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SPECIAL FEATURES VOLUME 19 JUNE 1964 8 A Message From the Publisher and NUMBER 10 Editor 10 How To Call a Contra by Herbie Gaudreau 12 1 3th National Convention 14 Shall We Continue To Deprive the Public Of Square Dancing by Ken Smith 32 Dance Vacation Guidepost
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Workshop material that you read each month in AMERICAN SQUARES is edited by our Workshop Editor Willard Orlich, the top choreog- rapher in the movement. Caller George Jabbusch presents the material to the AMERICAN SQUARES Workshop. This group NEW MA(GREGOR RELEASES dances and workshops the material that is presented. Recently this group celebrated its first anniversary. Here are some com- FLIP INSTRUMENTALS ments from Marge Jabbusch, George's wife, that we'd like to share with you. =1028 "This Workshop meets the third Friday of each month. We recently celebrated our first anniversary and "ONCE AGAIN" it was certainly a special event. Called By — BOB VAN ANTWERP "Our refreshment committee brought a beautiful cake decorated with roses =1029 and a map of North and South Ameri- ca. It was also decorated with icing that said congratulations to the Work- "TIMBER" shop. Called By — CHUCK RALEY "We have approximately fifty cou- ples as regular members. This is a wonderful, enthusiastic group to work =1030 with. They are willing to try again and again if necessary to be sure that ma- "DON'T FORGET" terial works. Each figure must be satisfactory dancer-wise as well as Called By — BILL BALL choreography-wise. "The past year has been fun. We =1031 hope it has helped to better present the figures to you readers of AMERI- "KEEP THOSE CARDS CAN SQUARES. You are welcome to visit us any time you are in the Akron, AND LETTERS Oho area." Thanks, Marge and George Jab- COMING IN" busch, Merle and Willard Orlich, and Workshoppers, for a job well done. Called By — DON STEWART Modern contras are fun. Those of you who have danced them know that they are enjoyable. Herbie Gaudreau, our cover personality this month, has done a great deal to promote and MRC GREGOR popularize contras. Souare dancers salute Herbie Gaud- RECORDS reau for his work with modern contras. 729 S. Western Avenue Los Angeles 5, California Otiole JEWEL RECORDS RECORD NO. J-122 HELLO DOLLY
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WRITE to Jewel O'Brien for available calling dates. Jewel will be happy to call for your club, festival, convention, or institute. ..JEVVEL'4 JEWEL RECORDS, 328 LINDA AVE., BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 35226 HOW TO CALL A CONTRA
BY HERBIE GAUDREAU
For those callers wishing to call and teach a contra for the first time, it is very important they start with a usable dance that can be explained with a mini- mum of walk-thru. After trying many contras, I have found the "Eight Count Special" to be the most useful for callers and dancers alike. The dance has some very important features, the main one being that all couples are active, the calls being addressed to everyone. The most basic figures are used and understood by every square dancer. These are forward and back, swing, right and left thru, star, and ladies chain. However, a dancer should be familiar with these figures before trying this dancc. It should also be noted and explained to the dancers that each figure is an eight count movement. Explain to them that the call is given near the end of the phrase and they should execute the figures after hearing the call. It might also be mentioned to the dancers that they are all side couples in this particular dance. This also helps to keep the floor from getting mixed up. A nice way to line up the floor for a contra is to align the squares in the hall and call: I. Head couples lead to right and circle to a line of four at the side positions. 2. Ladies chain across (don't chain them back). 3. Everyone box to the gnat with their opposites (exchange places). In almost all contras, your original partner is your "opposite." In this dance the sets can be the length of the hall. You will not have to break them up in six or eight couple sets. The floor is about ready to dance, and you, as caller, should know your contra well before you start calling.
HOW TO CALL THIS CONTRA Select a record that has a good eight count phrase—preferably one with an introduction. A good example is "Sherbrooke" on Grenn label. Now play the rec- ord and tap your foot and count one to eight over and over. Listen to the music and take note of the chord change. When you are familiar with the music you are ready to practice the calls below.
10 EIGHT COUNT SPECIAL This call given during introduction In your lines forward and back Wait these four counts And with the left .■1 .■1 I■MI Hand lady swing Across the floor Go right and left thru Then right and left back On the same old track Same four a Right hand star Then back with the left The other way around Same two ladies Chain across Chain those ladies Back again *Cross over at the head Make two low lines Cross over at the foot Go forward and back *Cross over at the head and foot every other dance. These calls should be given on the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th counts of the phrase. The dancers start the figures on the number one count. If they are really "danc- ing" they will be in motion all the time, except of course when they reach the head or foot of the set. Then they wait out- one dance (64 counts). Then they cross over at the ends and they are ready to dance. If you will notice, these calls are all given in four counts. They can also be reduced to three, two, or even one count ahead of the phrase by taking off some of the words. However, while a caller is learning to prompt, it would be better to prompt in four counts first, then later on reduce the prompt down to a minimum. The proper cueing of a round dance is much the same as the "prompt" in calling a contra. At no time should the caller get lost in the framework of the music. He should know just where he is. If he really knows how to call a square dance, he can also call a contra. The caller should also stick to and stay in his correct place in the framework of the music and not be guided by the dancing floor. It is up to the dancers to "dance" the dance. If you, as a caller, have success with this contra, check back through some of the past issues of The New England Caller and you will find many interesting dances to choose from. I usually call one contra about halfway through the evening of dancing. This is a good chance for the folks to dance with "new" people.
Herbie Gaudreau is a leader in the modern contra movement. He and his wife, Norma, started square dancing in 1951. Ralph Page and Charlie Baldwin have taught him much about square and contra dancing. Mail your requests for more information about contras to Herbie at 230 Franklin St., Holbrook, Mass. He'll he delighted to hear from you and he'll be happy to help you with material. Combining traditional contras with modern square dance calls is an exciting way to broaden your dance experi- ence.
