7 Volume 26, No. 5 SQUARE May, 1971 THE EDITORS' ORNCE "THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE PAGE WITH THE SWINGING LINES" Publishers and Editors Stan & Cathie Burdick Workshop Editor Willard Orlich Easy-Level Editor Bob Howell Record Reviewers We're happy to be receiving more Doug Edwards letters from readers, such as the one Phyl & Frank Lehnert • 2 Editors' Page printed in "Straight Talk" this month. Feature Writers 4 Mail If square dancing is to benefit from Dewey Berry 6 Meanderings • 9 Conductor Or Performer the abilities and wisdom of its partici- Myrtis Litman pants, these people must speak their 12 The Makings Of A President minds and air their problems. Editorial Assistants • 14 Caller-Leader Directory Out of the recent discussion about Mary Fabik 15 You Don't Say challenge dancing came a new feature Mef Merrell 16 What Is A Classic? for these pages, which will present • 17 Round Dance Resolutions views on advanced dancing to help all hand, young people have an obligation National Advisory Board 18 Songs Of Yesterday • 22 Morgantown Has A Mardi dancers better understand that phase to dance with the same good styling Edna & Gene Arnfield Gras of the activity. that is expected of their elders. Bob Augustin Another idea we'd like to encourage 25 Best Club Trick Best Club Trick, Dandy Idea, and Al "Tex" Brownlee is that of a more permanent round • 26 Calling Tips Square Line are all features that can- Louis Calhoun 28 Easy Level Page not exist without readers' contribu- dance classic list. We saw the proposi- Orphie Easson • 31 The Windmill System tions. Happily, a constant, if small, tion in Round Dancer magazine just Jerry Helt 32 Contemporary Squares stream of suggestions has been flow- before we went to press and hurried to John Hendron 34 Nat'l Convention Notes ing over the editorial desk here. In include it as the article "What Is A Phyl & Frank Lehnert this way, readers with a good, work- Classic?" We think the Leslies' idea 36 Challenge Chatter Melton Luttrell able solution to some problem, help is a move for more stability in round 37 Straight Talk Singin" Sam Mitchell others find answers to their questions. dancing and more assurance that dan- • 38 Mix And Match Ken Oppenlander To several of the ideas put forth in cers who at times find it impossible to 39 Square Line Vaughn Parrish this issue, we would like to lend our keep up with the newer dances will be 40 Ladies Choice Dave Taylor support. One is the above-mentioned able to continue enjoying the classics. 41 Dandy Idea Bob Wickers letter in "Straight Talk." We are all for Ruth Riley's article on songs re- 42 Workshop mixed groups dancing, perhaps because minds us of the variations and changes - 50 Feedback of our own teen-age children. Adults that came about as dances traveled SQUARE DANCE magazine is published 51 Puzzle Page pride themselves on square dancing as over distances and through time, and monthly at 111 E. Shoreline Dr., Sandusky, 52 R/D Reviews a wholesome, healthful, fun activity, were passed on by word of mouth. 0. by Burdick Enterprises. Second class pos- 53 S/D Reviews and then selfishly shut out young pec- "We've come a long way, baby," - tage paid at Sandusky, Ohio. Copy deadline 55 News first of month preceding date of issue. Sub- ple who wish to participate. Any acti- since the days when the caller stood • 56 Events vity that will bring families together scription: S5.00 per year. Single copies: 50 in the woodbox or sat in the kitchen cents each. Mailing address: Box 788, San- 60 Bookshelf and close the "generation gap" should sink and belted out his commands for dusky, Ohio 44870. Copyright 1971 by 63 Sign-Off Word be encouraged. We're behind the Ma- a set that filled the pioneer cabin with Burdick Enterprises. All rights reserved. • 64 Do-Ci-Do Dolores honys— all the way! On the other a deluge of pulsating sound. 