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Re: [Callers] What was that dance Jeff P

by robertgolder＠comcast.net

Linda Leslie shared this dance with me, titled "After the Solstice," but the author is unknown to us. I usually call the A1 as Neighbor Do-Si-Do and Swing to make the timing of the move from old neighbors to new neighbors more forgiving for beginner dancers. ... Bob -- Robert Jon Golder 164 Maxfield St New Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 999-2486 -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Jeffrey Petrovitch <jeffrey.petrovitch(a)verizon.net> > Gale: > > Not sure name and author. Maybe someone here knows??? > > A1: > (16) Neighbor balance and swing > > A2: > (8) Long lines forward and back > (8) Gents allemande left 1 1/2 > > B1: > (16) Partner balance and swing > > B2: > (8) Right and left through > (8) Circle left 3/4, pass through > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)sharedweight.net > http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers

19 years

What was that dance Jeff P

by Gale T. Wood

Hi Jeff Would you please post that no name SZ-A dance you called in Dover NH? Thanks Gale

19 years

Caller's Database

by Dan Pearl

Alice Milmoe put together a filemaker application which is very nice. Contact her at contradans(a)aol.com

19 years

New Caller Assistance

by Will

Hi All, After many years dancing, I decided to start calling and recently completed Lisa Greenleaf's course at Pinewoods, which was great-stupendous. First of all, I want to thank all of you who have shared of your experience and knowledge on this and other sites so freely- your generosity is amazing and is of great assistance. As I begin to build a repertoire, I'm faced with how to develop dance cards that work for me, and recording systems for previous dance programs, event planning aids etc. Lisa shared what works for her, and I'd like to know what systems works for other folks, it seems that each person has found their own sorting/grouping structure and recording systems-ie: grouping dances by difficulty or prominant dance feature. I'd appreciate feedback so I can choose among a range of possibilities that might fit me best. Thanks very much, Will Walton I can also be reached at: mainesail113 atyahoodotcom __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

19 years

WANTED .. More contra Dancers.

by Richard Hart

The Flash Dance last week in Keene was fun. Now its time for another one. This time it'll be in Milford at the Milford Pumpkin Festival ( http://www.milfordpumpkinfestival.org/ ) The group Mike & Mike (Heather Mike and Mike Morris) will play at the festival and they have agreed to play for our Flash Dance, too. The details are: Date: Saturday, Oct. 7th. Time: 6:45 PM Location: Middle Street, Milford, NH, near the food concessions. We will dance 2 or 3 dances and be done by 7:15 , well in time to get to the Peterborough dance at 8PM. We will need at least a dozen dancers to make this work. If you plan to join us please RSVP - 603 673-5128, or rich (at) harts.mv.com. If I don't get enough enough responses by Friday, I'll send a message to let you know. Rich Hart

19 years

Fwd: A Style-ish Contradance, Friday 9/29/06: Greenleaf, Hewitt, Unger

by Mark R Dobyns Jones

I think a few people that are young to calling in Eastern Massachusetts might be interested in this. Regards, Mark Jones ---------- Forwarded message ---------- This week we will have a 5th Friday Contra Dance. A Style-ish Contra Dance Friday, September 29, 2006, 8:00 - 11:00 PM - Lisa Greenleaf with - Nat Hewitt - fiddle, - Larry Unger - guitar, banjo A special evening with an emphasis on the finer points of connected dancing. This is the perfect place for folks who are newer to contras, as well as others who would like to encourage good dancing. Learn new moves--swing better--have more fun. == All are welcome == Flyer: http://www.cds-boston.org/american/images/style9_29.pdf Admission: $10, $6 for young people, 21 and under. $8 for CDS Boston Members. -- All are welcome -- Concord Scout House, 74 Walden Street, Concord MA Web Calendar: www.cds-boston.org/american Calendar Flyer: www.cds-boston.org/american/calendar1.pdf Our next event, In October: 2nd Saturday, 10/14/06: Dan Pearl with Ethan Hazzard-Watkins, Elvie Miller, and Flynn Cohen. Flyer: www.cds-boston.org/american/images/Saturday10_14.pdf Best regards, Mark Jones New England Dance Committee, Country Dance Society, Boston Centre www.cds-boston.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - <*> Calendar for all Concord Scout House dances: http://dancedb.com/DanceDB/DisplayVenue.com?key=US_MA_BOS_SH <*> To subscribe to this announcement list, send an email to: concord-dance-subscribe(a)yahoogroups.com or visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/concord-dance/ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

