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by Ridge Kennedy

Dear All, I've noted before that I do this dance every year for a lakeside community (dancers arrive in boats) where we do dances form the 40s and 50s. Hinky Dinkey, Hot time, Marching thru Georgia, Nelly Bly and -- the "must do" dance of the first half -- The Farmer. I'm interested in finding and dances from that era that Would be good to trot out for the group. I've added Right Hand High, Left Hand Low to Camptown Races. I have Life on the Ocean Wave. We do My Little Girl with the tilt-a-whirl figure I posted recently. I've thought I should come up with a good Pistol Packin Mamma figure but have not found one I like. Any other thoughts ideas or "stuff" re: this kind of really, really easy singers -- I'd like to hear your thoughts. Thanks, Ridge (still in New Joisey) . -- Ridge Kennedy [Exit 145] When you stumble, make it part of the dance. - Anonymous And we should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once. And we should call every truth false which was not accompanied by at least one laugh. - Friedrich Nietzsche

8 years, 1 month

Question about a square

by Rich Sbardella

Here is a square with MWSD roots. I am wondering if is too much for an experienced contra crowd? Is there a similar square in the trad circles? Hds DSD and face sides (8) Star R with the sides (8) Hds to Center Star L (8) With same outside two R&L Thru (6) Rollaway with Half Sashay (4) Box Gnat (4) Pull By (2) Allemande Left (4) New Partner Swg (4) Promenade (16) Any thoughts? Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT

8 years, 1 month

Re: Question about a square

by David Kirchner

Hi Rich, Nice sequence. I could envision programming this dance in the second half of an evening at our regular contra series. However, whether or not I would actually call it would depend quite a lot on the crowd that I get that night, how well the first square of the evening went (because I would never call this square as the first one), how many newcomers stick around after the break, and even the actual personnel of the squares that form up. I'd guess that the likelihood I would shift to an easier backup dance would be around 60 percent. I agree with Tom that the most likely source of confusion is the right and left through. I might try replacing it with a circle left 1/2, which I suspect would feel unusual but not actually awkward following the left hand star. Extra time gained could be added to the swing. (But I think the right and left through is more aesthetically satisfying.) David __________________________________________________________ > 1a. Question about a square > Posted by: "Rich Sbardella" richsbardella(a)gmail.com > Date: Wed Jun 28, 2017 10:55 am ((PDT)) > > Here is a square with MWSD roots. I am wondering if is too much for an > experienced contra crowd? Is there a similar square in the trad circles? > > Hds DSD and face sides (8) > Star R with the sides (8) > Hds to Center Star L (8) > With same outside two R&L Thru (6) > Rollaway with Half Sashay (4) > Box Gnat (4) > Pull By (2) > Allemande Left (4) > New Partner Swg (4) > Promenade (16) > > Any thoughts? > > Rich Sbardella > Stafford, CT > >

8 years, 1 month

Fundraising for The Dancing Master of Canterbury theatre project!

by Lisa Sieverts

Do you love traditional dance and music? Contribute now to support this exciting project. https://www.hatchfund.org/project/the_dancingmaster The Dancingmaster is a whimsical musical portrait of the legendary contra dance caller, Dudley Laufman. Dudley almost single-handedly provided the link between the old days of rural contradancing in the hamlets of New England, and the vibrant network of dances taking place every week throughout the United States and beyond. The Dancingmaster tells his story in his own words, adapted by composer Lawrence Siegel from his interview with Dudley in 2011. The character “Dudley” is played by the great traditional musician, Keith Murphy. Becky Tracy and Larry Siegel provide the musical accompaniment. Mary DesRosiers, a dancingmaster in her own right, creates original choreography performed by a group of traditional dancers from the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. These premiere performances are jointly sponsored by the Monadnock Folklore Society, Next Stage, and the Brattleboro Music Center. They will appeal to fans of traditional music and dance and at the same time to audiences for musical theater and classical music. Note that we are fundraising now ... tickets will be on sale later in the summer for September 23/24 performances in Peterborough NH and Putney VT.

