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Re: [Callers] other descriptive titles for ONS's

by John Sweeney via Callers

I am in England. 90% of my bookings are for "Barn Dances" or "Ceilidhs". The ones I run go under the name "Dancing for Fun" with a description of: " Come and learn a wide range of wonderful dances, from 17th Century Jane Austen style to 21st Century Ceilidh, including Square Dances, American Contras, English Barn Dance, Contra Waltzing and the Polka!" And yes, I really do call of those at ONSs ( not ONS's. :-) Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent

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[Callers] other descriptive titles for ONS's

by Hulsether Sue via Callers

Greetings all, I know this has been discussed before, but I am gathering a list of descriptive titles for one-night-stand dances. Especially looking titles that work in describing in a way that would be acceptable and understandable to the people organizing these events. (i.e. Do they really want their event to be called a one night stand? ) Here's a start: One-shot-deal Barn Dances Special Event dances One-off. Anyone have any more? sue Sue Hulsether shulsether(a)mac.com www.suehulsether.com 608-632-1267 Cell 608-629-6250 Home P.O. Box 363 Viroqua, WI 54665

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Re: [Callers] Ye ole Does This Exist - Mad Robin 2 Hey dance

by Ron Blechner via Callers

For those interested, the closest I've seen it resembles is To Live is To Dance by Jim Kitch, which is basically: Ladies Chain 1/2 Hey, loop L to next Next N B+S Circle L 3/4, P rollaway Gents start 1/2 Hey P gypsy swing ... which is a fun dance, as well. The dance I listed is similar with 2 heys and 2 swings, but a gents-focused version but with a mad Robin instead of a circle - rollaway. I've titled mine Leaf on the Wind, seeing nothing closer. On Sep 14, 2015 12:05 PM, "Ron Blechner" <contraron(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi callers, > > I was hoping this dance, or something very similar, might be identified: > > Becket > A1: Gents Alle L 1.5 (8) > 1/2 Hey (8) (NR, LL, PR, GL) > A2: N Gypsy R 1/2 (2)* (to face next N) > Next N Gypsy + Sw (14) > B1: Mad Robin (8)** > 1/2 Hey (8) (GL, PR, LL, NR) > B2: Gents Pass L (2) > P Gypsy + Swing (14) > > * Been debating teaching / calling this as a gypsy or "loop right". I > think either works, but ideas welcome. > ** Gents in front, CW > > Thanks, > Ron >

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[Callers] Dare to Be Square TN: Last Chance Discount Tix - Schedule - New Poster - Please Fwd!

by T Claw via Callers

[image: Inline image 1] *Dare To Be Square Tennessee - Nashville Edition* An old time music, dance, & square dance calling weekend October 1-4th, 2015 www.daretobesquare.org WEEKEND PASS - $50 until SEP 29th - $60 Regular Price Buy Tickets at http://dtbstn.bpt.me/ Primitive CAMPING is $20 for two nights FOOD is $40 for 4 meals *PLEASE email to signup for MEAL PLAN asap* Weekend Pass includes all workshops + Thur, Fri, and Sun evenings. *Saturday Evening Dance has a separate cover charge *Evening Dances are open to the PUBLIC* $5-$10 at the door Hogslop String Band, Four Prophet String Band, Turnip the Beet, & more Callers: Nancy Mamlin, Will Mentor, T-Claw & more Calling, dancing, and music workshops will be held FRI, SAT, & SUN. RSVP and spread the word https://www.facebook.com/events/1603874016546845/ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If interested in work-trade or volunteering fill out this online form or email us http://goo.gl/forms/c8UEHuXuos Primitive camping at Bells Bend Outdoor Center (4.5 miles away from main venue) 4187 Old Hickory Blvd Nashville, TN 37218 All dances will be TAUGHT all weekend. No experience is necessary. No one is required to dance, call, or play. It is a SOCIAL event. The focus will be on simple and traditional southern Appalachian figures, partner dancing, and old music. No dress code or partner needed. Anyone can dance with ANYONE regardless of gender. Questions: dtbstn(a)gmail.com or (615) 430-8230 www.facebook.com/groups/DareToBeSquare Thanks to our event sponsors! Pioneer House - http://www.pioneer-house.com/ Bells Bend Farms - http://www.bellsbendfarms.com/ Old School Farm - http://www.oldschoolfarm.org/ Lloyd Shaw Foundation - http://lloydshaw.org/ Country Dance and Song Society - http://www.cdss.org/ The Plant Manager - http://facebook.com/theplantmanagernashville/ Milk & Honey Foods - http://tinyurl.com/ombuovr

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Re: [Callers] Toss the Wench

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Try here: http://rivenvale.org/dancing/official-bransle/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rich Sbardella via Callers" <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> To: "Caller's discussion list" <callers(a)sharedweight.net>, trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 10:40:12 AM Subject: [Callers] Toss the Wench Does anyone know a dance called Toss the Wench, and if there is a piece of music married to the dance? Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

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Re: [Callers] Toss the Wench

by John Sweeney via Callers

Hi Rich, The dance was first published as "Branle de l'Official" in 1589 in Orchésographie. You can see the original wording, under "B. DE L'OFFICIAL." near the bottom of the page at http://www.graner.net/nicolas/arbeau/orcheso22.html And there's the music, running down the left hand side of the page :-) (BTW In the dance just above it you will see the earliest description I know of a three-person Hey (HAYE).) Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent

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[Callers] Toss the Wench

by Rich Sbardella via Callers

Does anyone know a dance called Toss the Wench, and if there is a piece of music married to the dance? Rich Sbardella Stafford Springs, CT

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Re: [Callers] contact info for Bob Isaacs?

by Steve Pike via Callers

Thanks, all. No more need to respond. Got him!

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[Callers] contact info for Bob Isaacs?

by Steve Pike via Callers

I’m trying to get in touch with Bob Isaacs — we’re calling together in November — but my internet skills are not yielding info that’s producing a response. Bob (or someone with his current contact info), could you please contact me off list at steve dot pike dot madison at gmail dot com? Thanks!! Steve Pike Madison, WI

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Re: [Callers] Ye ole Does This Exist - Mad Robin 2 Hey dance

by Andrea Nettleton via Callers

Ron et al, In general, I really like this dance. That loop right will snag people at least a few times through though, in that it will make them want to gypsy L with the next, continuing the weave, when they need to make it feel like a pass through so their body flow can take them into a R gypsy. It might be worth pointing that out, or teaching them to finish the half hey face N, pass through R Sh . Just a thought. Andrea Sent from my iOnlypretendtomultitask > On Sep 14, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Ron Blechner via Callers <callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > > Hi callers, > > I was hoping this dance, or something very similar, might be identified: > > Becket > A1: Gents Alle L 1.5 (8) > 1/2 Hey (8) (NR, LL, PR, GL) > A2: N Gypsy R 1/2 (2)* (to face next N) > Next N Gypsy + Sw (14) > B1: Mad Robin (8)** > 1/2 Hey (8) (GL, PR, LL, NR) > B2: Gents Pass L (2) > P Gypsy + Swing (14) > > * Been debating teaching / calling this as a gypsy or "loop right". I think either works, but ideas welcome. > ** Gents in front, CW > > Thanks, > Ron > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > Callers(a)lists.sharedweight.net > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net

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