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■■•■ •=1•■•••■=11111L. 13th NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION
LONG JULY 23 24 25 BEACH
A Grand National Parade of States, Beach State College has been made fashions from around the world, and available for teen groups. a Disneyland after-party will high- Fast convention transportation will light the "Lucky 13th" National be provided for all dancers who are Square Dance Convention that prom- not housed within walking distance of enades into Long Beach, Calif. July the Convention Hall, and for those 23-25. whO prefer to drive, there'll be plenty The cordial Californians promise of parking space for private cars be- the thousands who have pre-regis- side the auditorium. tered a National to top all others. Pub- The evening of July 22 will see licity Chairmen Ken and Audrey what is probably the most unique Parker have been keeping us posted, kick-off for a National Convention and here are just a few special "ex- ever planned — the Grand National tras" dancers will be treated to next Parade of States. California hosts are month: hoping every state will be represented No worries in the housing depart- by a float, a marching band, or a ce- ment . . . dancers should be receiving lebrity. their reservation confirmations from As is done every year, special at- the individual hotels and motels. The tention will be lavished on round Convention Housing Committee as- dancers who attend the "Lucky sures us no problem is anticipated. 13th." Particular emphasis will be The new 600 room dormitory at Long placed on panels and clinics that will
12 be conducted by leaders in the round Exhibitions and demonstrations are dance field. Discussion subjects will always a Convention high point, not be chosen for their educational rather only for the hundreds of young people than controversial nature, and will be and adults who participate in them, designed to stimulate interest among but also for the thousands each year leaders and dancers both. who delight in watching them. This Round dance workshops at Long year 7 to 8 p.m. each evening will be Beach will be conducted simultane- devoted to exhibitions in two different ously in two halls. A new idea being areas, the arena and the auditorium. worked into this year's program is Each group appearance will be lim- that of previewing all workshop ma- ited to 7 minutes to assure the audi- terial to be covered prior to each ence of seeing each special perform- day's session and reviewing the same ance, and out-of-state groups will be dances later in the day. guaranteed more than one, and pos- At midnight on Saturday, July 25 sibly three, opportunities to dance their the "Magical Kingdom of Disney- ways into the hearts of those watch- land" will swing open its gates to wel- ing. come the thousands of dancers from As a final re-assurance to those the Long Beach Convention to a gay, square dance families who will enjoy exciting after-party. All four Disney- the dancing at the "Lucky 13th", a land "worlds" and the three realms of well-balanced program for pre-school past, present, and future will be open children will be under way in Long exclusively for National Convention Beach all three days of the National. dancers. Parents may enroll children between Another entry on the list of special 3 and 8 years of age in the program events will be the square dance fash- which will be organized by the State ion show, featuring selections from all Department of Social Welfare and over the world, our new states of Pre-School Association of California Alaska and Hawaii, plus all the color in conjunction with Convention repre- and originality of our own mainland sentatives. designs. The showing will be free to all Well, that's the wrap-up for those Convention registrants and will be pre- three magical days next month! And sented in the Long Beach Concert if we were Charlie Brown of the com- Hall Friday, July 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. ic strip "Peanuts" we'd say, "Happi- and Saturday, July 25, also from 2 to ness is the 'Lucky 13th' in Long 4 p.m. Beach." The odds in favor of an average American knowing the true nature or potentials of our national folk dance are less than ONE in THREE . . . SO . . SHALL WE CONTINUE TO DEPRIVE THE PUBLIC OF SQUARE DANCING?
BY KEN SMITH Bethesda, Md.
The square dance caller who each at our very door. I refer, of course, to year does not convince several "new" opportunities to reach the public and people that square dancing would be attain better understanding concern- an excellent vehicle for recreation, ing what square dancing actually is, fellowship and relaxation fails to meet its values, and its adaptability to serv- one of his important responsibilities. ing the needs of many people of all This states the situation mildly. ages. Whenever square dancing thrives At the heart of attaining better pub- both in terms of numbers and quality lic acceptance of square dancing is it indicates there is a well rounded the matter of motivation. By motiva- program of selling, training and main- tion I mean the impelling force that taining. Unfortunately many callers, attracts individual callers and dancers possibly a majority, contribute very to square dancing, and I am confident little selling or training effort. it is a highly variable factor. This is usually because they are It seems evident that the motiva- preoccupied with the more profitable tion of individual callers and dancers engagements, lack the know-how to produces some sort of aggregate which work successfully with beginners, or tends to mold the character or "im- may have become enchanted with age" of the square dance movement, competing for the attention of the ea- or any given segment of the total ger, aggressive dancer who learned movement. square dancing from some one else. We cannot expect the more dis- If we pause to analyze the facts as cerning element of the public to be they actually exist, we have to con- impressed if it is evident that com- clude that the odds in favor of an av- mercialism is the main core of square erage American knowing the true na- dance motivation. Nor can it be as- ture or potentials of our national folk sumed that clever coverups will fool dance are less than one in three. all of the people for all time. This Sober consideration will give an suggests that sensible solutions have idea of the opportunities which wait to be found for numerous problems,
