I think that dancers are more open to mastering those basic skills in the
context of a workshop teaching flourishes.
On Sat, Apr 27, 2019 at 12:21 PM Jim Thaxter via Callers <
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> “More advanced” is a pretty vague term and could be interpreted in various
> ways. I didn’t think Colin’s response was “terribly” sarcastic. That, too,
> may be interpreted variously. Find your own way and be peaceful with it.
> More on topic, get the basics down first, then embellish.
>
> On Sat, Apr 27, 2019 at 11:16 AM Michael Dyck via Callers <
> callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>> On 2019-04-27 4:19 a.m., Colin Hume via Callers wrote:
>> > On Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:44:32 -0700, Lenore Frigo via Callers wrote:
>> >> I would like to teach some of my more advanced dancers some flourishes
>> >> or other embellishments to contra dance. I'd like to start with things
>> >> that are easy and obviously that can be smoothly integrated into a
>> dance.
>> >
>> > How about first teaching them how to fit the dance to the music, giving
>> > weight in allemandes and circles, and doing a good buzz-step swing?
>> > Or would that not be considered politically correct?
>> Lenore did say that these are "more advanced dancers", so it seems
>> reasonable to assume that they already know these things. Why would you
>> assume they don't?
>>
>> I can sympathize with valuing fundamentals over flourishes, and I'm not
>> saying you should keep that opinion to yourself, just that I think you
>> could
>> find a less sarcastic way to express it.
>>
>> -Michael
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On Fri, 26 Apr 2019 14:44:32 -0700, Lenore Frigo via Callers wrote:
> I would like to teach some of my more advanced dancers some flourishes or other embellishments to contra dance.
> I'd like to start with things that are easy and obviously that can be smoothly integrated into a dance.
How about first teaching them how to fit the dance to the music, giving weight in allemandes and circles, and doing a
good buzz-step swing? Or would that not be considered politically correct?
Colin Hume
Email colin(a)colinhume.com Web site http://colinhume.com
Claudio Buchwald wrote "Sneak Preview" with a right shoulder round in A1,
There is also "Priest Pass" by Mitchell S. Frey that ends LLFB, Ladies
Chain. I imagine you have a folked version of one of these dances.
On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 8:26 PM Rich Sbardella via Callers <
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> Here is another dance I do not have a title for.
> Can anyone help?
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
> Untitled Easy Dance
>
>
> Contra D/I
>
> Neighbor Dosido 1-1/2
>
>
>
> Next Neighbor Left Shoulder Round
>
>
> Original Neighbor Balance & Swing
>
>
> - - - -
>
>
> Circle Left 3/4
>
>
> Partner Swing
>
>
> Ladies Chain
>
>
>
> Left Hand Star
>
>
>
> New Neighbor Dosido 1-1/2
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Here is another dance I do not have a title for.
Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Rich
Untitled Easy Dance
Contra D/I
Neighbor Dosido 1-1/2
Next Neighbor Left Shoulder Round
Original Neighbor Balance & Swing
- - - -
Circle Left 3/4
Partner Swing
Ladies Chain
Left Hand Star
New Neighbor Dosido 1-1/2
Lenore,
I taught a workshop on this exact topic. I'll send you my notes when next
I'm at my computer. (Saturday, perhaps).
Jerome
On Friday, April 26, 2019, Lenore Frigo via Callers <
callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> I would like to teach some of my more advanced dancers some flourishes or
> other embellishments to contra dance. I'd like to start with things that
> are easy and obviously that can be smoothly integrated into a dance.
>
> Simpler is better and I am especially looking for "extras" that can be
> done singly rather than within a couple. For example, simply twirling
> during a do-si-do, or little "meanwhile" things you can do while waiting
> out as your partner allemandes with their diagonal.
>
> I've found some YouTube videos, but they tend to be for more elaborate
> technique than I am interested in introducing at this time.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts, tips, support, or warnings! :)
> Lenore Frigo
>
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and magic in it." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
I would like to teach some of my more advanced dancers some flourishes or
other embellishments to contra dance. I'd like to start with things that
are easy and obviously that can be smoothly integrated into a dance.
Simpler is better and I am especially looking for "extras" that can be done
singly rather than within a couple. For example, simply twirling during a
do-si-do, or little "meanwhile" things you can do while waiting out as your
partner allemandes with their diagonal.
I've found some YouTube videos, but they tend to be for more elaborate
technique than I am interested in introducing at this time.
Thanks for any thoughts, tips, support, or warnings! :)
Lenore Frigo
That would be "Leap of Faith" by Bob Isaacs.
On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 4:57 PM Rich Sbardella via Callers <
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> Anyone recognize this dance?
>
> A1 Bal Wave Spin Right, Bar Wave, Spin L (Ladies all the way across)
> A2 P B&S
> B1 CL 3/4, N Swg
> B2 F&B, Star Left
>
> Thanks,
> Rich
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Leap of Faith by Bob Isaacs
BUT
It’s a Star R at the end of the B2
Lisa G
> On Apr 26, 2019, at 4:57 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
> Anyone recognize this dance?
>
> A1 Bal Wave Spin Right, Bar Wave, Spin L (Ladies all the way across)
> A2 P B&S
> B1 CL 3/4, N Swg
> B2 F&B, Star Left
>
> Thanks,
> Rich
>
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Anyone recognize this dance?
A1 Bal Wave Spin Right, Bar Wave, Spin L (Ladies all the way across)
A2 P B&S
B1 CL 3/4, N Swg
B2 F&B, Star Left
Thanks,
Rich
Thanks to all of you who replied with the directions for this dance.
Cheers,
Jerome
Jerome Grisanti
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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 Mon, Apr 22, 2019 at 10:17 PM Jerome Grisanti <jerome.grisanti(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> Hivemind:
>
> I would like to have someone (or several someones) who know the Kathy
> Anderson square check my transcription to see if I've got it right or wrong.
>
> Please reply directly to me, since I can't find the dance published online
> and I presume that is intentional.
>
> --Jerome
>
>
> 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
>
