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by Luke Donforth via Callers

Hello folks, There was a recent call for new dances, but I can't find the thread, so here's a fresh post. Continuing what I think of as a long-standing tradition of contra dance choreography stealing moves from other dances; I've written a few with the mini-dip, a move from swing dancing. (Despite the name, it's not really a dip) I was recently on a small tour with Chimney Swift, and premiered one at the BIDA dance in Boston. You can check out a video of it here: https://goo.gl/photos/qaeUuuSKt9PKBY3v8 For an explanation of what swing dancers consider a mini dip: https://youtu.be/nGI9IfhSCQE?t=6 https://youtu.be/LiElJr7YSQA?t=99 There's different opinions in swing if it's a 6 count or 8 count move, but I put it in 8 counts. The break down: 1-2: moving forward on balance 3-4: moving backwards on balance 5: pull past each other 6: clap (while low and moving) 7: catch hands 8: style pause Functionally, it's like a box the gnat; but folks let go and have an opportunity to clap and add style. The entire dance in that video is ~75% Bob Isaacs' "United We Dance"; replacing long wavy Rory O'More's in the A1 with the mini-dip sequence, so it's called "United We Mini-Dip". Improper A1 (8) Right hand to neighbor, balance, and mini-dip; catch right hands (2) Pull by right with current neighbor to previous neighbor (6) Previous neighbor allemande Left 1x, back to current neighbor A2 (16) Current neighbor balance and swing B1 (6) Circle left 3/4 (10) Partner swing B2 (8) Ladies Chain to neighbor (8) Left Hand Star 1x I know NB&S, CL PSwg, Chain Star, overlaps other dances as well. You could do the whole thing with a box the gnat instead of a mini dip in the A1 (that may already exist as a choreographed and called dance); but I like the clap opportunity the mini-dip provides, especially if the band matches it well to a tune (as Chimney Swift did). Enjoy if you're so inclined. -- Luke Donforth Luke.Donforth(a)gmail.com <Luke.Donev(a)gmail.com>

7 years, 9 months

Re: [Callers] In search of un-premiered contras!

by Ric Goldman - Letsdance via Callers

Hi Maia, Here are a few for your consideration: 13ème avenue*, improper, Aug 2016 Start: 2s step up between 1s, then all turn to face down in line-of-4 A1 1-4 Down the hall, California Twirl 5-8 Up the hall, Butterfly whirl (3/4 or 1-1/4) to end facing across A2 1-4 W gypsy R-sh 1-1/2 to Partner 5-8 Partner swing B1 1-4 Long line forward; turn single back R-sh and extend R arm into… 5-8 Star R 1x B2 1-4 With partner, slide L along line (2), circle L 3/4 with new neighbors (6) 5-8 (new) neighbor swing (end facing down) (Note: in B2 it helps if partners face across set, take inside hands for slide) (* - this is French for 13th avenue, where I lived in Montreal – to hear it, go to https://translate.google.com/#auto/fr/13th%20avenue) Allemandery my Dear Watson, improper, Jun 2015 A1 1-4 (new) Neighbors allemande R 1-1/2 5-8" Gents allemande L 1-1/2 (end facing partner in line of 4) A2 1-4 1/2 hey, partners start R-sh (PR, WL, NR, ML, into...) 5-8 Partner swing B1 1-4 Women allemande R 1-1/2 5-8 Neighbor swing B2 1-4 Long lines fwd + back ("half-roll"* the women into...) 5-8 Neighbors allemande L 1-1/2 (onto to new neighbors) * Half-roll - gents roll the ladies to the L with the women ending facing out, while the men transfer the ladies’ L hand from the gent's R to his L to lead into the allemande) Barbara's Cascade, improper, advanced* A1 1-2 Gents allemande L 3/4 to neighbor (4) 3-4 On the diagonal+, allemande neighbor R 1x (4) 5 Gents pull-by L to partner (2) 6-7 On the diagonal+, allemande partner R 1x (4) 8 Gents pull-by L to neighbor (2) A2 1-4 Gents scoop up neighbor and butterfly twirl 2x (if they can) ending on gent's original side facing across 5-8 Women gypsy R-sh 1-1/2 to partner B1 1-8 Partners balance and swing B2 1-4 Pass thru across set, California twirl 5-8 Circle L 1/4 (only) and zig-zag L + R to new cpl (so gents can flow into A1) * A1 has a high piece count and very little recovery time. B2 timing is a bit fuzzy with extra time allowing for those who start B2 5-8 a little slow. + The original concept for A1 was to have the gents to a diagonal contra corners with the women as the “corners”. I found mentioning this up front only confused people, and the dancers tend to “flatten” the diagonals anyway. Since the dancers are always right, that’s what the dance became. 😊 Pinehurst Road, improper, intermediate A1 1-4 Gents allemande L 3/4; balance neighbor 5-8 Neighbor swing A2 1-4 Circle L 3/4 5-8 Partner swing B1 1-4 Long lines fwd + back 5-8 Star R 3/4 B2 1-2 Partners allemande R 3/4 into wavy line up/down the set (women in ctr by L) 3-6 Women allemande L 1-1/2 while gents orbit CW 1/2 7-8 Partners allemande R 3/4 (so that gents face new neighbors) The B2 borrowed a figure from English Country dance Fentalarick. Once they figure out the timing, dancers seem to really enjoy it. Thanx, Ric Goldman letsdance(a)rgoldman.org From: Callers [mailto:callers-bounces@lists.sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Maia McCormick via Callers Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 6:27 PM To: callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] In search of un-premiered contras! Hi choreographer folks, I'm leading a session at NEFFA called "Cutting-Edge Contras", consisting of un-premiered (or very sparsely called) contras. If anyone has any dances they'd like to throw my way for consideration, please do so! Cheers, Maia