14 including such things as caller fees, among square dance groups help ad- use of public facilities for profit, un- vance square dancing? due emphasis on clothing and gadgets Do over-committed square dancers — to mention just a few. (who drop most other activities and There are ample opportunities in interests) convey a favorable impres- most localities for callers to im- sion of square dancing to others, both prove their technical competence, in and out of square dancing? provided they have the required Where it occurs among square natural talent. It seems to be true, un- dancers, is neglect of work, family, fortunately, however, that more em- and other responsibilities good public- phasis ordinarily is given to the whims ity for what square dancing can do for of the established dancer than mas- people? tering techniques to win prospects and Are the frivolous and exciting ven- beginners. The cure for egoism and tures of square dancing receiving too vanity which may plague a caller is much emphasis at the expense of not always easily defined. neglecting the greater, more subtle val- Pappy Shaw advocated preoccupa- ues which underly it? tion with the giving of one's self in Can something be done about the service to others as the best preventa- many fine people who leave square tive. Dr. Shaw was a man of great dancing in frustration or bitterness, wisdom and vision; his motivation frequently with good cause? above reproach. Can the organizations of square We have not yet advanced very far dancing which claim to be "profes- in the art of making all square danc- sional" be brought into genuine pro- ers good emissaries for square danc- fessional stature in terms of standards, ing. Most of these people adore square objectives and ethics? dancing and wouldn't hurt it inten- Can we persuade the five-night-a- tionally for the world. But it is evident week enthusiast to recognize that the that many of them need help. This is person who fits one or two nights of probably the most challenging prob- square dancing a month into a busy lem that faces the informed leader- schedule is a very important adjunct ship of square dancing today. of square dancing and a legitimate The power of enthusiasm among square dancer in every sense of the the converts to this activity is almost word? beyond comprehension. But it is a Can inferior, boastful, unsubtle pub- power to retard or even destroy if it is lications be improved or else elimi- not channeled wisely. We must refuse nated? to be satisfied with expediency and Can we develop our skills suffi- find solid answers to solve this deli- ciently and muster restraint to the cate matter in a statesmanlike fashion point of overcoming the popular mis- if we are to see square dancing truly 4,4 conception that square dancing is of come into its own. necessity violent exercise? The correctives needed are more It is almost impossible to estimate numerous than we are prone to con- the thousands who have refused to cede. To point up specifically the even try square dancing or have ulti- problem areas which frequently are mately dropped it because of this. created by unguided enthusiasm among One good reason — a rather com- dancers, I am going to bring this to an pelling one — for not giving the an- end with a series of interrogatives. swers here is that this writer is frank The order of presentation does not to admit he does not have them. Of necessarily indicate the rank in impor- greater significance, however, is the tance. To anyone who has ex- fact that no one individual can pro- perienced the conditions assumed in vide the answers in any event. They the questions posed, they will be quite will have to come from the hearts and meaningful. minds of many people. Let's hope Do the competition and rivalry they will be the right ones! •
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Heads to the right and circle four CHOREOGRAPHY Head gents break and line up four Forward eight and back you reel The AMERICAN SQUARES Pass thru, wheel and deal Workshop dancers celebrated their one Ends go in, here's the deal year together of "trail and error" this Eight pass thru, wheel and deal spring with a huge cake decorated Ends go out, get the feel with a North and South America map Eight pass thru, wheel and deal along with congratulations and many, Ends go in to a line, opposite box the many, rose buds all done up in col- gnat, left allemande.. . ored frosting. This was the Workshop members' way of thanking George Jabbusch of Louie sent several other fine exam- Lorain, Ohio for the wonderful job he ples which were well received by the has been doing in presenting the ma- dancers. The one thought that every- terial that you have sent in from across one had was that the term, "ends do the country. There were many times something" was out of line with what when George and your Editor had the term now means to identify a quite a time trying to figure out some dancer's position in today's square of the calls. dance choreography. Your comments In the long run, we feel that the are solicited. published material gave the AMERI- Another thought of interest also CAN SQUARES subscribers some- came from Phoenix, Ariz. through Sie thing different, workable, and certain- Watson. He calls his idea "triple ly representative of today's square swing." From an ocean wave set-up dance history. We hope that you have on call to "triple swing" the dancers enjoyed the material as much as we are to do a full swing thru (right and have in receiving it and dancing to the left) plus one half more (right). His varied ideas. Keep up the good work! examples were very good but once From Louie Barthol, Tucson, Ariz. again there was a feeling of conflicting came a suggestion pertaining to hav- ideas. ing the outside couple squeezing in We already have the term "double between the center couple when the swing thru" meaning two complete dancers were in a double pass thru swing thrus to give us the equivalent formation. (See March 1964 Callers' of a right and left thru. Swing thru Questions.) He calls it "ends go in (or one and a half gives us the inbetween out)" in order to form a line quickly. version whereas the term "triple On call "ends go in," the trailing swing" might indicate three complete couple steps in between the lead swing thrus. couple. On call "ends go out," the Herb Gold, Cresskill, N.J. came trailing couple separates to step to the thru with a combination-type term outside of the lead couple to make a called "swing star twirl." This worked line of four. The following is his ex- very well in actual usage but plenty of ample: time must be allowed by the caller so
