <jeremy.m.child(a)gmail.com <mailto:jeremy.m.child@gmail.com>> wrote: > To quiet a room I use the Girl Guides technique: > > I raise my hand, and anyone who sees me knows to stop talking and raise their hand too. More notice this (other peoples hands up and slightly diminished volume). This snowballs quite quickly as peer pressure kicks in, and is a very effective technique. You have to teach it to them first, of course, but they pick it up quite quickly. > > Jeremy > www.barndancecaller.net <http://www.barndancecaller.net/> > > On 16 June 2017 at 20:10, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:callers@lists.sharedweight.net>> wrote: > I lead an annual dance for 200+ 18-year olds in a hall with terrible acoustics. Been doing it for 15+ years. If they all whispered at the same time, it would sound like a roar in that room. I can only do the most basic stuff most of the time...simple circles, longways with lots of sashaying, an easy folk dance. But I experiment every now and then, which lead me to come up with the following dances which, for the most part, worked. Am I stealing them from somebody? (I like to give credit where credit is due.) > > They call their dance "Swat the Flea". I searched for a long time for a very easy dance that had a Swat the Flea and finally wrote this one -- > > BOX'NSWAT (Circle) > A1 Women into the middle and back; Gents into the middle & back > A2 All make a quarter turn to the right and walk single file to the right > B1 Women turn back to face partner -- all shake R hands with Partner & Box the Gnat; change hands, Balance & Swat the Flea > B2 DSD Partner; Allemande R w/partner 1-1/2 to progress (women end facing into the center ready to go F&B) > > > Since contra dances are almost impossible to teach to a loud, boisterous, energetic bunch of 18-year olds who have never heard of or seen a contra dance, I decided to give this a whirl -- and it worked -- mostly! It would probably be better with a smaller more sedate crowd. > > GREASE & GLUE (Contra formation -- Gender free -- all you need is a partner) > A1 Couple 1 split Couple 2, return to places; Couple 1 DSD > A2 Couple 2 split Couple 1, return to places; Couple 2 DSD > B1 Star R; Star L (w/hands) > B2 Couples face each other -- Couples DSD 1-1/2 ending back-to-back, facing next couple > > > As an aside -- how do you quiet a room with terrible acoustics full of loud people? Thanks! > > -- > Looking forward, > > Linda S. Mrosko > 102 Mitchell Drive > Temple, Texas 76501 > (903) 292-3713 <tel:(903)%20292-3713> (Cell) > (903) 603-9955 <tel:(903)%20603-9955> (Skype) > contradancetx.com <http://www.contradancetx.com/> > www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* <http://www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy*> (Dance buttons, t-shirts, & more) > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net <http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net> > > > > > > -- > Looking forward, > > Linda S. Mrosko > 102 Mitchell Drive > Temple, Texas 76501 > (903) 292-3713 <tel:(903)%20292-3713> (Cell) > (903) 603-9955 <tel:(903)%20603-9955> (Skype) > contradancetx.com <http://www.contradancetx.com/> > www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* <http://www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy*> (Dance buttons, t-shirts, & more) > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:Callers@lists.sharedweight.net> > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net <http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net> > > > > > -- > jandnbloom(a)gmail.com <mailto:jandnbloom@gmail.com> > http://jacobbloom.net/ <http://jacobbloom.net/> > View my Arlington Food Pantry fundraiser at https://www.youcaring.com/arlington-food-pantry-621657 <https://www.youcaring.com/arlington-food-pantry-621657> > > > -- > Looking forward, > > Linda S. Mrosko > 102 Mitchell Drive > Temple, Texas 76501 > (903) 292-3713 (Cell) > (903) 603-9955 (Skype) > contradancetx.com <http://www.contradancetx.com/> > www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* <http://www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy*> (Dance buttons, t-shirts, & more) > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

7 years, 6 months

[Callers] Quiet (was Super easy dances - do they exist?)