3 2 treasure, and he sure enjoyed reading the Lament. I think these articles are the greatest. We should be getting a group to sign up and hope they will be able to receive the March issue. I would like to suggest a slight Trudy Fleming change in the assembling and printing Boucherville, Quebec format of your wonderful magazine. Enclosed is our check and subscription SQUARE DANCE FAMILIES... They travel.... I would like to see your Workshop, blank. We've been quite awhile trying They laugh Caller's questions, Review and Figures, to find someone who could give us in- installed in the center section of your formation about your publication. We They play.... magazine. have been dancing about five years and They dance Since these parts of print have just really do enjoy it. And they keep about always taken up just eight pages, Tom Dawson this would take up just two full sheets Ottawa, Kansas UP-TO-DATE of paper and would be ideal to be able Please send me a subscription We on their hobbies... to "lift and use" instead of having to had a chance to read some back issues cut out the sheets. from 1968 and 1969 which were given This way it would make it ideal to to use and we enjoyed them very much. store them in a volume form for any The Turkey Trotter S/D Club had caller, teacher, or anyone else who been a record club until last summer saves this particular section for refe- when I became interested in calling, rence. mostly to get a new class started to re- I, myself, as a new caller, have place some of those people rotating to saved every one of these so far and other assignments. There is so much to wind up with a bunch of loose sheets learn about square dancing, and being which have to be stapled together in here where we have limited contact order to keep them in sequence. with the other dancers and callers, Sure hope you give this suggestion your magazine becomes our "Bible." some serious thought as my wife keeps My wife and I hope to get up to hiding the scissors, and I can't always the European Jamboree this fall if find them, and I'm running out of sta- possible.... looking forward to receiv- ples. ing the first issue of your fine maga- Hank Lehman zine. Jon Mastin Brady Lake, Ohio Turkey Thanks, Hank, but we think the generally Enclosed is my subscription for humorous center spread is a unique touch in our magazine, and if we alter the format another year. Enjoy the new SQUARE to adopt your suggestion, the center spread DANCE so much and look forward to would not be quite so appropriate. How- its coming every month. ever, in the near future we plan to publish Joe & Laraine Portelance a 3-year bound collection of the Workshop pages. This may solve your scissor and sta- Beverly, Mass. e7he souRRE DigNcE P 0 BO x 788 ple problem. Thanks for the article. Most of the SANDUSKY, OHIO support for something like this (walk j 44870 ....Your Epitaph in the February issue to support square dancing in the An- Please start my subscription NOW. My check (or money order) is enclosed. was quite a thing and really hit the chorage, Alaska area) comes from the [] One Year at SS. 11 Two Years at $9.00 spot for some. One of our clubs had it local clubs. I am getting a good res- C.,11,dian and F..reipt add 50, a year f.,r postage one Year at $3. read at their general meeting, and I ponse and have over S25 per mile (FIRST TIME SUBSCRIBERS ONLY) think it is a very good idea. We really pledged with more coming, so I con- NAME got a kick out of the Beginner's La- sider it a success already. All I have to ADDRESS ment. One of our recent graduates do is make sure I walk the 31 miles; had the experience with the same move last year the blisters got me at mile 21. CITY on his first night dancing with the Jimmy Carney club. The look on his face was a real Anchorage, Alaska STATE ZIP CODE 4 5 I really had a ball at the square and the other finely-feathered friends dance Mardi Gras (see cover and fea- hit Hinckley. This year a strange thing ture) in Morgantown, W. Va. (and happened. The birds were late. So a that's a mighty trite way to say it). couple of well bred-and-buttered city Every cluster of clubs should have one. fathers, fearing a catastrophe, impor- Maybe the color and flavor of New ted a pair of weather-beaten substi- by STAN BURDICK Orleans has already started to rub off tutes that looked for the world as if on square dancers everywhere. We've they'd had more than merely a swal- low! e rarely talk about Ohio. Is that of its agri-tradition, which, of course... heard of a good number of such fes- ? YEINIMPV-let's talk about Ohio, gave nourishment to our great hobbyii tive events lately. I took the family on this trip and then. OK, let's, It's our bread-and-but- As you drive along the country roads, ter state, after all. Rolt then. (Rea- you can't resisr comparing them to we lived it up in a motel. Several times ders, please excuse the talk - some of thL.. kinds of choreographical a year, for special tours in special loca- tions, we all pack up and go. Lucky it's it's only little