17 _I■r•■•■••b. that the dancers have time to do all "From a static position, on call, the this before the next command is giv- heads cross trail thru to face the sides en. who have separated, pass each other Since the caller is waiting anyway, (right shoulders) to face in as a pair it was noted that he could phrase the in the head position, ending in eight- command as "swing star thru and chain-thru position." when you do, California twirl." It is difficult to try to remember Jokingly, one of the dancers sug- which section of the movement a gested that from an eight-chain thru dancer is expected to de when it is position, a command such as "swing different from that being done' 'by' the star twirl square bend" could be given other dancers, unless each dancer to mean swing thru, California twirl, has received separate commands. For square thru 3/4 around and bend the example, heads square thru while line. This, then, could be boiled down sides divide and star thru. to perhaps SST-SB or maybe just Similar movements by adjacent plain No. 3 and let the dancers do it dancers seem to be more acceptable, in time to the music like a grand like wheel and deal, in which both square. couples wheel even though in dif- ferent directions. It seems there must be a similarity of movements by all CALLERS' QUESTIONS parties concerned. Witness the failure of such ideas as scatter the pack, CALIFORNIA: "1 would like to grand pass thru, and spin the wheel. introduce a 'new basic' which I call swing star twirl. It is simply a combi- nation of swing thru, star thru, and JOHN GANK, Royal Oak, Mich.: frontier whirl." "In using a figure which called for 'a The movement in itself would be double pass thru, U turn back, dixie continuous. My objection to the trend chain on a double track, first one left, of ideas to combine several basics next one right . . .' this means first cou- under one "roof" or name is two-fold. ple doesn't it?" First, the majority of callers using John, I can see how your interpre- such terms do not allow enough time tation could be made. However, the for the dancers to complete the ma- term "dixie chain on a double track" neuver comfortably before the next should indicate that there are now command is expected to be executed. two separate lines doing the move- This causes the dancers to "rat-race". ment and as such the next command is Since the time must be allowed for being given to the first individual of comfort why not spell out the call each line. In the figure mentioned it with directions? happened to be a man. Secondly, one step leads to the next. The caller should be specific if he This is like expecting the dancers wants the dancers to join forces again eventually to do the entire Little Red by saying "first couple left" instead of Hen figure by just uttering something "first one left." This will clear up your like "spillamaroo" and then watching doubts so that the figure will work for them scramble to finish it. you. MICHIGAN: "I would like to in- KEN GOLDEN, Little Rock, Ark.: troduce a new idea in cross trails "Do you have any more material on which I call grand cross. On call to curl thru and swing star thru? They grand cross from an ocean wave set- look like good movements at this up, the two dancers facing out move time." one step forward, face, pass right Ken, I think since this note was shoulders, face back in and pair. The sent to me, you have been exposed to inside four cross trail thru to face the figures other than those originally pre- outside two in an eight-chain-thru sented. Basically, a curl thru is equiv- position. alent to a right and left thru and it
18 IN• IVRI OR F VACATION DANCING VACATION p 1 u s "THE OTHER KIND' \N. IN ONE *Sure there is "the other kind"! Do you like to SWIM? Dip and dive in a pool or jump ocean surf? SUN? -pool tieck-aair or beach? EAT charcoal-broiled steak outdoors? Or DINE in high style at a•candle-lit banquet? Deluxe smor- gasbord in ultra-modern Satellite setting? Or a Colonial meal in 18th century tavern? SIGHTSEE? Our historic roots at Williamsburg; first colonization .7; and original settlers' ships recreated at Jamestown? Today's ships at Norfolk the largest concentration of navy in the world in one port? Perhaps dance on board a giant Aircraft Carrier? Witness a spectacular amphibious "invasion" demonstration? Or just RELAX in restful luxury -- for your kind of vacation.
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t 11 1 .\ IVVe promise you'll be glad you came! doesn't matter if the couple is in prop- Go left and right, sides turn back er order (man on left, lady on right Grand right and left on a wrong way side). It is the same equivalent if the track same sex are partners or if the couple When the heads meet, heads turn back is half sashayed. Arky allemande, partners all box the Swing star thru is equivalent to a gnat wheel thru, or more basically a IA Girls turn around, Dixie chain wheel as a couple to .the right, keep- She goes left, he goes right ing the same partner in the same posi- Corners all, left allemade. . . tion. When this idea was originally presented, we tried to have the girls GIMMICK come out of the swing thru movement by Williard Orlich, Cuyahoga Falls, (right hands joined) to use their left Ohio hands with the waiting men. Allemande left and weave by two The theory that the man could With the third girl you star thru then star thru with her and face in the Circle up eight to the right, you're correct direction with her as a partner sunny side out did not work. The reaction of the man Break with the right, pull the left lady was to turn the lady under to put her under next to him as a partner. The men Swing the next, it should be mother make a 'A right turn as in a true star Promenade.. . thru. So we gave up trying the varia- tion. CENTERS HALF SASHAY Swing star thru in today's choreo- by Willard Orlich, Cuyahoga Falls, graphy is predominantly used as a Ohio means to have couples "lead to the Head two couples right and left thru right" and then circle with the inac- Same ladies chain across the way tives to form a line. Then roll away, a half sashay Lead to the right and circle four Head gents break and line up four Forward and back, then bend the line FIGURES AND BREAKS Pass thru, U turn back Centers half sashay, everybody Cali- fornia twirl SNEAKY BREAK Arch the middle, ends turn in p by Walt Swan, Riverside, N.J. Circle four exactly once (she's on Heads to the right, circle four your left) Break to lines as you've done before Pass thru, criss-cross thru around one Forward and back like an old time reel Line up four, go forward and back Pass thru, wheel and deal Pass thru, U turn back Center two couples star thru Centers half sashay, everybody Cali- Then lead to the right, left allemande... fornia twirl BREAK Arch the middle, ends turn in by Willard Orlich, Cuyahoga Falls, Circle four exactly once (she's on Ohio your left) Head two couples star thru Pass thru, criss-cross thru around one Double pass thru two by two Line up four, go forward and back Centers in, ends turn back and star Bend the line and pass thru thru Arch the middle, ends turn in, turn All eight California twirl, left alle- back mande.. . Left allemande.. . GRANARKY CURLIQUE BREAK by Willard Orlich, Cuyahoga Falls, by Willard Orlich, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Ohio Allemande left, go down the track Heads go forward, back you do Right, left, right, heads turn back Curlique across from you Split the sides, lady go left, gent go TRICKS right, around one by Gordon Blaum, Miami, Fla. In the middle star thru and circle up Number three lady chain to the right, four side ladies chain across Head gents break and line up four Couple number one do a half sashay Forward eight and back you toss Go down the center and split the