[Callers] Ferry Boat Contra Ideas

Karin Neils via Callers callers at lists.sharedweight.net
Mon Jul 13 07:11:14 PDT 2015 

What a delight!!

On 7/13/15 2:03 AM, Michael Fuerst via Callers wrote:
> Cellar Door can be found at 
> http://www.cdss.org/tl_files/cdss/documents/elibrary/gemsweb.pdf
>
> I have called Cellar Door several times in the presence  of long lines 
> of experienced dancers with the following adjustment:   Each time 
> through the dance I will announce whether the first R&L in B1 will be 
> on the left diagonal (making the dance triple progression), across 
> (making the dance single progression) or on right diagonal (making the 
> dance a one place backwards progression)--and then judiciously mix up 
> these  three options.
>
> Michael Fuerst      802 N Broadway      Urbana IL 61801      217 239 5844
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> On Monday, July 13, 2015 12:29 AM, Karin Neils via Callers 
> <callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>
> Thematic searches during program preparations have led me to many 
> delightful dances that I would likely have never encountered.
>
> In preparing for Appleseed Allemande, I discovered that several 
> choreographers who are beekeepers have written dances that honor bees 
> with imitative dance moves. When I introduce 'Beauty and the Bees' 
> with a word of gratitude to pollinators, dancers nod, and some share 
> their interest as apiarists, and connections are made, and the dance 
> community is warmed and strengthened.
>
> When the amazing duo of Celador was coming to play for us while on 
> their debut tour, a conversation with the guitarist revealed the 
> source of the name - a playful search unearthed the dance 'Cellar 
> Door' - this highly accessible triple progression dance is a delight 
> on the floor, and it was a pleasure to give a tip of the hat to this 
> talented and adventuresome musical duo while introducing the title.   
> Another night, the author's inspiration [a discussion of Dorothy 
> Parker's assertion that the phrase 'cellar door' was the most 
> beautiful sound in English] sparked entertaining discussion while the 
> band tuned up.
>
> The choreography of the recently shared Anderson Ferry Reel goes a 
> long way in recognizing the skillful work of the tugs as they jockey 
> the barges, and recollecting the feel of the current in crossing a 
> mighty River. A reflective comment while naming the dance and 
> choreographer, on the art of the dance writer in interpreting the pull 
> of the water awakens memories in dancers who have fished or kayaked or 
> traveled blue highways to cross by ferry....
>
> It's about connections.
> It's about honoring artists and creativity.
> It's about a shared celebration of the world in which we dance.
>
> You're Among Friends
> Dancing Raindrops
> Harmony Supper Table
> Skinny Dippin'
> Centennial Reel
> Cranberry Muffins
> Smooth Sailing
> Winter Sleigh Ride
> Crickets at Night
> . . .
> Introducing the name of the dance and the author will often set 
> thoughts to dancing, along with our feet.
>
> Karin
>
>
> On 7/13/2015 12:30 AM, Michael Fuerst via Callers wrote:
>> Choosing dances with names matching a characteristic of the dance 
>> event or venue may give the caller a intellectual satisfaction, but 
>> makes little difference to the dancers.
>> An exception would be a dance written for a birthday or wedding or 
>> similar celebration.
>> Michael Fuerst      802 N Broadway      Urbana IL 61801      217 239 5844
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sunday, July 12, 2015 11:12 PM, Erik Hoffman via Callers 
>> <callers at lists.sharedweight.net> 
>> <mailto:callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> Dancing Sailors is a fantastic dance -- one of my favorites! It's 
>> also quite tricky. Unless you're calling to experienced dancers, you 
>> may choose to avoid this dance, with contra corners into a hey where 
>> the ones are dancing with their partners, but the twos with a shadow 
>> in a different minor set, it's ripe for beginner, and even 
>> experienced confusion. Besides being a challenge when in the middle 
>> of the set, the end effects are tricky, and can easily increase the 
>> confusion factor...
>>
>> ~erik hoffman
>>     oakland, ca
>>
>> On 7/9/2015 11:48 PM, Claire Takemori via Callers wrote:
>>> Lindsey,
>>> I was looking for a fun but easy to call contra and found this one 
>>> for your nautical theme.  From Rich Goss' collection of dance cards. 
>>> http://www.quiteapair.us/calling/
>>>
>>> claire takemori
>>>
>>> *Dancing Sailors *- Ed Shaw Proper
>>> Reels
>>> *A1:*Actives down the outside below two couples
>>>          Return up the center, cast off
>>> **
>>> *A2:*Actives turn contra corners
>>> **
>>> *B1:*Actives with their second corners
>>>          Hey-for-4 on the diag (actives start pass right sh)
>>> **
>>> *B2:*Actives swing in the middle (end facing up)
>>>
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