ol' schizop is me, patter t mark today's square don- ke)-1 really.) "Make a right turn here'', not every trip. I might not survive the Ohio— truly a great state - R a left turn there, a here-turn, there-turn Pillow fights. Since our attention is alternating around the edges and "HI" in the everywhere turn-turn..." I suppose th from people to states to birds to tra- dle. I've known some people like th sharp 900 turning course follows of vel and back again this month, I must They quickly grow tall, but after many property borders. confess I had a small part in helping long years a natural erosion sets in to As I drove near Caldwell I saw Rhode Island name its state bird many smooth the sharp edges of their per- quaint sight. On one of the arms of years ago. Would you believe it? I made sonalities, and they acquire real stat cross-armed railroad crossing sign this the sketches of the nominated birds Square dancing in Ohio is popul . was printed: "Watch out for the loco,. Today we're ensconced in a pressure that were published along with a pub- motive." Polite script like that really99 Name a town and I'll name a cl cooker world. I thank my lucky breaks lic poll, sponsored by the R.I. Audu- belongs to a bygone era. In this hurry- there, or nearby. Name a big city that with a consolidation of my many- bon Society. Surprisingly enough, the hurry world we more often read an lowly hen, ungallant though she is, I'll name a few dozen clubs. Nam faceted activities I now have more the name of a town and I'll name the ungrammatical "Go slow." time to catch up on correspondence, came through a wing ahead of the Summer has surely come when all mighty osprey, the hummingbird, the name of a NAME caller there. (Incid watch a caterpillar measure a twig, put the New Yorkers take off and head for towhee, the teehee, and the rest of entally, in my humble opinion, all a nail into an errant floorboard that's the Poconos and the Catskills and the callers are NAME callers — they've got flipped it's lid, and take a hard-work- the high fliers. Doesn't that restore Adirondacks. And summer is here NAMES; and all callers are NATIONAL ing co-editor out to lunch now and your faith in the ultimate victory of when the whole of Ohio tries to cram callers — they've got a NATION to then (Web, you got to me, pal). the "little guy," friends? Maybe the itself into my own backyard — Sandus live in.) I even joined the National Audubon choice of a bantam as our magazine ky, with its fabulous Cedar Point I just finished a little calling tour Society after a decade of their having mascot was a good one, after all. amusement mecca, second only in size to three cities in three consecutive to get along without me, somehow. to Disneyland I'll hetcha a half a nights in southern Ohio— Zanesville, Don't be surprised if I take you on a pound of ground round, you'll all end Chillicothe, and Caldwell. Now it may field trip next month and we try to seem strange (to a New Englander, not up at Cedar Point sometime. Ever flush some Ever-borrowing Owls, Bald- a Texan) that a caller would go over- body does. It's also a bit bigger t faced Egos, Great Blue Hard-o'-Herons, breadbasket. Try a picnic basket, night touring within his own state. and High Flyin' Beet-Chested Stoics But Ohio is 31/2 hours tall using your Cedar Point is the site of trio • Miss (no, I'm not referring to callers). Hold on while we shift literary say car for a yardstick, and taller if you Ohio beauty pageant. (If San Juan Capistrano may have its gears again. There's a man with the start to cross trails on a diagonal pat- LIMB instead of LEG, y n old- swallows, but the little Ohio town of rare ability to thrash the livin' halluci- timer, my friend) and usky can tern. (And it's about as big around as Hinckley is world-renowned for its nations right out of new callers and boast of having produc Miss Ameri- ten million bread boxes, podner). buzzards, and they return every spring lead them down the path of the pure ca in 1963. One of th' hostesses who Since I'm sitting on the top center so faithfully that people from every- beauty of square dancing. He inspired of the bloomin' Buckeye State, geo- accompanies Miss Ohio each year to where swoop and flock and plummet me something awe-ful at a superb cal- graphically, it would be quite a chore Atlantic City is a friend of mine, and into the Hinckley environs to gape at ler-dancer clinic somewhere in Massa- to zigzag on a north-south 3-day mara- the