ring Pass thru, heads only cast-off 3A Go around just one, line up four around Sides go forward and back with you Sides California twirl, go forward and Same four go forward and star thru back Circle four just half, dive in Cross trail thru to a left allemande.. . Right and left thru with those in the middle SWINGING CURLS Same four star thru, back out and by Rod Blaylock, Albany, Ga. circle eight Heads to the middle, back with you Couple number four face to the right Forward up and curl thru, now star Do a left square thru four hands thru around Then pass thru, then curl thru While the other four cross trail thru Double swing thru, men swing left in Allemande left.. . the middle Number two couple face number Then everybody right again three, right and left thru Girls by the left in the center Same two ladies chain you do Curl thru to a star thru Number four lady chain to the left Then swing star thru, go two by two Couples at the sides do a right All eight do a frontier whirl and left thru Then swing star thru, go two by two Same two ladies chain across from you All eight do a frontier whirl Number one couple go down the Then curl thru you do center, split 'em To a right and left allemande. . U turn back, between them stand New number four couple go down the HALF SQUARE PAIRS center, split 'em by Willard Orlich, Cuyahoga Falls, U turn back, between them stand Ohio Bend both lines, pass thru, U Head couples double star thru turn back Turn right, go around two, line up Allemande left.. . four Side two couples do a right and left Forward eight and back you're told thru Pass thru, the ends fold Couple number three face to the right, Centers turn back and pass thru right and left thru Half square thru the outside two New head couples go forward and Forward out and bend the line back Pass thru, the ends fold Same two ladies chain, then half Centers turn back and pass thru sashay Half square thru the outside two Number one couple go down the cen- Forward out and bend the line ter and split the ring Pass thru, the ends fold Around just one, everybody Centers turn back and pass thru Allemande left.. . Half square thru the outside two Forward out and bend the line Pass thru, the ends fold BOTHE CIRCULATE Centers turn back and pass thru by Sam Stead, Lethbridge, Alberta, Half square thru the outside two Canada Forward out and bend the line One and three star thru, pass thru, Centers square thru, four hands in do-sa-do time All the way round to an ocean wave Ends only left allemande.. . and rock it
21 Girls circulate, swing thru and when two you do Right and left thru and the inside Centers run, wheel and deal two by arch, dive thru two Pass thru, do-sa-do the outside two Right and left thru and the inside All the way round to an ocean wave arch, dive thru and rock it Pass thru, do-sa-do the outside two All eight circulate, swing thru and All the way round to an ocean wave when you do and rock it Centers run, wheel and deal two by Boys circulate, swing thru and when two you do Right and left thru and the inside Centers run, wheel and deal two by arch, dive thru two Square thru 3A around, corners all Right and left thru and the inside left allemande.. . arch, dive thru Square thru 3/4 around, corners all FOLDING CAST-OFF left allemande.. . by Willard Odic+. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio YOU ALL CIRCULATE Head two couples square thru four by Sam Stead, Lethbridge, Alberta, hands and when you're thru Canada Centers in and cast-off 34 around One and three star thru, pass thru, Ends fold, substitute do-sa-do Pass thru, split two, around one All the way round to an ocean wave In the middle star thru and rock it Centers in and cast-off 3A around All eight circulate, swing thru and Ends fold, substitute when you do Box the gnat, square thru 34 around Centers run, wheel and deal two by Find the corner, left allemande.. .
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466 E. MILLETT AVE., MESA, ARIZ. MUSIC: SCHROEDER'S PLAYBOYS FIGURES Pass thru, ends trade places, centers by Red Porter, Pasadena, Texas turn back Heads lead right and circle four All eight box the gnat Head gents break, line up four Square thru Forward eight and back you run Allemande left.. . Pass thru, boys (or girls) run Make an ocean wave and balance too ABRA CADABRA Lines divide and walk past two by John Ward, Alton, Kans. Allemande left.. . The heads go up and do-sa-do the op- posite pair (Set up with the corner at home) Make an ocean wave and rock it there Heads go right and circle to a line Swing thru and when you do, rock it Pass thru, girls run Swing thru and when you do, rock it Make an ocean wave Boys run, boys hook left, turn the line Left swing thru, balance Go one full turn and keep in time Lines divide, walk by two Bend the line, two ladies chain across With those two make a new line from you Pass thru, lines divide, walk by two Turn the girls and pass thru Go on to the next, do dixie grand Do-sa-do the opposite pair Right, left, right, left allemande.. . Make an ocean wave and rock it there Swing thru and when you do, rock it (Set up with right hand lady at home) Swing thru and when you do, rock it Heads go right and circle to a line Boys run, boys hook left, turn the line Pass thru, girls run, make an ocean Go one full turn and keep in time wave Bend the line, two ladies chain across Left swing thru and balance from you Lines divide, walk by two Turn the girls and cross trail thru to a With those two make a new line left allemande.. .
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25 Girls in line change places, men turn Swing and curl, you're doin' fine alone (Half Q then curl the line) Split the line, and all four men Star thru and left allemande.. . Do a left square thru, four hands around Girls separate and come back in, al- KEWLYKURL lemande left.. . by Julius King, Jr., Lexington, Mass. One and three swing and curl (Half Q then curl the line) SWING AND CURL Pass thru and around just one by Julius King, Jr., Lexington, Mass. Into the middle swing and curl Heads or sides would go forward (Half 0 then curl the line) and do a half Q (turn the opposite lady Pass thru and left allemande.. . by the right forearm half turn). The four people then do a curl the line (cen- ters swing half by the left forearm CURLY WOLF and the ends of the line change by Julius King, Jr., Lexington. Mass. places). Swing and curl accomplishes Four ladies chain 3/4 round a half sashay or a resashay while the Catch 'em left and turn on around dancers are in full motion and without Four ladies chain across, I say the awkwardness of the other move- Turn those girls and whirlaway ments. Heads go forward, back with you Now you're gonna pass thru Separate, around just one STA RCURLY Into the middle, pass thru, son by Julius King, Jr., Lexington, Mass. Swing and curl, that'll be fine One and three you promenade (Half Q then curl the line) Half way 'round there with your maid Pass thru and left allemande.. .
