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4 Co-editorial 6 Grand Zip 7 By-Line 11 Square Dance Romance 13 Applause Is Not Enough 14 28th National Convention 19 The Agony of De Feet Publishers and Editors 21 Square Dancing on German TV Stan & Cathie Burdick 23 Memo to Square Dancers Workshop Editors 25 Catch All Eight — And More 27 Callerlab Confab Willard Orlich 29 Rhyme Time Bob Howell 30 Straight Talk Ed Fraidenburg 31 Best Club Trick 35 Square Line Record Reviewers 37 Hem-Line John Swindle 38 Dandy Idea Frank & Phyl Lehnert 39 Encore 42 Puzzle Page Feature Writers 43 Tornado Harold & Lill Bausch 44 Keep 'Em Dancing Jim Kassel 46 Dancing Tips 47 Calling Tips Mary Jenkins 48 Easy Level Page Dave & Shirley Fleck 50 Goin' Back To Jackson 52 Challenge Chatter Editorial Assistants 54 Workshop Mona Bird 60 Feedback Mary Fabik 62 People 63 International News Ruth Garris 68 Product Line Mef Merrell 69 R/D Record Reviews 70 S/D Record Reviews American Squaredance 74 Events PO Box 488 78 S/D Pulse Poll Huron, Ohlo 44839 79 RID Pulse Poll 80 Steal A Peak AMERICAN SQUAREDANCE Maga- 81 Underlining Note Services zine (ISSN 0091-3383) is published by 83 Speaking of Singles Burdick Enterprises. Second class pos- 97 Book Nook tage paid at Sandusky, Ohio. Copy 98 Finish Line deadline first of month preceding date 100 Laugh Line of issue. Subscription: $8.00 per year. Single copies: $1 each. Mailing address: Box 788, Sandusky OH 44870. Copy- The appearance of advertisement in right 1979 by Burdick Enterprises. All American Squaredance does not consti- rights reserved. tute an endorsement of the product.

3 "Make new friends, but keep the old, One is silver, the other gold." June is "make a friend at Conven- tion" month. Dancers may go to Milwaukee for the dancing, but meeting dollars to doughnuts they're dancers. new friends and greeting old ones are Play the game, no rules necessary. But the biggest fringe benefits of the event. if you attempt a casual conversation Many of us have found that national with the strangers, you'll find more conventions are reunion times. instant friendship. Dancers who have relocated since Let us remind you, too, that Booth lessons often find their "angels" and #407 will contain more of your friends. callers from previous years dancing up a That's the ASD booth and we'll be storm at the "national." Friends from looking for you to stop by. clubs of other years and other cities are Perhaps our convention badges are a eager to chat, to lunch or share fun at an large factor in the comraderie and after-party. conversations that are evident between Dancers who vacation every year at tips. At these large gatherings where the convention find familiar faces one is greeting acquaintances from long smiling across the squares. In camp- ago (or last year's convention), much ground facilities and hotel elevators, embarrassment is saved when badges dancers from distant places form instant are in plain sight. Hint to callers: wear friendships. your badge on your jacket, not your The square dance convention may be shirt pocket. You may think everyone the most predominantly couple-oriented knows you, but the person you're of any such large meeting. Arriving a talking to may be searching wildly for day or so early in every convention city the tag to your familiar face. And it may (because of the booth), we play the be fun to say "Bet you don't remember game of identifying square dancers me," to someone, but it's embarassing before they are dressed in crinolines to admit, "The face is familiar but I and club badges. Did you realize square can't remember your name." Consi- dancers have a certain look? And if a deration for our friends will make the couple out of their teens are holding 28th Convention the best ever. hands and chatting as they sightsee, See you there — Booth #407!

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Thank you for publishing my article in the April issue of American Square- dance and also for the check. Work and You don't realize how thoughtful and calling seem to be getting the way of generous square dancers are until you writing but would like to continue lose someone special. Our daughter sending them to you whenever they Yvonne had leukemia and after an come off the typewriter. illness of fourteen months passed away Our square dance legislation did not in March. We received sympathy cards make it out of committee in the state with donations in them and many many legislature. They said it was "frivolous telephone calls from square dancers all legislation" but after several thousand over. square dancers called legislators they We would like to take this means of were sorry for their decision. We will try expressing a big "Thank you" to all the again next seesion and maybe be a bit square dancers we cannot thank in more organized. Allen Finkenaur person. To all of us, "she is not dead, Trumbull, Connecticut she is just away." Mal & Shirley Minshall Keep the "Easy Level" material Sidney, Nebraska coming. We sure can use it. We enjoy the American Squaredance. It always Over 1000 attended our Double 30th seems to be full of information. Dance, and we believe it was a huge Claude King success! Columbiaville, Michigan At least a dozen guests— and some As you can see from the enclosed were from as far away as New York and renewal, we're taking off to be "down Florida— told us they had learned of the under" for the next two years. Phil will dance from American Squaredance! be on special assignment for GE in (February, 1979) Sydney. My personal thanks go to you, too, for We spent two weeks in Sydney in the unexpected by-line November and found there's lots of Kathy Bearman square dancing available. They spoke Oklahoma City, Oklahoma very highly of your visit the year before. We hope to keep dancing but doubt Phil A note of appreciation for a real will have time for any calling usable little magazine. Carolyn & Phil DelIwo A suggestion: In your "Events" Lynchburg, Virginia column maybe you could list those a month in advance rather than for the current month. I find that many have Enclosed please find my personal already happened before the magazine check for a year's subscription. We arrives. And there isn't time enough to enjoy your magazine very much here in plan or prepare for many more. Saudi Arabia. C. D. Hamff, Jr.

6 American Squeredence, June 1979 The annual square dance "gala," our National Convention, fills a lion's share of pages in this June issue. Committee photos are published to give a small measure of appreciation and recognition to the dancers who spend three years preparing the largest square dance party in the world. The articles by Ida Rellinger (your feet at the convention) and Dick and Carole Manning (exhibition groups) tie right in with the convention theme. Romance is another traditional June theme, provided this year by Mrs. Kermit Nelson in her story of a double square dance wedding. Humor and fun are served up by Bette Sondike in her puzzle and by Chuck and Ruth Spaulding, square dance rhymsters. One answer to the dancer drop-out problem is suggested by Peg Tirrell and the Northern New Jersey S/D Association. Peg is editor, or "idiotor" (as she is fond of saying), of Grand Square, the NNJSDA magazine. Round dance flavoring takes the form of a memo by Dave and Nita Smith, round dance directors for the Texas S/D Association. A dollop of international cream is the story by Don and June Pittman about the Americans who square danced on German television. Finally, we have strayed from square dance topics to bring you a first-hand account of the Wichita Falls tornado, written by our SID caller-correspondent- policeman, Al Eblen. Two names were inadvertently omitted from the May issue. Dick Bayer of Hartland, Michigan, was the author of the "Open Letter" concerning the Square Dance Guild. The logic problem on the "Puzzle Page" was the brainchild of Al Paulson of South Boston, Massachusetts. We are sorry that in the deadline rush, both names were omitted.

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peppery peppermint and a little nutty On other pages this month (try pp. crunch. (Shall we call yours a Callerlab- 27-28) every one of you who is a oration? Co-ed.) wider-seeker-leader-reader can sit down L.A. is famous for its lively lifestyle, contemplatively, and devour a full flashy cars, choked freeways, screen course report of the recent Callerlab idols, moguls and mopeds, beaches and convention held in Los angeles, Califor- "peaches," fruits and nuts, oranges, nia. As a matter of fact, why don't you peeled-off pairs, mixed pairs, split do it now, and then come back to me for pairs, orphans, dolphins, surfers, loa- the silly subtleties of it.... fers, dowagers and Disney. We all know I'll wait... (pause)...Are you back? that. O.K. Here we go. So against this flamboyant backdrop I've decided that Cali-FUN-YA can- was set, for the first time, a conclave of not only FUN-A, but it can SUN-YA, almost a thousand callers/spouses, all RUN-YA, and DUN-YA so much it'll in the month of spices and Pisces, literally STUN-YA. (Keep reading this including every kind of caller under the and he'll PUN-YA to death— Co-ed.) sun, from the Mickey MIKE-teers to the The other pages alluded to in my mighty nightly babbling Babelonians, proper opening prologue will give you all the way up to one or two high and the "plain vanilla" version of the haughty Hilton hashmasters. Callerlab convention, but this column Although it was a homogenous will scoop the real scoop from the conglomerate from a hundred states, bottom of the tub, in 28 flavors or so, provinces, countries, islands, and muni- including — just maybe — a little cipalities, the old mixmaster churned

8 American Squaredance, June 1979 charmingly, for the ultimate blend was sight. Sometimes it leads one to reflect unbelievably smooth. Each fact and on how style and dignity can be applied fancy was sorted meticulously under the to any position or task, no matter how banner of "Comfortable Dancing in the demeaning that task may be. Proper Spirit" (quote from Ed Gilmore). There were high points and low The attitude was right. The spirit was points for me in the many sessions I there. attended over a four-day period (coun- Some basics were redefined, guide- ting the board meeting on Sunday). A lines and groundrules were set, lists couple of times my spirits rose to an and levels were analyzed, awards were altitude equal to that of an Albuquerque made, studies were assigned, food and balloonist. Other times I was as low as a fellowship was shared, and hallway' dumpy Dutch dachshund straining to deals and ideals were explored. (As we pull an Alaskan dogsled through a field said, get the specifics on other pages.) of new snow a foot deep. Facilities at the Marriott were A-1, I retired from the board and received supergood, all the way. Food was a nice plaque, along with Jerry Haag scrumptious. Sitting next to Johnny and Vaughn Parrish. That was a high LeClair at the head table Tuesday night, point. So was one (maybe two) I heard him marvel at the precision of late-night "Callerlabbing" gabbing the hotel banquet staff. gambits. "Watch the maitre d' for some reel When Dru Gilmore came up to accept poetry in motion," he said. I did. the milestone award for one of the In a flash the black-suited, ruffle- best-loved, departed leaders of our shirted, formal figure in the center of profession, Ed Gilmore, some memories that vast hall made a quick gesture came flooding back to me. upward (oh-so cool-ly, like a penguin Ed and Dru stayed overnight In our flipping his flipper), and a hundred home when he called a dance for us In red-coated waiters, the real stars of the Hamilton, Ohio, about eighteen years show, standing close to that many ago. He did his famous progressive tables, jumped to attention and cleared squares that night, which I saw for the salad plates swiftly. The muffled clatter first time. Beautiful dance. I remember of plates rose and fell like the sound of a talking about dance programming later flock of chime-chokered sheep passing on at the house, as he sank his lean down an Auckland roadway. Beautiful frame into our big easy chair, which almost swallowed him whole. A day later we found some coins In the base of that chair, which we surmised had fallen out of his pocket. I'm not sure we ever sent the money back to him. Ed surely made us "richer" that night in more ways than one. At the convention Dru thanked us again for the "tribute" we wrote to Ed's memory, a few years later (See ASD, July 71, p. 5), which is now available to anyone who hasn't seen it as an IN-form (Ask for S-8, or see 1N-form List). In a closed committee meeting of pro callers I got squarely "sat on" when I proposed a pet project, projected properly and propitiously. Oh well, democracy in action — win some, lose some. But another high point came when the board reversed last year's decision

American Squaredance, June 19 79 9 and voted to reprint and open up earlier. That night I felt like a "lame (heretofore restricted) sales of the duck" going to roost (ending my term "Image" book, making it now available as part of the team). But I really felt to be purchased by Callerlab members, more that way the next day when the at least. That book, lovingly composed board photo was being shot. Our good in our own ASD offices for Callerlab (a exec, John K., said to me, "Whoa, good hundred hours of work) is, we Stan, you aren't to pose in this photo." believe, a classic textbook in promoting (I'd already started to turn my best side square dancing to the public media and toward the camera.) "Just the new interpreting it to its own fringe and board — not the OLD board members." novice adherents. (See "Book Nook," So be it. Out with the old. In with the ASD, June '78, p. 105, or "Calling Tips, new. In Jaycees we used to have a ASD, Sept. '78, p. 47.) saying: "When you get to be an Again we had an ASD booth at the 'exhausted rooster' (over 35), you're not convention, handily handled by Orphie really 'over the hill' — just ready to Easson of Ontario and Karen Keelor of charge up a new one." (As a half-spent Michigan. Like a bees-nest, "beez- chanticleer, maybe you ought to charge ness" was buzzingly good. up a cedar stump, then pine and So many faces of old friends in the balsam. Co-ed.) hallways...Francis Zeller, the bard with I've got some new "hills" to charge the beard (he wore a beard when beards up — travel tours abroad and at home— weren't even macho), Walt Cole, who magazine growth plans and new features broke his key in a door (his door, was — books to write and publish— and it?)... our "cover kidz," Ken Bower, some community involvements (non Don Williamson, and, of course, square dance). Whew. Wish I were two Orphie... Cal and Sharon invited me up people. (You almost are. Co-ed.) for a chat one night in the "Golden" I told John I wish Callerlab board room... good to see Barry Wonson again members would opt to take a year or two (ASD, Nov. 77, p. 9), plus Wally Cook off when terms expire, instead of (ASD, Oct. '77, p. 30) from Australia... choosing to be renominated, because who failed to answer the age-old the election results are easily predic- burning question: Can a guru can a table when "names" run again. Dog- kangaroo?... but they pinned me to the gone my soul — there are a whale of a wall, royally, with a coupla replica lot of qualified new "heads" in the wallabies... There was Don Beck (at running who ought to have a chance to your "beck" and call) from Mass....and sit on the old "round table" 'lab slab, Bobby Baier from Texas (Say "buyer" (Nuff soap-boxing, Stan.) —not "Bayer"— Bayer's from Michi- Well, we're all outa space again, and gan)...Russ Hansen ( a guy with skits there were so many trips to talk about, and gimmicks galore) from Iowa and including one on the way to Callerlab, in Arizona...old friend (livin' on Tulsa Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and three on time) Harlan must have strode or rode the way back, in Anaheim, California; in from his O.K. "Okey" adobe Richland, Washington, and Spokane, abode...along with "paleface" counter- Washington. So-o-o, we'll hit 'em next parts also from "Okey," Dick and month. Carole Manning (She's as charming as Meanwhile, think "Swiss" for fall Channing)...Jerry came, Sherry didn't.. and sign up for a lovely, economical trip Gary came, Perry didn't...Katie did, with us now. (See p. 34.) See you at our Catie didn't... I shook hands with the convention booth in Milwaukee. Now I Chinook record spinners for the first must fly off like a big Burdick bird. time, as well as Troy Ray, Jim Davis (How tweet it is. Co-ed.) and the Four-Bar-B bunch...there were more California callers than you could shake a mike at. One night I socialized with the board members in lavish chambers just vacated by Sammy Davis, Jr. a day

10 American Squaredance, June 1979 Mrs. Kermit Nelson Dalton, Nebraska ARACTERS IN THE STORY: ensen and Kathy Ruda n Seng and Lana Bright

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About three years ago Jim and Jon crosstrail and follow your neighbor to started square dance lessons in Dalton, the Norfolk square dance convention. Nebraska. Finally, they were experi- Soon after there was a trip to enced enough to circulate to another Scootsbluff and Jim flipped a diamond club. on Kathy's finger. The Chimney Rockers had a grand, The couples promenaded down the single Kathy, just for Jim. Of course, aisle with a grand flare. The grooms Jim assured his friends it wasn't were so handsome in their tuxedos and anything serious — just nice square the brides elegant in their lovely dance partners. Soon Jim was wheeling wedding gowns decked with daisy and dealing and bringing Kathy to the chains. dances. They seemed to enjoy each The preacher's sermon stressed to other's company as much as the square the couples: N.o U-turn back or dancing. backtracking, no partner trades, always In the fall, Jon attended the square honor your partner. dance lessons in Bridgeport and became very interested in a young lady taking They said their vows and were lessons. Jon spun chained the gears and pronounced men and wives. "Now you made a grand sweet for Lana. A few may kiss your brides," the preacher months later we heard of a diamond said. Jon exclaimed, "Preacher, that circulate. They threw the clutch in gear may be fine for Jim, but as for me, I'm and wanted to tie the knot in February. giving Lana a great, big yellow rock." Jim and Kathy kept everyone guess- Now they promenaded out of the ing. No one knew how the romance was church as Mr. and Mrs. Then zoom, progressing. Finally there was a clue, they rolled away to live happily ever when fellow dancers heard of a after.

