I work with the visually impaired and have been asked to call an evening of dances for an outing. I know the basics of working with the visually impaired but does anyone have any suggestions for dances, how to handle the directional aspect, or any other ideas to make it a successful experience. I hope that each visually impaired dancer will have a "seeing" partner.
Thank you so much in advance.
Helle
Hi All,
Here's an offer from a packrat, finally cleaning out my old dance
archives. Rather than discard them for paper recycling, it would be
great to hand-off these materials to someone with an interest. All
are periodicals.
CDSS News - I have a whole box of these. I think the collection is
mostly complete from late 1970s up to 20-teens. Full of amazing
articles, photos, dances, and history.
Country Dance & Song - I think this was an annual publication for
CDSS, with in-depth articles on a range of subjects (Abbott's
Bromley, historic dance reconstruction, sword dance choreography,
etc.). This collection is just one modest shopping bag.
American Squares and The Folk Dancer - These periodicals were
inherited from an older caller - I think mostly from 1950s. This,
too, is just one modest shopping bag.
Please contact me off-list if you are interested. I'd love to hand
these off this weekend at NEFFA if possible ! -- Scott
Higgs -- scottATscotthiggsDOTcom
Take care,
Scott
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Scott(a)ScottHiggs.com
I got this inquiry. Anyone interested contact Pamela directly.
Rich
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Pamela Thomas <thomasp.nyc(a)gmail.com>
> Date: April 10, 2019 at 10:15:51 PM EDT
> To: rich(a)richgoss.com
> Subject: Caller Enquiry
>
> Hi Rich, I am looking for a caller for a square dance on Saturday, June 15. The dance is a community celebration and will likely be held in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
>
> Might I enquire as to whether you are available and or interested in calling the dance? Appreciate your consideration to do so!
>
> Kind wishes,
>
> Pamela Thomas
> Brooklyn
Hi All,
Recently two situations started me thinking about formations.
Firstly, three different times, in different places, with different people,
the topic came up of why so many dance sessions consisted of a single
formation: "Longways for as many as will", also known as "contra lines".
Secondly, there was a long discussion on one of the forums
about how much space is needed for a dance. All the replies, without
exception, assumed that it was the space required for longways sets! There
was just one brief comment at the bottom of one post acknowledging that
other formations might have different space requirements.
So, I did some research and made a Web page:
http://contrafusion.co.uk/Formations.html
I list over EIGHTY different formations, with sample dances
(including links to instructions or videos) for every formation.
I hope you find it useful, and maybe you will try
choreographing, calling or dancing a different formation.
Please let me know of any additions, corrections, comments,
etc.
Thanks.
Happy dancing,
John
John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com
<mailto:john@modernjive.com> 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574
http://contrafusion.co.uk/KentCeilidhs.html for Live Music Ceilidhs
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent
http://www.modernjive.com for Modern Jive DVDs
So asking one of the most asked questions on this list? "Anyone seen this dance before?" It came to me as I was preparing for the Norwich, VT dance and I called it last night. Thanks!
Spring Forward – Impr. contra (doubleprogresssion)
A1: Neighbor B & S
A2: Ladies Ch across; Ladies Ch back
B1: Long Lines F & B; 1s swing (end facing down)
B2: (with newneighbors) Circle Clockwise 1full hour; Bal. the ring and Spring forward to next
Sandy LafleurPO Box 877Wilton, NH 03086
(603) 654-1245
Since the beginning of man the hours between the coming of night and the coming of sleep have belonged to the tellers of tales and the makers of music.
Hey folks,
I haven't called all that many techno contras, and I'm slated to do so this
weekend. Any tips or things to keep in mind about how techno differs from
your standard contra evening? (Particularly curious about anything relating
to dance choice and dance length.)
Cheers,
Maia
I wanted a closer with a Rory O'Moore and a partner balance and swing. This
is what I came up with. Does this (or a variant thereof) already exist?
*Wave Goodbye* (becket L)
A1: (on the L diagonal) give and take N (to lark's side)
N swing
A2: ravens chain (to P)
ravens alle. R 1 1/2 to short waves (LH to N, ravens by R)
B1: bal. L and R, slide L (short waves, RH to N, larks by L)
bal. R and L, slide R, ravens sliding extra to pass each other
B2: P b&s
I attempted to send Tom Hinds a private query today and got a message that
his mailbox is full. I don't have his phone number. Can someone in direct
contact with Tom let him know I'm trying to reach him? (Alternatively,
share his phone number directly to me -- i.e., off list).
Thanks in advance!
Jerome
--
Jerome Grisanti
660-528-0858
http://www.jeromegrisanti.com
"Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power
and magic in it." --Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Hi fellow Shared Weight callers,
CDSS has a free web chat coming up this Thursday!
The topic is organizing dances that include young children and all ages
----> there are some FANTASTIC speakers lined up. I know some of you mostly
call and don't organize but I also know there's a fair bit of overlap among
callers/organizers so I thought it appropriate to share here.
Pre-registration is required in order to receive the online access
information.
See some of you there!
Emily Addison
* * * *
*Next CDSS Web Chat on 4/4*
It’s not too late to sign up for the next CDSS web chat on *Thurs Apr 4*
from 8:30-9:30 pm EDT! It’s for *organizers of dances that include young
children and all ages. *Organizers of four thriving family and community
dances in CA, NC, PA, and ME will share their stories and advice. To
register, submit the *online RSVP form
<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcA0RodctE8qX-h-yCIKKDjXN16fwtS6Z…>*
ASAP (by 4/2 if possible). This live chat also includes time for Q&A, so
bring YOUR questions. Hope you can join us!
Tossed this together last night to go with one of my techno DJ's tracks,
because I wanted petronellas in the B, but NOT Tica Tica Timing/Old Time
Elixir. Does this exist?
*Hold You In My Arms*, improper
A1: (new) larks alle. L 1 1/4 (ish)
partner swing
A2: long lines forward and back
ravens chain (to N)
B1: bal. the ring and spin R (2x)
B2: neighbor balance and swing
(look on slight L. diagonal for new larks)