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28 WHAT A LONESOME LIFE Wagon Wheel 300 — Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by Beryl Main The key word is musicianship. The Wagon Masters handle this beautiful- ly. We like that accordion with a har- monica effect. The figure and caller are good. Dance has an eight-chain- four. Other comments from our danc- er reviewers: "Clear, novel, touch of nostalgia and shades of an earlier `Lonesome Life.' " MIDWEST IF I COULD BE WITH YOU • MIDWEST RADIO COMPANY Hogan 1172 — Instrumental Square records — Calif ones — Newcomb, Dance/ Calls by Darrel Slocum 3414-16 W. North Avenue Perhaps not worthy of inflated rave Milwaukee 8, Wis. HI-4-4671 notices, this disc is like ham salad to • PARKER STUDIO OF MUSIC a well-ordered buffet. Callers can order by mail or stop in envy Slocum's exceptionally clear voice Hiway 3 North at Cree Lake and emulate his special delivery. Kendallville, Ind. UNDERSTAND YOUR MAN • RACEWAY WESTERN WEAR MacGregor 1020 — Instrumental Chicago's centralized shop Square Dance/Calls by Chuck Raley 406 Thomas (at Madison) Rhythm is the password here. An Forest Park, Ill. FO-6-1289 unusually nice rhythm acts as a two- • SQUARE RECORD & CLOTHING in-one-oil to (1) charge the dancers records and clothing mailed anywhere with a dose of zip, and (2) add the P.O. Box 612 necessary grease to send MacGregor's Wausau, Wis. pig scurrying back to bigger heights. • SQUARE DANCE SHOP complete line of western wear WALK RIGHT IN 3119 South 4th Street Flip 118 — Instrumental Square Louisville 14, Ky. EM-7-7491 Dance/Calls by Ed Hempel • SQUARE YOUR SETS We're positively intrigued by the largest stock in the world Louis Armstrong quality of Hempel's P.O. Box 143 voice which couples up nicely with the Niles 48, Illinois dixieland music on this one. Pattern • STEVENS CAMERA SUPPLIES is likeable. Choice of music for square order by mail — we'll bill jou dancing? Well, maybe. 3600 S. Main Elkhart, Ind. 875-5300 HELLO DOLLY Blue Star 1729 — Instrumental Square SOUTH Dance/ Calls by Marshall Flippo • BONEY'S S/D & WESTERN WEAR Another "pop" tune blossoms out. record catalog free — Newcombs Good, generally. Some callers may not S. Slappey and Whitney be able to handle the quick-changing Albany, Ga. 435-3542 range of melodic notes as well as • RECORD CENTER Flippo does. Figure is unique. folk - - square — educational records 2581 Piedmont Rd., N.E. MISS MARY Atlanta 5, Ga. Blue Star 1726 — Instrumental Square Dance/Calls by Andy Andrus CANADA This one rated half way up the • GERRY HAWLEY popularity poll, although it has the square and round dance records usual Andrus punch on the called side 34 Norman Crescent and the figure is very good. Saskatoon, Sask.
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If it does — if you really like to take hands with a whole circle of people, and dance • ILLINOIS — Ten of the Chicago something easy, and graceful, and beautiful - area's top callers will be featured at to lovely rhythmical music; write for our de- the O'Hare Festival, June 7 at the scriptive iist of circle mixers (including many in waltz time), designed for happy, friend- O'Hare Inn in Des Planes, Ill. Dancing ly, beauty-loving people. will be from 1 to 5:30 p.m. and guests of honor for the afternoon will be Vera LLOYD SHAW RECORDINGS, INC. and Walter Meier, originators of the P. 0. Box 203, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80901 Midwest Dancer Square Dance Mag- azine. Callers who will share the pro- Square Dance Dresses gram are: Russ Bone, Bob Lewis, Mens Western Pants Jim Smith, Pat Braffet, Chuck Broad, Mens & Boys Western Shirts Western Bow Ties—Metal Bow Tie Clips Dale Manson, Jim Stewart, Johnny LassoTies — Collar Points Toth, Art Matthews, and Laddie Ole- Matched Square Dance Sets son. The Daniels and the Petersons Buck les—Belts—Pendants will handle the rounds. — Bob Lueb- Bouffants—Ladies Shoes Mens Boots & Shoes be. Send for catalog & name of local supplier • MINNESOTA — Mankato, Minn. will host the 13th Annual Convention for Square and Round Dancers spon- sored by the Square Dance Federa- tion of Minnesota, Inc. June 19-21. 1460 WASHINGTON AVE. MIAMI BEACH, FLA. TEL. JE 8-8794 Michigan's Dave Taylor will be calling the squares and Illinois' Dot and Date Foster will be leading the rounds. Va- VELCO cationers will find Mankato about STOP MEANS SAFETY eighty miles south of the Twin Cities SLIPPER Y NO DUST – NO PARRAFIN on U.S. 14. — John Wald. DANCE FLOOR NO ABRASIWS U S K 16 OZ. CAN SLO-DOWN • ILLINOIS — The Turtle Squares of Of Mt. Morris, Ill, promise holiday danc- SVO-DTIM 11 OZ. CAN SPEE-DUP By V.I.0 Postpaid 1.75 (USA only) ers a fun-packed week-end July 3-4. 