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12 American Squaredance. June 1979 APPLAUSE IS NOT ENOUGH

It's that time again when dancers by Dick & Carole Manning across the nation and the world are making plans to attend the National Nicoma Park, Oklahoma Square Dance Convention. The beauti- ful exhibition groups participating are spend designing each outfit. The main considered to be a highlight at every concern is to create a costume that convention. Everyone enjoys watching makes the group look the best on the the beautiful costumes and the unique floor and many factors must be taken routines all executed with precision, into consideration. For example, certain grace and enthusiasm. It is obvious colors and fabrics do not look their best even to the non-dancer that many hours under a spotlight, so care must be taken of practice were required to perfect each to choose just the right material. A routine. We show our approval and mistake at this point can be costly since appreciation through our applause, but so many costumes are involved. (Cos- applause is not enough. tume expense can run from $200.00 to To fully understand all the problems $400.00 per couple.) Costumes must be facing a group we have to take a look at identical in every detail since the the individual participants. Each may slightest difference would stand out like have a different motivation for joining a a sore thumb on the dance floor. group but all are dedicated dancers. Attention must be given to the little Each dancer may have been taught by things such as the footwear, men's different instructors but the loyalty to belts, jewelry, and even the shade of their group is unquestionable. There hosiery. The expense of the costume may be personality differences but added to the cost of attending a when they step out on the dance floor to convention means each couple is perform they move as one. investing a large amount of time and Many sacrifices are made for the sake money to perform. of the exhibition group and preparation The search is endless for good music, for each performance is essential, The good choreography and good dancers. routines are repeated over and over There are many groups experiencing again until each dancer knows the dance difficulties in the recruitment depart- so completely he can execute it in his ment. To find a dancer with the sleep. Regular attendance at practice is necessary time and money can prove to stressed. In fact, for some groups, be a real challenge. Hidden in many absence from a practice session may squares are dancers who would love to mean the dancer will be ineligible to participate but hesitate to make their perform or will be dropped from the feelings known for fear they are not grout). worthy to become exhibition dancers. Special emphasis must be given to Although there are groups with waiting the beautiful costumes and hours arp Continued on Page 88 American Squaredance, June 19 79 13 WOCX)006 28t4 tquarr Datirr

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Milwsukso, Wisconsin 0 0 0000000000 0 0 Milwaukee has the red carpet all will be on the badges so it will not be sparkling clean and ready to roll out to necessary to present the program book all square dance visitors come June 28, for acquisition of the syllabus. 29, 30, when the 28th National Square SOLO DANCERS: A Hospitality Room Dance Convention convenes at the and a hall are set apart for solo dancing, air-conditioned MECCA/Civic Center. in addition to the Hitching Post areas in Visitors can expect temperatures in other halls. The solo educational panel the mid-seventies during the day and in will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Room W4. the middle fifties at night. Wisconsin is Bring your progressive ideas and your known to have a shower or two in June problems here for discussion. — that's what keeps the state so green DANCERS: Wisconsin will continue the and fresh. However, the weatherman color coding concept used at Atlantic has given assurances that visitors wil City. Each square dance level or type of not be arriving on the wings of a tornado dancing will have a designated color to as many did in Oklahoma! help the dancer easily identify informa- Wisconsin is on Central Daylight tion pertaining to that hall. Signs will Time. The city of Milwaukee has an have borders of the designated color: eleven o'clock curfew for persons under Extended Basics, royal blue; Main- eighteen years of age. A chaperone is stream, kelly green; Mainstream (APD) necessary after that time. For CBers, Mint Green; Plus 1, canary; Plus 2, dancers will be monitoring Channel 4. goldenrod; Advanced, orange; Chal- The emergency telephone number at lenge, red; Round Dancing, burgundy; MECCA is 414-273-8660 (Milwaukee Solo Dancing, tan; Youth, brown; Police). Contra dancing, purple (beginning) and The tour folks are shining up the lavender (accomplished); Heritage dan- busses. The campground is being cing, gray. readied. Turner Hall is a-cooking up the Gemuetlichkeit feast. The style show is RECIPE FOR A STYLE SHOW being spiffed up. The technicians are Take 400 square yards of green sounding the halls. The panelists are carpeting to make a garden in the shape preparing. And the callers are set to go! of Wisconsin. Add four fountains So pack your suitcases and get rested flowing in a waterfall six feet high, up, because sleep is not high on the flowers, trees, shrubs, rocks and pools agenda at the 28th National. Too much to accent the garden. Add 32 models in to see and do! See you in Milwaukee! If bright, colorful, original dresses to fill you need more information, write in as living flowers. Publicity Chairman, Box 1032, Janes- For added enjoyment, put in eight ville WI 53545. feature settings around the edge of the SPECIAL NOTES: arena to highlight eight state attractions ROUND DANCERS: Only persons who and use them as background for eight purchase the convention program book local talent acts. Tie them all together will be entitled to the additional round with a lively tour of Wisconsin set to dance Syllabus which will be available music by the enchanting organ of Frank to them in the round dance hall on all Charles. The finished product is the three days. Identification of purchase 1979 Style Show. 14 American Squeredence, June 1979 Each year committee chairmen work long and hard on arrangements for the national conventions, Often their work Is unsung by those who attend the tremendous affairs, because the average dancer does not know the committee. Here are this year's chairmen, with very brief summaries of their interests. When you see the bright red and white outfits in Milwaukee this month, they'll be on these folks and their committee members, all still working for your comfort and enjoyment.

Ron and M.J. Wiseman, program chairman, answered an ad for square dance lessons in the local paper and have been dancing since 1971. Ron Is a computer programmer and M.J. a children's librarian. They now dance an average of three nights a week. kri Secretary to the convention chairman, Dwight and Kay Ward have been dancing about 25 years and held many state officers. They are LEGACY trustees. Dwight is service manager in a Chevrolet garage. The Wards like to travel and camp, as well as square dance.

The legal advisor on the 28th National Convention committee is also a dancer, Cy Hajewski. Cy and his wife, Glbby, have been dancing since 1972 with the Greendale Village Squares. Cy Is a corporate attorney in West Allis; both are interested in lapidary.

Ask two busy people to do the horrendous job of registration and housing and they find the time. Jack and Mary Roehr's list of activities would fill 104 weeks a year: officer duties, sewing, bridge, Girl Scouts, church committees. Both Roehrs work: Jack is an appliance serviceman and Mary is local secretary for an insurance com- pany. The Roehrs "enjoy being on the go!"

American Squaredance, June 19 79 Winn and JoAnn Erlandson of Green Bay are the assistant general chairman this year. They have danced since 1962, and have attended every state conven- tion since that date, as well as some national ones. Win is sales representa- tive for an insurance corporation and JoAnn is employed on a part time basis in nursing.

Gene and Charlotte Johnson, the business chairman, have an impressive list of past officers and activities. They are presently presidents of SWA/ SDAW. The Johnsons are also active in church and civic affairs.

Twenty-eight years of square dance participation is the record for Bill and Jean Sauer, chairmen of the Education Committee. Bill is an attorney; their recreation, other than dancing, includes swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, bridge and reading.

Publicity chairman, Bob and Marge Throndsen, began dancing in 1969 and still belong to the Janesville Swinging Squares. They are also vice-presidents of the Wisconsin State S/D Association. When not dancing, the Throndsens work in their embroidery and screen printing shop.

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by Ida Rellinger Fairfax, Virginia Adapted from Cues & Tips With a little common sense and well-cushioned on that end. foresight, as square dance convention Oh, the thrill of victory when you should be a memorable experience. conquer that "workshop" or "teach." The part of your anatomy that gets When relay the deucy seems simpler the most workout at any convention is than circle left, and the pars esto you your feet, nest pas? So this article is never thought you'd learn finally flows dedicated to those two appendages that as easily as "Frenchy Brown." enable us to walk, run, skip, hop, jump, However, through all this joy If your and best of all, dance. Be good to your feet start sending distress signals to fine feathered feet, and they will pay your brain, then it must might mean you back with interest. After all, if your Gloomsville has arrived to spoil an feet are out of commission where in the otherwise lovely day. world are you going to wear your socks? One important factor for happy feet The national convention is brimming are socks or stockings that fit properly, with the best there is in many hours of sans wrinkles. Tight fitting shoes or dancing, in a number of halls. So in shoes that are too loose should be addition to dancing, you are also avoided. A good tip is to slip cushioned walking from hall to hall in order not to soles into your shoes. These could miss the next delightful program you double your pleasure and your dancing have chosen. There's the long trek from enjoyment. booth to booth to examine all the square Fashionable high heels are fine for dance finery and wares. On top of this, after-parties where you are sitting most many after-parties with your dancing of the time, but dancing on stilts could friends could strain your already tired cause bad posture, less dancing, and Is feet. not good for the sole. Pacing yourself is a must! When not It's a dog-gone shame to spoil the dancing or walking, sit. In fact, sit every thrill of victory simply because of the chance you get. Most of us are agony of de feet!

American Squareclance, June 1979 19 THE SIGHT CALLER'S Sight Caller's TEXTBOOK Textbook

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by Don & June Pittman

Ron Everhart, an American caller his show. He is a very talented and with the Army in Mannheim, Germany, admirable person, who is really promo- was contacted by a German caller, ting country and western music in Lothar Weidich, and asked if two Germany. Cisco Berndt and his "Truck American squares would appear and Stop" band is just the best in Germany; add a country-western theme to the it wouldn't surprise use to see them on German ZDF Network's 90-minute TV the Grand Ole Opry one of these days. special, for the promotion of country The final German artist was Susanna, and western music in Germany. and the show included German square Can you imagine that the production dancers. costs' for this program exceeded a The square dancing opened the show, quarter million dollars? ZDF brought to with Freddy Quinn dancing to his hit Germany Ken Curtis (Festus of Gun- tune, "It's Country Time," to a smoke fame); Dave Dudley, predomi- memorized routine, with a live orches- nant singer of Truck Driver songs, who tra. In the middle of the show the was a great hit and fun at our dancers performed to "Rockin' In after-parties; John Conlee, a new star Rosalie" Boat" but not from memory. (His first two songs were number one Ron and Lothar called, backed up by the hits, "Rose-Colored Glasses" and orchestra. The the dancers again closed "Lady Lay Down.''); Hank Williams' the show, again dancing to "It's Original Drifting Cowboys, a great Country Time." group of people who seemed to enjoy Three performances of the show were the dancing; Christy Lane, whose hits scheduled, one for the German press include "Shake Me I Rattle," "Penny and two for the general public. All three Arcade," and "I Just Can't Stay were taped and the program was shown Married To You;" Bonnie Nelson and on prime time German TV in April. her band. Bonnie is a new star from The dancers felt this was a once-in-a- Denver; she will, no doubt, become very lifetime experience. Ron and Lothar did popular. These were the Americans who an outstanding job of calling with a live were involved, as well as the square orchestra. Ron and Judy Everhart Will dancers and Ron Everhart. be rotating back to the U.S. in June and The German talent involved with the the square dancers in Europe will program included Freddy Quinn; it was experience a loss.

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22 4Viento To Square Dancers Who Do Not Round Dance

by Dave & Nita Smith ment "fits" the music. But in square Lubbock, Texas dancing, it is not absolutely necessary to take a certain number of steps for a Square dancing and round dancing movement as it is in round dancing, and complement each other. We whole- some square dancers not trained in heartedly believe that square and round round dancing take shortcuts, finishing dancing go hand in hand and a ahead of the measure, or put extra separation would be a great loss to both moves into a figure, finishing behind activities. People who do both square the other members of the square, and round dancing will stay in the causing other dancers to stand and wait. activity longer than those who do only Secondly, round dancers learn to one or the other. When interest in one listen to music phrasing and will dance lags, the other will keep them going to within the phrasing and at the tempo dances. the music dictates. Also, round dancers We predict a greater increase in are constantly being reminded to use round dancers for the new dance season proper posture and styling and there- than any prior season. Why? Because fore generally develop a habit of tall, square dance callers are getting in- smooth and graceful dancing that volved with round dancing. Square carries over onto the square dance floor. dance callers are recognizing the value We, of course, are not saying that all of having round dancers in the squares. round dancers are beautiful square In most cases, square dancers who also dancers. Neither are we saying that all round dance are smoother square square dancers who do not round dance dancers than those who do not. Several cannot dance smoothly or do not step on contributing factors make this true. the beat of the music. We are saying First and most important, round that generally round dancers make dancers learn to step on the beat of the better square dancers, and we can music. Round dancers are choreo- practically guarantee that square dan- graphed so that there is a definite cers who learn to round dance will enjoy pattern of steps that fit the music. their square dancing more than ever Round dancers learn to hear this beat before. and step in time to the music or else We appreciate all square dance they cannot perform the dance routine. callers, and we want to thank those who Each round dance basic contains an encourage their dancers to learn to exact number of steps to complete. round dance, those who get out and Dancers must take all steps and no extra round dance between their own calling steps in order to complete a basic within tips, and those who cooperate with and a measure of music. We are not experts encourage the round dance cuers at on square dance movements, but we square dances. believe that most square dance basics Square dancers, ask your caller how are also designed to use a certain he feels about round dancing. number of steps. Most of us have Round dancers, thank your callers— noticed that our favorite callers are the they are creating a renewed enthusi- ones who can put the square dance asm and a new interest in round movements together with the music dancing and helping to keep square and they are using, creating smooth and round dancing together where they enjoyable dancing because every move- belong!

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24 American Squaredance, June 1979 CATCH ALL EIGHT AND MORE!

by Peg Tirrell Cresskill, New Jersey

From the Northern New Jersey SID received at least one personal letter Association (NNJSDA) inception in explaining the new program. 1958, concern has been constantly CCNJ and NNJSDA agreed to split expressed about those people no longer the expenses and work loads. NNJSDA dancing. Much discussion time was found the hall in a central location; spent in attempts to find a solution. CCNJ provided the callers (the fee was Much energy was expended in enticing to be based only on the number of drop-outs back: summer dancing, work- squares in attendance at each work- shops, buddy system, longer lessons. shop). Hoping that more dancers in Then in 1972, Sol and Harriette need of this refresher course would be Koved decided to try and learn first reached, the decision was made that hand why people dropped out. Compar- dancers could come in at any stage of ing current club rosters with the past the program. four years of graduates listed in Grand Each session was to be a workshop, Square, the Koveds listed every drop- not a club-type dance, for those who out. Each one was contacted personally were part-time dancers, or those who for the reason. The results surprised all. had been away from the dancing scene The vast majority had left because of job awhile. A cumulative lesson plan was changes, health or family reasons. developed to help people catch up. Some were no longer interested. Only a Hence the name— "Catch All Eights." small percentage complained of too Clubs were asked to open up the second many calls. All who expressed interest half of lessons to Catch All Eight were invited to rejoin classes as angels members. and sent this information. But no more Begun in January of '77, slowly the records were kept, and there the good idea caught on with a gradual improve- intentions gradually faltered and ga- ment in attendance at each dance. In thered dust. June a comprehensive report was Everyone talked about dropouts, but prepared for both organizations. no one seemed to want to tackle the As service organizations, the execu- project. No one, that is, until the tive boards of both CCNJ and NNJSDA NNJSDA and Callers Council of New voted to continue with Catch All Eights Jersey (CCNJ) Executive Boards held a another year, with each group again dialogue on this problem. They appoin- contributing to the expenditures. Frank ted Ron and Millie Nitzsche (NNJSDA) and Nan Habersberger (NNJSDA) and and Frank and Jean Riviccio (CCNJ) to Cookie and Dick Lighthipe (CCNJ) chair a committee to help dropouts back agreed to carry on the program this past into circulation. Established and co- year. Over the summer, dropout lists sponsored by both organizations as a were again compiled; names personally cooperative venture to help keep our contacted, and in September, Catch All dancers dancing and aided by the Eights reopened its doors....this time dedication and input of many people, on a weekly basis, each Monday the project finally took off. Delegates evening. brought in lists of dropouts. Every name To all who attended it was stressed

American Squaredance. June 1979 25

that Catch All Eights was not a club, but Many lessons have been learned from a unique workshop based on relaxed Catch All Eights. The most important is dancing starting at the begining of the that when united efforts are made to get Extended Basic Program with the level dancers back, they will return. Some to be gradually raised to Mainstream. clubs have recognized that helping a The weekly dancing sessions were dancer back into the fold helps swell patterned after a typical club dance with their own membership. All have agreed "patter" arid "singer" but with that the graduate's first year of dancing continuous reviews and teaching when- is the most critical. Even though it was ever needed. proven beyond a doubt that personal Attendance continued strong all last attention by individual clubs would fall and winter, averaging over four sets bring back dropouts, many clubs did regardless of weather conditions. Betsy not /could not set up a program for this Gotta of Rutgers Promenaders was the problem. main caller on first and third Mondays, With more and more Association with Dick Lighthipe, Stan Zaczkowski, clubs moving into Plus One and Plus Fred Weiner, Bob Kellogg, Bruce Two levels, there is a big need for more Vertun, Art Seele, Fred Fields and Jim clubs on the Extended Basic and Howatt taking turns on other Mondays. Mainstream Levels. This fact has Lesson plans were kept and forwarded recently been recognized by callers and to the next scheduled caller. The dancers alike with the result that dancers spoke of Catch All Eights with a several new Mainstream clubs have sense of pride. sprung up. Originally it was thought that the The longer the program continues, success of the program would be the more dropouts and new graduates measured when the attendance fell off we can help. We feel we are succeeding and the dancers returned to their home in the central area of New Jersey. clubs, but not so! As of Christmas, two Delegates, dancers and callers have couples returned to their original clubs, expressed a need to expand the but the remainder expressed the desire program. We know there is a need for to continue with the workshop through such workshops and that all want them. the spring of '79 and gradually move Will they be supported? That remains to into Quarterly Selections and Plus One Oe seen, but the machinery is in motion. figures. Now 75% of the Catch All Eight Eventually the hope is to establish dancers are not only back dancing at Catch All Eights-North and West as clubs, but are also still coming to the well as South. Art Seele (CCNJ's workshop to review Plus One calls. Over president) and Frank and Nan Habers- all, twenty-nine couples registered, one berger (NNJSDA's new presidents) moved away, four decided square welcome suggestions from other areas dancing was not for them, but the rest who are solving this timeworn dilemma. are all dancing and enthusiastic endor- Letters may be sent to NNJSDA, 3 sers of the ornaram Churchill Road, Cresskill NJ 07626.

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26 American Squaredance. June 19 79 CALLERLAB CONFAB the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SQUARE DANCE CALLERS

The Sixth International Square Dance Callers Convention was recently completed in Los Angeles, Ca., April 9-11. the total attendance was over 900 with 540 callers from 41 states, 5 provinces of Canada and 5 foreign countries. Jon Jones, Arlington, Tex. was elected chairman of the board, and his executive committee for '79 & '80 will include Al Brundage, Fl., Herb Egender, Colo., Bill Peters, Ca., Dave Taylor, III. and John Kaltenthaler, Pa., who was re-appointed as executive secretary. Retiring from the board this year were Vaughn Parrish and Stan Burdick. Milestone awards were presented to Dru Gilmore (in honor of Ed), Yucaipa, Ca.; "Doc" Alumbaugh, Ca. (accepted by Bruce Johnson); Bob Van Antwerp, State Line, Nev.; and Lee Helsel, Sacramento, Ca., for their outstanding contributions to the field of square dancing over the years. Small World awards were presented to Tac Ozaki and Matt Asanuma, Japan; Pete Skiff ins, England; Jac Fransen, The Netherlands; Wally Cook and Barry Wonson, Australia; Graham Thawley of New Zealand. Topics included the three major subjects of "Styling and Smooth Dancing", ''Definitions for Basics 39-69", and "Dance levels— Floor or Ceiling?". These three topics were discussed by all participants and resulted In resolutions at the business meeting on the final day. However, many other subjects, committee meetings and interest sessions were also shared with the attendees. These included a spirited discussion on "Bridging the Gap" (from Class to club), a superb discussion on Creative Choreography by Jack Lasry and Frank Lane, and a panel discussion on "How I Call A Dance" with Jerry Haag, Beryl Main, Ken Bower, Johnny LeClair and Marshall Flippo. There were also sessions on One Night Stands and contras on the monday night interest groups. Tuesday included several committee meetings as well as more Interest sessions dealing with the subjects of: Note Services, Women Callers, Caller's Partner, Formation Definitions, Teaching and Traditional Dancing. A total of 83 persons had leadership roles. The awards banquet for the first time had visiting members of the National Executive Committee as guests: Carl & Varene Anderson of Redlands, Ca. They were the first general chairmen of the First National Square Dance Convention held in Riverside, Ca. in 1952. The only "Gold Card" member in attendance was Arnie (and Evelyn) Kronenberger. Quarter Century Club certificates went to many.

