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Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

by Bree Kalb via Callers

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Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

by Tina Fields via Callers

Another great whole-oval dance, along with Gang of Four, is the ever-popular Fairport Harbour by Paul Balliet. Advanced dancers can add in a cool trick in that one: suggest that in the B, gents have time to rollaway your partner before passing through the set (with lady on the left - scandalous!) because it's a piece of cake to correct that with the next move, swing your partner on that other side. My favorite "can only get away with calling it once every few years" dance is Carmen's Contra or variations, which features a truly goofy and fun "clap-clap-bump-bump" figure a la Carmen Miranda. Remind those dancing the gents' role to empty their pockets first. Tina > On Mar 16, 2016, at 2:01 PM, via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

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[Callers] Mountain Dance – Calling, Feet & Figures – From Scratch - Scholarships Due April 1st.

by T Claw via Callers

I'll be co-teaching a week long Appalachian Dance and Calling class with Becky Hill this summer. So if you don't have post Clifftop plans that make you feel like living and you're not going to Galax, come hang with us. SCHOLARSHIP Applications due APRIL 1st. Save yourself $450. I think we are taking over William Mentor's slot. Staff Musicians include Aaron Olwell and Jess McIntosh. You can take all sorts of other dance and music classes too. https://augustaheritagecenter.org/about-augusta/scholarships/ https://augustaheritagecenter.org/augusta-schedule/dance/ "Mountain Dance – Calling, Feet & Figures – From Scratch: This class focuses on Appalachian Dance Traditions. As a major facet of community dance is inclusion, no prior experience is necessary and all ages are welcome. T-Claw <https://youtu.be/uNTu_WbWdas> and Becky Hill will be joined throughout the week by West Virginia square dance callers Mack Samples, Ellen and Eugene Ratcliffe and Lou Maiuri, who will share dance figures unique to this region. We’ll present the basics of square dance calling, choreography, patter and teaching. Becky will cover the fundamentals of flatfooting and clogging. Look forward to the Tennessee Walking Step and creating your own steps through improvisation." Take Care, T-Claw Square Dance Caller calling.t.claw(a)gmail.com 615-430-8230 www.tclawcalling.com www.facebook.com/tclawcalling

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Re: [Callers] Fw: Novelty & Gimmick Contras

by Chris Page via Callers

Keeping things fairly simple, here's some that I use: Promenade the set: Mesach's March (Tony Parkes) Moody Street (Sue Rosen) Jack's Gay Gordons Promenade (Jan Larsen) Walk the Walk (Bob Isaacs) Entire set circling: CDS Reel (Ted Sannella) To Turn a Phrase (Bob Isaacs) Dublin Bay Down-the-hall Figure Leaving Home (Al Olson) Handsome Young Maids (Sue Rosen) Gypsy Star Woven Waves (Cary Ravitz) Trip to IHOP (Danner Claflin) My Hungarian Gypsy Star (Jim Hemphill) Gypsy Madness (Bob Isaacs) Hey for Three A Delicate Balance (David Smukler) Three Ladies Chain TLC Tempest (Chris Page) Pousette Trust (Chris Page) Gates Bingham's Pie (David Smukler) Kinematic Vorticity (Carol Ormand) Swinging Star Sanders' Swing (Chris Page) Arch and pop under Three's a Crowd (Paul Balliet/Lisa Greenleaf) Basket swing Mermaid's Basket (Gene Hubert) Mountaineer loop Partner's Delight (Judy Ogden?) Birdie in the Cage Square Peg in a Round Hole (Elio Lewis) Single file Promenade Travels with Rick and Kim (Shari Miller-Johnson) Sashay Gallop Speed (Chris Page) (a little tougher because of the double progression) -Chris Page San Diego, CA On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 12:44 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Mac, > That is really what I was thinking of. > Unique or seldom used figures. (I call Roll Over Johannes with a rip 'n > snort.) > Add to that unusual sequences and progressions. > Rich > > On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 3:27 PM, Mac Mckeever via Callers < > callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> I don't think of those as novelty - but more dances with unique or seldom >> used figures >> >> A couple that come to mind without digging too deep >> >> Gold Star Wednesday - by Dale Wilson - has a square dance figure that I >> have not seen in any other contra >> Deep Well by Kathy Anderson - unique way to get into a star >> Down by the Riverside - Melony Axle Lute - fun 3 face 3 >> A Valentine Surprise - Eric Hoffman - recently posted on this group - has >> large set prominade >> >> Mac McKeever >> >> >> >> ----- Forwarded Message ----- >> *From:* Rich Sbardella via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> >> *To:* Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>; >> trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com >> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1:13 PM >> *Subject:* [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras >> >> Here I am with another question. I learn so much from these threads. >> >> What are some easy, but good, novelty, or gimmick contras. To elaborate, >> I mean contras that have unusual moves, or contras that use basic moves in >> unusual ways. >> >> Maybe Ovals, Wholeset Promenades, Old-Timey square dance moves? >> Two of my favorites are "Hot Buttered Rolls" and "Roll Over Johannes" >> >> Rich Sbardella >> Stafford, CT >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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] Fw: Novelty & Gimmick Contras

by Mac Mckeever via Callers

I don't think of those as novelty - but more dances with unique or seldom used figures A couple that come to mind without digging too deep Gold Star Wednesday - by Dale Wilson - has a square dance figure that I have not seen in any other contraDeep Well by Kathy Anderson - unique way to get into a star Down by the Riverside - Melony Axle Lute - fun 3 face 3A Valentine Surprise - Eric Hoffman - recently posted on this group - has large set prominade Mac McKeever ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Rich Sbardella via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>; trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 1:13 PM Subject: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras Here I am with another question. I learn so much from these threads. What are some easy, but good, novelty, or gimmick contras. To elaborate, I mean contras that have unusual moves, or contras that use basic moves in unusual ways. Maybe Ovals, Wholeset Promenades, Old-Timey square dance moves?Two of my favorites are "Hot Buttered Rolls" and "Roll Over Johannes" Rich SbardellaStafford, CT _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