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Chesterfield Contra Dance

by Jeffrey Petrovitch

PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION On Friday, October 13, 2006, the new contra dance series continues at the Chesterfield Town Hall in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. This contra dance will be from 8:00PM-11:00PM, with a beginner's workshop at 7:30PM. Music will be provided by "Front Burner", the musical duo of Roger Treat on fiddle and Dedo Norris on piano. The musical duo infuses the modern and traditional styles of Cape Breton and New England to form a dynamic dancing experience. With his modern style and rhythmic technique calling with be provided by Jeff Petrovitch (Petro). Mark your calendar: the new contra dance series will continue on second Saturdays(Saturday, November 11, 2006, Saturday, December 9, 2006, Saturday, January 13, 2007, Saturday, and February 10, 2007 ). Admission is $6.00. For more information: 603-313-7197 or [1]info.cdc(a)verizon.net. This new contra dance series is sponsored by the Chesterfield Dance Committee. References 1. mailto:info.cdc@verizon.net

19 years

"Flash Dance Update"

by Jeffrey Petrovitch

The Flash Dance planned for Monday, September 25, 2006 @ 6:45PM @ Railroad Square is being moved to in front of Brew Bakers (across the street). Railroad Square is currently under construction. We are still a go!!! Tell your family, friends and everyone. Come and dance!!! For more information, please contact Jeffrey Petrovitch @ 603-313-7197 or jeffrey.petrovitch(a)verizon.net Thank you, -Jeff

19 years, 1 month

FYI - "Flash Dance"

by Jeffrey Petrovitch

WANTED... CONTRA DANCERS!!! "Flash Dance" / Contra Dance Demo On Monday, September 25, 2006 @ 6:45PM-7:15PM at Railroad Square on Main Street in Keene, New Hampshire there will be a "Flash Dance". A "Flash Dance" is a contra dance where contra dancers come together @ an arranged place and time (usually in a public place), dance a couple of contra dances, and leave... We are looking for contra dancers!!! If you can come and contra dance at the above place and time, please contract Jeffrey Petrovitch @ 603-313-7197 or [1]jeffrey.petrovitch(a)verizon.net. P. S. After come to the Nelson Contra Dance!!! References 1. mailto:jeffrey.petrovitch@verizon.net

19 years, 1 month

Workshop for Callers and Musicians in Belfast, ME in November

by Chrissy Fowler

Hi all, Been meaning to mention this. Four of us are putting on an interactive workshop here in Belfast, in conjunction with the 1st Friday Belfast Flying Shoes Dance Series. Callers and Musicians: Making Connections! Open to 25 intermediate level callers and musicians, and facilitated by Amy Richardson Larkin, Shirley White, Linda Henry and Chrissy Fowler. We're all very excited about it, as it's an unusual opportunity for BOTH callers and musicians to join in an extended workshop about band-caller collaboration, communication and cooperation (and some of the various ways we do that for the benefit of all of our community -- musicians callers and perhaps most importantly, dancers!) We're very committed to making this an experiential workshop, meaning that we plan to do a lot of experimenting, dancing, playing and hearing tunes, sharing ideas, testing theories, taking some risks, and so forth. There will be some sitting in a circle and talking as well, but we hope to do more doing than talking. (If we were putting this in a college course catalog it would be described as some lecture, with a substantial lab component.) If out-of-state folks want to come, we would heartily welcome you and I could help you track down hotel rooms, b&bs, or even local hospitality! :-) Belfast is pretty groovy, and in November most of the tourists have gone home. If you have any more questions, let me know. I'll also post a .pdf flyer in the next few days. Thanks! :-) Chrissy Here are some of the details: Fri, November 3rd evening dance Sat, November 4th daytime sessions To register, contact Chrissy Fowler 207-338-0979 or ktaadn_me(a)hotmail.com Cost $50 Scholarships available Workshop presented by North Twin Education Programs with support from The Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS) ** IMPORTANT FYI ** My email use is sporadic. If time-sensitive, please call: home 207-338-0979 cell 603-498-3506 thanks!! :-) chf

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