experiencoit she •ecalls would fill a them, wide-eyed and neck-stretchedly. chusetts fully a decade-full and a half- thon course like a dribbling basketball. book. Even alVeauty queen can some- Why, the commercial blessing of this full of years ago. He was talking about I'd surely be talking to myself worse times lote her cool. Did you know that influx is so advantageous to the town, timing and styling, his favorite sub- than I do now. "Poise is the art of raising your eye- I'll bet the Dow Jones average is jects. I was a pretty green caller, to be Southern Ohio is beau flat, brows instead of the roof." There's boosted two points when the buzzards sure, like so many who are really too simple, down-homey, folksy, and proud credible quote of the month. 6 'Mr 7 green to be as sure as they are, to be sure. He asked the group how many CONDUCTOR OR counts it takes to do a do paso. I quickly said, "Eight." He corrected me, and I crawled into my shoe. •Record. "More likely ten or twelve," he said, PERFORMER depending on what precedes it and DEALERS what comes after it." I learned a lot that day, and have learned a lot more ARIZONA over the years from Ed Gilmore, truly Clay's Barn the undisputed dean of western square P.O. Box 1863 dance callers/teachers. Ed hasn't been Sierra Vista 85635 in the best of health lately, and we Dancer's accessories, caller's equipment Q wish him a speedy recovery. GEORGIA We'll end this disjointed dissertation Record Center (often our wishbones aren't connected 2581 Piedmont Rd. N.E. 0 to our backbones) with a couple of tid- Atlanta 30324 bits: ILLINOIS Carl Geels, the well-known piano Andy's Record Center playing caller from Indiana, is often 1614 N. Pulaski Rd. called the Liberace of the Barnyard Chicago 60639 Circuit. Ask about our bonus plan INDIANA Whirlaway News & Records CALLERS DREAM 13261 Chippewa Blvd. Mishawaka 46544

MASSACHUSETTS Jerry's Record Service 48 Grove St. Springfield 01107

NORTH CAROLINA Raybuck Record Serv.& Callers Sup. Route 1, Box 226 The ECO federation of square dance Advance, N.C. 27006 clubs in Ohio labels round dance clubs, OHIO "The ballroom dancing of western F & S Western Shop style square dancing." That says it. 1553 Western Ave. An idea for your next graduation Toledo 43609 by John Jones party demonstration is to carry a Gervais Record Service Laurel, Maryland bushel basket full of old skirts, swea- 1891 Mapleview Dr. ters, longjohns and assorted clothing Cleveland 44131 Ilht ,You can be. Or at least it is possible, to the dance. Get 'em from your attic, Over 500 records to choose from- will mail I Mr. Caller, would you like to be a because one man enjoys that kind of and colorful hats especially from Good- smashing success at squaredance call- success right now. By closely examin- will second-hand stores for pennies. On WASHINGTON ing? Would you like to be so popular ing his calling techniques we can dis- Aqua Barn Western Shop a signal, have the dancers in a set dress that your followers are described as cover what accounts, in the main, for 1230'h Westlake Ave. N. up quickly and "perform" a tip for fanatics because they will travel hun- his extraordinary popularity and suc- Seattle everyone's amusement. dreds, even thousands, of miles to en- cess. We'll call him Harry Smith. As for Kapple's Record Korral Any resemblance of this feature. to joy the pleasure of dancing to your 10400 Renton Ave. So. the scene of his operations, let's just good literature is like the title of a re- calling? So popular that you make as Seattle 98178 say it covers a lot of territory and is a cent album by Spike Jones: "Dinner much as a doctor — three times as bit west of "back East." Tango Bongo & Truck Stop available. Music for People Who Aren't Very much as your nearest competitor First off, Harry is a crackerjack cal- Hungry." ••••••••••••••••••••••414/41/ among full-time professional callers? ler. But that in itself does not tell us