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Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

by Don Veino via Callers

It looks like I've never shared this one with the list - apologies if I have. Mostly simple parts used in unusual configuration(s). -Don Give the Gents a Whirl [Type]: Contra [Formation]: Becket CW [Author]: Don Veino [Status]: DV:: [Comments]: Have lines stretch out to make room for A1 simultaneous gypsy in middle. :: [A1]: (3,2,3) LINES FORWARD, GYPSY NEIGHBOR 1/2, LINES BACK (so all cross set to N's place) (6,2) STAR LEFT 3/4, SHIFT TO TAKE NEIGHBOR IN PROMENADE POSITION facing CCW around oval :: [A2]: (6,2) Everyone PROMENADE THE OVAL, LADIES TURN BACK over right shoulder #PROGRESSION (8) NEW N SWING end facing CW around oval in promenade position :: [B1]: (6) PROMENADE BACK until opposite Partner (6,4) GENTS WHIRL* 1+1/4, GENTS CROSS to P (passing Left) :: [B2]: (4,12) PARTNER BALANCE, SWING (alternate for smooth, slinky feel: Partner Gypsy, Swing) :: [Notes]: A1 - Shift to take Neighbor in Promenade: All drop hands from Star, Gent walks forward to join hands with current Neighbor lady in promenade position - left in left, right in right. A2 - EVERYONE (ENDS!) MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE A2 PROMENADE, as it is the progression. B1 = *Gents Whirl in this case is a CW rotation Butterfly Whirl with the Gents going forward and the Ladies backing up. Mention eye contact with Neighbor in whirl.:: [Tunes]: :: [Provenance]: From author. Composed 4/8/15. Opening part of A1 taken from Cary Ravitz's dance Terry & Sherry, which derives from an ECD sequence The Hole in the Wall. First called by Sue Rosen 5/4/2015 Monday Contras, by me 5/25/15 Thursday Contras.:: [Tags]: oval, gypsy lines, hole in the wall, gents whirl, KV, DV, intermediate:: On Wed, Mar 16, 2016 at 2:13 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers < callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > Here I am with another question. I learn so much from these threads. > > What are some easy, but good, novelty, or gimmick contras. To elaborate, > I mean contras that have unusual moves, or contras that use basic moves in > unusual ways. > > Maybe Ovals, Wholeset Promenades, Old-Timey square dance moves? > Two of my favorites are "Hot Buttered Rolls" and "Roll Over Johannes" > > Rich Sbardella > Stafford, CT > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > >

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Re: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

by Bill Olson via Callers

For Ovals/Wholeset Promenades, certainly "Gang of Four", though I don't know if I'd call that a novelty or gimmick dance!! bill Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2016 14:13:29 -0400 To: callers(a)sharedweight.net; trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com Subject: [Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras From: callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net Here I am with another question. I learn so much from these threads. What are some easy, but good, novelty, or gimmick contras. To elaborate, I mean contras that have unusual moves, or contras that use basic moves in unusual ways. Maybe Ovals, Wholeset Promenades, Old-Timey square dance moves?Two of my favorites are "Hot Buttered Rolls" and "Roll Over Johannes" Rich SbardellaStafford, CT _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

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[Callers] Novelty & Gimmick Contras

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Here I am with another question. I learn so much from these threads. What are some easy, but good, novelty, or gimmick contras. To elaborate, I mean contras that have unusual moves, or contras that use basic moves in unusual ways. Maybe Ovals, Wholeset Promenades, Old-Timey square dance moves? Two of my favorites are "Hot Buttered Rolls" and "Roll Over Johannes" Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT

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Re: [Callers] Dances with multiple swings

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Illegal in Most States by Robert Cromartie. A1 B/S N; face across. A2 Ladies chain to P, Out of the courtesy turn, circle RIGHT halfway (all are standing between P and Shadow -- except at the ends of course) Pass through straight across, turn to Shadow. B1 (NO Bal either swing). Swing Shadow (8), roll out and swing P (8) B2 LL F/B. Circle 0.75, pass thru There's a video on YouTube _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

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[Callers] Recognize this dance?

by bill fischer via Callers

hi paul this is “weeks on the road”: http://www.billolsondance.com/weeks.html with minor differences! cheers billy fischer 312 litchfield turnpike bethany ct 06524 203-393-3464 land 203-314-0221 cell/text www.billthedancecaller.com <http://www.billthedancecaller.com/> > On Mar 13, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Paul Wilde via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Can anyone identify the name/author of this dance please? > > Becket > > A-1 L Ch L Diag > 1/2 Hey (LR in ctr) > A-2 N B & S (N you chained to) > > B-1 Cir L 3/4 > Bal & CA Twrl > B-2 P B&S > > Thanks, > Paul > > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

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