MEL • Basics dropped from mainstream program: #19 Couples lead left; #38 Couples backtrack; #25 Swat the flea; #33 Shoot the star 3/4 : #56 Cast family 1/4 , 1/2 , in, rt, left. • Basics added to mainstream: #42 Ocean wave family, (Rt, left, balance, pass the ocean); #53 Ferris wheel • Suggested all-position list be placed in use on trial basis for one year. • Movements retained for coming year on Quarterly Selection (QS) list: Track II, touch (to include to a wave, 1/4 1/2 &3/4 ,/, • Extend the tag, ping pong circulate, Two steps at a time. Roll as an extension (only to face) with • to show the four possibilities at this level— Adjacent dancers in columns, centers of waves or two-faced lines, 1/2 tag trade and roll, centers trade and roll, partners trade and roll. • Basics dropped from Quarterly selections (QS): Co-ordinate; Chase right; Stroll & Cycle; Trade the wave; Grand weave. (Ferris wheel & pass the ocean now on MS) • Basics added to plus I: Chase right, co-ordinate, trade the wave. • Resolution that the word Mainstream be dropped from the plus 1 and plus 2 lists. • Define Recycle: Starting from ocean wave, the ends cross fold, as the centers of wave fold in behind the ends and follow them on around to face in as a pair. (Note: definitely a "no hands" move.) • Be it resolved that Callerlab adopt a policy suggesting that members call movements within the advertised designated plateau, and use calls from any plateau other than that which was designated, and/or any unlisted experimental, only after walking or workshopping that call. And be it resolved that conducting a designated level workshop shall mean workshopping the calls listed for that plateau. While this reads "members", Callerlab hopes that all callers, clubs and festivals will follow the spirit of this resolution and make it easier for dancers to know if they are attending the correct dance for their particular comfort, confidence and skill level. • Certain other resolutions concerning Styling, Membership. Formations, and timing were also passed. The 7th Callerlab Convention will be held in Miami Beach at the Deauville Hotel on March 31 through April 2, 1980.

44 RHYME TIME

by Chuck & Ruth Spaulding Daytona Beach, Florida

SELF-STYLED EXPERTS CORNER'S DELIGHT Two dancers of noted ability When you hear the call pony express Took calls that required agility. Please see that it's done with finesse. They told us quite clear Be a yellow rock hound That they always came here, With some horsing around So our club could achieve some stability. And tell us you like it. Confess!

THE CALLER'S LAMENT THEY'LL NEVER KNOW, UNLESS THEY TRY Now Burleson's book I can quote. For strangers it isn't quite fair I've learned all my calling by rote. To say that our hobby is square. I say "Take your chances, For from border to border For I break up my dances. When sets are in order By including the call load the boat." We're happy! We're dancing! We're there! THE OLD TIMERS "We haven't been dancing for years," SALUTE TO A CALLER They moaned as they spoke through tears, His calling is kept up to date, "Tho' the music's contagious, From track two to ping pong circulate. The calls are outrageous, Through his clubs and his class Especially spin chain the gears." Many the dancers that pass— He's specific, terrific and great. THE SWITCHEROO FELLOWSHIP Some dancers have difficulty Dancing sashayed to acey deucy. A pretty and square dancing maid Cause after that call I hear Said she always was willing to trade I always feel queer Her partner with others For a fellow is dancing with me. And treat them like brothers If they'd stay in a star promenade. WORKSHOP REQUESTED A TRIBUTE TO A GAL If follow your neighbor and spread Brings aches to your brow that you If the wish for more dancing is innia, dread, And you're taking rounds from Virginia, Then make it your mission You know that your cuer To change your position Is a goer and doer, And switch from a side to a head. So dancing your heart out's no sinnia. 29 Amerman Squaredance, June 1979 MAW TALK

Plus Two level; the class level or Every caller seems to assume that all straight Mainstream dancer has, usual- people in a square are equal in ability to ly, no place to go. In addition, and this dance. Not so. Except for arranged sets, may be the biggest problem, many which are really snobbish and exclusive dancers do not or cannot assess their and contrary to the open spirit of fun own level; they are constantly trying to and courtesy in square dnacing, the cope with material beyond their abili- square is usually a mixed bag. Only ties. So many dancers at conventions of occasionally in club and open dances dances with more than one level insist does the seasoned and capable dancer on going to the wrong room. They are find a smooth combination in his too ambitions, too anxious to "try it." partners. A great deal of tension exisits on the Who are in the mixed bag? Several floor during squaring up that the caller categories. For example, there is the cannot see or feel. Dancers are new dancer, just out of class and getting maneuvering to dance with friends, his sea legs, who needs all the help and which is only natural, and many dancers courtesy he can get. It usually takes are maneuvering to avoid the people about two years of steady dancing to who do not really belong at that given bring the graduate up to fast Main- level. Now, many inept dancers are stream Plus Two, and of course, the really nice people, but in the give-and- experienced dancers should be ready, take of squaring up and dancing to fast willing and able to help as much as new calls, they are often slighted, possible, with smiles. snubbed and rejected. It is painful in all But then there is the dancer who will directions: the experienced dancers never be smooth and fast. Maybe don't want to be discourteous, and they congneitally slow relexes have some- don't want to be caught in a breakdown thing to do with it, or an unwillingness between the caller and the dancers who to fully submit to the caller's demands. can't cut the mustard. They go to a Some older people fall into this category dance to dance. Very often, the but there are younger ones in it, too. backward dancer doesn't even know Hearing problems can be mentioned enough to square up after a breakup, or here, too. form facing lines of pass thru positions Then there is the young dancer with to catch up. In many cases, and this is family obligations, young children at tragic for the experienced dancer, and home needing a babysitter when very annoying and awkward, the inept parents go dancing. Very often young dancer will mill around aimlessly, marrieds dance once or twice a month in grabbing anybody, and then forget his their club, or less, and they miss the home position. workshopping of newer calls, and fail to These are some of the problems in maintain their speed in listening and square dancing. The answers are not responding. easy. Callers should be more aware of There is one obvious answer to the the dancers' viewpoints, and dancers problem, but it does not work: every should be more aware of their own dancer should recognize his own level individual levels. and stay in it. But most clubs and open Al Wrench dances are geared to the Mainstream Lakewood, New Jersey 30 American Squaredance, June 1979 40> Beet Club Trick et (ir

Having two callers made good action and few dancers chose to miss any of the tips. The hall was decorated in Valentine theme and black lights were used. All dancers appeared to be delighted with the evening of fun and dancing. Both clubs have different ways COOPERATION IN ACTION of keeping records and accepting donations but this situation was easily When two clubs, within ten miles resolved. Each club gave a subscription drive, discovered they had three-quarter to ASD as a door prize and during the class/club dances scheduled on the drawing, a member of the Piney same night, thinking wheels began to Promenaders class, the owner of a work. Both clubs have members that clothing shop, added a $10.00 'certifi- belong to the other club. With the two cate. A clogging instructor offered ten club callers belonging to the same free lessons as a prize. association and often calling other This successful dance opened new dances together, the solution was very doors of thinking to us about a means of simple. cooperation between clubs besides The Golden Nuggets Club of Bristol, avoiding competitive dance nights. Virginia, having the larger hall, was Wayne McDonald, caller for the Piney selected as host club. The Piney Promenaders, and Mike Hoose, caller Promenaders of Piney Flats, Tennes- for the Golden Nuggests, are to be see, shared the expenses and brought congratulated for filling the evening of the usual refreshments. This act of fun with their talented calling. cooperation made one of the better area John Williams dances, and the first class-club combi- President, Piney Promenaders nation type dance to be held in the Jim Criswell Tri-Cities vicinity. President, Golden Nuggets

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American Squaredance, June 1979 31 16th Annual Aloha State SQUARE DANCE Convention

JANUARY 31st. FEBRUARY 1st and FEBRUARY 2nd. 1980 • featuring .

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16th Annual 1111fflieltt. "ALOHA STATE" Square Dance Convention All dance activities at the Neal Blaisdell Center. 777 Ward Ave.. Honolulu, Hawaii Special activities - where designated PROGRAM OF EVENTS THURSDAY --- January 31st 7:15pm REOUEST ROUNDS 'Local RID Leaders] 8:00pm ... GRAND MARCH 8:15pm TRAILIN DANCE 'Club Callers and R/D Leaders) FRIDAY -- February 1st 2:00pm MAINSTREAM +1 WORKSHOP 'Featured Callers) 3:00pm ... ROUND DANCE WORKSHOP 'Featured R/D Leaders) 4:00pm ... EXPERIMENTAL MOVEMENTS WORKSHOP 5:00pm .. DINNER BREAK 7:15pm ... REQUEST ROUNDS 'Featured Leaders) 8:00pm ... GRAND MARCH 8•15pm ... DANCE (Featured Callers and Leaders) SATURDAY February 2nd 1:00pm ... CALLERS / R/0 LEADERS WORKSHOP 2:00pm ... MAINSTREAM +1 WORKSHOP 3:00pm ... ROUND DANCE WORKSHOP 4:00pm EXPERIMENTAL MOVEMENTS WORKSHOP 5:00 pm ... BANQUET 7:15pm ... REQUEST ROUNDS 8:00pm ... GRAND MARCH 8:15pm ... DANCE 11. 00om .. AFTER PARTY and DANCE Program Subject to Change SPECIAL NOTE. City buses slop running at 12:00 midnight. Tour Directors are advised to arrange for special buses for your tour attending the alter party. Taxis will be available at the entrance . SQUARE DANCE ATTIRE REQUIRED AT ALL DANCE EVENTS

"IMPORTANT INFORMATION- * Deadline for registration refunds is JANUARY 15th, 1980. • Tickets may be picked up at the Trail.ln Dance Thursday evening or after that at the registration table at the entrance of the NBC prior to dance activities.

• Your cancelled check is your receipt. • Sorry ... but we do not make any hotel or transportation reservations! • Deadline for advance registration is January 15th, 1980. After that date you can purchase your tickets at the box office. The special 'Aloha' packet is advance registration only and is not available at the box office.

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Your question is often asked. No official designation of "national caller" exists. The phrase is a shortening of "nationally-known" caller and denotes one who travels extensively outisde his home area, if not actually coast to coast. "Full-time" refers to callers who do not have careers or Jobs other than square dance calling. An estimated three hundred callers are now full-time. Not all full-time callers are known As a dancer, I was glad to see Callerlab nationally; In some areas, callers are establish some guidelines for levels of able to earn their livelihoods without dancing, but there seems to remain a traveling more than a hundred miles topic that's avoided or at least rarely from home. mentioned: caller labels. What's a Not all nationally-known callers are "national caller?" Are there certain full-time. Many travel the weekend requirements? What does "accredited" circuits and become well-known for mean? Exactly what is a "full time" festival and convention calling while caller? We've been dancing for some holding down full-time teaching/ time and continue to be baffled by those professional/Industrial positions on questions. weekdays. Has any organization, such as An accredited caller is one who has Callerlab, ever tackled this problem? met certain requirements set up by Can American Squaredance help us Callerlab. An accredited caller may be with an article on this topic? full-time, part-time, nationally-known, Mary/n & Bob Dailey or a small-town club caller. One's Bergen, New York Continued on Page 87 Florida Dance Vacation with Dale (Mac) McClary October 14-20, 1979 Enjoy great fun and excitement with 7 days/6 nights of Mainstream Plus 1 & 2 with caller lab experimentals. Join Dale (Mac) McClary, Corky & Paulette Pell, and Chris Vear in our air-conditioned auditorium at the Lehigh Resort. Your package includes lodgings, breakfasts, dinners, workshops, dances, parties, refreshments, and golf or tennis. It's all yours in this great Dance Vacation. Get your reservation in today! Only $50 deposit will hold your room. Act now so you won't miss out. Call (813) 369-2131 collect for more information. Charge your deposit to your Master Charge, Visa, American Express, or Diners Club credit card. ikeson• 225 E. Joel Boulevard, Lehigh, Florida 33936 12 miles east of Fort Myers off Rte. 80 or 82

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36 toting your petticoat, but not for storage. Other things to be used are pillow cases or brown paper grocery bags. HEM-LINE ) Judy Ross Smith's column for The New England Caller suggested if you have a handy husband, you can have A beautiful dress you may have him build you a storage shelf. Make the created or purchased may be a cake shelf fifteen inches from the ceiling, without frosting if you have a sagging, fifteen inches deep and divided off limp or dirty petticoat under it. A clean, every fifteen inches making a cubicle for crisp, color-coordinated petticoat can each slip. See drawing below. change your simplest dress into a Your petticoat may be washed in your thing of beauty. automatic washer in a small amount of After each wearing place your slip in cold water in a gentle cycle for no longer the dryer on fluff or air dry (no heat) for than five minutes. Do not spin dry. five minutes, or long enough to dry out After the rinse cycle, remove your slip the moisture your petticoat can accumu- from the washer while it's dripping and late from your body and the air. By smooth out all the wrinkles. Lay it out in placing your slip in the dryer it can help a circle on a sheet or over a large open to fluff out the dust it has collected. outdoor umbrella to dry. A petticoat can Never place your petticoats on hangers be fanned out, pinning two wide edges and squeeze them into your closet; this of the hem to a clothes line on a breezy will flatten and sag them. day. If you hang your petticoat outside The question we all ask is, "Where avoid direct sunlight because it fades can we store petticoats without having the colors and yellows the whites. our husbands give up their halves of the Nita Smith suggests if your white closets?" Here are a few ideas: One nylon petticoat is discolored with age, friend made storage bags for all her try white Rit to remove slight discolora- slips by buying some inexpensive cotton tion. If it's quite badly discolored, try in the same colors as her petticoats. tinting the slip a new color using liquid Using her gore skirt pattern, she sewed dye and following instructions for up six gores and used bias tape as synthetics. One more idea for whitening heading for the top and bottom. She ran is to dissolve one cup of Calgonite a string through the headings to make a powder (dishwasher soap) in enough hot drawstring tote bag for traveling and a water to cover the petticoat. Let it soak a storage bag she could hang or stack in half hour. Rinse in clear water and dry. her closet. There are many ideas about perking Your petticoats can be stored in a up old wilted and tired slips. Sandy special plastic cone-shaped bag which Pankratz suggested washing and drying can be purchased for a few dollars at your petticoat, then mixing 1 cup of most square dance shops. In a pinch a Carnation powdered milk and 3 cups of green plastic trash bag can be used for Continued on Page 91

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:?I .11 I I \II American Squaradance, June 1979- 37 back home, spins around and zooms toward Canton. Traffic does a grand ( DANDY weave as he veers left, trades by and slips the clutch. After sliding thru the cloverleaf and barging thru customs, he rolls into Canton. Then the real work IDEA begins. He peels off his coat (but not his longjohns) and squares up the dancers. TRIBUTE TO A CALLER For three and a half hours, he stands up Do you have a "Caller Appreciation there in the midst of crossfire, coffee in Night" at your club? Have you ever had one hand, mike in the other, brain just one? Isn't it about time you showed an a-spin-chaining its gears, trying to pair extra measure of appreciation for the off those before him who insist on guy/gal who gets on that stage week following their neighbors when they after week, month after month, with a should be loading the boat. He yells at fine spirit of dedication? Joretta Creigh- Ken and chews out Jack when they go ton, a past president of the Skirts and forward instead of back. So we muddle Flirts Club of Canton, New York, in the middle and repair our squares as composed this fine tribute to club caller he reminds us, 'It's all for fun and fun Keith Hubbard (sent to us by present for all.' presidents, Jeanette and Hugh Camp- "But we wouldn't trade, recycle or bell), which could be adapted for use in swap around because for him there is no other clubs: substitute. "TO A REAL SQUARE GUY "So here's a star for. our number one '....who coordinates two jobs. He caller...our instructor...our friend... wheels and deals all day, then scoots KEITH HUBBARD" Florida Dance Vacation with Singin' Sam Mitchell September 16-22, 1979 Enjoy great fun and excitement with 7 days/6 nights of Mainstream Plus 1 & 2 with experi- mentals at workshop. Join Singin' Sam Mitchell, Art Springer, and Bill & Mary Anna Copeland in our air- conditioned auditorium at the Lehigh Resort. Your package includes lodgings, breakfasts, dinners, workshops, dances, parties, refreshments, and golf or tennis. It's all yours in this great Dance Vacation. Get your reservation in today! Only $50 deposit will hold your room. Act now so you won't miss out. Call (813) 369-2131 collect for more information. Charge your deposit to your Master Charge, Visa, American Express, or Diners Club credit card. KesoKr 225 E. Joel Boulevard, Lehigh, Florida 33936 12 miles east of Fort Myers off Rte. 80 or 82

38 American Squaredance, June 1979 by Mef Merrell from Past Issues of this Magazine 25 YEARS AGO— June 1954 Detroit): "It has survived the stormy Charlotte Underwood takes a look at periods of groping among many clash- the basic attractions our changing ing theories, and has worked through to square dance picture has for today's a fine and happy decision as to the best dancer. People no longer are starved for style of dancing of our period." He diversion or isolated from social contact. continues, "This, of course, raises the What draws them to square dancing? question of what is the best dancing For some, the love of square dancing is style for our day and temperament...It based more upon the pleasure of seems to me (it) Is to be derived from a participating in a large group activity mixture of old and new, with the radical than upon the intricacies of the dance ideas of the present day tempered and itself. They like the simple, repetitive mellowed by the grace of the tradition- figures that provide a rhythmic back- al, eliminating from the new the bad ground without imposing too much timing and poor choreography; from the responsibility. They like to enjoy the lilt old the boredom of excessive repetition. of the music. This for them is square I feel that our dancing has become of dancing. For others, square dancing age and, in the many communities I holds out a special interest in the visit, I have seen the great good it can challenge that the activity has to offer, do." with new figures a must and concentra- 10 YEAR AGO— June 1989 tion a necessity. This is what square The magazine's National Advisory dancing means to them, and they take it Board members were asked to comment very seriously. on "club organization— how much? It should be apparent that the caller how little?" Here is some advice, culled who keeps his dances to a low or from all the replies. intermediate level is doing a service to a "Keep your organization simple. square dancing community by encoura- Plan for future growth. ging beginners to practice new skills Ask your caller to advise (In any one and by satisfying those dancers who of several ways). wish a relaxed atmosphere. The high Put trust in your officers. level caller is equally important in Always serve refreshments and cof- supplying an outlet for those dancers fee when decisions are made." who wish to advance. The two levels, working in harmony rather than in 18th National Convention: Latest rivalry, could achieve the optimum in releases announce that with a registra- dance satisfaction for everybody. And tion from South Carolina all fifty states that's what we would like to see will be represented at the National happen. Because this harmonious work- Convention in Seattle this month. This ing together, this sense of cooperation is the first time ever in the eighteen and mutual responsibility: this, too, is year history of the convention that there square dancing. has been such widespread representa- tion. The Roving Editor, De Harris, describes a successful club he nas "Square dancing is not limited to visited in Michigan (the Circle Eight of certain kinds of folks," says Julie Cycle.

