I've always called this dance to "Buffalo Gals", which is very
recognizable, and people can sing the chorus. I'm thinking of a circle
mixer dance, is this the same one that you want to call?
The dance I call requires a "short" tune, just AB, rather than AABB, so
it depends on your version of the dance.
Suzanne Girardot
Seattle, WA
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>From: Deb Comly
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>To: sue(a)manytracks.com, A musician's discussion list
>Subject: Re: [Musicians] Heel-Toe Polka Tune
>
>"This Old Man" works fine, and I often fall back on that if I am
working
>with a band that isn't prepared to play Jenny Lind (a personal
favorite).
>"This Old Man" is easy and everyone knows it! If you are working with
>musicians who can pull it off, try requesting a change in key (up),
every
>time they notch up the tempo!
>
>Deb Comly
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Hi Musicians,
What is your favorite Heel-Toe/Patty Cake Polka tune? I'd particularly appreciate a fast-learning option for a new band for a new dance series with fiddlers who are getting a bit overwhelmed with new tunes. But your other choices, too. Or is Jenny Lind the standard?
Thanks!
Sue Robishaw, U.P. of Michigan
Hello everyone!
This weekend is the Ralph Page Dance Legacy Weekend at the University of
New Hampshire in Durham. As usual, it will be a wonderful gathering of
dancers, callers and musicians to celebrate the history our wonderful
tradition and those who continue to make it live. We have a blast and
you won't find a group of dancers that is more elegant, fun, warm and
friendly out there.
As usual, on both Saturday and Sunday, SW has encouraged list
participants (and those of a like mind) to push some tables together in
the dining area and discuss matters related to dancing, calling,
organizing or playing music for dances. We just geek right out for an
hour or so! You're all welcome to join in and participate. It's a
wonderful opportunity to meet and hang out with some fantastic people
who provide such sage advice on our lists.
My wife, Anne Obelnicki, and I will be there this year after sadly
missing last year's. I look forward to meeting many new people from the
list and greeting many old friends.
Happy Dancing!
Chris Weiler
SharedWeight moderator, co-founder
Craftsbury, VT
P.S. If you don't know about the Ralph Page Weekend, here's the link. A
highly recommended festival for those interested in the history of our
tradition and meeting many of the people who made it possible for us to
do this.
http://ralphpage.neffa.org/
Hello everyone!
Once again, this weekend is the Ralph Page event at the University of
New Hampshire in Durham, NH. Once again, many of us will be there.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year, as I have for the
past several years.
I sincerely hope that all of you that are attending will continue the
SharedWeight lunches on Saturday and Sunday during the festival. Would
someone like to step up and volunteer to push tables together for
everyone? Maybe this year someone would like to coordinate a potluck?
I'll miss seeing everyone and all of the wonderful dancing and
conversations that happen every year. Have a blast!
Thanks, everyone, for your participation on these lists in 2011. You
make these lists the valuable resources that they are. Looking forward
to an even better 2012!
Happy dancing!
Chris Weiler
Craftsbury, VT
contra dance music and calling workshops deerfield, nh
Feb. 4 - Carol Compton, "Play in the Band": Feb. 4 - David Millstone, "Call
Chestnuts" March 3 - Chris Ricciotti, "CALLER'S WORKSHOP - A SOLID
FOUNDATION", March 3 - Sylvia Miskoe "Play Your Accordion for Dancing".
*** RSVP, ASAP to reserve a space. Info and reservations:
<mailto:holt.e@comcast.net> holt.e(a)comcast.net, (603) 679-1915 ***
*** PRICE: $25.00, includes admission to the evening dance where workshop
leaders will be calling and playing. *** (Contact us at the above address to
explore the possibility of a few limited scholarships if needed).
*** Additional details will be sent to workshop participants.
*** Additional info: contact holt.e(a)comcast.net and I will send you a copy
of the flyer.
Don't want to spam this list but as a musician, you might be interested.
Last month I announced the Catapult Showcase in Atlanta over Memorial Day
Weekend 2012. The Band (and Caller) applications are due on 11/30 - that's
this Wednesday.
If you're in a band (or you're a caller) who'd be perfect for Catapult, get
your application at http://www.catapultshowcase.com/registration.html.
If you're not sure you'd be perfect, you should apply anyway. You never
know. If you're not quite right for this year, you'll be first on the list
to get applications for 2013.
Or if you've got a favorite up and coming band or caller you'd like to
recommend, please direct them to www.catapultshowcase.com.
Don't delay. Act now! Hope to see you in May in Atlanta.
ciao,
rah
Rob Harper
Catapult! The National Contra Showcase
info(a)catapultshowcase.com
404-307-3444
Think your band is ready to play dance weekends around the country? Here's
your chance to get noticed.
Announcing Catapult! The National Contra Showcase. A dance weekend like
you've never seen before. Six emerging bands. Six up and coming callers. 24
hours of contra dancing. One weekend. One place. And we need you.
Bands (and callers), see if you fit the bill and apply now.
Dancers and organizers, save the date and sign up for registration
notifications.
All, spread the word far and wide and recommend your favorite rising bands
and callers.
Atlanta. Memorial Day Weekend 2012 (May 25-28). Get all the details you need
at www.catapultshowcase.com.
Grab your pick, your bow, your sticks or your horn, and maybe we'll see you
on the Catapult stage in May.
ciao,
rah
Rob Harper
(404) 307-3444
rah(a)mindspring.com
7 years ago, I sent out the first invitation e-mails asking people to
join a new discussion group called SharedWeight. Since then, the site
has become about much more than helping new callers. We've added lists
dedicated to helping organizers and musicians. And yesterday we added
the WebContent list that already has 40 members in the last 26 hours.
Seth and I are beyond pleased that so many of you have found the lists
to be valuable resources and have built a supportive community dedicated
to sharing information. Thank you all for your participation (even if
it's just lurking!).
So, Happy Birthday to all of us! With many more to come.
Chris Weiler and Seth Seeger
SharedWeight admins
Hello everyone!
Your responses have been overwhelming! Chris and I have set up the new email list: webcontent(a)sharedweight.net. Head on over to this page to sign up:
http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/webcontent
Here are our guidelines for this list:
> This mailing list is for developers of websites for traditional dance organizations. This is a place where developers and website maintainers can support each other by:
>
> • Sharing information
> • Discussing issues related to hosting and content
> • Discussing topics from utilizing social media to different software options
>
> Members are encouraged to send questions to the group and learn from those with more experience.
>
Please move the current WordPress/hosting discussion over to this new list.
Enjoy!
Seth & Chris
Apologies for any cross posting.
David Millstone will be in the Boston area on August 9th and has offered to
do a Chestnuts calling workshop that evening IF we can get enough interested
and available callers.
This isn't a dance but a callers-only workshop. The goal is to have a small
set of dancers so the callers can practice. We have a fiddler but would also
welcome a pianist who knows how to play Chestnuts.
Right now I'm just trying to determine if we can get enough callers so this
workshop isn't yet set in stone.
If you are a caller and have an interest in this workshop and are available
in the Boston area on Tuesday evening, August 9th, please let me know!
Thanks, everyone!
Sally Bown
BIDA board member
dancinlibrarian(a)gmail.com
cell: 502-550-5981