8 9 much about the secret of his success, note. For one thing, he does all these And what is one of the biggest things dancing, he knows full well that up on because there are other callers around things gracefully, because he is a separating the professional from even the podium is a man who is giving a who are just about as good in most re- trained former professional dancer. the most gifted of amateurs? Now rattling good performance. It comes spects. As such, he knows precisely how far we're getting close to the nub of the through even in the voice alone, unaid- It goes without saying, of course, he can let himself go without losing matter. ed by sight. that he has the musical talent absolute- control and becoming clumsy. The characteristic most clearly dis- So there we have it. Precious few ly essential for being a good caller, and Another thing is that not all is ac- tinguishing the professional from the squaredance callers, even among the that his breathing, articulation, enunci- tion. The action is punctuated (and amateur in any field is an aura, an air, handful who are full-time professionals, ation, voice timbre, and the like, are all thereby emphasized) by periods of of complete competence. It springs are aware that by rights they ought to excellent. And that his mechanics of quiet and repose. They are, of course, from many contributing factors (which be performers. Not being aware of that holding and positioning the micro- fitted into relatively calm, quiet parts we will explore on another occasion), obligation, they don't think of them- phone, directing his voice into it, and of the music. but it is sustained by a constant aware- selves as performers. Consequently, such, are flawless. But very nearly the At this point we might ask ourselves ness, on the part of the performer, of they don't even attempt to perform, same could be said for several callers the question, "Is that his secret: just be the fact that he is performing. but just conduct. who enjoy only moderate, not smash- very active, but not too much so, and And there we have it! What sets Result? A mere cueing of the dan- ing success. Wherein lies the difference? know when to be relaxed?" No, that Harry Smith apart from others in his cers through their paces — an undis- To get at the answer to this difficult is only part of the answer. It is just ob- field, in addition to his having a back- tinguished, lackluster "performance" question, let us take a close look at our servable evidence of something bigger ground of training better qualifying that, in and of itself, contributes champion in action. We will scrutinize and more important. Let's look again, him for the work, is that he is practical- nothing whatever to the dancers' en- his every move, every action, every this time even more closely than be- ly the only one who performs. Nearly joyment of the proceedings. mannerism, in an effort to determine fore. all the rest, in comparison, are merely Would you like to have the flash what, exactly, makes him stand out There! When he leans back, closes conductors — little more than ring- and dash necessary to stand out from from the others. There he is on the his eyes, and really socks across the masters directing activities. the crowd? All you have to do is think stand. What do we see and hear him lyric/call of the dance, what does he Thus the similarity to Tom Jones of yourself as what you ought, in the doing? remind you of He looks for all the and other acknowledged performers nature of things, to be: a performer. world like Tom Jones, Englebert Hum- is by no means coincidental. Because in Never let that awareness leave your For one thing, we see action - perdinck, or any other topflight pro- exactly the same way they do, he con- mind for a moment while you are be- plenty of it. He does not just statically fessional singer of popular songs in the sciously, with full awareness, performs. hind the mike. Get up there and per- stand there and call; he's all over the act of belting out a particularly moving The result is crowd-pleasing in every form for all you're worth. Belt it out. place — a regular dynamo. He bounds portion of the lyrics. way. Without even being aware of it on If you have the requisite talent and forward and back. He rocks back and Here we have a really vital. clue the conscious level, the dancers are en- have developed it sufficiently, you will forth. He sways. He rolls his torso bringing us close to the answer we set tertained, in addition to deriving en- soon have genuine fan clubs, not the above fixed hips in a gyrating move- out to find. We are not watching an joyment from their own dance activi- bogus ones currently so popular. Per- ment. He even leaps. amateur, however good, but a profes- ties. Even though a dancer may not form! lad, perform! They love it! And But several things are worthy of our sional — and there is a big difference. look twice at the caller/performer while so far there is virtually no competition.