by jim saxe via Callers

Linda Mrosko asked: > As an aside -- how do you quiet a room with terrible acoustics full of loud people? Thanks! John Sweeney replied: > Last time I had the challenge of working with a room full of noisy youngsters (most of whom didn’t speak English) I just led by example, starting with a Grand March then did: <description of easy, quick-teach dance snipped> > Once they has used up a bit of energy I was able to get them to quiet down a bit! I think there's more to it than using up a bit of energy. John had also shown the dancers (not merely told/lectured them) that he had something to offer that was fun. I think that could have done at least a little toward making them willing to attend to whatever he was about to present next (which is not to say that the chance to let off some steam mightn't also have helped). [John, do you agree?] Jeremy Child suggested > To quiet a room I use the Girl Guides technique: > > I raise my hand, and anyone who sees me knows to stop talking and raise their hand too. More notice this (other peoples hands up and slightly diminished volume). This snowballs quite quickly as peer pressure kicks in, and is a very effective technique. You have to teach it to them first, of course, but they pick it up quite quickly. and Linda replied: > Oh how I wish that would work. I've tried that technique over the years. They just ignore me. ... I'd be interested in learning more details from Jeremy, or anyone else who has had success with the raised hand technique of quieting a room. For example: What country do you (mostly) work in? Were you dealing with people who might already have learned (and bought into) the idea that "When the hand goes up, the mouth goes shut" in some other setting such as Girl Guides (or Girl Scouts in the US)? If you were dealing with young folks (what age?), were there also other adults around who were already authority figures to them and who might make their disapproval known if the youngsters ignored your raised hand? Most significantly: I'm no psychologist, but it seems to me that this sort of thing is most likely to work if the dancers are convinced (a) that you have something to tell them that's worth hearing and (b) that if they keep talking they're liable to miss it. What do you do to convince them (or at least get them to grant provisional acceptance) of those points at the start of the event? Also: Have you ever worked with groups (what kind?) where the raised hand didn't work any better for you than Linda reports? --Jim

7 years, 6 months

Re: [Callers] Super easy dances - do they exist?

by Jen Morgan via Callers

Re two hand turn, I too have had the problem of dancers trying to turn under their arms instead of walking round each other -- also the same problem for right/left hand turns. I sometimes say things like "keep your hands low and walk round each other clockwise" or even "walk round each other with your joined hands at the middle of the circle" which seems to help. Re don't they get taught this in schools, no they don't. :( Everyone who can teach this stuff has a day job and isn't available in the school day to teach it. Plus schools are so busy getting kids to cram for their many exams that they don't have time to arrange that sort of activity for children. Teaching a bunch of teenagers to strip the willow won't help you pass an ofsted inspection. Jen On 17 June 2017 at 18:07, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > 2-hand turns -- one year I was teaching a dance that had a 2-hand turn -- > which I discovered was beyond their comprehension. Lots of blank faces and > a few tried to hold onto each other and turn under their own arches. I > grabbed a young fellow close by and demonstrated a 2-hand turn and there was > a huge "ahhhh" from the group. Who'd have thought that was a foreign term > for 18-year olds. Why don't they teach this stuff in school anymore? > > Thanks for asking the gender question. I still use ladies and gents when > necessary, but I add "those who are pretending to be gents" and "those who > are pretending to be ladies". They're