8 years, 1 month

QSC k.2 series--advice needed

by Paul Rosenberg

Hi folks, QSC sent me an email about their new lines of k.2 series. It is attached below. Has anyone tried them out yet? Any opinions? Here is what I am looking for: I have spinal stenosis, so most of my gigs I either have someone else running sound, or I bring my lighter weight speakers My k-10s weight 32 pounds each, but since the new K.2 8s are 2,000 watts and 27 pounds each, I am thinking of selling my old K 10s and buying the new K.2 - 8s The gigs I need these for are noisy crowds of 150 - 300 people, and big open outdoor gigs. We usually need them 8 to 10 times a year, especially this time of year when we are doing summer camp counselor orientation dances and whole camp dances for campers. I have received a variety of responses from the contra sound forum, and it seems that the K.2 8s do not have the quality of the original QSC k series, and they might produce a muddy sound. It was recommended that I consider the EV ZX A1, which apparently is a wonderful speaker with superb sound, but probably not powerful enough to handle my biggest gigs. So, to sum up, do you think I can get basically the same good quality sound with the new “8s” as I presently get with the old K 10s? Any other suggestions for something that weighs less than 30 pounds and great quality? Paul Rosenberg Albany, NY To view this email as a web page, click here <http://trk.qsc.com/v/s0rQ0P30xV3b0A090420Z0J> <http://trk.qsc.com/wVxJ30ZAP000043V0092b0Q> Products <http://trk.qsc.com/G3V0JQ20xW0cA0ZP0000439> | Support <http://trk.qsc.com/TX3AQ0403000xVd20P09ZJ0> | Contact Us <http://trk.qsc.com/s0eQ0P30xV3Y0A090420Z0J> New K.2 Series Loudspeakers Introducing the K.2 Series, the highly anticipated next generation of our global best-selling K Family line of powered loudspeakers. The new K.2 Series, which is comprised of the 8-inch K8.2, 10-inch K10.2 and 12-inch K12.2 full-range loudspeakers, offers a number of significant feature upgrades, establishing an entirely new standard in powered loudspeaker technology. 2000-watt power module - Carefully matched to high-performance woofers and compression drivers for optimal power and clarity. Preset contours - For applications such as Stage Monitor Dance Music Musical Instrument Amplification Hand-held Microphone and more Storable scenes - Recall user-configurable settings using the loudspeakers' LCD screen and control panel such as: input type, delay, EQ, cross-over and selected contour. Main PA or floor monitor - All three models, including the K8.2. Flexible deployment options - Dual pole cup with straight-firing and 7.5-degree down-tilt. Other mounting options include eyebolt kits and yokes for flown, wall- or truss-mounting. <http://trk.qsc.com/e30xfJ02000VAQ0903ZP40Z> <http://trk.qsc.com/j90V032PA000x043JZg0Q00> New KS212C Cardioid Subwoofer <http://trk.qsc.com/NV00hA9Z00034QJ01300x2P>The perfect complement to both the new K.2 loudspeaker line as well as legacy K Series full-range models, the new KS212C Cardioid Subwoofer represents a breakthrough in innovation and design, uniquely providing all the benefits of a cardioid subwoofer array in a single, compact enclosure. 3,600 Watt power module - Class D amplifier delivers deep, powerful and punchy extended lows. Dual 12-inch long-excursion drivers - Arranged in a 6th order band-pass chamber, drivers are controlled by the system’s DSP to produce a staggering 15 dB more output at the front of the cabinet than at the rear. Advanced DSP - Like the K.2 Series, the KS212C provides advanced DSP with on-board user-controllable and recallable Scenes via the LCD screen and control panel. <http://trk.qsc.com/b0000ZVPQAi0J4320209x03> QSC is also proud to announce that K.2 Series models as well as the KS212C Cardioid Subwoofer feature a global 6-Year Warranty with product registration. See website for details <http://trk.qsc.com/b0000ZVPQAi0J4320209x03> <http://trk.qsc.com/y3QAx9430Z0PJVj00300020> <http://trk.qsc.com/dZ0P43k3Q90Jx00V04020A0> <http://trk.qsc.com/F3xVP00l50A042Q9000JZ30> <http://trk.qsc.com/c000294A0P3V03ZJ60xmQ00> <http://trk.qsc.com/lQV97000P3x40J2Z0030n0A> <http://trk.qsc.com/WA0383V0P0o2JZ40090xQ00> © 2017 QSC, LLC all rights reserved. QSC, Q-SYS and the QSC logo are registered trademarks in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and other countries. – Privacy Policy <http://trk.qsc.com/Y0Z0Q0934009x002PVA0pJ3> <http://trk.qsc.com/M30J090xAQ03Z00aP04V0q2>This email was sent to paul(a)homespun.biz <mailto:paul@homespun.biz>. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may unsubscribe <http://trk.qsc.com/u/y3QAx9430Z0PJVs00c00020> at any time.