1971 RIB CAROLINA SUMMER FESTIVALS MEN BOOT SOFT SOLE III MONTREAT, N.C. —July 1,2,3,4 FESTIVAL AND CALLERS COLLEGE STAFF: Louis Calhoun, Dave Taylor, Don Williamson, Willard Orlich, Iry & Betty Eas- terday, Ernie Kinney (Friday only) RUTH & REUEL DETURK SHOES CROSSNORE, N.C. — TWO BIG WEEKS NEW RELEASES: 1606 Hopmeodow Street July 29, 30, 31 STAFF: Ken Anderson, COMPLETELY CUSHIONED Ted Frye, Don Williamson, Ted & Lois Mack Simsbury, Conn. 06070 RED BOOT RECORDS PRESENT: for CLOUD-NINE COMFORT August 5, 6, 7 RB 114 LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR STAFF: Jack Lasry, Bill SEND FOR OUR Peterson, Don Williamson, Ted & Lois Mack SIZES 6 ttiru 12 N & M called by TED FRYE MAIL ORDER CATALOG Write: DON WILLIAMSON Please add $1.00 postage RB 115 DADDY IS A SQUARE DANCE CALLING MAN by Bob Vinyard $18.98 RB 116 MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY Greeneville,nev8ille—, TCeonlineegsesHeeill357743 called by DON WILLIAMSON • MINI■1•1. • ••■ • •11111•■• • 011■11■1• • ••••••••■ •

10 11 zation, and he is good presidential tim- mentioned ingredients in the necessary est office in this wonderful land of ber for a square dance club. Nine times amounts and then adding to them, the ours, could very well be those needed the least by the leader of a square out of ten, he will get the job done ach year, most square dance clubs patience of Job, the wisdom of Solo- E dance club. For example, a successful with the fewest feathers ruffled. elect new officers to guide them, hope- mon, the brilliance of Einstein and the businessman or politician often times Here are some other necessities in fully, through a season better than the eloquence of Churchill? holds the livelihood of many people in the successful operation of a square last. The number and titles of those All this is facetious, of course, but his hands, to use and dispose of as he dance club: chosen may vary from club to club, the question still remains, "How does wishes. Thus, many people do his bid- 1. Good communications between depending on the size, but always a club go about selecting the right peo- ding only because they are fearful of officers and the membership is abso- there is the Presidency — the person to ple for president? What qualities do their jobs and security. lutely essential. whom everyone looks, especially when they look for before asking someone A square dance president does not 2. Regular meetings of club officers. there is a problem. to be the club president for the com- have this advantage, so he must get his 3. Meetings with the membership How does a club go about selecting ing year? club members to do a particular task to keep them informed. the right person or couple to be in the First of all, they should not consi- because they feel it should be done in 4. Distribution of work and respon- number one position? What do they der someone whose only qualifications the interests of square dancing in gene- sibility. No one man can run a club look for? What qualities do they want are (1) they attend most of the club's ral and their own club in particular. their leaders to have? Would they, if dances, (2) they do some traveling to and do it right. Many people must be A corporation president usually they could, go about this important other area dances, and (3) they are well involved. deals with facts, situations, and people task much the same as they would liked by everyone because they never 5. All officers, especially the presi- of equal social, economic and business build a mechanical man, carefully "make waves." The club that asks no dent, must be available to the member- choosing those moods, traits and attri- more than this of their prospective levels. A club president must handle ship for advice, counsel and complaint. butes they admired most in people president is in for a rough time, be- situations involving people on every 6. Knowledge of Roberts Rules of from history? Would they, for exam- cause even though a western square working and living level, from the pro- Order, while commendable and helpful, ple, take the smile of Eisenhower, the dance club is a non-profit, fun organi- fessional to the laborer, and satisfy is not really essential. Many a club youthful magnetism of John Kennedy, zation, it still must have strong leader- them all. business meeting has lost its meaning add them to the body of Mr. America, ship to survive. The head of a business is usually far and interest because of the weighty at- blend in the looks of Adonis, the cour- To be a successful president of a removed from the "nitty-gritty" of the tempts to use this method of conduc- age of the astronauts and the noncha- square dance club (or any organization ordinary working man's world, but the ting them. A short informative meet- lance of Bing Crosby? To all this, made up of strictly volunteer workers) first line supervisor down on the "fir- ing is what most club members want. would they add other admirable traits a person must be a contradiction, a ing line" is surrounded by it. This is All these, along with a lot of luck, of some of their close acquaintances? paradox. With all due respect to Mr. the man who deals with the emotions a whole lot of hard work, and the Or, if they could, would they ap- Theodore H. White, the noted political and shortcomings of every day people. help of everyone will assure a club of proach the problem as one would in author, the qualities he feels are most He is the one who molds the group in- a good presidency and a successful making a cake, taking all of the afore- necessary in the men seeking the high to an efficient, smooth-working organi- season under his leadership.