American Sauaredence June 1970 39 TNT131 HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN by Ron Shaw TNT132 WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO MY SONG by Al Brundage TNT133 TIPPERARY by Jack Cook TNT134 TNT Special 15075 Susanna Hoedown with patter by Al Brundage Livonia, Mich., 48154 TNT135 HE'S GOT THE WHOLE WORLD Ken Crowley Ron Shaw by Ken Crowley .undage Jack Cook TNT136 HEARTACHES by Dave Fleck fNT137 YOU WORE A TULIP by Al Brundage TNT13a OOGA 000A MOOSHKA by Gordo. Flneout 1 ' TNT140 NEVI' . ENDING SONG OF LOVE a. by Mike Trombley TNT139 SHANTY TOWN, R/D r Mike Trombly by Jeanie Hester 1 "It takes all kinds." In her memories of keep dancing and you will." And when progressing through beginners classes, people tell her they're not the type for workshops, banner stealing, and travel- square dancing, she smiles and replies, ing, she recalls meeting couples who "Try it, it takes all kinds." enjoyed helping beginners and those who were reluctant because after years of helping beginners, they would finally like to dance with experienced dancers. S/D Record She has met couples in which the wife was always wrong (or the husband), and Review Service TENNESSEE the partner tried to cover up for the THE DO-SI-DO SHOP INC. other by letting the corner take the 1138 Mosby Rd. blame. There were pairs who were Memphis TN 38116 always right and then found they were wrong, and ones who were grateful Anyone when you helped them out. One couple sSigns il in a "sedate" club walked out of a Ca square when Julie in her exuberance let Can out a whoop 'n holler, and at another club, uninhibited dancers drew into the most invigorating, hand-clappin', foot SIGHT CALLING SIMPLIFIED stompin' shindig imaginable. "We go use it the first night along with them," says Julie. "When in Rome do as the Romans do, or don't go ORDER FROM: to Rome.'' She concludes, "If you $6.50 Whitey Aamot haven't found your place in a club, just 916 3rd Av. SE Waseca MN 56093 VAC00341 MITI RECORDS • THE RECORD DESIGNED WITH THE CA I LEN IN MIND Try this One WW600 If They Could See Me Now

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42 American Squeredence, June 1979 When a sudden by Al Eblen act of nature brought devastation TORNADO Wichita Falls, to a city, acts of Take Cover! human nature Texas relieved the suffering. Take Courage! Take Care!

The sky was filled with contrast — the the unusual things which we did, like blue was very blue against the putting on my leather gloves. gray-black of the rumbling clouds which When I reported for duty, I was told were approaching from a southwesterly to assist the local police in any way I direction. The warning sirens were could. At the intersection of Southwest sounding for a second time, and the Parkway and Kell, I found a terrible television seemed to be blaring Take devastation. One city policeman was cover! Take cover! Take cover! Nelle- there before me and I began helping belle and I had opened the trapdoor to him. We grabbed wires, cables, debris, the storm cellar, beneath the den floor, 2 x 4's and auto parts. Without the in the event the reported tornado did gloves, I would have ruined my hands. come our way. Now it was coming! We waded into a mass of twisted light Nellebelle had already taken our cocker wires, telephone cables, fallen traffic spaniel and gone down into the cellar, lights and smashed automobiles. We while I went to open the front door and checked cars for casualties and then some windows on the east side of our with volunteer help of people with frame house. My ears were ringing with trucks and chains, we moved debris, that awful sound of a thousand cars and large signs from the roadway. locomotives and the air was filled with As though by magic, men with cable dirt, debris, and the wailing of sirens. cutters came and we cut cables and light Then the wailing stopped, the television wires so traffic could begin to move. silenced, and all lights were gone. The Many people were still trying to get flashlights we had stowed in the cellar home to families. We called on the radio were the only means of illumination. I for flashlights and batteries so we could was standing at a door watching the direct traffic. By this time, we had monstrous, whirling tornado as it discovered two dead people who were veered away from our block and passed moved to the command post set up near us by. by. Many injured were taken to first aid My next thought was to get to my stations. state car and the police radio. Nellebelle Normally, I am keenly aware of rain, followed close behind, and some of our but I was unaware of the pelting rain neighbors began to appear. We listened that began. My concern was suddenly to the emotion-filled voice of the centered on Nellebelle walking among dispatcher as he tracked the storm the cars of that_ congested intersection whirling and destroying many miles of bringing me my yellow police raincoat. our city. Our hearts were gripped with Nell had been in the police car reporting compassion as a young trooper reported instructions from the Emergency Ope- his home destroyed and his family rations Center. Finally, organization missing. began to come out of the chaos, and I My mind reminded my body to get was able to go and check on my troopers back into uniform, and do the duty I had who lived in the area. sworn to do many years ago. Nellebelle Although the twister struck at 6:05 asked if she could go along and help, PM, it was now after midnight. Of the which I permitted her to do, although it five troopers who worked for me in is highly irregular. We entered South- Wichita Falls, three lost their homes west Parkway and began to see signs of and all of their possessions. Miraculous- the devastation, but were not prepared ly none of them or their families were for the sights our eyes beheld as we hurt. In fact, almost 20,000 people came went farther. How strange to reflect on Continued on Page 92

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American Squaredance, June 1979 45 large organizations you also get "poli- tics," and this is something they do not want. Today I heard an experienced and quite well-known caller say, "The ins are in and the outs are out, as always." To a degree he is right, but we do feel that most callers in Callerlab are working to make it as democratic as it • • • ••••-• can be, and that there is much more by Harold & LIII Bausch good being done than bad. It is still a young organization and I, for one, want It is interesting to note that square to give it a chance to do all the good it dancing is made up of all amateurs, but can. with many "experts!" Let's face it, all The important thing for all of us to square dancers are amateurs, for none make success work for us. If callers of them do it for a living. Most callers have been successful teaching a certain are paid but many of these would still way, and are turning out good dancers, call themselves amateurs, and the rest then how they teach is their business. If are rightly called professionals because a caller builds a club, builds a following they are being paid. However, relatively and is doing more good for square few of these are making a living at dancing than harm, then he is success- calling. If you ask these few who do ful, and no other caller has to tell him make their living at calling. you will find he's wrong. many who feel that they are "the" We know callers who think they are experts and others Just don't know what "top dog" who could not take the place they are talking about. of many local callers because they We know one caller, and he is a good would not be able to get along with the one, who thinks he is "the" expert and people. no one else knows as much about calling We've been on panels at national as he does. Other callers laugh at this conventions where people get us and among themselves, but this doesn't say, "My dancers don't do that..." and change the fact that he is convinced he some other caller or dancer sitting near is N1. by says, "Hey, I dance in that area and I He's not alone. If you read the note know they do." We are all experts in services the caller subscribe to, you find our own minds, in what we feel we do that they don't agree on some things. well, but that doesn't mean that Worse yet, Callerlab caller (and I'm one someone else isn't just as good, even if of them) subscribe to set definitions for he does things a bit differently. the calls, yet many who preach Too often we have seen callers tear standardization don't really live by it. themselves down and belittle what they Each caller has his own way of using the are doing, just because they haven't calls and what works for him may not be gotten a lot of publicity. Often the local satisfactory for others. dancers, if asked, would say they are Callerlab was organized, we believe, great! to bring callers together to talk things Remember square dancing isn't over and bring them to agreement, and made up of area festivals and national to get them to work together. It has conventions; it is made up of local clubs. done much in this endeavor and we feel Square dancing isn't just the well- it is a good organization. Still, there are known callers; local callers have made it many who felt that too much organiza- what it is today. Club callers and club tion is contrary to what square dancing dancers, you are what it is all about. Is all about. Square dancing developed as a local entertainment with local callers and leaders with a feeling for the needs of the local dancers. To lose this would be wrong. Some callers felt that when you get 46 American Squaredence, June 19 79 Why can't we let our basic list (#1 to #50) stand as it is for this purpose? Won't it be too confusing for both callers and dancers to have two foundation lists? Can't we have a program that will help callers be more imaginative and adept at creating interesting programs at this level without a new list? Can't we tap the knowledge of the real "pros" in this Some of us thought that perhaps one field, guys like Joe Lewis of Texas, and of the most exciting and useful create a handbook more concerned with caller/dancer ''tools" to come out of the "method" than "form?" recent Callerlab convention in Los Admittedly, there are many experts Angeles would be a whole new "ball in this field in the ranks of Callerlab. game," called the LTD program. It had Perhaps many ideas from many heads been mentioned in this column. Jack can be pooled. It's a question of time Lasry, convention chairman, had been a and hard work. Can this be accom- strong advocate of it. It had been plished in a year? Two years? Five? discussed for at least two years. Who knows? The idea would be to choose about So, as with all worthwhile ideas that fifty foundation basics, not necessarily surface from time to time in large #1 to #50 in that order, and not professional groups like Callerlab, the necessarily ONLY the first fifty category package went back to its parent —an interesting and workable mixture committee, headed by Jim Mayo of — to teach to beginners or "once-a- Massachusetts, for further research, to month" type dancers in a series of no be presented again at the next more than twenty lessons. convention in Miami. Behind this whole idea is a feeling We hold to the theory that square among many callers that there is just dancing offers a smorgasbord of too much material to cram down the tempting choices for all appetites. dancers' throats in thirty to forty weeks. Thankfully, it's this way. What a We need to establish a whole new level tragedy it would be if all square dancers for those who wish to take a slightly were to think or be told that challenge different "route" in our activity. Those dancing is the one goal they should who are elderly. Those who can only strive for. On the other hand, it would dance about once a month. Those who be equally inappropriate for challenge want to "come back" or get "recycled" advocates to be limited to clubs with a into square dancing the easy way. LTD, fifty basic framework. This magazine or "limited basics" clubs would be has long reflected the varying Interests established, following the class series, of readers, from our "Easy Level" and always kept at about the same level. pages to our "Challenge Chatter." A program of this kind would be Let's not lose sight of a good Idea— especially valuable in certain remote or the LTD program. Maybe next year at rural areas. It would be akin to some this time we'll have something substan- scattered 0/N /S programs, monthly tial and workable to report, and the LTD clubs, and school-oriented programs groups, now very much on the fringe of that are in effect now, but which are our activity, will surface as "parallel without standardized guidelines. routes" or "alternate routes" right So much for the idea. It has great alongside "mainstream." potential. But the wheels of progress grind slowly. Some dissenting voices were heard, expressing valid reasons on the other side of the matter. Questions such as these were asked: Do we need to establish another list?

American Squaredance, June 1979 47 by Bob Howell easy I e\/#

From Ossining, New York, Mickey McFarland sends a smooth line dance: GROVELINE 16-beat Ilne dance Count 16-beat line dance counts: 1-4 Right foot out, in, out, in 5-6 Left foot, tap twice in front 7-8 Left foot, tap twice to the side 9 Left foot tap once to the back 10 Cross left foot in front of right and step on it 11 Step back on right foot 12 Step to the left side with left foot 13-15 Walk forward R, L, R 16 Turn a quarter left, stepping on left foot.

Durwood Lounsberry of Penn Yan, New York, wrote a little gimmick which he calls "Baseball," a most appropriate name for this season of the year. BASEBALL Heads star thru, pass thru, slide thru Right and left thru, do-sa-do, make a wave (In your own wave, play ball), swing thru (strike one) Swing thru (strike two), right and left thru (you got a hit) Slide thru (first base), slide thru (second base), slide thru (third base) Pass thru (home plate), swing with joy and promenade that happy boy She was a lucky girl, too... everybody made a home run!

Some may call it "long distance mental telepathy," but no matter what it is called, it is a strange situation when two great contra choroegraphers submit dances that are quite similar when they live thousands of miles apart. The dance "Sackett's Harbor" will be featured first, followed by variations written by Jerry Helt of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Glen Nickerson of Kent, Washington. SACKETT'S HARBOR (Original) 1-4-7, etc., active 1-8 Forward six and back 9-12 Circle left six hands around

48 American Squaredence, Jul* 1979 13-16 Three-quarters of the way 17-32 Down the center, same way back and cast off 33-48 Turn contra corners 49-56 Forward six and back 57-60 Circle right six hands round 61-64 Three-quarters round to place THIRD TRIP by Jerry Helt FORMATION: Triple Proper Forward six and back Circle left three-quarters Actives down center Turn alone, come back, cast off three-quarters Actives do-sa-do, while others two-hand right-hand star Actives right hand star while others do-sa-dar Forward six and back Circle right three-quarters SACKETT'S HARBOR (Nickerson Variation — Simple) To be used with groups unfamiliar with contras. FORMATION: Triple Proper Triple Sixes Forward and back Circle left three-quarters (to lines across) Actives down center Come back and cast off Make a three-hand star (see note) Reverse the star (and back to lines) Forward and back Circle right three-quarters (to long lines) Begin again with new trios. NOTE: As the actives cast off (hand to hand cast off, not arm around waist), they each have one hand free or not used: the left hand for the lady and the right hand for the man. As they cast off, each puts the unused hand into a three-hand star with the twos or the threes: lady with the twos and man with the threes. Turn each star and reverse each star, get back to the lines across for the next movement. SACKETT'S BAYOU by Glen Nickerson Forward and back Circle left three-quarters (lines across) Actives down center Come back and cast off With your free hand, make a three-hand star With the other hand, join the other star Backa to lines, forward and back Circle right three-quarters (to long lines and begin again) This second variation is the same as the first, up to the cast off and make a right hand star. (Active lady with twos in left-hand star; active man with threes in a right-hand star.) Then, instead of reversing the stars, the actives change hands and stars: the active lady starts in a left hand star with the twos, then goes into a right hand star with the threes; the active man starts in a right-hand star with the threes, crosses behind the active lady to join the twos in a left hand star. Note this results in the two and threes continuing the stars in the same direction for all sixteen beats. From there it is forward and back, circle right three-quarters, begin again. American Squaredance, June 1979 49 American Squar A dream has come true for the Wagon V DIDDEOLIOn COIN' BACK County, Ohio. Early this spring, the club began dancin and finest square dance facilities in the ni by Ed Clark Jackson, Ohio Wagon Wheeler Hall sits high on a hill c town of 8,000 in the hills of southeastern 0 60 by 80 dance floor, capable of comfortat The dance hall has a one-inch maple har sidewalls and an acoustical ceiling with in supplied from the two 100-year-old wagon wired with six bulbs each. The hall is air-conditioned with a gas f:ki includes a large kitchen with a serving cot area, coatroom and restrooms. The hall has been financed and built by c tax funds were requested or given. Land for the dance hall and a three-tie member. A $10,000 purse was initially Wagon Wheelers. This was supplemented "MI Foundation work and the building's shE Everything else was done by volunteer cl ribbon-cutting ceremonies finishing, electrical work, plumbing, grad Like many other clubs, the Wagon Wh club-owned building for many years. The gyms, church halls, industrial buildinc shortages, winter blizzards, inflationary p loss of facilities and cancellations of some A committee was formed and made an e: and financing methods. Finally, with son launched. Member response was total and entl participated in some phase of the construc sawed, laid flooring, wired, plumbed. The laid tile flooring in the kitchen and the lol a beautiful landmark The hall itself fostered club unity and ev hall." The club feels with increased danc hall and community use of the facilitip accomplished. The hall has attracted a great deal of Ct.1 available by the club on non-dance nig' community on a rental basis. YMCA dance and many other such functions are being But first and foremost, Wagon Wheeler Wheeler Hall will stand for years as an hard work.

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Shown cutting the rlDbon are ,,ackson mayor Bur- leigh Oiler and VVVV prexies Henry & JuanitaSmith.