7 years, 9 months

Re: [Callers] Full hey spanning two phrases?

by Mark Hillegonds via Callers

Hi, Maia, At the risk of this not being exactly what you're looking for in a dance, I'll share Julie's Gypsies. The ladies dance the path of a full hey path across the A1 and A2 phrases. I even describe it to the ladies as tracing the path of a hey. However, the gents stay on their side. I've had lots of complements and no mentions of concern about the figure crossing the phrases. Perhaps it's different enough from a hey as it's called and taught more at the component figure level as opposed to a single figure. In any case, wanted to share in case you found it helpful. *4. Julie’s Gypsies, Mark Hillegonds, Improper* START: (Long waves, L face in, G face out, N in RH) A1: Long waves balance R & L, N alle R 1x / Ladies pass L SH, Partner gypsy R 1x A2: Ladies pass L SH, Neighbor swing B1: Circle Left 3/4 / Partner swing B2: Ladies chain (to Neighbor) / LH Star 1x (to new Neighbor in RH) On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:21 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Thanks for the dances, all! > > I suppose I should restate my question a little: for you, what sort of > things make a hey-spanning-two-phrases feel like it WORKS? To quote Jerome, > what makes it seem like "a feature and not a bug"? > > On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 10:19 PM, Vicki Morrison <tallygal007(a)yahoo.com> > wrote: > >> Take All of the Credit, None of the Blame by Larry Elderman has a full >> hey with bonus balances that spans 24 beats, if this is similar to what >> you're looking for: >> >> A1 N dosido 1.25 to short wavy lines (8); bal R-L (4), N alle rt 1/2, men >> alle left 1/2 >> A2 give P your right hand and bal (4), 1/2 (pass by right) to the other >> side (8), give P your right hand and balance >> B1 1/2 hey, P swing >> B2 prom; ladies chain >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Mar 28, 2017, at 10:10 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < >> callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >> Maia, >> >> I wrote a simple square "Hey Square, Let's Dance" that has the hey >> crossing phrases. >> It must be called Heads, Sides, Heads, Sides to have a complete mixer >> square. >> >> A1 Heads Lead Right & Circle to a Line, F&B >> A2 Ladies Chain, Start a Full Hey >> B1 Finish the Hey, Swing the one you meet >> B2 Promenade >> >> I have only shared this with one caller, and she remarked that the hey >> crosses phrases, and she would not use it. >> I must often use it wit singing calls, or square dance music that has >> strong 8 beat phrasing. >> >> Bob Isaacs "To Turn a Phrase" has the Oval crossing phrases. I have >> danced it when it feels good, but also when it did not. I think the music >> selection is more critical. >> >> Rich Sbardella >> >> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 7:31 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers < >> callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> I'm running up against a wall in a dance I'm currently writing, and >>> it's making me wonder: what dances, if any, have a full hey that spans two >>> sections* and really WORKS? I feel like in general, if I danced such a >>> dance, I would roll my eyes at the choreographer "breaking the rules", but >>> I can also imagine delightful dances a hey spanning two phrases that >>> justify their own existence and feel great to dance. >>> >>> Thoughts? Dances to point me to? >>> >>> As always, in dance, >>> Maia >>> >>> * e.g. hey occurs during the last eight counts of B1 and the first >>> eight of B2 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > > -- *Mark Hillegonds* Cell: 734-756-8441 Email: mark.hillegonds(a)gmail.com