THE MAKINGS OF A OF A SQUARE DANCE CLUB

HNABAH by Jack D. Wentworth Mansfield, Ohio

13 12 CALLER-LEADER DIRECTORY CONTACT THESE CALLER—LEADERS FOR THEIR AREA DANCE INFORMATION AND FOR BOOKINGS AT YOUR CLUB OR EVENT

CALLERS, LEADERS, BOTH "LOCAL" AND "NATIONAL" Frannie Heintz Dick Bayer ARE 27 Flynt Ave. 9099 Parshallville Rd. Monson, Mass. 01057 Fenton, Michigan 48430 INVITED Dance with con-fer-dance! Blue Star Recording Artist TO Jack Hosken 220 Meadow Hill Lane Don Be!yin INQUIRE 1002 Oak Drive Chagrin Falls, 0 44022 O Manchester, Tenn. 37355 ABOUT In Ohio April 15 - Nov. 15 OR These are 44 excuses for a closed mind. How many of these do Don Be!yin LISTING 1002 Oak Drive 2 N. River Place you use? We hope the answer is, "None." Manchester, Tenn. 37355 NAMES Ocean Breeze Park Caller for H.A.T. records Jensen Beach, Fla. 33457 This list Is adapted from one developed by the New York Chapter of American Society AND In Florida Nov. 15 — April 15 of Training Directors and printed In Colorado State S/D Association News, Oct.-Dec. Sonny Bess issue. We reprint it from Square Talk, Palmer Lake, Colorado. 646 Adams Avenue ADDRESSES Dick Kenyon Huntington, W. Va. 25701 ON 598 Mayfield Dr. Teacher/caller for wkshps, festivals, Lansing, Michigan THIS Hash, sings, anytime, anywhere Stan Burdick • We tried that before. PAGE Buck Markley ■ Let's put it in writing. Box 788 ■ Our place is different. Sandusky, Ohio 44870 FOR Rt. 3, Box 80 ■ We'll be the laughing stock. Bringing the HI and HO from OHIO Fairmont, W. Va. 26554 ■ It costs too much. BETTER Write for open dates. ■ Not that again. ■ (Yodeling) Jack Cloe That's beyond our responsibility. CONTACTS Bill Ryan ■ 3507 Drumm We'd lose money on that. ■ 138 University We're too busy to do that. Independence, Mo. 64055 ■ Buffalo, N.Y. 14214 Where'd you dig that one up? ■ Calling your dance would be my pleasure That's not my job. Recording on TOP, tours ■ We did all right without it. ■ Jim Copeland It's too radical a change. Fred Staeben ■ That's what we can expect from staff. 2510 Jamaica Dr. P.O. Box 446 ■ We don't have the time. Alexandria, Va. 22303 Palmer Lake, Colo. 80133 ■ It's never been tried before. Now booking— West Coast June/July 72-73 • Not enough help Midwest & Rocky Mt. States, 71,72,73 ■ Let's form a committee. ■ Gordon Densmore Not practical for dancers. Gene Webster ■ Has anyone else tried it? 2451 Haines Rd. 1803 Heather Lane ■ We've never done it before. Madison, Ohio 44057 Port Clinton, Ohio 43452 • Why do we need that? We're doing ■ We don't have the authority. Clubs, workshops, clinics Open dates — western style all right. Dean Dreyer ■ That's too ivory tower. Bob Wickers ■ It won't work for us. 385 Melmore 714 La'Marite Dr. • Let's get back to reality. Tiffin, Ohio 44883 Manchester, Mo. 63011 ■ What you're really saying is Dance with Dean! ■ That's not our problem. Traveling full time anywhere ■ Maybe that will work in your organi- Ed Fraidenburg Deuce Williams • Why change? It's working OK. 1916 Poseyville Rd., Rt. 10 3955 West Point Ave. zation. It won't work here. ■ I don't like the idea. Midland, Michigan 