50 Squaredance, June 1979 on Wheelers Square Dance Club of Jackson TO JACKSON DoD000000 ncing in its very own hall, one of the newest to nation. Where Wagon Wheelers hill overlooking the community of Jackson, a Built A Whale-of-a-Hall m Ohio. It is a big hall, 60 by 100 feet with a prtably dancing thirty squares. hardwood floor with a gym finish, paneled lh inlaid light panels. Softer lighting can be gon wheels, suspended from the ceiling and s f::krnace and, in addition to the dance hail, counter opening into the dance hall, lobby

by club members. No federal, state, or local e-tiered parking lot was donated by a club Illy donated by members of the 60-couple nted by a $75,000 first mortgage bank loan. shell was done by professional builders. grand opening of the hail er club labor including the complete inside grading, landscaping and decorating. Wheelers had dreamed and talked about a The club had danced in lodge halls, school (dings, and municipal auditoriums. Foel try pressures and other factors had caused ome dances. an extensive study of possible building types some trepidation, the building project was

enthusiastic. Nearly every club member itruction. The men dug, graded, hammered, The ladies cleaned, painted, made curtains, • e lobby, papered and decorated. d every member is immensely proud of "our Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1 lancing activity, attraction of visitors to the paying off the bank debt can be if community attention and the hall is made nights to responsible organizations in the ances, wedding receptions, company parties, ling booked. eler Hall is for square dancers. Wagon an example of dedication, good spirit, and

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Other photos show the very first dance held in the hall, and the first class to graduate in the hall. 51 OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO THE Explorer's C-2. It was a super weekend. C HIGH FREQUENCY DANCER AN The growth in popularity and the ADVANCED PROGRAM acceptance of the advanced and chal- ADVOCATE lenge movement in Texas, particularly II Houston is due to the hard work, persistence and combined efforts of many people. So many have contributed it is impossible to give credit to any one individual. As a group we greatly appreciate the continued support of our visitors, several of our local callers, the ? challenge callers who come our way and by Jim Kassel naturally our members. The participa- "JUNE IS BUSTING OUT ALL OVER" tion and enthusiasm of the weekends, This is the big month; two National such as the one mentioned, is proof of Conventions back to back with a wealth what can be accomplished when danc- of Advanced and Challenge dancing. ers, motivated by common interests and June 21-23 is the 13th National goals, work together in fun, friendship Challenge Convention at the Holiday and harmony. Inn in Butler, Pa. (only 45 miles from Even though we may not have a where I live). There will be ten staff formal challenge organization, there is a callers: Berry. Davis, Foote, Gulley, Texas Challenge Association (TCA), Hodson, Howell, Kopman, Libby, Pois- dedicated to provide the opportunity for son and Preston. Two halls: C-11/2 to people interested in advanced and C-2; C-21/2 to C-3; also C-4 sessions. challenge dancing to be able to Trail-end dance on Wednesday even- participate at that level. The Explorers ing, June 20th. are affiliated with the challenge clubs in June 28-30 is the 28th National San Antonio, Dallas and Beaumont and Square Dance Convention at the every effort is made to promote good Mecca/Civic Center in Milwaukee, all will and fellowship between our respec- levels including A-1; A-2: C-1; C-2; and tive clubs. C-3. Upcoming weekends in Houston in At both of these conventions and 1979 will feature Lee Kopman, Norm particularly so in Milwaukee all callers Poisson, Ron Libby, Jim Davis, Steve should stick closely to the lists as Kopman and Ross Howell." thousands of dancers from every area SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA will be represented. Since there are so ''The Cast Offs in Santa Maria are many new dancers at the advanced and "working" C-2+ tapes on Monday C-1 levels it is critical at these levels nights, C-1 + tapes on Tuesday nights that those who prepared themselves for and advanced and C-1 tapes on these levels should not be clobbered. Thursday nights. We can't afford to lose any of these We do not have a regular caller but dancers. It is also true that dancers utilize Dave Hoffman, a local, ad- appreciate callers more who stick to the vanced-level caller, and visiting out-of- lists. town callers as often as our funds HOUSTON permit. We have enjoyed having Ed Ralph and Wilma Bender send us the Foote, Norm Poisson, Ross Howell, following: "On the last weekend in Deuce Williams and Jerry Schatzer call January, the 1979 Advanced and for us live in 1978 and we are looking Challenge program got off to a terrific forward to having Johnny Preston and a start when, once again, we had the couple of West Coast up-and-coming pleasure of the calling of Keith Gulley. callers, Ron Haggerty and Bronc Wise, We had visitors from Des Moines, call for us in the near future. Kansas City, New Orleans, Dallas, San We would welcome high frequency Antonio and Beaumont, making a total dancers vacationing in California con- of 14 sets for Bronco's Advanced Plus, tacting us if they are in the Santa Maria 12 sets for Explorer's C-1 and 6 sets for Central Coast Area." 52 American Squaredance, June 1979

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WILL ORLICH every leader on the front line of the The square dance world was smocked activity. He was the only non-caller ever and almost disbelieving to learn of the to be honored by membership in untimely passing of another great and Callerlab. 'respected leader, Will Orlich, who died Even after retirement to Florida a few peacefully in his sleep on May 2, 1979. years ago, Will carried on a full daily Will was a very unique individual. He schedule of writing, editing, workshop- was not a caller, and yet he was a ping and publishing. He was never too trainer of callers. He never sang a note busy to answer every piece of corres- on a record, and yet he supervised many pondence promptly, advising new cal- dozens of recordings. He was one of the lers, encouraging others, acting as a country's foremost choreographers, and resource on dozens of subjects. yet he never "hashed" a note on the Probably no one besides Merle, his microphone. For many years he conduc- wife and able assistant, knows just how ted workshop sessions for thousands of many uncounted hours he devoted to dancers in both Ohio and Florida, which the hobby he loved. Now his ever- literally shaped the course of our cheerful voice is silent, his productive present-day choreography. His Note pen is at rest on a desk that holds yet Service (NCR) for callers was one of the one more unfinished manuscript. earliest and best in the field. His books The measure of a man is what he on square dance material have become gives back to the world that gave him classics. His many years of writing for life and shaped him for a brief while. square dance magazines have inspired Willard Orlich gave his full measure.

54 American Squeredance, June 1979 facing out folds to follow, and the end facing out follows them to end in a CALLERS' column. FIGURES by George Jabbusch: QUESTIONS Heads square thru four hands Swing thru, boys run, make mea column E All circulate, boys run, swing thru Girls circulate, boys trade, boys run Ferris wheel, square thru three Left allemande Heads lead right, veer left Make me a column, partner tag U-turn back, left allemande Bob Norton: I have a beginners class that has been dancing for 31 weeks but Four ladies chain three-quarters they are not ready to dance club level. I Heads roll a half sashay don't feel it wise to graduate them. Any Heads pass thru, around one to a line suggestions? Right and left thru, flutter wheel Sweep a quarter, veer left ED. NOTE: I think you have the right idea in not graduating your dancers, Make me a column, coordinate even though they have been dancing all Couple circulate, wheel and deal

season, if you feel they are not ready for Left allemande...... the club. I would suggest a series of Heads lead right and circle to a line summer workshops, so that by next fall Pass the ocean, recycle, veer left they will be ready for mainstream Make me a column, girls U-turn back dancing. Pass thru, left allemande SEVERAL SOURCES: Why is it that launch it isn't called by its original name of track and trade? ED. NOTE: Track and trade came out several years ago and called for the lead two dancers to do a transfer the column, which never really caught on with mainstream dancers. With track two being so popular, launch it fell right into place.

LAUNCH IT by Ron Schneider, Bradenton, Florida From a column, the lead two dancers in the left column do a track two, trailing dancers extend and trade. Ends in two-faced line. EXAMPLES by George Jabbusch: Heads star thru, U-turn back Split the outside two, make a line Bend the line, curlique, launch it Wheel and deal, dive thru MAKE ME A COLUMN Square thru three, left allemande by Dick Bayer Heads star thru, double pass thru From two-faced lines, the center facing Peel off, curlique, launch it in walks straight ahead to become the Ferris wheel and spread, touch a quarter lead dancer in a column, the end beside Launch it, couples circulate the center facing in slides over and Tag the line right, wheel and deal follows the lead dancer, the center Left allemande

American Squaredance. June 19 79 55 Heads pass thru around one to a line ALAMO: Touch a quarter, launch it, girls run Heads crosstrail thru, allemande left Recycle, half square thru, partner trade To Alamo style, heads circulate Square thru four, right to partner Sides circulate, swing thru Pull by, left allemande Heads circulate, boys circulate Heads lead right and circle to a line Girls circulate, sides circulate Pass thru, wheel and deal and spread Swing thru, boys run, left allemande.... Touch a quarter, launch it Allemande left to Alamo style, Bend the line, box the gnat Heads start a swing thru, boys circulate Change something, left allemande Girls trade, sides start, swing thru APD: Heads circulate, sides trade Heads lead right and circle to a line Boys run left, California twirl Crosstrail, left allemande Touch a quarter, launch it Couples circulate. ben the line LEFT: Touch a quarter, launch it Heads curlique, boys run, star thru Wheel and deal, star thru Reverse flutter, girls lead Wheel and deal, swing thru Dixie style ocean wave Turn thru, left allemande All eight circulate, left swing thru LEFT: All circulate, boys circulate Heads star thru, double pass thru Recycle, box the gnat, pass to center Girls run, launch it, couples circulate Pass thru, square thru three Wheel and deal, box the gnat Left allemande Pass to the center, pass thru LEFT APD: Pass to the center, square thru three Heads star thru, double pass thru Left allemande Girls run left, all eight circulate Boys trade, girls box circulate Girls walk and dodge, boys facing out Run left, all star thru, couples circulate Boys run, recycle, veer to the left Bend the line, pass thru, partner tag Left allemande TRIANGLE: FIGURE] Heads swing thru, box the gnat Swing thru four, swing thru, boys run Bend the line, touch a quarter All eight circulate once and a half Ends triangle circulate, centers trade Center six circulate Center six trade and roll Back out to an eight-hand ring by George Jabbusch, Bradenton, Fla. Four boys square thru four, do-sa-do Heads square thru four, touch a quarter To an ocean wave, all eight circulate All circulate, split circulate Boys run, partner trade, pass thru Scoot back, boys run, touch a quarter Wheel and deal, centers square thru All circulate, box circulate On three, do a Dixie grand, right, left, Center four box circulate Right, left allemande All the boys run, track two, recycle DIAMOND APD: Left allemande Heads flutter wheel, sweep a quarter Heads square thru four hands Pass thru, touch to a wave Ocean wave, girls trade, girls run Split circulate once and a half Tag the line right, couples circulate Diamond circulate, center boys hinge Boys run, all eight circulate U-turn back, centers diamond circulate Boys circulate again, scoot back Ends box circulate, center girls Single hinge, ends circulate Cast off three-quarters, center line Center four scoot back, boys run Cast off three-quarters Slide thru, left allemande Boys wheel and deal, girls recycle 56 American Squeredence, June 1979 Curlique, swing thru, boys run MS +1 & QS: Bend the line, left allemande Heads pass thru, chase right BASICS: Single hinge, recycle, veer left Four ladies chain three-quarters Extend to two-faced line, girls trade Heads right and left thru, pass thru Wheel and deal, slide thru Separate round two, make a line Touch a quarter, two steps at a time All pass thru, U-turn back Double pass thru, track two Left allemande Girls scoot back, recycle, veer left Heads half sashay, star thru Bend the line, pass thru, Eight chain thru, circle up Partner trade and roll, square thru Heads break to a line, right and left thru On three, right and left grand Flutter wheel, star thru, dive thru MS + & OS: Square thru three, left allemande Heads square thru four Heads star thru. pass thru Single circle to ocean wave Square thru four, bend the line Boys circulate, boys run Right and left thru, square thru four Couples circulate, bend the line Centers square thru five Pass thru, wheel and deal and spread Outsides California twirl Pass thru, tag the line, track two Left allemande Girls trade, recycle, touch a quarter Heads swing thru, boys run Follow your neighbor, girls circulate Boys trade, boys cross run, recycle Bend the line, pass thru, circle to a line Pass thru, trade by, relay the deucey Pass thru, wheel and deal, zoom Centers right and left thru Slide thru, pass the ocean, trade wave Left allemande Flutter wheel, square thru three Left allemande by John Strong, SDDS, Salinas, Cal. Heads curlique, walk and dodge MAINSTREAM: Heads pass thru around one to a line Star thru, touch, recycle, pass ocean Pass thru, tag the line, cloverleaf Girls trade, boys trade, recycle Centers right and left thru, pass thru Swing thru, turn thru, left allemande.... Right and left thru, veer left Heads pass the ocean, recycle, veer left Couples circulate, boys run, boys trade Stroll and cycle, half tag, walk & dodge Spin the top, right and left thru Boys run, single hinge, boys run Pass thru, wheel and deal, zoom Ferris wheel, square thru three-quarters Square thru three, left allemande Slide thru, crosstrail thru Left allemande Heads pass thru. partner tag Swing thru, girls fold, peel off Four ladies chain, heads right Ferris wheel, centers star thru CLrcle to a line, pass thru Pass thru, partner tag Wheel and deal, touch Left allemande Ping pong circulate, recycle Heads star thru, veer left Veer left, stroll and cycle Two ladies trade, step ahead to a Girls trade, couples circulate Two-faced line, two ladies trade Wheel and deal, dive thru Wheel and deal, star thru, pass thru Square thru three-quarters Left allemande Wheel and deal, zoom Centers swing thru, spin the top, Heads star thru, double pass thru Pass thru, U-turn back, star thru Track two, fan the top, single hinge Swing thru, turn thru Coordinate. half tag, trade, roll Left allemande Slide thru, pass thru, partner tag Heads swing thru, box the gnat Left allemande Square thru four, swing thru, Head ladies lead, Dixie style to an Boys run, bend the line, star thru Ocean wave, trade the wave, extend Pass thru, trade by, swing thru Recycle, sweep a quarter, ladies lead Boys run, couples circulate Dixie style to a wave, trade the wave Boys circulate, girls trade Recycle, dive thru, swing thru Bend the 14—e, square thru three Girls trade, boys trade, turn thru Left allemande Left allemande American Squaredance. June 19 79 57 Heads pass thru, chase right Pass thru, left allemande Single hinge, extend, recycle Head ladies chain, four ladies chain 3/4 Veer left, ferris wheel, swing thru Heads star thru, pass thru, circle to line Boys run, stroll and cycle Pass thru, U-turn back, box the gnat Wheel and deal, pass thru, trade by Right and left thru, star thru, dive thru Left allemande Pass thru, left allemande Heads star thru, pass thru, EXTENDED BASICS 1-54: Spin chain thru, scoot back, recycle Heads turn thru, round one, line up four Veer left, ferris wheel, double pass thru Pass thru, wheel and deal, Track two, single hinge, walk and dodge Double pass thru, first couple left Partner trade, flutter wheel, pass thru Second right, flutter wheel Bend the line, flutter wheel Sweep a quarter, left allemande Crosstrail thru, left allemande Heads star thru, pass thru, do-sa-do Sides right and left thru, heads curlique Make a wave, swing thru, spin the top Walk and dodge, touch, trade the wave Right and left thru, flutter wheel Left swing thru, girls cross run Pass thru, wheel and deal Boys run, ferris wheel, centers pass thru Square thru three-quarters Box the gnat, right and left grand Left allemande Heads pass the ocean Heads star thru, pass thru Ping pong circulate, recycle Eight chain two, do-sa-do, make a wave Double pass thru, track two Boys circulate, girls trade, swing thru Swing thru, scoot back, girls trade Boys run, couples circulate Boys circulate, recycle Bend the line, star thru, square thru 3/4 Left allemande Left allemande Heads curlique, walk and dodge MAINSTREAM 1-69: Pass thru, chase right, single hinge Heads curlique, walk and dodge Fan the top, swing thru, girls trade Swing thru, scoot back, girls fold Turn thru, left allemande Boys U-turn back, right and left grand.. Heads swing thru, girls fold Heads star thru, pass thru, swing thru Boys U-turn back, curlique Girls fold, peel off, couples circulate Walk and dodge, touch, recycle Wheel and deal, dive thru Veer left, ferris wheel, touch Square thru three-quarters Recycle, veer left, stroll and cycle Left allemande Half tag, trade and roll, swing thru Heads curlique, walk and dodge Turn thru, left allemande Curlique, walk and dodge Heads touch, fan the top, extend Partner trade, left square thru Spin chain thru, boys run, ferris wheel Left allemande Zoom, square thru three-quarters Left allemande From SID Callers, So. Cal., Notes Heads star thru, double pass thru Heads pass thru, both turn right Peel off, square thru three-quarters Girl around two, boy around one Tag the line in, star thru, curlique Pass thru, wheel and deal Left allemande Double pass thru, leads turn back Right and left grand BASICS 1-38: Heads pass thru, go round one Sides lead right, touch a quarter Line up four, star thru Ends circulate, centers trade Centers square thru three-quarters Boys run, slide thru Box 1-4 Allemande left, promenade Heads lead right, circle to a line Heads wheel around, right and left thru Pass thru, girls trade, swing thru Two ladies chain, pass thru Centers trade, split circulate, boys run Bend the line, right and left thru Reverse the flutter, sweep a quarter Two ladies chain, crosstrail thru Right and left thru, square thru Left allemande On the third hand, eight chain three Sides crosstrail thru, go round one Left allemande Line up four, star thru, dive thru Heads square thru four hands 58 American Squaredance, June 1979 Slide thru, pass thru, wheel and deal Swing thru, boys trade, boys run Outsides in to a line, pass thru Ferris wheel, star thru and back out Wheel and deal, girls square thru 3/4 Others lead right, left allemande Star thru, boys trade, couples circulate by Neil Grossman, So. Cal. Notes Wheel and deal, pass thru, trade by Heads lead right and circle to a line Box 1-4 Pass thru, wheel and deal Eight rollaway, heads pass thru Centers pass thru, swing thru Split the ring, round one to a line Boys trade, boys run, tag the line right Touch a quarter, boys track two Wheel and deal, right and left grand Girls half tag, trade, all wheel and deal Head ladies chain right, heads touch 1/4 Box 1-4 Walk and dodge, touch a quarter by Vic Kerrie, So. Cal. Callers Follow your neighbor and spread Heads square thru four, swing thru Girls trade, girls run, half tag Boys run, half tag the line, cast right 3/4 Trade and roll, right and left grand Boys run, bend the line, slide thru Heads square thru four, swing thru Box 1-4 Single hinge, scoot back Heads square thru four, swing thru Follow your neighbor, all eight circulate Boys run, tag the line right Left swing thru, trade the wave Boys cross run right, bend the line Boys run, ferris wheel, centers step Slide thru Box 1-4 To a wave, girls run, wheel and deal, Heads lead right, circle to a line Zoom, double pass thru, leads turn back Step to a wave, fan the top Right and left grand Cast a quarter, scoot back Heads lead right and circle to a line (Check new Nave) centers trade Pass thru, tag the line right Centers run, bend the line, pass thru Bend the line, pass thru, chase right Tag the line, face in, curlique Right and left grand Boys run, leaders partner trade Continued on Page 91

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American Squareclance. June 1979 59 I am prompted to write by your quote even first) would have to be all of tnose "Calling A Square A Square" on Page who have "dropped out" of modern 83 of the April issue. I have noticed western because they could not or many times before that "modern would not keep up with the hassle of western" dancers think they are the learning awkward, tedious new "ba- only square dancers around and that all sics" every time they went to a dance. references' to square dancing should Not that there's anything wrong with conform to their nomenclature and modern square dancing. Obviously it styles. Nonsense! Modern western fills a need for many people. It is dancers probably come in only third absurd, however, to ignore the "other" among all square dancers. square dancers. Square dancing is the The most numerous are those all over American folk dance, but the modern the country who still enjoy the old style version is only a part, not the whole. It dancing, maybe weekly, monthly or has no more right to expect all the once a year. They dance to enjoy the others to accept new nomenclature and music, their friends and maybe the styles than the traditionalists have the caller. "Duck for the Oyster" or right to expect the modern to "stop "Buffalo Quadrille'' are old and enjoy- messing with a good thing." able friends and they see no need to "Different strokes for different folks" change just for the sake of change. is not out of place in square dancing. Second? Well, second (or maybe Ed Butenhot Rochester, New York