8 years, 2 months

Caller's tiny house in New England

by karendunnam＠gmail.com

Clicking on the link to the Design New England article reveals that the caller does contras, and paints. https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/elizabeth-herrmann-micro-house/#/1-3 https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/elizabeth-herrmann-micro-house/#/1-3 (I am not seeing space for PA storage...) --Karen D.

8 years, 2 months

Re: Singing Squares

by jmayo329＠aol.com

One source for singing calls that has recently become available is the Sets In Order Year Books. All 8 of them have recently become available on the SDFNE.Org web site. In the indexes of each the dances are listed by name. Jim Mayo In a message dated 6/12/2017 10:47:44 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com writes: Bob, I found this clip online but I could not make out your calls. Would you transcribe them? https://squaredancehistory.org/items/show/1200 Thanks, Rich On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 11:41 PM, Robert Livingston rlivngstn(a)yahoo.com [trad-dance-callers] <trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com> wrote: Absolutely, among those dancing on a regular basis (and those who drop in) 4Poster-Soldiers Joy is #1. Can't go home without calling it (just fancy goal posting) Next is Engine #9..."1st couple round the hollow, 2 & 3 will follow, 4 make an arch and come on thru." Down in the Caribbean Great beat, Hank Snow song. These tunes are not that difficult and if I start calling a cappella someone picks up the rhythm. From the Falltown String Band and we'll do it Saturday at Chesterfield. (MA) These are the favorites not found in your usual searches. So many American tunes were used for squares and are old enough (1800s early 1900s) to be out of copyright. Find Tod Whittemore's "San Antonio Rose" figure on line - it's a different figure and should be brought back.. Bob Livingston Middletown, CT ____________________________________ From: "Rich Sbardella richsbardella(a)gmail.com [trad-dance-callers]" <trad-dance-callers@trad-dance-call> To: trad-dance-callers@trad-dance-call Sent: Sunday, June 11, 2017 10:12 PM Subject: [trad-dance-callers] Singing Squares Hello folks, I am curious what singing calls, if any, are being called nowadays. I am hoping to build a traditional"singing square dance locally, and hope to use tunes that bands might have heard or been exposed to. I am familiar with the ones on Ralph Sweet's CD and Bob Dalsemer's two collections. Thanks, Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT (http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam…) Virus-free. _www.avg.com_ (http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_cam… mail&utm_content=webmail) (mip://0d9c2e30/default.html#m_-930535660530098332_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2)

8 years, 2 months

Singing Squares

by Rich Sbardella

Hello folks, I am curious what singing calls, if any, are being called nowadays. I am hoping to build a traditional"singing square dance locally, and hope to use tunes that bands might have heard or been exposed to. I am familiar with the ones on Ralph Sweet's CD and Bob Dalsemer's two collections. Thanks, Rich Sbardella Stafford, CT

8 years, 2 months

Caller's Week June 18-24

by Diane Silver

There are a few spaces left for the caller's week, June 18-24, at the John C. Campbell Folk School, in beautiful Western North Carolina (just outside Great Smoky Mountains NP). Emphasis is on program planning, teaching techniques, working with beginners, and effectively using live music. Individualized instruction can also include calling squares and English country dances, as well as calling for family dances, schools, camps, weddings, etc. Two daily practice sessions with a group of dancers (and live music!) and nightly public dances ensure plenty of microphone time. https://classes.folkschool.org/class_details.aspx?pk=19632 Please spread the word to developing callers in your community! Thanks! Diane dance(a)diane-silver.com

8 years, 3 months

CDSS Executive Director search

by 2doug＠dougplummer.com

The Country Dance and Song Society is searching for its next Executive Director. You can help. As a national education and arts service organization, CDSS plays an important role in offering artistic, educational, and organizational support to local communities. We’re a small but complex organization, and we need an experienced leader who has both the management ability and the vision to keep us sustainable and help us grow our impact among our music, dance, and song communities and beyond. The job profile and application is in the link below. Please share it among your networks, and help spread the word of this opportunity. http://tsne.org/executive-director-country-dance-and-song-society

8 years, 3 months

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