just kids and no one seems to mind. > But I've found it's easier to use mostly gender free dances. That's why > Grease and Glue worked fairly well this year. Don't have to be proper, > don't have to be improper, just have to have a partner. Same with most easy > longways dances -- doesn't matter which side of the set you're on. > > On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 11:51 AM, Linda Leslie <laleslierjg(a)comcast.net> > wrote: >> >> I use two hand turns with groups like yours….elbow swings work, too. Since >> there is more distance between dancers, they don’t seem to have any >> discomfort with these moves. >> >> A question for you, though: if girls are dancing with girls, and boys >> with boys, how are you approaching the use of language to distinguish >> positions? >> >> thanks! Linda Leslie >> >> >> On Jun 17, 2017, at 12:31 PM, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers >> <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >> That Tony Parkes dance looks good, but I'd never be able to use it with >> this crowd. In years passed, I tried to teach them swings -- but I guess >> everybody still has cooties at 18 years -- never worked -- plus, you have a >> good number of girls dancing with girls and boys dancing with boys and it >> makes some of them uncomfortable. This is a crowd that, when I tell them, >> let's make a big circle all around the room, they have trouble with the >> concept of what a circle looks like. Not to re-mention the acoustics. >> >> As a contra dancer, I understand flow from figure to figure, but Swat the >> Flea into a right shoulder DSD wasn't a problem with this crowd. >> >> But thanks for sharing Tony's dance. I don't remember ever seeing it >> before. >> >> On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 4:55 AM, John Sweeney via Callers >> <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Linda, >>> Re your Box ‘n’ Swat: I have a somewhat similar dance in my >>> files: >>> >>> Circle Mixers Are Fun (by Tony Parkes) >>> >>> A1) Into the Middle & Back x 2 >>> >>> A2) Partner Right Hand: Balance & Box the Gnat; Partner Dosido >>> >>> B1) Partner Left Hand: Balance & Swat the Flea; Partner Seesaw (Left >>> Shoulder Dosido) 1 & 1/2 to meet your New Partner >>> >>> B2) New Partner Balance (OR Gypsy) & Swing >>> >>> Note that your sequence of Swat the Flea into Dosido involves >>> passing by the right when you are holding left hands. Tony’s sequences >>> above allow much easier flow and connection as you can pull past with the >>> connected hand. >>> >>> Last time I had the challenge of working with a room full of >>> noisy youngsters (most of whom didn’t speak English) I just led by example, >>> starting with a Grand March then did: >>> Sausage (Circle) to the Left/Right (Till I was at the top) >>> Long Lines Go Forward & Back >>> Top couple Gallop Down (I just took the person opposite and galloped); >>> Next Couple; Next Couple; Next Couple >>> Repeat >>> >>> Once they has used up a bit of energy I was able to get them to >>> quiet down a bit! >>> >>> Happy dancing, >>> John >>> >>> John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 >>> http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Callers mailing list >>> Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net >>> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Looking forward, >> >> Linda S. Mrosko >> 102 Mitchell Drive >> Temple, Texas 76501 >> (903) 292-3713 (Cell) >> (903) 603-9955 (Skype) >> contradancetx.com >> www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* (Dance buttons, t-shirts, & more) >> _______________________________________________ >> Callers mailing list >> Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net >> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >> >> > > > > -- > Looking forward, > > Linda S. Mrosko > 102 Mitchell Drive > Temple, Texas 76501 > (903) 292-3713 (Cell) > (903) 603-9955 (Skype) > contradancetx.com > www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* (Dance buttons, t-shirts, & more) > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >

