Thanks all! I've written a few down!
Ron
On Feb 12, 2018 2:34 PM, "Luke Donforth via Callers" <
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> Thank you for the historic perspective Colin!
>
> I don't call that dance that often myself, it's rather a niche piece :-)
>
> It's an odd-ball enough dance that I use the long-lines version as a point
> of connection to the whole set. I certainly wouldn't object to a caller
> using an arm-around variant as couples; but I think taking away the ability
> for the lines to connect for the diagonal motion would add to the
> complexity.
>
> On Mon, Feb 12, 2018 at 2:14 PM, Colin Hume via Callers <
> callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:51:14 -0500, Luke Donforth via Callers wrote:
>> > Thank you for the shout out to Entangled in Monte Carlo :-)
>>
>> Luke -
>>
>> I'm not likely to call contras with swing dance moves, but I noticed that
>> in typical Becket fashion yours finishes with a partner
>> swing. It then starts again with "Long lines yearn forward on the left
>> diagonal, then Gents take new neighbor home and swing".
>>
>> Surely this is a "Give and take", which works better if you keep your arm
>> round your partner when going forward on the left
>> diagonal rather than joining hands in long lines. That's how Larry
>> Jennings defined the figure, though many callers don't seem to
>> know that.
>>
>> Colin Hume
>>
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Jack, I'd like to call the dance you just sent but have a question.
How close do the men get to each other as they do the double Pet?
Since you've danced this, how might it work in a crowded hall? Might
the men crash into each other on the spin?
On Feb 10, 2018, at 9:59 PM, Jack Mitchell via Callers wrote:
>
>
> Collected this from Vicki Herndon last night at Cabin Fever in
> Knoxville. Anyone know the name / author? It's a really fun dance
> (and lots of fun to swap roles on).
>
>
>
>
> A1 Yearn Left, then straight back
> R&L Thru
> A2 Snuggle up to partner (arms around backs like for Star
> Promenade)
> As a couple balance, twirl to the right once place (gents go
> forward, ladies back) End facing up & down
> Couple balance, twirl to the right
> B1 Gents pass L Shoulder -- Hey
> B2 P B&S
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On Mon, 12 Feb 2018 13:51:14 -0500, Luke Donforth via Callers wrote:
> Thank you for the shout out to Entangled in Monte Carlo :-)
Luke -
I'm not likely to call contras with swing dance moves, but I noticed that in typical Becket fashion yours finishes with a partner
swing. It then starts again with "Long lines yearn forward on the left diagonal, then Gents take new neighbor home and swing".
Surely this is a "Give and take", which works better if you keep your arm round your partner when going forward on the left
diagonal rather than joining hands in long lines. That's how Larry Jennings defined the figure, though many callers don't seem to
know that.
Colin Hume
Email colin(a)colinhume.com Web site http://colinhume.com
"Entangled in Monte Carlo" by Luke Donforth
http://www.madrobincallers.org/2014/11/12/contra-with-a-swing-dance-move/
> On February 7, 2018 at 8:58 AM Ron Blechner via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
> Hey callers,
>
> I'm looking for dances with nerdy inspirations to add a few more choices to an upcoming session. Skill level easy through intermediate+.
>
> This can be dances inspired by a nerdy reason (like Jurassic Redheads or Star Trek) or some kind of nerdy-choreography.
>
> Thanks!
>
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Hi,
I don’t know that dance. But I have another dance with that move in my file.
I learnt it as a “Petronella Pivot”.
You’ll find the dance, “A Glimpse of Beauty “, at http://charleyharvey.com/dances.html
Happy dancing,
John
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I can no longer find the original post about The Wheel circle mixer, but
I'd like to thank the person who recommended it. I used it, with Mac
MacKeever's modification of rolling the women to the inside before going
into the middle, at a contra last night with a large percentage of
energetic teenagers. It was excellent! Just the right amount of silly
as the odd socks scrambled to find each other in the middle, and plenty
of time for them to get back into the promenade. It's playful, pretty
hard to break, and very quick to teach. It's a keeper!
Kalia
Don't know the name of the dance you're looking for. I knew I called a
similar dance a couple of years ago:
*Holly in Winter **(Charles Harvey)*
Becket (progresses Left)
A1 As Couple, with Partner: Balance, Pivot Petronella (as couple, pivot
step to place); Ring of Four, Balance and Pass Thru
A2 New Neighbor: Balance and Swing
B1 Hey
B2 Circle Left 3/4 / Partner Swing
On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 12:40 PM, Jack Mitchell via Callers <
callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> Collected this from Vicki Herndon last night at Cabin Fever in Knoxville.
> Anyone know the name / author? It's a really fun dance (and lots of fun to
> swap roles on).
>
>
>
>
> A1 Yearn Left, then straight back
> R&L Thru
> A2 Snuggle up to partner (arms around backs like for Star Promenade)
> As a couple balance, twirl to the right once place (gents go forward,
> ladies back) End facing up & down
> Couple balance, twirl to the right
> B1 Gents pass L Shoulder -- Hey
> B2 P B&S
> --
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Collected this from Vicki Herndon last night at Cabin Fever in Knoxville.
Anyone know the name / author? It's a really fun dance (and lots of fun to
swap roles on).
A1 Yearn Left, then straight back
R&L Thru
A2 Snuggle up to partner (arms around backs like for Star Promenade)
As a couple balance, twirl to the right once place (gents go forward,
ladies back) End facing up & down
Couple balance, twirl to the right
B1 Gents pass L Shoulder -- Hey
B2 P B&S
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Durham, NC
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Durham, NC
The Waggoner and The Margate Hoy are from the 1700's and they are both
similar and easy.
On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 1:26 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers <
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> Hello Folks,
>
> Does anyone have dances that they are willing to share of Colonial period
> dances that are adapted to a Party Dance environment for non dances? I
> instantly think of Rakes of Mallow (longways) and Haste to the Wedding (as
> a Duple Minor).
>
> I have a few others, but would like to add to my repertoire. Easy is what
> I am looking for. Alcohol involved in reenactment party dance.
>
> Thanks,
> From one of the colonies!
> Rich Sbardella
> Stafford, CT
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Lady of the Lake? Not sure dates and not near my cards, but definitely easy.
Dorcas Hand
Houston
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> On Feb 10, 2018, at 12:26 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
> Hello Folks,
>
> Does anyone have dances that they are willing to share of Colonial period dances that are adapted to a Party Dance environment for non dances? I instantly think of Rakes of Mallow (longways) and Haste to the Wedding (as a Duple Minor).
>
> I have a few others, but would like to add to my repertoire. Easy is what I am looking for. Alcohol involved in reenactment party dance.
>
> Thanks,
> From one of the colonies!
> Rich Sbardella
> Stafford, CT
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