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[Callers] Dances without LLFB and Ladies Chain

by Mark Hillegonds via Callers

Hi all, Following on the recent inquiries about favorite dances that [INSERT CRITERIA HERE], I'll post my request. I'm finding that when I put programs together, I'll have a string (or at least several) dances that have a LL F&B or a Ladies Chain and sometimes both. I'd be interested to know your favorite dances (of any experience level) that use neither of these figures. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all! -- *Mark Hillegonds* Cell: 734-756-8441 Email: mark.hillegonds(a)gmail.com

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Re: [Callers] Reverse prog/becket R dances?

by Yoyo Zhou via Callers

Here are a few: Amy Asked for a Gypsy (Charley Harvey) Balance to my Lou (Becky Hill) Maliza's Magical Mystery Motion (Cary Ravitz) Square Thru to You (Bob Isaacs) The Wise People of Chicago (Bradley Smith) BTW, in a medley, you can change directions (becket-L to becket-R) if you also flip which side of the set the dancers are on, but only do this once. (E.g., the first time through, swapping circle left 3/4, N swing for a gents allemande left 1+1/2, N swing.) As long as dancers continue to progress to new neighbors up/down as before, they won't come back to previous neighbors. Yoyo Zhou

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Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

by Tom Hinds via Callers

Rich, Good point. I'm always on the look out for new material. Do you have any in mind? Come to think of it, JIngle Bells can be used as a singing square and for contras too. Tom On Dec 6, 2016, at 9:15 AM, Rich Sbardella wrote: > Tina, If you investigate Square Dance singing calls, many, many > have been arranged into 32 bar tunes, and many are appropriate for > contra dance with a slight tempo adjustment. > Rich > > On Tue, Dec 6, 2016 at 9:08 AM, Tom Hinds via Callers > <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > It's not my cup of tea but Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer could > be used as a singing square or in a contra medley. > > On Dec 5, 2016, at 11:49 PM, Tina Fields via Callers wrote: > > The year I called the No Snow Ball in the SF Bay Area, Hillbillies > from Mars agreed to include I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus as one > tune in a set. I sang it after dancers got their flow going, and it > went great. > > I like Alan's idea of including not only holiday tunes but bad > holiday puns as alt dance titles. That way, you can choose > excellent dances and still get your holiday theme on. > > I also look forward to hearing more ideas here. Have fun! > Tina > > > On Saturday, December 3, 2016 David Harding via Callers > <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I'm interested in familiar holiday tunes that work for contras. I know > I've danced to Jingle Bells a couple of times (as Alan suggested), and > think I remember doing a mixer to Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Any other > ideas? > > David > > > On 12/2/2016 6:10 PM, Winston, Alan P. via Callers wrote: > Claire -- > > In my experience, choosing dances because their titles fit a > particular theme isn't the best way to make programs. > > For Christmas holiday dances I'm used to bands slipping familiar > holiday tunes into their regular sets. (Jingle Bells fits in nicely as > a bouncy tune. Several carols can be played as waltzes.) You can also > playfully alter the names of dances you'd want to call anyway to make > them fit the theme. > > _______________________________________________ > 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 >

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Re: [Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

by Tina Fields via Callers

The year I called the No Snow Ball in the SF Bay Area, Hillbillies from Mars agreed to include I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus as one tune in a set. I sang it after dancers got their flow going, and it went great. I like Alan's idea of including not only holiday tunes but bad holiday puns as alt dance titles. That way, you can choose excellent dances and still get your holiday theme on. I also look forward to hearing more ideas here. Have fun! Tina > > On Saturday, December 3, 2016 David Harding via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > I'm interested in familiar holiday tunes that work for contras. I know > I've danced to Jingle Bells a couple of times (as Alan suggested), and > think I remember doing a mixer to Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Any other ideas? > > David > > >> On 12/2/2016 6:10 PM, Winston, Alan P. via Callers wrote: >> Claire -- >> >> In my experience, choosing dances because their titles fit a >> particular theme isn't the best way to make programs. >> >> For Christmas holiday dances I'm used to bands slipping familiar >> holiday tunes into their regular sets. (Jingle Bells fits in nicely as >> a bouncy tune. Several carols can be played as waltzes.) You can also >> playfully alter the names of dances you'd want to call anyway to make >> them fit the theme.