7 years, 9 months

Re: [Callers] Full hey spanning two phrases?

by Vicki Morrison via Callers

Take All of the Credit, None of the Blame by Larry Elderman has a full hey with bonus balances that spans 24 beats, if this is similar to what you're looking for: A1 N dosido 1.25 to short wavy lines (8); bal R-L (4), N alle rt 1/2, men alle left 1/2 A2 give P your right hand and bal (4), 1/2 (pass by right) to the other side (8), give P your right hand and balance B1 1/2 hey, P swing B2 prom; ladies chain Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 28, 2017, at 10:10 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Maia, > > I wrote a simple square "Hey Square, Let's Dance" that has the hey crossing phrases. > It must be called Heads, Sides, Heads, Sides to have a complete mixer square. > > A1 Heads Lead Right & Circle to a Line, F&B > A2 Ladies Chain, Start a Full Hey > B1 Finish the Hey, Swing the one you meet > B2 Promenade > > I have only shared this with one caller, and she remarked that the hey crosses phrases, and she would not use it. > I must often use it wit singing calls, or square dance music that has strong 8 beat phrasing. > > Bob Isaacs "To Turn a Phrase" has the Oval crossing phrases. I have danced it when it feels good, but also when it did not. I think the music selection is more critical. > > Rich Sbardella > >> On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 7:31 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: >> Hi folks, >> >> I'm running up against a wall in a dance I'm currently writing, and it's making me wonder: what dances, if any, have a full hey that spans two sections* and really WORKS? I feel like in general, if I danced such a dance, I would roll my eyes at the choreographer "breaking the rules", but I can also imagine delightful dances a hey spanning two phrases that justify their own existence and feel great to dance. >> >> Thoughts? Dances to point me to? >> >> As always, in dance, >> Maia >> >> * e.g. hey occurs during the last eight counts of B1 and the first eight of B2 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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, 9 months

Re: [Callers] Full hey spanning two phrases?

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Maia, I wrote a simple square "Hey Square, Let's Dance" that has the hey crossing phrases. It must be called Heads, Sides, Heads, Sides to have a complete mixer square. A1 Heads Lead Right & Circle to a Line, F&B A2 Ladies Chain, Start a Full Hey B1 Finish the Hey, Swing the one you meet B2 Promenade I have only shared this with one caller, and she remarked that the hey crosses phrases, and she would not use it. I must often use it wit singing calls, or square dance music that has strong 8 beat phrasing. Bob Isaacs "To Turn a Phrase" has the Oval crossing phrases. I have danced it when it feels good, but also when it did not. I think the music selection is more critical. Rich Sbardella On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 7:31 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi folks, > > I'm running up against a wall in a dance I'm currently writing, and > it's making me wonder: what dances, if any, have a full hey that spans two > sections* and really WORKS? I feel like in general, if I danced such a > dance, I would roll my eyes at the choreographer "breaking the rules", but > I can also imagine delightful dances a hey spanning two phrases that > justify their own existence and feel great to dance. > > Thoughts? Dances to point me to? > > As always, in dance, > Maia > > * e.g. hey occurs during the last eight counts of B1 and the first > eight of B2 > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > >

7 years, 9 months

[Callers] Full hey spanning two phrases?

by Maia McCormick via Callers

Hi folks, I'm running up against a wall in a dance I'm currently writing, and it's making me wonder: what dances, if any, have a full hey that spans two sections* and really WORKS? I feel like in general, if I danced such a dance, I would roll my eyes at the choreographer "breaking the rules", but I can also imagine delightful dances a hey spanning two phrases that justify their own existence and feel great to dance. Thoughts? Dances to point me to? As always, in dance, Maia * e.g. hey occurs during the last eight counts of B1 and the first eight of B2