1.50 (Calif. only) Wally Schultz, Janesville, Wis. and Ernie Felsted, Bettendorf, Iowa will J. V. SUPPLY call the squares Friday night and an P.O. Box 69894 Los Angeles 69, Calif. Official Night Owl Dance will run from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday/Sunday. For further information write: Homer FOR HARD-TO-FIND RECORDS Justice, 414 W. Center St., Mt. Morris, We have one of the largest stocks of both Ill. old and new square and round dance 41111P records in the U.S.A. We ship most orders • MARYLAND — Blue Ridge danc- on the some day the order is received. ers will swing out to the calling of Jack 4IP Special Price on 78's and Jackson, Blackie Simmons, Jimmy old 45's Heatwole, Linc Gallagher, and Bev We recently acquired a great many old Zirkle, June 20 at the Frederick Val- 4111P" and discontinued numbers on both 78's ley Festival, West Frederick Jr. High and 45's. These are available at special School in Frederick, Md. Advance reduced prices. Write for list. reservations may be made by writing 111- SEND 5c STAMP FOR NEW CATALOG to: Roy Hossler, Route 5, Braddock MAIL ORDER RECORD SERVICE Heights. P.O. Box 7176, Phoenix, Arizona 12 DAYS PRE-CONVENTION TO • TORONTO — The Royal York DELUXE SQUARE Hotel will be swaying on its founda- DANCE TOUR HAWAII tion June 18-20 when Toronto, Ont., VIA UNITED AIR LINES JET $ 470.00 Canada hosts its 3rd International 41/2 Hour Scheduled Flight Square Dance Convention. The all- Stay at beautiful Reef Tower Hotel at Waikiki. Includes star staff includes: Al Brundage, Les round trip by scheduled jet flight, all hotels, two sight- seeing trips at Waikiki, Pearl Harbor Cruise, beautiful Gotcher, Lee Helsel, Bruce Johnson, three-day tour to the lush islands of Kauai and Hawaii, including all meals, sightseeing and transportation. Departs Bob Page, Kay and Forrest Richards, July 10th, returning July 21st, two days before the and Es and Joe Turner. National Convention in Long Beach. Lloyd and Audrey Springer of Fullerton, California, will be your caller and tour escorts. • WISCONSIN — The first Jambo- I muted rewrations • Contact: ree presented by the combined clubs O'DONNELL TOUR & TRAVEL SERVICE of Kenosha, Wis. was held April 5 with 823 NORTH HARBOR BLVD., FULLERTON, CALIF. TR 1-0610 or MA 9-3495 over 200 dancers in attendance. At the mike for the afternoon were Mil-
COMPLETE COURSE waukee's Bert Rietz and Herb Lam- ster, and Jim Smith of Melrose Park, SQUARE DANCE Ill. — Ruth Borchardt. FUNDAMENTALS • MICHIGAN — Dancers in the as complied by Flint, Mich. area honored Harold D. All the basics, both old and new, that have been "UNCLE WALT" Bacon, the "Poppy" of square dancing brought out up to and in that city, with a special dance, May including March 1964. The WENTWORTH most complete book on 28. The Square-A-Rama marked a sa- Square Dance Fundamentals yet. A supplement is issued eoch year to keep the book up to lute to Harold, Flint Public Schools date. Book including all supplements to dote, $2.25 plus 15; postage 8 mailing. Physical Relations Consultant, who 11111 WALT WENTWORTI4 4 4 4 4 4 will retire to Colorado in June. 5557 57th Ave. No. St. Petersburg Florida 33709 Dance Vacation Guidepost June 13-19: Bridgton, Maine. Maine macs on man RECORDS Folk Dance Camp. Contact: Maine -THE RECORD DESIGNED . . . WITH THE CALLER IN MIND" presents Folk Dance Camp, 108 W. 16th St., New York, N.Y. DON'S LATEST June 20-26: Bridgton, Maine. Maine ROSE MARIE Folk Dance Camp. Contact: Maine Folk Dance Camp, 108 W. 16th St., WW-106 New York, N.Y. Music by the WAGON-MASTERS June 26-29: Buzzards Bay, Mass. Pinewoods Camp. Contact: Coun- 5500 WEST SW AVENUE • • • ARVADA, COLORADO try Dance Society, 3 Joy St., Boston Mass. July 4-10: Bridgton, Maine. Maine Folk Dance Camp. Contact: Maine Folk Dance Camp, Pioneer Lodge, J EWELRY Bridgton, Maine. June 27-July 3: Bridgton, Maine. ATTENTION Maine Folk Dance Camp. Contact: SQUARE DANCE STORES Maine Folk Dance Camp, Pioneer W Eliminate the middleman! Buy Lodge, Bridgton, Maine. E direct from the largest manu- July 5-11: Brevard, N.C. Carolina facturer of S D jewelry Holiday. Contact: Carolina Holi- Wide selection of bracelets, pendants pins, earrings, bolo ties, belt buckles day, 31151/2 Garden Ave., Balti- car magnets. A request on your letter more, Md. head will bring an assortment of RE TURNABLE SAMPLES. Aug. 9-14: Norfolk, Va. Golden Tri- TRU-ART JEWELRY CO. angle. Contact: Ray Jager, 7402 SO Aleppo St., P•ovidenti! 9, R.I Meadow Lane, Chevy Chase, Md. Aug. 16-21: Bridgton, Maine. Maine Folk Dance Camp. Contact: Maine ENGRAVED Folk Dance Camp, Pioneer Lodge, NAME Bridgton, Maine. Aug. 23-28: Bridgton, Maine. Maine BADGES 50CEACH Folk Dance Camp. Contact: Maine ANY STATE SHAPE 65(t • CHOICE OF COLORS Folk Dance Camp, Pioneer Lodge, Bridgton, Maine. FULL LIST OF GIMMICK CLUBS. We will quote prices for badges from your samples or sketches; any color, any shape. Writ* for brochure or for information.
