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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, 8 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, 8 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, 8 months

[Callers] Website development

by Jeanette Mill via Callers

Can anyone recommend an open source website development tool that is appropriate for touring dance callers and musicians? cheersJeanette Jeanette MillContra dance caller, musician and workshop convenor+61 (0)449 686 077Canberra, Australia "The piano - 88 little mistakes waiting to happen" Kate Barnes

7 years, 8 months

Re: [Callers] Ralph Sweet's Birthday Dance

by James Saxe via Callers

Hi, Rich, I'm interested, and I think I can make it out there. Can you put me down for a spot? Thanks. --Jim Saxe Santa Clara, CA > On Apr 18, 2017, at 6:33 PM, Rich Sbardella richsbardella(a)gmail.com [trad-dance-callers] <trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > > Hello Friends, > > I am hosting/organizing a contra dance on Sunday evening, May 21st, to celebrate Ralph Sweet's 88th birthday. This is the last dance in Ralph's Shindig in the Barn series this season, and next season is not a certainty. Ralph's son Walter is part of a trio of musicians that will be providing the dance music. > > We are planning this dance as a tribute, and a thank you to Ralph for all he is to the dance community, and I am hoping for multiple callers to participate. If you are available, and would like to call a dance please send me a message. I can program in about 10 callers, and I will reserve slots on a first come, first serve basis. > > Please consider helping us to make this dance at Ralph's barn a celebration! > > Rich Sbardella > Stafford, CT

7 years, 8 months

[Callers] Ralph Sweet's Birthday Dance

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Hello Friends, I am hosting/organizing a contra dance on Sunday evening, May 21st, to celebrate Ralph Sweet's 88th birthday. This is the last dance in Ralph's Shindig in the Barn series this season, and next season is not a certainty. Ralph's son Walter is part of a trio of musicians that will be providing the dance music. We are planning this dance as a tribute, and a thank you to Ralph for all he is to the dance community, and I am hoping for multiple callers to participate. If you are available, and would like to call a dance please send me a message. I can program in about 10 callers, and I will reserve slots on a first come, first serve basis. Please consider helping us to make this dance at Ralph's barn a celebration! Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT

7 years, 8 months

[Callers] Try this link: Another new article about Square Dancing [NPR]

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Here is the link again, this time it really should work. Rich >> From NPR affiliate KJZZ, : >> >> http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa%E2%80% 99s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix <http://kjzz.org/content/ 459685/not-your-grandpa%E2%80%99s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix> >> >

7 years, 9 months

[Callers] MWSD Link

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Her is the link of the MWSD Radio program. http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa ’s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix This should work. Rich

7 years, 9 months

Re: [Callers] Looking for "A Great Catch"

by Jack Mitchell via Callers

Posted this on trad-dance-callers, but figure there are people here who aren't there, but who still might like this dance in their box.... A Nice Catch – Steve Zakon-Anderson Improper A1 Ladies Alle L 1½ to short wave (RH to P) Wave Balance, walk forward to a wave with Shadow in RH A2 Wave Balance Shadow Alle R 1¼ to Long Wave LH to Shadow #2 Wave Balance B1 Rory O’more Slide Right straight into your partner’s arms P Sw B2 LL F&B Circle Left ¾ Pass thru [new ladies Alle L] On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 12:27 AM Linda S. Mrosko via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > A friend is looking for a dance called by Steve Zakon-Anderson and she > believes it's called "A Great Catch." > > Her description, as she remembers it, is: > > "Ladies left allemande 1 1/2 and balance in a short wave with partner in R > hand, Walk forward to new wave with your shadow in your R hand, Allemand R > 1 1/4 with shadow to long lines, ladies facing out, men facing in, Slide to > the right in front of your shadow and catch your partner for a swing, > ?Circle to the left all the way around" > > Any help would be appreciated. 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 > -- Jack Mitchell Durham, NC

7 years, 9 months

[Callers] MWSD Radio Piece

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Here is a little piece about MWSD, Enjoy! http://kjzz.org/content/459685/not-your-grandpa ’s-hoedown-square-dance-calls-get-remix Rich

7 years, 9 months

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