7 years, 9 months

[Callers] Sad news: Louie

by Joy Greenwolfe via Callers

The Triangle Country Dancers in Central North Carolina would like to share the very sad news of Louie Cromartie’s passing. Louie was a well-loved and admired local dancer, caller, and mentor. We will miss her terribly. Memorial Events: There will be two memorial dances in her honor next weekend, both Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st, coinciding with scheduled dances. Both dances will be at the Carrboro Century Center in Carrboro, NC. More info about dance times, location, and caller/musicians on the TCD website: http://www.tcdancers.org <http://www.tcdancers.org/> There will also be a memorial service for Louie, that same Saturday, April 1st at 11 am. The service will be at: Community Church of Chapel Hill Unitarian Universalist 106 Purefoy Rd Chapel Hill NC 27514 Google map <https://www.google.com/maps/dir/''/community+church+of+chapel+hill/@35.8985362,-79.1220615,12z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89acc2f0a47d37d5:0x40a4301d3e78db53!2m2!1d-79.0520214!2d35.8985565> link https://goo.gl/maps/wTzAdsgMLv32 <https://goo.gl/maps/wTzAdsgMLv32> There may be some home hospitality for dancers coming from out of town as well. Whether or not you can make it to NC, please keep Louie’s family, especially Robert and Thankful, in your thoughts. Joy Greenwolfe Durham, NC

7 years, 9 months

Re: [Callers] In search of un-premiered contras!

by Ben Werner via Callers

Maia, Here are a few dances I’ve written over the past few years. If any of them already exist please let me know! If anyone decides to call them I’d be interested to hear how it goes and any feedback you might have. I’ve called The Erik Effect and Rip and Snort with great success. I’ve called Swap to Wave a time or two and it went OK because I didn't do a great job prompting / it was a little to difficult for the crowd. The Erik Effect becket CW Ben Werner & Danielle Boudreau A1: (16) Yearn Left, give and take, ladies take gents, Neighbor Swing A2: (8) right and left through (8) Ladies chain B1: (16) full hey LR, NL, GR, PL, LR, NR, GR B2: (16) partner gyre & Swing Written a couple of years ago for Erik Erhardt because of the great impact he was having in our community. Swap to Wave Becket Ben Werner A1: (8) partner allemande right 1 ½ gents face out (8) wave balance, box circulate A2: (16) wave balance, gents cross, partner swing B1: (8) ladies chain (8) New Neighbor Swing B2: (4) pass the ocean (4) balance the wave (8) Neighbor allemande 1x, ladies allemande ½ to partner I wrote this dance specifically for a roll swapping workshop. It gives you and your partner enough time to allemande 2x to swap rolls if you want. Rip and Snort imp Ben Werner A1: (8) Balance the ring, Rip and Snort (1s arch 2s dive through, 2’s let go of partner, 1s keep hands with partner and neighbor, ones turn under joined hands, end in a short facing down the hall line) (8) Down the Hall, 1s gate the twos A2: (8) Up the hall (8) Gents Allemande Right 1 1/2 B1: (16) Partner Balance and swing B2: (8) balance the ring, petronella (8) balance the ring, California twirl Note: the A1 can be quite the teach but I find people think its quite satisfying once the get it. Cheers, Ben > On Mar 27, 2017, at 3:02 PM, Jerome Grisanti via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Dear Maia, > > I recently composed a contra that may fit your criteria. I've sent it out to a few other callers, and posted it to a small Facebook group, but its challenges make it unsuitable for most dances on my schedule. The challenges are: multiple progressions/regressions and potential disorientation. I would guess a hall populated mostly with experienced dancers would not have too much trouble with it. Another caller suggested calling it as a becket starting with the B1, which would certainly give it a different feel. > > Let me know if you end up using it; good luck with your workshop whatever you end up doing! > > --Jerome > > Do Re Mi Re Do > > By Jerome Grisanti > > Duple Improper Contra > > A1 > > Neighbor right-hand balance (4), pull by (2), next neighbor pull by left (2). > > Third neighbor right-hand balance (4), box the gnat (4). > > A2 > > Gents allemande left 1 1/2 (8), > Partner swing (8) > > B1 > > Slide left & circle left 3/4 with 2nd neighbors, > Neighbor swing > > B2 > > Gents walk forward to a long wavy line (4), Balance forward & back (4); Gents allemande left with ladies joining behind partners to turn it into a left-hand star (8) (ladies traveling about 3/4, gents about once+ around). > > You interact with three neighbors in this order: 1,2,3,2,1. > > An end-effects warning: you're never out for long. Couples out during the A2 will be in in the B1, if you're out in B1 you return in B2. The A1 figure wraps around the ends. > > > > > Jerome Grisanti > 660-528-0858 > http://www.jeromegrisanti.com > > "Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe > > On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 8:26 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi choreographer folks, > > I'm leading a session at NEFFA called "Cutting-Edge Contras", consisting of un-premiered (or very sparsely called) contras. If anyone has any dances they'd like to throw my way for consideration, please do so! > > 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

