trad-callers September 2017

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by Chris Kermiet

Gang -- I know that some of you still use recorded music on ocassion. I have a friend here in Denver who is a wonderful fiddle player, and has inherited here Dad's square dance kit. If anyone on this list may be interested, you may contact her directly. *Vintage Newcomb * *Square Dance calling kit*** *Link to photos of the Newcomb Square Dance calling kit:*** · https://app.box.com/s/pdo8ugdqyshi7i8l6q1iowormrlrlyx9__ _The vintage Newcomb Kit includes:_ · Speakers · 2 record players · Cassette tape player · Amplifier · Lots of 45 dance records · Lots of cards with dance calls corresponding to records · Mixing board/unit And more…. Vintage Newcomb Square Dance Calling kit. I’m guessing maybe 1970-80’s? era. We’re trying to make a match for this square dance kit to a new owner who may be interested. The photos viewable via the link below are posted in my free Box.com account and may be best viewed from a computer. Unless you have your own Box.com account most smart phones seem to require download of each photo to view it which becomes a bit laborious for 80+ photos…..although viewing the photos from a computer is pleasant as Box.com provides a nice photo-viewing-interface if link is viewed via a typical computer browser. A couple photos are pasted below. If you have questions, possible interest or would like to possibly make offer to buy, or receive via donation simply contact me at the phone/email below. * * Thanks so much, ~ Marianne Marianne Gibbs Louisville, CO 303-929-5620 VM/phone, Marianne.gibbs(a)comcast.net <mailto:Marianne.gibbs@comcast.net>

5 years, 8 months

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Gypsies (But Were Afraid to Ask)

by john＠modernjive.com

Important note: This is NOT about whether or not modern callers should use the term. Please don't raise that question in response to this note. This is a historical analysis of the gypsy. If you are interested please look at http://contrafusion.co.uk/Gypsy.html http://contrafusion.co.uk/Gypsy.html where you will find all these subjects covered: Gypsy - Whole Gip - Walk Around: The Move & The Name References & Definitions Through the Ages Gypsy: The Name Warning Backs & Faces Not Turning Your Faces Sharp's Whole Gips The Solo Gypsy Interlocking Gypsies or Double Gyp Conclusion Note on Etymology Other Sources Appendix 1: Walk Around the Corner Appendix 2: Back-Circles Thanks to all the people who provided information and insights. Please let me know if you have anything that will help me to improve this page. Thanks. Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent

5 years, 8 months

Re: last waltz

by Claire T

I'm a relatively new dancer of four years and caller of two years and I don't understand how NOT announcing the last waltz would make a new dancer NOT feel left out? There would still be a waltz during which new dancers would feel left out if they are not asked to dance. When I call a contra dance, I usually offer a two minute mini lesson that I learned from Richard Powers and modified. It gets them moving to the music and they are not feeling left out. Claire Takemori , Campbell CA

5 years, 8 months

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trad-callers September 2017