7 years, 6 months

Re: [Callers] Quiet (was: Super easy dances - do they exist?)

by Linda S. Mrosko via Callers

Ooooh, that looks like a good one. I'll add it to my list of potential methods. I also thought of using a chant...like, "If I say Quiet, you say Right Now -- Quiet -- Right Now" Can someone think of a better chant? On Sun, Jun 18, 2017 at 11:12 PM, Jacob or Nancy Bloom <jandnbloom(a)gmail.com > wrote: > It isn't necessary to hire a person who can do a loud whistle - you can > buy a loud whistle for a few dollars, and hang it from a lanyard. > > Here's another technique for calling for quiet which I have seen work, > although I haven't used it myself. > > "If you can hear my voice clap once. <clap> If you can hear my voice clap > twice. <clap clap> If you can hear my voice clap three times. <clap clap > clap> ... " > > The few people who hear you the first time clap, and that attracts the > attention of people near them, so more people hear you calling for them to > clap twice, which attracts more attention. Repeat until you have the > attention of the room. It won't solve the problem of keeping them quiet, > but it doesn't hurt to have more than one technique to draw on. > > And it's easier on the ears than that loud whistle. > > Jacob > > > On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 12:50 PM, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers < > callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> Oh how I wish that would work. I've tried that technique over the >> years. They just ignore me. Shushing works, but I have to repeat the >> shhhhh into the mic lots of times. A big part of the challenge is the >> acoustics -- it's worse than being in a gym. For instance, I get them >> quiet and then teach them the first move -- there is a roar -- I get them >> quiet again -- teach the next move -- there is a roar -- I get them quiet >> again -- teach the third move -- there is a roar -- ad nauseam. The >> musicians crank up their music to the max for the dance, but even I can >> barely hear it over the din from the dancers. Short of hiring a person who >> can do that loud whistle, I'm at a loss. I've sort of grown used to it, >> but my temper is short and I really have to watch myself. >> >> On Sat, Jun 17, 2017 at 7:42 AM, Jeremy Child <jeremy.m.child(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> To quiet a room I use the Girl Guides technique: >>> >>> I raise my hand, and anyone who sees me knows to stop talking and raise >>> their hand too. More notice this (other peoples hands up and slightly >>> diminished volume). This snowballs quite quickly as peer pressure kicks >>> in, and is a very effective technique. You have to teach it to them first, >>> of course, but they pick it up quite quickly. >>> >>> Jeremy >>> www.barndancecaller.net >>> >>> On 16 June 2017 at 20:10, Linda S. Mrosko via Callers < >>> callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >>> >>>> I lead an annual dance for 200+ 18-year olds in a hall with terrible >>>> acoustics. Been doing it for 15+ years. If they all whispered at the same >>>> time, it would sound like a roar in that room. I can only do the most >>>> basic stuff most of the time...simple circles, longways with lots of >>>> sashaying, an easy folk dance. But I experiment every now and then, which >>>> lead me to come up with the following dances which, for the most part, >>>> worked. Am I stealing them from somebody? (I like to give credit where >>>> credit is due.) >>>> >>>> They call their dance "Swat the Flea". I searched for a long time for >>>> a very easy dance that had a Swat the Flea and finally wrote this one -- >>>> >>>> BOX'NSWAT (Circle) >>>> A1 Women into the middle and back; Gents into the middle & back >>>> A2 All make a quarter turn to the right and walk single file to the >>>> right >>>> B1 Women turn back to face partner -- all shake R hands with Partner & >>>> Box the Gnat; change hands, Balance & Swat the Flea >>>> B2 DSD Partner; Allemande R w/partner 1-1/2 to progress (women end >>>> facing into the center ready to go F&B) >>>> >>>> >>>> Since contra dances are almost impossible to teach to a loud, >>>> boisterous, energetic bunch of 18-year olds who have never heard of or seen >>>> a contra dance, I decided to give this a whirl -- and it worked -- mostly! >>>> It would probably be better with a smaller more sedate crowd. >>>> >>>> GREASE & GLUE (Contra formation -- Gender free -- all you need is a >>>> partner) >>>> A1 Couple 1 split Couple 2, return to places; Couple 1 DSD >>>> A2 Couple 2 split Couple 1, return to places; Couple 2 DSD >>>> B1 Star R; Star L (w/hands) >>>> B2 Couples face each other -- Couples DSD 1-1/2 ending back-to-back, >>>> facing next couple >>>> >>>> >>>> As an aside -- how do you quiet a room with terrible acoustics full of >>>> loud people? Thanks! >>>> >>>> -- >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> *Looking forward,Linda S. Mrosko* >>>> >>>> *102 Mitchell Drive* >>>> >>>> *Temple, Texas 76501* >>>> >>>> *(903) 292-3713 <(903)%20292-3713> (Cell)* >>>> *(903) 603-9955 <(903)%20603-9955> (Skype)* >>>> *contradancetx.com <http://www.contradancetx.com>* >>>> >>>> *www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* <http://www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy*> (Dance >>>> buttons, t-shirts, & more)* >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Callers mailing list >>>> Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net >>>> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> *Looking forward,Linda S. Mrosko* >> >> *102 Mitchell Drive* >> >> *Temple, Texas 76501* >> >> *(903) 292-3713 <(903)%20292-3713> (Cell)* >> *(903) 603-9955 <(903)%20603-9955> (Skype)* >> *contradancetx.com <http://www.contradancetx.com>* >> >> *www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* <http://www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy*> (Dance >> buttons, t-shirts, & more)* >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Callers mailing list >> Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net >> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >> >> > > > -- > jandnbloom(a)gmail.com > http://jacobbloom.net/ > View my Arlington Food Pantry fundraiser at https://www.youcaring.com/ > arlington-food-pantry-621657 > -- *Looking forward,Linda S. Mrosko* *102 Mitchell Drive* *Temple, Texas 76501* *(903) 292-3713 (Cell)* *(903) 603-9955 (Skype)* *contradancetx.com <http://www.contradancetx.com>* *www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy* <http://www.zazzle.com/fuzzycozy*> (Dance buttons, t-shirts, & more)*

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