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A new award, the "Keep 'Em * ' ___, 104 I S Dancing" award was recently presented fi.•,.t, by Dick Zimmer, president of the •-,,4,;_wp, Aid.N.V.1JEF Callers Guild of St. Louis to Bob and ...,, v, ... F Norma Vinyard especially for organiz- S4Nlia't ing a large graduate special dance in the ii6.1/4'.i.V. area. Lawrence & Marian Foerster It was a happy coincidence the caller Ph. 701-229.3633 Ray Smith, featured in our Grand Box 214 Fordville, ND 58231 Square column last month (p. 31) was See Samples at your favorite Square Dance Shop. If not available, send $1 for our catalog credited to one of those honored the same month at first $10 order. Catalog and wholesale price list free Callerlab for years of service. to shops requesting on letterhead. Contra dancing got a good plug in the March - April issue of Americana with YOU GET A HALL— five full-color photo pages of copy I'LL DO THE CALL! tracing the history of contra from antiquity through the present, mention- ED ing such leaders as Ralph Page, Dudley FRAIDENBURG Laufman, and Fred Breunig. Richard Wyatt, general manager of the famous Fontana Square Dance Resort, announced that Fontana will pay tribute to departed leaders "Pep- 1916 Poseyville Rd., Route 10 py" Pate, Jamie Newton, Millie Boeh- Midland, Michigan 48640 ringer, Ruy Camp, Chuck Raley, Louis Phone (517) 835-9524 Calhoun, and A. B. Coleman with a AVAILABLE TO CALL IN YOUR AREA 62 American Squaredance, June 1979

special Hall of Fame installation. HAROLD BAUSCH Fontana claims to have the oldest CALLERS SCHOOL week-long square dance vacation in the (Since 1965) world, with Swap Shop, celebrating its AUGUST 10, 11, 12, 1979 52nd event. Bob & Ruthe Johnston of Anaheim, All Callers Welcome.... • Sight Calling Featured. California claim to have the largest square dance hall and shop complex Entire Cost: Only $60.00 anywhere, with 10,000 square feet of This will be three days of floor space. Can anyone top that? morning, afternoon & evening Jerry & Becky Cope of Dillard Trout training. Don't miss out. Farm/Square Dance Resort in Georgia Contact Harold at: 2120 Jaynes St. hit the publicity bandwagon again with Fremont NE 68025 a full color photo of dancing in Dillard in I the new Rabun County sales brochure. CALLERS NEW CALLERS EXPERIENCED CALLERS (11, 10 ALL CALLERS '.4-zireleg There is available to you a wealth of material in our most usable "Square Dance Callers Reference Notes." Easy material, new material, old material, all written by and for our members. LIABILITY INSURANCE, too!! For a free mailing, send a postcard to: S / D CALLERS ASSN. SO. CALIFORNIA PO Box 33306, Granada Hills CA 91344 THE BADGES D04140 BY SET 41.1Ar1D A-zumze OWNED AND OPERATED BY SQUARE DANCERS CALLER CHUCK L EAMON Our Business Is Built On Fost, Courteous Service 288 N.E. 47th STREET POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33064 PHONE 305-942-3939 I Cleveland area square dancers got a nice boost when the Friday magazine section of the Plain Dealer gave three EMBROIDERED PATCH to sew on Jackets & pages of space to the activity, with .------•:,41N shirts In 4 earthy cartoons, photos and copy. June .4firiN colors. Brand newt Morgan, 3" diameter. 61.65 president of the Greater k postage paid, IL add 5% Cleveland Federation is quoted, des- fil ) Check or money order, cribing forty clubs and dancing every please. night. Nan and William Miller are pictured. Lou and Al Jaworske are quoted. Callers mentioned and some SOUARE THINGS Box 325 Dept. PA pictured in action are Gary Brown, Ray Wilmette IL 60091 Marsch, and Mike Sumpter. Leta Yoch Send for Free Catalog is referred to as editor of the Cleveland area publication, Tip Topics.

American Squaredance. June 1979 63 the Bar-None Saddle-ites rolls to 700 people. Chuck & Opal Goodman St, Rose, Louisiana

FOLK AND SID FEDERATION, N.C. At the Fall Festival of the North Carolina Federation last Novemebr in Greensboro, club ballots were counted and the following officers were elected: President, Bob Harrelson; Vice presi- dent, J. Howard Swanson; Secretary, Peggy Bradshaw; Treasurer. Betty Simpson. MINIATURE MARDI GRAS Harrelson and his wife, Mo, have two The Bar-None Saddle-ites had a big daughters. Bob has served as publicity Mardi Gras Party in Febuary and, chairman and vice-president of the despite a terrible rainstorm, 500 people federation. He also has served on the attended. Saddle-ites doubloons were Tarheel Square-Up Committe He is given out during the miniature Mardi 1978-79 president of the Piedmont Gras, which included marching groups, Callers Association. As a caller and flambeau carriers, floats and throw- dancer, Bob brings a well-rounded and outs, as well as prizes for the prettiest, experienced background with him to his funniest and most original costumes. new office as federation president. On March 16, the Greenie Class of 71 On September 29, 1979, the federa- couples graduated after 40 lessons, and tion will sponsor a number of dances for they are now dancing Plus 1 and Plus 2 the benefit of the Burn Center at Chapel movements. Their membership brings Hill. To date, confirmed locations are

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LOUISIANA SID ASSOCIATION The tenth Louisiana S/D Associaiton Convention was held in February in CALLERS ALL— Local square dance Shreveport, with 1200 dancers in callers pose with visiting calling and attendance despite sleet, snow and very recording artist Mac Letson at the cold weather. The following officers seventh Square Dance Jamboree to be were elected for 1979-80: President, held in Panama. Letson came from Lionel and Catherine Bourdier; Vice- Muscle Shoals, Alabama, to be the president. Wes and Fay Barton; Secre- guest caller for the event. Left to right tary, Gerald and Teresa Kehoe, and are Larry Lemis, Joe Decker, Grace Treasurer, Ray and Evelyn Stenger. Woodman, Ed Wilson, Chuck Ches- Plans are being made for the eleventh teen, George Allport, Letson, Dean convention which will be held at the Williams, Chuck Lyon, Pete Rader and Rivergate in New Orleans, March 15, Dr. Bill Bailey. Jean Bailey 1980. Bill & Doris Barner Balboa, Panama Canal Zone

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American Squaredance. June 1979 65 20TH ANNIVERSARY and Canada. Besides the workshops at The Gnat Boxers SID Club of three levels, the dance features a buffet Wooster, Ohio, is celebrating its dinner and fashion show. Callers this twentieth anniversary this year. Former year are Joe Prystupa and Al Monty, and present members celebrated in with rounds cued by Lloyd LaValley. March with a covered dish dinner. A Florence & Ray Mason brief history of the club was presented Barton, Vermont from its beginning to the present, and movies of special dances were shown. FIFTH FRIDAY SPECIALS The remainder of the evening was spent As a result of excellent response to dancing to the club's first caller, Bill the Frank Lane dance in January, the Alkire, and the present caller, Dick Stallion Squares of Abraham Baldwin Mackey. In May the club had another Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia, anniversary celebration at a regular will sponsor dances on every fifth club dance. Gnat Boxers Club dances at Friday with nationally-known callers. Triway Jr. High School, Route 226, John Hendron is the next attraction, on southwest of Wooster. June 29 at ABAC's Thrash Gym. Buss & Mary Alice Kerstetter The balance of the Fifth Friday Wooster, Ohio program will include Stan Burdick (August 31) for a subscription dance to DANCE IN THE CLOUDS American Squaredance. Harper Smith The North Country Swingers of will call on November 30. In 1980, Tony Newport, Vermont, are holding their Oxendine will call February 29, then sixth annual Dance in the Clouds at Jay Stan Burdick returns on May 30, Peak on July 13 and 14. This is a followed by Don Williamson on August beautiful spot, with dancing in the base 29. Don "Hats" Belvin calls on October lodge, train rides and dancing at the top 31 and winds up 1980. In 1981, Singing with a spectacular view of three states Sam Mitchell, Elmer Sheffield and John 61,0;,44 9ine. OFFICES AND SHOWROOMS PO Box 8134 3750 Apollo DRESSES Corpus Christi, Texas 78412 PETTICOATS Over 40 Styles Nylon Organdy Lined Bodice Nylon Marquisette

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Saunders will be at ABAC, followed by Whirlers square dance club of Oak Chris Vear and Paul Marcum in '82. Lawn, in their colorful western style The Georgia State SID Association dress, perform to the toe-tapping music Winter Dance will be at ABAC, January of traditional hoedowns and modern 11-12. Less than a week later, on square dance singing calls at the unique January 17, Frank Lane will be back. In Illinois Farm Bureau exhibit in late summer, 1980, ABAC will host a Junior March. College for new callers on June 22-26. Marvin Labahn, veteran caller, pro- Bill Peters and Jim Mayo will call a duced and called for the two one-hour dance on July 20, 1980, and stay the shoes daily. Each show included an entire week for Bill's callers college. audience participation segment when Donna Nipper spectators were invited to join the Tifton. Georoia Whirlers for a simple basic square, IN MEMORIAM circle or line dance. Between square Louis E. Doty, caller from Battle dance performances, the WGN Radio Creek, Michigan, died recently after Noontime Farm program was broadcast being stricken at home. 53 years of age, live from the stage. Bob and Louise he was secretary of the Battle Creek Phelps, presidents of Menard Whirlers, Callers Club and a member of the arranged for a total of 42 square dancers Michigan S/D Leaders. He wrote to perform during the five days. Clarke weekly articles on dancing for The Stiegerwald, information services direc- Shopper. Sympathy is extended to his tor, and Leonard Schultz, director of wife, Katherine, and his sons and District 5, ILlinois Farm Bureau, said, daughters. "We are pleased that the square FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW dancers performed at our exhibit again Visitors attending the 21st annual this year. The music and dancing were Flower and Garden Show in McCormick certainly responsbile for drawing large Place saw members fo teh Menard crowds of spectators to our exhibit." KALOX- 'e4a-Longhorn NEW ON KALOX: K-1235 RED RIVER GIRL, Flip/Inst. by C.O. Guest RECENT RELEASES ON KALOX : K-1234 OLD JOE CLARK/OLD SAL (hoedowns) K-1233 EASY MONEY/JOHNNY.DOLLAR (Hoedowns) K-1232 WHO'S HEART ARE YOU BREAKING NOW Jon, C.0 ier s GUEST by C.O. Guest

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68 ,..0 411111) WEDNESDAY CHILD — Roper 274 Choreography by Bob & Kay Made!! Pretty music on the flip of "My Song" for an interesting high-intermediate TCE international waltz. STORMY WEATHER— MCA 40854 ROUND DANCES Choreography by Cheri & Larry Phillips by Frank & Phyl Lehnert "Everybody Loves A Rain Song," with a vocal by B.J. Thomas, this records KISS ME— Telemark 934 must be speeded to 46. A three-part Choreography by Joe & Es Turner easy going easy-intermediate two step. Pretty music and a nice intermediate SHANTY TOWN— TNT 139 international waltz on the flip of "Roses Choreo by Jeanne & Wally Heater of Picardy." Good music and a good basic easy two DREAM LOVER— Telemark 919 step, cued by Jeanne. Choreography by Jack & Lee Ervin WHATCH MA CALLIT— Hi-Hat 973 Pretty music for a slightly different Choreo by Paul & Rose Ann Marsh high-intermediate international waltz. Good music and an easy-going easy- YOU'RE MY BABY— LS GRT 167 intermediate two step. Choreography by Tom & Donna Myer SHADOWS— Hi-Hat 973 Good music with a Christ Lane vocal; a Choreography by Mary & Lou Lucius different intermediate two step on the Pretty music and a smooth intermediate flip of "Penny Arcade." waltz with a little international flavor. Choreography Ratings * **

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American Squaredance. June 1979 69 chatter for his tag lines was quite interesting. Give this one a listen, we believe your dancers will enjoy it. FIGURE: Heads square thru, split two 71:1 around one to a line, forward and back, curlique, single file circulate, trade, roll, slide thru, square thru three-quarters, swing, promenade. SINGING CALLS SMOKE SMOKE— Blg Mac 001 by John Swindle Caller: Jeanne Moody Briscoe We had a nice selection of records to review this Here is the new label. With this choice of song, we month, just in time for the National Convention. looked all over the record but found no Surgeon We had 27 singing calls and two patter records. General's warning. All kidding aside, the dancers One thing we did notice this month was the got a real kick out of this Phil Harris hit of years number of repeats of records previously released on back. Jeanne does a terrific job on the flip side. Her other labels. We welcome one new label. use of coordinate in the figure worked very well and her wording fit the music well. The only negative TULSA TIME— Chaparral 305 comment was about the pause at the end of the Caller: Gary Shoemake opening. FIGURE: Heads flutter wheel, square This is the third release of this song and by far the thru, slide thru, curlique, coordinate, wheel and best in this reviewer's opinion. It has the deal, swing, allemande left, promenade. outstanding beat and sound that Chaparral has become noted for. Gary's rendition on the flip side SWEET MELINDA — D&R 146 put bounce in the dancer's feet. The two-part Caller: Ron Russell harmony on the tag lines on the called side added D & R with this record offers us a real country that little extra flair. FIGURE: Heads star thru, flavor. Fiddles and banjos are all through this U-turn back, split two round one to a line, forward record and an outstanding beat will give you and back. pass thru, halt tag, swing corner, lett country western fans a real treat. Ron does a very allemande, weave the ring, do-sa-do. promenade. nice job on his side of the record. FIGURE: Heads promenade half way, right and left thru, rollaway, MAGIC CARPET— Roadrunner 202 Caller: Wayne Baldwin star thru, make a right hand star, heads star left, It has been a while since we've heard from Wayne, square thru three-quarters, trade by, swing, but this record was worth the wait. The music on promenade. this record just sounds happy. A nice beat and easy WE BELIEVE IN HAPPY ENDINGS— Melody 110 tempo made it a pleasure to dance. On the flip, Caller; Bob Ferrell Wayne has some assistance on the tag lines. This Here is another happy song. Melody has come up added to the professional sound of the recording. with a fine sound in this recording. There are two FIGURE: Heads square thru, do-sa-do, swing thru, key changes, one in the middle break and one in the boys run, bend the line, curlique, cast off closer. Bob used a slightly different figure in his three-quarters, fan the top, swing corner, middle break that was quite interesting. This we promenade. have included: FIGURE: Heads promenade halt, THE GAMBLER— Chaparral 205 sides right and left thru, curlique, boys run, lett Caller; Jerry Haag allemande, weave the ring, do-sa-do, take corner, This is the second time our review dancers have promenade. MIDDLE BREAK: Circle left, Califor- heard this singing call. In this recording the music nia twirl, boys run, left allemande, weave the ring. seems to build and get better and better as the GYPSY WOMAN— Prairie 1017 record progresses. Jerry also starts off easy and Caller; Claude Ross then turns on, so to speak, as the music builds. Prairie has in the past released some good Jerry put together a figure that was different from sounding music, but in this reveiwer's opinion this any figures the dancers have seen lately at the is the best they have done. Claude uses a very basic review and they had many pleasant comments. singing call figure on the flip side but offers and FIGURE: Heads square thru, on the third hand alternate figure on the cheat sheet for your use. We curlique, boys run, right and left thru, square thru, were disappointed he did not use it on the record so on the third hand, swing thru, boys run, ferris we could see how it danced. FIGURE: Heads wheel, centers California twirl, swing corner, square thru, do-sa-do, swing thru, boys run, wheel promenade. and deal, right and left thru, dive thru, square thru, TWELFTH STREET RAG— Chaparral 505 swing, promenade. Caller: Ken Bower BACK ON MY MIND AGAIN— 4-Bar-B 6004 This recording has a unique sound — just plain old Caller; Bob Carmack ragtime. Don't get me wrong. The beat is there and Here it is again This has been the most recorded a fine sound put the bounce in our steps. Ken's song since we have been doing this review. This figure is different and his use of some old patter label. as the others, has very good music. Bob has 70 American Squareciance, June 19/Y put to it a nice figure. We can only say that none of the sharps and flats throughout the song. FIGURE: the releases of this song can do anything to help the Heads square thru, do-sa-do, spin chain thru, girls companies regain their investments. FIGURE: circulate twice, turn thru, left allemande, walk by Heads promenade half way, right and left thru, one. swing, promenade. flutter wheel, sweep a quarter, pass thru, right and BLUE EYES CRYING IN THE RAIN— Bogan 1311 left thru, veer left, ferris wheel, pass thru, swing Caller: Tommy White Key E corner, promenade. Do we have any Wilie Nelson fans in the crowd? GIVE ME BACK MY BLUES— D&R 145 This record is for you. This is a very good version of Caller: Ron Russell a popular country western record of a few months This song has also maae the square dance scene back. Tommy does a nice job on the flip side with more than once. Here again D&R gives us that both opener and figure. Again we were disappoin- basic country sound with fine banjo pickin' and ted that he did not use the offered alternate figure violins. Ron does a fine job on the flip with his first and break. We found that if the record were slowed figure, but we were a little disappointed in his down a bit, it danced better. FIGURE: Heads alternate figure (It doesn't work.). He failed to say promenade half, square thru, swing thru, boys run, what to do after we circle up four. FIGURE: Heads wheel and deal, square thru three-quarters, trade rollaway, star thru, make a right hand star, heads by, swing, promenade. star left, square thru three-quarters, trade by, LITTLE RED WAGON— Prairie 1016 swing thru, boys trade, swing, promenade. Caller: Johnnie Scott PAINTIN' THIS OLD TOWN BLUE— 4-Bar-B 6002 Prairie again with a noticeable improvement over Caller: Bill Owsley past recordings. A lot of banjo is in this record for 4-Bar-B has offered in this song a nice change of you banjo lovers. Johnnie did well with the figures pace for that hot summer's night dance. Nice, easy, he used but failed to use his listed ending and smooth, flowing music. Bill has used a very simple alternate figure. FIGURE: Heads square thru, figure but well-timed and relaxing. FIGURE: do-sa-do, swing thru, boys run, tag the line, face Heads square thru, do-sa-do, swing thru, spin the right, wheel and deal, right and left grand, swing, top, right and left thru, rollaway, curlique, boys promenade. run, swing, promenade, COTTONFIELDS — Blue Star 2082 DEAL— Blue Star 2080 Key G Caller: Lem Smith Key E, B, F Caller: Nate Bliss This song is a re-release of a few years back on For those callers using the "Gambler" singing call, another label. It is Lem's use of chase right and this record would fit right in. It is another card Dixie style that made it a very interesting dance. game type song with country music, banjos and Two key changes added that little extra to give the fiddles. Nate put a basic figure in this record but record a really nice flavor. FIGURE: Heads square ended it with a swat the flea, and then instead of a thru, right and lett thru, curlique, walk and dodge, swat the flea, he threw in a left curlique at the end chase right, boys run, right and left thru, Dixie which was fascinating. FIGURE: Heads square style, left allemande, walk by one, swing, thru, do-sa-do, swing thru, boys run, wheel and promenade. deal, right and left thru, dive thru, square thru CABARET— Dance Ranch 651 three-quarters, swat the flea, promenade. Caller: Jim Mayo Key C GYPSY FEET— Texcap 104 And now for you movie buffs, we have "Cabaret." Caller: George Leveret This very well-done instrumental features fiddles, Another repeat of a song released a few months lead guitar and piano. Jim's use of a do-sa-do while back. Texcap, a fairly new label. has put together a in an ocean wave was not what the dancers nice sound with this record; however, it does have expected nor did they feel comfortable doing it. one of those funny beats, not quite what one looks FIGURE: Heads right and left thru, square thru, for in a square dance song. George used a different swing thru, swing thru again, do-sa-do, all eight type of figure which was interesting. He also used circulate, swing, promenade. grand square in the middle break. FIGURE: Heads LITTLE RED WAGON— Blue Star 2081 rollaway, star thru, do-sa-do, make a wave, Caller: Jerry Helt Key G balance, girls trade, girls run, tag the line, turn This is the second release of this song this month. right, ferris wheel, square thru three-quarters, The music is as good as on the other release; it will pass thru, left allemande, promenade. just depend on the caller's key preference. This HARDEST THING I'LL EVER DO— Chinook 022 song is cut in a lower key. Jerry's use of double Caller; Daryl Clendenin circulate was another figure the review dancers The dancers liked the sound and the way this record liked. FIGURE: Heads promenade half, sides right danced. but it is one of those sad songs. We don't and left thru, flutter wheel, sweep a quarter, pass believe a caller would want to end a dance with this thru, curlique, cast right three-quarters, all eight song. Daryl does a great job on his side in handling double circulate, swing corner, promenade. 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American Squaredance, June 1979 75 Directory of Singles Square Dance Clubs: Compiled especially for Single Dancers by Single Square Dancers USA, Inc. The Directory lists Singles Clubs throughout the USA, their places of dance, the day 4t‘)0.0-' of the week and a telephone contact number. Price: Books $1.25. Quantity discount to clubs and associations. Send order to Yellowrock Book, Claire A. Prisolo, SET-UP AND GET-OUT: weLL A manual to help callers 505 Second St., Watervliet NY 12189. create original choreogra- phy with infinite varia- The 1979 TOP TEN featuring illustrated choreo- analysis of the top ten new moves of the year. Defi- tions. $6 ppd. Order from nitions of: 100 most-used Mainstream basics, the ASD, PO Box 788, Callerlab Advanced, Challenge IC-1), and Exten- Sandusky OH 44870. ded Challenge (C-2) basics; plus 100 new moves of STEP-CLOSE-STEP ROUND DANCE BASICS: (78 1978. With illustrated Formations and Unsymme- exercises) $4.25 ppd. 10 week dancer-proven trio Sight methods. $6. pp. Order from: Bill Davis, course. dance positions, R/D terminology, mixers, 1359 Belleville, Sunnyvale CA 94088. Also basic styling hints and helps on teaching. Order bi-monthly supplements, $6 /Calendar Year. from Frank Lehnert, 2844 S. 109th St.. Toledo, Ohio 43611. THE POCKET DICTIONARY OF SQUARE DANCt CALLS— Complete descriptions of all calls on the AFTER PARTY FUN: $3.00 plus 50! mailing. Mainstream Plus 1-Plus 2-Advanced 1-Advanced 2 Contains two books combined into one, with new lists. Most calls have a practice dance routine. material that will put life into your club or festival $2.35 per copy includes handling. Quantity rates Edited by the man who originated after party fun 'at dances and festivals. Order from Ray Smith, Star available on request. Pocket Dictionary, PO Box 2223, Vernon CT 06066. Harbor, Malakoff. Texas 75148. SQUARE DANCING ENCYCLOPEDIA: by Bill Burleson; $6.00; Rapid, comprehensive reference for 2907 ID movements. Results of 17-year MONTHLY survey. Supplements available 3 times a year. SERVICES MINI-BOOK. $3.50. Basics, Extended Basics. for Callers Callerlab. Plus 1 & 2, Advanced C1, C2, C3. Just ales revised. All books have snap binders for supplements, additions. SUPPLEMENTAL NOTES DIAGRAMMED GUIDE to Better Square Dancing Trent Keith, 3510 Denver St. by Bill Burleson, $3.50. 120 pages. 190 movements; Memphis TN 38127 a must for every dancer. Order from Bill Burleson, 6 issues yearly, $5.50 — Sample copy 2565 Fox Ave., Minerva OH 44657. NEWS 'N NOTES QUICK-TEACH FUN DANCES FOR RECREA- Al Deuce Earl Ed TIONAL GROUPS by Jock and Helen Todd. Retail PO Box 2223 $5.00. This book is for callers and teachers, to help Vernon CT 06066 them attract new people to square dancing via one-night stands. Book is keyed to available SCVSD CALLERS NOTES records. Order from your local dealer, or from Bill Davis Twelorenn. Box 216. Bath OH 44210. 1359 Belleville Sunnyvale CA 94086 DANCE-A-ROUND AND HAVE FUN— $3.60 by mail. Abbreviations, Positions, Symbols & Terms MAINSTREAM FLOW FOR CLUB CALLERS written in easy-to-understand words. Order from Gene Trimmer, 103 Rosewood Betty & Clancy Mueller, 112 Hollybrook Dr., New Paragould AR 72450 Whiteland IN 46184. For the Club Caller & Teacher Send for a Free Sample Copy SEW WITH DISTINCTION: "Promenade" Guide to Better Sewing; published by Toledo Area S/D MINNESOTA CALLERS NOTES Callers Association. Cost: $2.00 + 254 handling. Warren Berquam Order from Clarence & Ruth Reneger, 136 N. RI. 1, Box 187 McCord Rd.. Toledo OH 43615. Maple Plain MN 55359 MAINSTREAM PLUS S/D CALLS: The Plus 1, NATIONAL CALLERS REPORT Plus 2 and Quarterly Selection lists and 38 other Willard Orlich popular calls. Each call fully illustrated using our PO Box 8577, Bayshore Gardens unique system. Dancers everywhere are using this Bradenton FL 33505 book to good advantage. $5.95 pp. SQUARE SQUARE DANCE DIGEST SERVICE DANCING FOR LEARNERS: The first 69 calls on John & Evelyn Strong the Callerlab lists fully illustrated. Text explana- 750 Inglewood Street tions of the workings of square dancing outside of Salinas CA 93901 the call definitions. A must for new dancers being exposed to modern-day class pressures. Bulk prices TORONTO & DIST. SID ASSOCIATION available. $5.95 pp. BASIC CALLS FOR Dept. SDM 1 ADVANCED AND CHALLENGE S/D: The Caller- 30 Kingswell Crescent lab Advanced and C-1 Challenge lists fully Scarborough Ont. Can. M1L 3E1 illustrated plus all of the essential variations. This book is being used all over the world by advanced workshops and challenge tape groups. $5.95 pp. Send check to: Tech. Documentation Services. 58 S. Patterson 4108, Santa Barbara CA 93111.