7 years, 9 months

Re: [Callers] In search of un-premiered contras!

by Jerome Grisanti via Callers

Dear Maia, I recently composed a contra that may fit your criteria. I've sent it out to a few other callers, and posted it to a small Facebook group, but its challenges make it unsuitable for most dances on my schedule. The challenges are: multiple progressions/regressions and potential disorientation. I would guess a hall populated mostly with experienced dancers would not have too much trouble with it. Another caller suggested calling it as a becket starting with the B1, which would certainly give it a different feel. Let me know if you end up using it; good luck with your workshop whatever you end up doing! --Jerome Do Re Mi Re Do By Jerome Grisanti Duple Improper Contra A1 Neighbor right-hand balance (4), pull by (2), next neighbor pull by left (2). Third neighbor right-hand balance (4), box the gnat (4). A2 Gents allemande left 1 1/2 (8), Partner swing (8) B1 Slide left & circle left 3/4 with 2nd neighbors, Neighbor swing B2 Gents walk forward to a long wavy line (4), Balance forward & back (4); Gents allemande left with ladies joining behind partners to turn it into a left-hand star (8) (ladies traveling about 3/4, gents about once+ around). You interact with three neighbors in this order: 1,2,3,2,1. An end-effects warning: you're never out for long. Couples out during the A2 will be in in the B1, if you're out in B1 you return in B2. The A1 figure wraps around the ends. Jerome Grisanti 660-528-0858 http://www.jeromegrisanti.com "Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe On Sun, Mar 26, 2017 at 8:26 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi choreographer folks, > > I'm leading a session at NEFFA called "Cutting-Edge Contras", consisting > of un-premiered (or very sparsely called) contras. If anyone has any dances > they'd like to throw my way for consideration, please do so! > > Cheers, > Maia > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > >

7 years, 9 months

[Callers] In search of un-premiered contras!

by Claire Takemori via Callers

Maia, This has been called a few times across the US recently & is well-loved, but is definitely not wide spread yet. Mad Orbin by Jacqui Grennan A1 (4) N RH Bal (4) Box the Gnat (8) Gents front to R, Mad Robin A2 (8) Gents allem L 1.5, while Ladies orbit CW (8) N Sw B1 (4) Bal ring, Ladies bring P across (12) P Sw B2 (8) CL 3/4 , Pass thru (8) Next N DSD Claire Takemori Campbell CA On Mar 27, 2017, at 1:02 PM, via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: Send Callers mailing list submissions to callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to callers-request(a)lists.sharedweight.net You can reach the person managing the list at callers-owner(a)lists.sharedweight.net When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Callers digest..." Today's Topics: 1. In search of un-premiered contras! (Maia McCormick via Callers) 2. Re: In search of un-premiered contras! (David Harding via Callers) 3. Re: In search of un-premiered contras! (Tom Hinds via Callers) 4. Re: In search of un-premiered contras! (David Harding via Callers) 5. Re: In search of un-premiered contras! (Don Veino via Callers) 6. Re: In search of un-premiered contras! (Linda Leslie via Callers) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 21:26:38 -0400 From: Maia McCormick via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> To: "callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net" <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> Subject: [Callers] In search of un-premiered contras! Message-ID: <CAHUcZGPtZDbsacoWgaXknNbzmi7aHMet3TW-azUv-=R9BzkZZA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Hi choreographer folks, I'm leading a session at NEFFA called "Cutting-Edge Contras", consisting of un-premiered (or very sparsely called) contras. If anyone has any dances they'd like to throw my way for consideration, please do so! Cheers, Maia

7 years, 9 months

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