A TO Z ENGRAVING, Ray Nelson P.O. BOX 345C, WAUCONDA, ILL. VENTS OLD TIMER RECORD June 5-7: San Antonio, Tex. Round Dance Festival. City Auditorium. ! ! ! CATALOG ! ! ! ! June 7: Des Plaines, Ill. O'Hare Fes- tival. O'Hare Inn. YOURS FOR A 5c STAMP June 12-14: Moodus, Conn. 4th Con- necticut Square Dance Weekend. Old Timer offers the best in old stand- Orchard Mansion. ards as well as new favorites. Get June 13: Austin, Tex. Mid-Texas Dis- complete record listing now. trict Dance. Municipal Auditorium. OLD TIMER RECORDS June 18-20: Toronto, Ont., Canada. 708 E. Weldon, Phoenix 14, Arizona Toronto International Convention. Royal York Hotel. June 19-20: Miami Beach, Fla. 1 1 th SQUARE • ROUND Annual State Convention. DANCE RECORD June 19-21: Mankato, Minn. 13th FREE CATALOG Annual State Convention. • Buy Direct by Mail • 24-Hour June 20: Frederick, Md. Frederick Service •12,000 Records Always in Valley Festival. West Frederick Stock • 58 Labels • Books & Acces- Junior High. sories • P.A. Systems • FREE June 20-21: Butte, Mont. 4th Round- BONUS OFFER. 0-Rama. Columbia Gardens. SEND FOR YOUR CATALOG TODAY! June 26: Muskegon, Mich. Western 12 Years Continued Service. Michigan Festival. MASTER RECORD SERVICE June 27: Conneaut Lake Park, Pa. 8th Annual June Jamboree. Dream- P.O. Box 7281, Phoenix, Arizona 85011 land Ballroom. July 3-4: Lakeland, Fla. 2nd Annual PRAIRIE RECORDINGS Citrusland Square-Up. July 5: Bowman, N. Dak. Mid-Sum- mer Festival. Try These Latest Releases PR1001 "FREIGHT TRAIN" July 16-18: Grants Pass, Oreg. Ore- ADVANCED — FEATURING GRAND SQUARE gon State Festival. Josephine Coun- PR1002 "GUITAR POLKA" ty Fairgrounds. INTERMEDIATE — 8 CHAIN THRU & ALAMO July 17-19: Indianapolis, Ind. Trail PR1003 "HOWDY NEIGHBOR HOWDY" Dance Week-end. Severin Hotel. EASY — ARK. TRAVELER & BALANCE PR1004 "MR. IN-BETWEEN" July 31-Aug. 1: Twin Falls, Idaho. INTERMEDIATE SMOOTHIE State Festival. Try Our Two Hoedowns PR Address: News and Events Editor, AMERICAN PR2001 PR2002-4 MINS. LONG SQUARES, 6400 North Leotl Avenue, Chicago, Illi- ilMo■ nois 60646. 1502 ALEX. CIRCLE, PUEBLO, COLO.
33 comet to Round Dancing," published in the April AMERICAN SQUARES. Thank you for making this possible. Kay and Ed Mack Clearwater Beach, Fla.
The article in the May AMERICAN SQUARES, about The New England We don't brag about being one of Caller and my activities, humbly and the biggest Dance Vacations . . . But gratefully acknowledged. neither do we try to hide that we are The publicity which I will receive one of the country's truly outstanding is not important. Most important is Dance Vacations . . . We missed a list- the realization by the dancers, leaders, ing for the Golden Triangle Square and callers of the role communications Dance Vacation in your Dance Vaca- play in the continuity and longevity of tion Guidepost in the April 1964 issue. our square dance program. Dancers from twenty different states Congratulations to you and your and Canada attended our Golden Tri- staff for the outstanding job you are angle Vacation in 1963, all in one doing in publishing AMERICAN week . . . We hope many of your SQUARES and for your contribution readers will want to attend this year, to the square dance program. the week of August 9-14, 1964. Charlie Baldwin Alva and Ray Jager The New England Caller Golden Triangle Vacation Norwell, Mass. Chevy Chase. Md.
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Two Winsome New Round Dances "YOU FORGOT TO REMEMBER" — a delight- ful smooth flowing waltz. Round dancers will gain much delight dancing this lovely number. Com- posed by PEGGY & GERRY MACE, of Ottawa, Canada. Music by the PETE LOFTHOUSE BAND completes your pleasure. COUPLED WITH "DIXIE LAND TWO-STEP" - a peppy dance suitable for square dancing events, that surely will pull happy people on the flow', like a magnet. Com- posed by LOU & PAT BARBEE of Columbus, Ohio. Windsor No. 4696
"PLENTY OF MONEY AND YOU" Called by BRUCE JOHNSON. that genial fellow with the mello bellow. belts out the calls that RUTH STILLION put together in her more lucid moments. It's a combination you will surely enjoy. Re-mastered on 45 rpm. Windsor No. 4831 (Flip Instrumental)
HOEDOWNS - "STONEY POINT/POSSOM SOP" Two old favorites you will enjoy again Re•mastered to 45 rpm Windsor No. 4187
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KALOX RECORD DIST CO KALOX 316 STARR ST., DALLAS, TEX. Presents Its First L P With SINGIN' SAM MITCHELL K-2000 1 "THE BEST OF KALOX" Here is an L-P for both the caller and dancer, good dancing with challenge to boot. Callers. if you're looking for new hash material there is plenty to spare in this album.
RECENT RELEASES LATEST LONGHORN RELEASE ON KALOX LH-138 TWO TIMIN' BLUES K-1030 I SAW THE LIGHT Caller: Bill Beters Caller: Harper Smith K-103I JOSE Caller: C.O. Guest K-1032 HAPPY LIFE NEW ROUNDS ON BELO Caller: Bob Yerington B-207 GREEN DOOR by Charles & K-1033 RAINBOW ROUND MY SHOULDER Bettye Proctor Caller: Singin' Sam Mitchell TANZY by Bill & Pat Boone
ALSO NEW ON KALOX
Four Brand New Hoedowns Played By THE RHYTHM OUTLAWS
K-1034 DON'T LET THE DEAL GO DOWN-FAT BOY RAG K-1035 RAG MOP HAPPY RADDLE
Music That Makes The Caller Want To Call And The Dancer Want To Dance!