76 American Squaredance, June 1979 •Record• DEALERS ARIZONA Aso MICH Clay's Barn PO Box 2154 Sierra Vista, AZ 85635 Dancer accessories, caller equipment FLORIDA IN-FORMS ROCKIN' RHYTHMS Send 25d for ordering one; 75i for 2 to Re1 Box 528 Palm Harbor FL 33563 5 copies; $1.00 for 6 to 10 copies; $1.50 Phone 813-784-3294 for 11 to 15 copies; $2.00 for 16 to 20; INDIANA $3.00 for 21-35; $4.00 for 35 to 50. Prices apply for ANY variety.

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CALLERLAB APPROVED EXPERIMENTALS • Extend (the tag) • Track II MAINSTREAM • Ping pong circulate See center pages • Roll (as an extension from) • Touch a. To a wave June 1978 issue, or buy a. Adjacent columns trade & roll "Mainstream" book b. Centers of wave or 2-faced lines b. 1'4 c. 1/2 for $4 from this Trade and roll d 3/4 magazine to clef c. Half tag trade & roll • Two steps at a time full descriptions of calls d. Partner trade & roll as listed and grouped by ASO PULSE POLL EXPERIMENTALS CALLERLAB CAUTION Not recommended for dancers below PLUS level activity. PLUS ONE ASD- Not a Callerlab level 1. Anything & roll 2. Chase right PLUS TWO 3. Coordinate 1. All eight spin the top 1. Tally ho 4. Diamond circulate 2. All eight swing thru 2. Make me a column 5. Flip the diamond 3. Anything and spread 3. Disco swing 6. Pair off 4. Crossfire 4. Launch it 7. Peel the top 5. Curley cross 6. Ah so 8. Single circle to a wave 6. Dixie grand 7. Something new 9. Spin chain the gears 7. Explode the wave 8. Roll 'em 10. Teacup chain 8. Follow your neighbor 9. Keep busy 11. Trade the wave 9. Load the boat 10. Dixie derby 12. Triple scoot 10. Relay the deucey 13. Triple trade 11. Remake the thar 14. Turn & left thru 12. Swap around THREE GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE A

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CLASSICS ROUND DANCER ROUNDS 1 Spaghetti Rag 1. Them Old Songs 2. Feel in' 2. OK National '78 3. Dream Awhile 3. Won't You Come Dance 4. Arms of Love 4. Sunrise, Sunset 5. Birth of the Blues 5. Vaya Con Dios 6. Fascination Waltz 6. Lay Down Sally 7. gancing Shadows 7. Rhumba Maria 8.Folsom Prison 8. I Wanna Quickstep 9. Answer Me 9. Hawaiian Wedding Song 10. My Love/Hold Me (Tied) 10. Games Lovers Play TOP TEN ADVANCED ROUNDS SQUARE DANCERS' ROUNDS (Courtesy Carousels Clubs) 1. Little White Moon 1 Hawaiian Wedding Song (Lovelace) 2. Till Somebody Loves You 2. Sugarfoot Stomp (Easterday) 3. Chili Sauce 3. El Coco (Easterday) 4. Sugar Lips 4. Song of India (Lovelace) 5. Rose Room 5. Madrid (Walker) 6. Sandy's Waltz 6 Dancing in the Dark (Roberts) 7. All Night 7. Kiss Me Goodbye (Tullus) 8. Selfish 8 I Wanna Quickstep (Palmquist) 9. Candlelight Waltz 9 Roses of Picardy (Tullus) 10. Engine 009 10. Para Eesto (Roberts)

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BILL KRAMER Grenada Hills, California Bill is a full-time caller and has been callling since 1971. He is a member of Callerlab and the California Profession- al Callers Forum. He is also executive secretary of the Southern California SID Callers Association. Bill records on two labels, Wild West and Windsor, and has recorded When the Saints Go Marchin In, Ladies Love Outlaws, Richest Man In the World, and his latest hit on Windsor, Back on My Mind Again. Bill teaches three beginners classes a week, and two workshops. He was the co-editor, along with Ed Foote, of a best-selling book, Square Dancing for Beginners. SINGING CALLS HOEDOWNS Rhythm of the Rain — Rhythm Ozark Stomp — 4-Bar-B Back on My Mind Again — Windsor Hot Breaks — Hi-Hat Burgers & Fries — Wild West Driftwood — Windsor Summertime Dream — Chaparral Ping Pong Hoedown — Kalox Gotta Quit Looking At You Baby — Poker Patter — Ranch House Roadrunner Smooth and Easy — Rhythm Music Is My Woman — Chaparral

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80 American Squarecance. June 1979 ....„,„...a.uarjlogir20+044Q414.144 1!56111 P1411 1118 1 _E CALLER NOTE SERVICES

In News & Notes from Connecticut, Caught In a Speed Trap" (ASD, March, Ed Foote expounds on the idea of taking 9. 39). He promises some guidelines hands. "Why is taking hands so coming out of the Callerlab convention important," he asks? "Because it keeps on when to use the APD principle. More the set small, and a small set is the key on sight calling, programming ideas, to smooth dancing." and two experimental figures, connect Use more right and left grand without the top and cross roll to an ocean wave the allemande left, is another theme to are given. consider. From 1P2P lines, call swing In Figuring from Australia, Barry thru, spin the top, step thru, U-turn Wonson says numbers are up in classes back, right and left grand. in all states. (We wish we could say that SDDS from Salinas, Cal., features for all states of the U.S.A.) He praises zoom the column, disco swing, strip the three singing calls, "Gotta Quit Lookin' diamond, cast the diamond, infiltrate At You Baby" on Roadrunner, ''Min- and brace yourself. strel Man" on Jay Bar Kay, and "All Notes for Callers from Jack Lasry of Me" on Red Boot. He includes a page quotes his classic feature, "Don't Get on launch it.

Squares by Elmer Sheffield Tony Oxendine Jim Cosman

Clogging Instruction Bill Nichols

Rounds by Jack & Genie Whetsell In Historic Charleston, South Carolina at the FRANCIS MARION HOTEL (Completely Renovated) July 20 & 21, 1979 Dance. Mainstream, Mainstream Plus with Rounds, and All Singing Calls with Free Style Clogging between Tips For Information: Barbara Harrelson, 419 Hawthorne Road, Lancaster SC 29720. Tel. 803-285-6103

American Squaredance. June 1979 81 So. Cal. Notes emphasizes touching all-around system for newer callers to hands and the use of APD, also. employ because he can practice it at Mini-squares are featured, and track home without dancers and is free of the and trade/launch it is gone over lightly, floor when dancers fold in front of him. plus make me a column. There's a (Your ASD editors believe not enough dandy Plus 1 order of teaching, a round has been said to new callers about this of the month, a singing call adaptation super-good "free" feeling of not being and much good choreo material. bound by what's happening in those key (Bouquets to new note service editors/ memorized sets in front of the caller; too writers who are doing a good job with much has been said about the freedom the oldest note service.) of using unlimited choreography en- Santa Clara Valley Notes (Cal.) gives joyed by a sight caller, who is a summary of the Callerlab convention, conversely a "slave" to the inadequa- and especially plays up star to a column, cies and errors that develop in those magic column, circulate, something same sets.) new, dixie derby, chain reaction, and a A few set distractions are mentioned new stretch concept. by Will Orlich in NCR. He also features TDSDA Notes (Canada) has some grand touch and go, magic column dandy column choreography, such as: circulate, wander yonder, something Heads lead right, circle to a line new and wheel thru. Touch a quarter, circulate once Warren Berquam in Minnesota Cal- Cast off three-quarters, boys trade lers Notes touches on fan the top, run, Spin the top, right and left thru [box 1-4] make me a column, thar she blows, Gene Trimmer in Mainstream Flow chase right and chase left. He asks makes a statement with which we callers 'Are you calling for the floor heartily agree: (helping those new dancers in clubs) or "...there is far too much emphasis on for the ceiling (chasing them away with sight calling as the only way to go...the too much material too soon)?" The mental image system is the best answer is good judgment. Halpo Industries Presents MITY MITE Small with Full Column Power

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\A Now Booking '80-'81 Singles Festivals, Specials, Anywhere 1 Rt.4 Box 352 Parkersburg WV 26101 One of the biggest highlights of the .1 8th annual Dance-A-Rama presented by Dance Colorado Single Square Dancers, U.S.A. last Labor Day weekend in Atlanta, Georgia, CUTTY'S 2nd ANNUAL was the awarding of the first Yellowrock DANCE FESTIVAL scholarships. JULY 27, 28 & 29, 1979 The $250.00 scholarships were awar- ded to Sharon Murphy of Cincinnati, Square & Round Dance Featuring Ohio, and Glenn Mathew of Hulmeville, Dean Salveson Glen & Mary Nokes Pa. These two callers were selected by a Darryl McMillan Bill Cash board consisting of active past presi- dents of Single Square Dancers, U.S.A. For information contact: Alma Cash after reviewing all the callers' resumes 3711 Montebello Dr . Colorado Springs and letters from their local callers Colorado 80918 303 / 598-1280 , associations or square dance organiza- tions that sponsored them. We wish it TRENT KEITH were possible to award more of the On Tour — Write for Information callers this scholarship. The purpose of the Yellowrock Accent: Enjoyment & Fun scholarship is to assist young callers, in Square Dancing married or single, at an age when they are really interested in becoming better Supplemental Notes callers. They really do not have the funds for high-priced equipment or Ideas for variety within caller college fees. We have square the Mainstream Program dancers of all ages: however, we do 6 Issues — $5.50 — Order from: have a "gap" in the twenties when Trent Keith, 3510 Denver St., dancers are too old for their teen clubs Memphis TN 38127 and too young for the dancers over thirty. There is a need for more young callers with whom these dancers can identify and feel at ease. We are all n .4 trying to have square dancing recog- 0 nized as our national folk dance. It P.O. Box 9934 would be good to see square dancing Alamo. Texas 78516 promoted in a way that it could truly Phone 512-787-2655 represent all ages of dancers, whether they be married, teens or single. SRR1001 RAMBLING FEVER by Jerry Rash Single Square Dancers, U.S.A. is now FOX ON THE RUN, Celled by Claude Rosa LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL, by Jerry Rash planning to make their second Yellow- HOEDOWN rock Scholarship award during the ninth SOUNDRA, Celled by Jerry Rash annual Dance-A-Rama in Kansas City.