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Re: [Callers] Reverse prog/becket R dances?

by James Saxe via Callers

To be precise, Carol's dance is titled "A Piece O' Cake". It's found on page 9 of the book _Twirling Dervish Returns_ by Becky Hill, Paul Balliet, and Carol Kopp (1997). Except for having the neighbor balance and swing as the A1 (and consequently having it be with original neighbor, not "N2"), the choreography is identical to that in Tom's message quoted below. --Jim On Dec 4, 2016, at 3:43 PM, Bob Isaacs via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Hi Tom: > > Your memory is correct - the improper version is called Piece of Cake by Carol Kopp. > > Bob > > > > From: Callers <callers-bounces(a)lists.sharedweight.net> on behalf of Tom Hinds via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> > Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2016 5:49 PM > To: Maia McCormick > Cc: callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > Subject: Re: [Callers] Reverse prog/becket R dances? > > The Host, by TH > My memory tells me that this might be a Becket version of a > previously written improper contra. > > A1 circle left 3/4, balance, Calif. tw. > > A2 bal and swing N2 > > B1 hey, men, left > > B2 men pass left a 3rd time and swing P. > > T > > On Dec 3, 2016, at 4:09 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote: > > > Anyone have some favorites to share? Especially interested in > > dances that are simple enough to be part of a medley (they don't > > need to be dead simple, just not absurdly complex). > > > > 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 > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

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[Callers] Holiday contras - BEG/EASY

by Claire Takemori via Callers

Hi everyone! Wishing you all fabulous holidays. I’m so grateful for this resource. I’m calling a small contra on 12/20 and would like to have some Beg/Easy modern contras with fun holiday theme titles. There is usually several new dancers and 1/3-1/2 beg to very experienced dancers. I appreciate any choreography that you can share. I’ve searched all the dances I already have in Caller’s Companion. Thank you So much! Claire Takemori (SF Bay Area)

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Re: [Callers] Reverse prog/becket R dances?

by Tom Hinds via Callers

The Host, by TH My memory tells me that this might be a Becket version of a previously written improper contra. A1 circle left 3/4, balance, Calif. tw. A2 bal and swing N2 B1 hey, men, left B2 men pass left a 3rd time and swing P. T On Dec 3, 2016, at 4:09 PM, Maia McCormick via Callers wrote: > Anyone have some favorites to share? Especially interested in > dances that are simple enough to be part of a medley (they don't > need to be dead simple, just not absurdly complex). > > Cheers, > Maia > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

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Re: [Callers] Reverse prog/becket R dances?

by Tony Parkes via Callers

Maia McCormick wrote: > Anyone have some favorites to share? Especially interested in dances that are simple enough to be part of a medley… MY FIRST BECKET (Tony Parkes, 1993) Becket CCW A.1 LL F&B / Swing partner A.2 Half prom across / Circle 3/4, pass thru B.1 Dosido (or g***y) & swing next neighbor B.2 R & L thru / Ladies chain Tony Parkes Billerica, Mass. www.hands4.com<http://www.hands4.com>

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[Callers] Another "does this easy dance exist already?" query

by Alan Winston via Callers

This came to me earlier today and I don't seem to have it in my collection, although it seems so completely glossary-esque that it must be around. I'm not sure it has any merit other than a pretty low piece count and a partner and neighbor swing; might work in a medley. No place to stop and pull yourself together, but r&lt over and back might suffice. (I see that A1 and A2 are the start of Simplicity Swing, which is a better dance because it has a long lines moment of poise in it. Still curious if this is around.) EASY START Form:IC Figures:NB&S;CL.75,PS;R&LT,R&LT;WC,LHS: Alan Winston 12-3-2016 A1: Neighbor Balance & Swing, A2: circle left 3/4, swing partners on the side of the set B1: right and left thru over and back, B2: Ladies chain (to neighbor), left hand star and look for new neighbors). -- Alan

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Re: [Callers] Reverse prog/becket R dances?

by Paul Wilde via Callers

Maia, Culver City Contra, by James Hutson (becket R, for those who will:-) A-1 LL F&B R & L Thru A-2 Ladies Chain Star L 1X B-1 New N DoSiDo N-S B-2 Men Al L 1 1/2 P-S A bit more complex for a medley are: To Have & To Hold Don Flaherty Triptophane Susan Kevra (all 3 are great dances, imho) Best, Paul PS Yes, this list rocks. Thanks to all.

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