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American Squaredance, June 1979 83 THE COLLEGES

TRAINING ARE COMING FOR CALLERS

OHIO VALLEY ELMHURST, ILLINOIS CALLERS COLLEGE MARSHALL, INDIANA SUPER SCHOOL III Columbus, Ohio TURKEY RUN June 25-27, 1979 I July 2-6, 1979 CALLERS SCHOOL Dave Taylor, Lee Kopman, Kip Garvey, Paul DeBald, July 15-20 Bill Peters Dewey Hart Individual Attention To Teaching, Timing, Chore- All aspects of calling & Caller by Experienced ography, for any level of business Staff experience Camping Available on Site Dick Han — Bill Peters Write Taylormade Holidays Contact: Dewey Hart, 1307 1112 Royal St. George, Nancy Ln., Columbus, OH Write Dick Han, 513 S.Bluff Naperville, IL 60540 43227 Monticello IN 47960

INTERNATIONAL 3rd Annual Callers College MAPLE PLAIN. MINN. CALLERS COLLEGE King's Hi-Kick Hall Aug. 26-31, 1979 12th Minn. Callers Clinic Ft. Wayne IN 46809 Aug. 2-5, 1979 Rainbow Lake Lodge Bob Cone Seminar on Brevard NC 28712 STEP VALUE TIMING Jim King Johnny & Charlotte Davis & Sight Calling Techniques Instruction Geared to Dick & Ardy Jones Warren Berq uam Benefit All Callers Individualized Instruction George Gargano Including Would-be Callers Complete Calling- Sold Out in 1978 Jim & Billie King Leadership Curriculum Write Warren Berquam, 9616 Write: CharlotteDavis, 212 Lower Huntington Rd. Rt. 1 Box 187, Maple Plain McAlpiAve.,n Erlanger Ft. Wayne IN 46809 MN 55359 KY 41018 219-747-5775 NEW Cal Golden'sCaller Colleqes CENTRAL CALLERS LOUISVILLE, KY. June 18-23 Rockford, Ill. COLLEGE, La Rose, Ill. Kentucky Callers Seminar July 7-12 Jekyll Island, Ga. Beginner & Experienced August 5-8, 1979 July 23-28 Hot Springs. Ar. Callers (2 Level) Bellarmine College Don Beck—Ed Fraidenburg Aug. 5-10 Hot Springs AR July 8-14 Teaching all Phases Aug.12-17 Hot Springs AR Harold Bausch of Calling Aug 29-Sep 2 Bear Lake Ut Paul Helmig Fee: $200, includes tuition, Sep.3-8 W Yellowstone Mt Stan Burdick Room & Board. Partner free Oct.28-31 Owatonna MN Write Paul & Ruth Helmig Write Ed Preslar, 3111 S. S. Golden, PO Box 2280, 126 Laurel Lane 4th St., Louisville KY 40214 E. Peoria IL 61611 Hot Springs AR 71901

ASD Co-Sponsored THE BILL PETERS HARMONY, PA. DILLARD, GEORGIA CALLERS' SCHOOL INDIAN BRAVE CAMP CALLERS COLLEGE LAS VEGAS, NEVADA July 8-12, 1979 August 12-18,1979 August 12-17. 1979 Ed Foote For Beginner and Experi- Bill Peters. Bill Davis John Kaltenthaler enced Callers (2 Levels) Emphasis on Sight Calling All phases of calling. Stan Burdick. John Kalten- Formation Awareness Emphasis on choreography thaler, Kip Garvey. Figure Constructions techniques & methods Jerry Cope Write Ed Foote, Write Bill Peters, 5046 Write Jerry & Becky Cope. 140 McCandless Dr. Amondo Dr., San Jose CA Box 129. Dillard GA 30537 Wexford PA 15090 95129

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SPEAKING OF SINGLES, Continued caller's college? If so, where? 7. A brief The scholarship is for $250.00. The statement from the caller stating goals money may be used at the discretion of as a caller; 8. Plans for using the money the selected callers. if selected. All callers associations or square The scholarship program was started dance organizations should consider three years ago. The money is derived now if they would like to sponsor a from the sale of the Yellowrock Book, a young caller, age 18 through 25, single national directory of single square or married. They should submit a dance clubs. Any individual, club or resume of the caller's activities, along other organization may contribute to with a cassette tape and a validation this fund by sending a check payable to letter from the state organization's Single Square Dancers, U.S.A. c/o president, if possible. Send the com- Yellowrock Fund, 751 Edmund St., St. plete package to: Single Square Dan- Paul MN 55104. cers, U.S.A., c/o Yellowrock Scholar- ship Committee, PO Box 408, Brown- The Unicorners of Cincinnati, Ohio, field TX 79316. just celebrated their fourth anniversary All resumes must be received before and are going stronger than ever. 175 August 1, 1979, in order to be members belong, with 80 smiling faces considered for selections. The resume getting ready to join. Last month should contain the following informa- Unicorners hosted a square dancing and tion: 1. How many years a caller; 2. roller skating party. 186 dancers skated Attending college? If so, where? How and danced and danced on skates; the long? 3. Calling for a college club? 4. event was so popular, another will be Ability to call a complete program; 5. held in July. A local disc jockey came to Taught a series of lessons? How many? a dance and tried his hand at calling. What age group? 6. Attendance at a The club enjoyed a pizza night and , Deluxe Travel's Square Dancing Sailors Join the Fun on One of our Deluxe Cruises OR TOURS EMERALD SEAS Featuring: Doc Gray Featuring: Bob Barnes November 9 January 18, 1980

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86 American Squaredance, June 1979 White Castle nights. Planned for this COVER TALK summer are a picnic dance, a luau, an One of the country's largest, most ice cream social. All singles are invited colorful conventions will occupy MEC- to dance with the Unicorners on CA this month when the National Mondays at the American Legion Hall, Square Dance Convention with some 9000 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, at 25,000 dancers holds its annual meeting 8 P.M. Jo Ann Fox June 28 to 30 in Milwaukee. Cincinnati, Ohio According to Fred Daiger, director of the Milwaukee Convention and Visitors SQUARE LINE, Continued Bureau, one of the factors affecting the accreditation depends on length of time choice of Milwaukee for the meeting is calling, lessons taught and ability in the ability of the MECCA complex certain areas, rather than on full or (convention hall, auditorium and arena, part-time status. shown on our cover) to accommodate During the Callerlab convention, an the crowd in facilities offering the unofficial group of full-time callers ultimate in modern climate control. meets each year to share problems and Another reason Milwaukee was chosen discuss concerns. Callerlab has not is the variety of city and state "tackled this problem" because there is attractions appealing to attendees, no real problem except in semantics. primarily families who combine the Tags which are not strictly accurate convention with their annual vacation have been hung on callers. If we are trips. more careful about caller designation, So it's ON TO MECCA for present we can avoid the "problem" complete- day square dance "pilgrims" from ly. everywhere.

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American Squeredance, June 1979 87 APPLAUSE, Continued held. The experience of performing is lists or certain restrictions on members something to treasure and remember there are still many groups who cannot always. fill all the needed square or slots they Offer financial support by inviting have open. them to perform and paying them for Everyone in the square and round their appearance. Help with fund dance movement has benefited from the raising and encourage other dancers to work of exhibition groups. Their efforts help. have been responsible for many new For four years we called for and dancers entering the activity every year. danced with an exhibition group. Our They have helped to dispel the "old group performed for three national barn dance" syndrome we have suf- conventions and for festivals and civic fered through the years. They deserve groups too numerous to count. The no less than our total support, and this applause we received was tremendous should include the following: and helped to bring meaning to the Lend moral support by promoting all year's work we had invested in our the groups in your area. Attend their seven-minute routine. local programs and show them you are We want to say a special thank you to behind them 100%. all the Rainbow Strollers of Oklahoma I • Give physical support by participa- City. Their dedication and love promp- ting. If you are interested in joining an ted this article and it is dedicated to exhibition group make your feelings them. known and attend tryouts when they are

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Published quarterly. For one year's subscription, DIRECTORY send $4.00 to: Canadian Dancers News Subscription The updated 1979-80 Edition of the 2022 Gatineau View Cres., Ottawa, Ontario K1J 7X1 National Directory lists over 7000 clubs in the U.S., Canada, and around 1979-1980 60-page Calendar-Directory the world. Includes type of club, level of dancing, when and where they 16-month calendar plus listings of hundreds of Ca- nadian clubs, callers, round dance leaders, forth- dance, and a person to contact coming events, suppliers, etc. To ensure a copy, concerning the club. Great for travel- send $3.00 NOW to: C.D.N. 975 Brant St., Ottawa, ing. Only $4.00 per copy. Ontario K 1 K 3N4 Make checks payable to: National Square Dance Directory CANADIAN PUBLICATIONS Logical Teaching of Square Dance Basics by Bill P.O. Box 54055 Cooper, Mississauga, Ont. $5.00 /copy or $3.95/ Jackson. Ms. 39208 copy if purchased in lots of 10 or more. The Cultural Development of Modern Square and Payment enclosed for copies Round Dancing in Canada by Art & Garrie Jackson, Narne Bob & Gladys Darrell. Ottawa, Ontario $2.00 /copy Order now from CANADIAN DANCERS NEWS, Address: 578 Pleasant Park Rd., Ottawa, Ontario KIM 5N1. City: Canadian Dancers News is published by a group of State: Zip volunteer dancers in order to return to the recreation some of the enjoyment they have Allow 2 to 4 weeks for delivery received from it.

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Squaredance June 1979 89 EVENTS, Continued waits, Holups, Pereiras. Write Bill & Virginia— Weekend Square Dance, Jacque Blevins, 1257 Franklin Lane, June 22-23, R & J Ranch & Camp- Buffalo Grove IL 60090. ground, R-100, Hillsville. Write Ivan Massachusetts— Benefit Dance for Shockley, PO Box 371, Hillsville VA New Senior Center Bldg., Methuen; 24343. June 24, Dick Leger. Write June & Washington— 29th Ann. State SID Herb Brearley, 103 Pelham St., Methu- Festival, Edmonds; June 22-23. Write en MA 01844. Everett & Ila Williams, 8900 Eastview Wisconsin— 28th National Convention, Av., Everett WA 98204. MECCA, Milwaukee; June 28-30. Write Kentucky— Trail Dance, Fair Exposi- Box 1032, Janesville WI 53545. tion Center, Louisville; June 24; Gary Georgia— 5th Friday Special, Tifton; Shoemake, Paul Marcum. Write Clyde June 29; John Hendron. Write Dr. & Jean Elzy, 10201 W. Manslick Rd., Frederick Reuter, ABAC Station, Box Fairdale KY 40118. 25, Tifton GA 31794. Kentucky— 3rd Heritage Arts Week, Virginia— Independence Day Dance, June 24-29, Morehead State Univ. July 3, Norfolk City Arena. For Write Music Dept., Morehead State information write Tidewater S&R/D Univ., Morehead KY 40351. Council, 1525 Jackson Ave., Chesa- Wisconsin— Trail-In Festival of Stars, peake VA 23324. June 24-27, Interlaken Lodge, Lake Geneva; Gary Shoemake, Dick Jones, Wade Driver, Randy Dougherty, Kip Garvey, Ed Foote, Deuce Williams, Dave Lightly, Dick Bayer, Jerry Story, Gene Tidwell, Al Soya, Wylies, Stair-

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TORNADO, Continued perty, identifying dead and injured, out after the storm to find they had finding lost and separated families, and taken shelter in the only part of their keeping state forces where they could house left standing. We lost 44 people be most effective. We had excellent in death and over 400 were injured, but cooperation from many agencies. I almost 20,000 who were in the middle of cannot fail to praise our American the devastation suffered not a scratch. people for their courage. Long into the night, Nellebelle and I There have been times, I must admit, drove down the country to try and call when I doubted the strength of our our children to let them know of our armed forces, the integrity of our central safety, but returned home unsuccessful, government, the wisdom of our leader- due to the interruption of service sixty ship and the general direction of our miles away. My head was reeling from society. But now I certainly have a the sights, sounds and blackness of the change of mind and heart. I am proud to night. We drove home in solemn be an American, a member of law silence, but we each had our own enforcement, and most of all a private thoughts of the awfulness of Christian. What courage has been take cover! It was easy to drop on our exhibited in the desperation of complete knees and thank God for our lives and wipe-out, as well as in long lines waiting ask his blessings for those wiped out by aid and assistance. The will to rebuild the storm. After three hours of sleep, I our city is such a vivid picture of returned to duty. courage. The courage of those giving Take courage! Take courage! The assistance with all kinds of electric days following the devastation of the wires down around them. tornado were filled with the business of Take care! Take care! From stranger coordinating resuce, protection of pro- to stranger came these words which

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carried all warmth and compassion. Do S/D RECORD REVIEWS, Continued you need help? The caring spirit is so ANYONE WHO ISN'T ME TONIGHT— D&R 142 prevalent, although the news media has Caller: Ernie Nation pointed to those who were looters or D&R produces another different sound in this gougers. However, there is no way the production. The beat is there and steady, but gives media can tell of all the kindnesses the impression of slowing down. Ernie uses a shown to home-owners in our city. simple but smooth moving figure. FIGURE: Heads Churches and charitable organizations promenade half, star thru, pass thru, swing thru, were joined by local merchants and boys run, ferris wheel, centers pass thru, curlique, unknown people from far and near to scoot back, swing corner, promenade. help ease the trauma of great losses. AM I BLUE— Scope 636 The most often repeated words Were, "I Caller: Jay Henderson don't mind losing my home; I'm just so A muted trumpet gives this song a real 40's sound. glad my familiy and I are alive." Jay uses a quarterly movement in his figure and We can't give up on the American does a very nice job on his side of the record. way. We can't give up our great society. FIGURE: Heads star thru, double pass thru, track We can't help but try to express our two, swing thru, boys run, ferris wheel, square thru simple gratitute to all those friends in three-quarters, swing, left allemande, promenade. our acquaintance from this great world EVERY NOW AND THEN— HI-Hat 5001 of square dancing who have inquired Caller: Ernie Kinney about our welfare. We love you because Here is another nice change of pace for that hot you care. summer's dance. It has a nice smooth danceable beat. Ernie's figure was well-timed and smooth. FIGURE: Heads curlique, cast off three-quarters, fan the top, pass thru, star thru, flutter wheel, sweep a quarter, swing thru, turn thru, swing corner, promenade.

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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME—Scope 637 given the singing caller the opportunity to vocalize. Caller; Don Pfister His figure was a little different, working the The baseball season is in full swing and the dancers dancers into a right and left grand to change felt this song could be very appropriate for those partners. FIGURE: Heads square thru. do-sa-do, avid baseball fans. FIGURE: Heads promenade swing tnru, Days run, terns wneei, centers pass half, curlique, walk and dodge, circle four to a line, thru, box the gnat, right and left grand, swing, forward and back, pass thru, chase right, boys run, promenade. slide thru, do-sa-do. eight chain one, swing, THAT'S LIFE— D&R 143 promenade. Caller: Ron Hunter I'M ALWAYS ON A MOUNTAIN WHEN I FALL— The review dancers had very mixed emotions about Hi-Hat 5002; Caller; Bob Wickers this record. The music was just beautiful but there With typical Hi-Hat music, this could be used as a is really no square dance beat to dance to. The slow down dance toward the middle of the evening. dancers that regularly round dance improvised and The very simple figure could be used for class enjoyed the record. The dancers that just square exercise on flutter wneel and sweep a quarter. dance snubbed it. This one I suggest you give FIGURE: Heads promenade half way, right and left careful consideration, but do give it a listen. thru. flutter wheel, sweep a quarter. pass thru, FIGURE: Heads square thru, split two to a line, swing thru. boys run, wheel and deal. swing. pass thru, U-turn back, star thru, circle four half promenade. way, square thru three-quarters, left allemande, swing, promenade. DO YOU EVER THINK OF ME— Scope 639 Caller; Wes Wessinger A nice smooth sound is offered here by Scope. The PATTER RECORDS: instrumental reminds one of a polka. Wes offers a OZARK ROMP — 4 Bar B 6003 somewhat simple figure on the flip side. FIGURE: Callers; Bob Carmack and Bill Owsley Heads square thru, curlique, scoot back, boys run, Banjos. guitars. steel guitar, base. Flip side is right and left thru, slide thru, swing, left called, using some of the Plus 1 movements. allemande. promenade. RIPPLE/SOUTHLAND— Thunderbird 518 RAINBOW RIDE— Hi-Hat 5003 "Ripple" has banjos, base, fiddle. lead guitar. Caller: Dave Hoffmann "Southland" has banjos, lead guitars, base, Using a grand square in his opening. Dave has fiddles.

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r"... 1 • San Luis Obispo CA 93406 al. 505-543-2627 l..._..as ••• American Squaredance, June 1979 A dream has come true for the Wagon Wheelers Square Dance Club of Jackson Doticoonn GOIN' BACK County, Ohio. TO JACKSON L0DI:0000E1 Early this spring, the club began dancing in its very own hall, one of the newest and finest square dance facilities in the nation. by Ed Clark Where Wagon Wheelers Wagon Wheeler Hall sits high on a hill overlooking the community of Jackson, a Jackson, Ohio Built A Whale-of-a-Hall town of 8,000 in the hills of southeastern Ohio. It is a big hall, 60 by 100 feet with a 60 by 80 dance floor, capable of comfortably dancing thirty squares. The dance hall has a one-inch maple hardwood floor with a gym finish, paneled sidewalls and an acoustical ceiling with nlaid light panels. Softer lighting can be supplied from the two 100-year-old wagon wheels, suspended from the ceiling and wired with six bulbs each. The hall is air-conditioned with a gas f:krnace and, in addition to the dance hail, includes a large kitchen with a serving counter opening into the dance hall, lobby r area, coatroom and restrooms. The hall has been financed and built by club members. No federal, state, or local tax funds were requested or given. Land for the dance hall and a three-tiered parking lot was donated by a club member. A $10,000 purse was initially donated by members of the 60-couple Wagon Wheelers. This was supplemented by a $75,000 first mortgage bank loan. Foundation work and the building's shell was done by professional builders. grand opening of the hall Everything else was done by volunteer club labor including the complete inside ribbon-cutting ceremonies finishing, electrical work, plumbing, grading, landscaping and decorating. Like many other clubs, the Wagon Wheelers had dreamed and talked about a club-owned building for many years. The club had danced in lodge halls, school 4,41p. gyms, church halls, industrial buildings, and municipal auditoriums. Fuel wit shortages, winter blizzards, inflationary pressures and other factors had caused loss of facilities and cancellations of some dances. A committee was formed and made an extensive study of possible building types and financing methods. Finally, with some trepidation, the building project was launched. Member response was total and enthusiastic. Nearly every club member

participated in some phase of the construction. The men dug, graded, hammered, dm- sawed, laid flooring, wired, plumbed. The ladies cleaned, painted, made curtains, laid tile flooring in the kitchen and the lobby, papered and decorated. a beautiful landmark The hall itself fostered club unity and every member is immensely proud of "our Saturday, March 31, and Sunday, April 1 hall." The club feels with increased dancing activity, attraction of visitors to the hall and community use of the facilities, paying off the bank debt can be accomplished. The hall has attracted a great deal of community attention and the hall is made available by the club on non-dance nights to responsible organizations in the community on a rental basis. YMCA dances, wedding receptions, company parties, and many other such functions are being booked. But first and foremost, Wagon Wheeler Hall is for square dancers. Wagon Wheeler Hall will stand for years as an example of dedication, good spirit, and hard work.

—moo& a nice "light ' touch tile effect by club members

Shown cutting the ribbon are JacPson mayor Bur- Other photos show the very first dance held in the leigh Oiler and WW prexies Henry & JuanitaSmith. hall, and the first class to graduate in the hall.

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