48640 Dearborn Hts., Mich. 48125 ■ Don't you thing we should look into Recording on TOP, tours The Rhythm Dealer— Hash & Songs • You're right.... but! it further before we act? Dave Friedlein 216-543-5882 Web Witter ■ We're not ready for that. ■ 18313 Haskins Rd. 2904 Northeast Dr. Let's all sleep on it. ■ It isn't in the budget. Chagrin Falls, 0 44022 Austin, Texas 78723 ■ It can't be done. Sat. nite most anywhere — Call me Square Tunes recordings for fun ■ Can't teach an old dog new tricks. • It's too much trouble to change. Willie Harlan Francis Zeller ■ Good thought, but impractical. P.O. Box 338 Box 67 ■ It's impossible. ■ Let's hold it in abeyance. Vinita, Oklahoma 74301 McCracken, Ks. 67556 ■ For the best in square dancing 71-73 Calendar available— vinyl cover We've always done it this way. ■ Let's give it more thought.

14 15 WHAT IS A CLASSIC? Round Dance Rerolutions by Art & Vee Leslie Corpus Christi, Texas from the Round Dancer, Tucson, Arizona 4;4 AVONANAIAF ASERISEMAYOMEN.3 Give the thoughts presented here careful consideration. Whether you agree by Jim & Lois Coy or disagree, the authors would like to know your views. Send them to this Bowling Green, Ohio magazine, or directly to the Leslies, at 302 Waverly Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas. from Promenade, Toledo, Ohio dancing career in which it was learned; The determination of a list of clas- or the popularity of the composer; or sics is a most worth-while project, the appeal of the music. But unless it which we believe to be of immense va- meets all other requirements, nation- wide, it is not a classic. lue to round dancing, and one in which It's never too late to make new reso- 6. I shall keep my eyes looking away For many other reasons, such as we, as teachers, have always participa- lutions. Here are some for round dan- from my feet or my partner's feet, for difficulty in execution, or unavailabili- ted. cers, reprinted from the Toledo Prome- there are so many more attractive and However, somewhere along the line, ty of the record, an otherwise good nade: interesting things to be looking at. the original approach seems to have dance should not be awarded the de- gone astray, and we hope that our signation of a classic. 7. I shall, if I am an avid round dancer, 1. I shall always look into my partner's thoughts on the subject will be consi- We all know that no one can keep never insist on dancing advanced dan- eyes during the introduction of the dered by other leaders around the up with all the excellent dances that ces at a S/D function where I (and dance and smile a smile which conveys country, and possibly provoke some are published during the years. For maybe another few couples) would be "I am very happy to be dancing this discussion and a return to the original this very reason, we feel that the list making the dance an exhibition, for I particular dance with you." idea. of classics should be limited in num- know if I truly love round dancing We do not believe that any true ber. However, we also feel that once a 2. I shall do my very best to remember that this type of action does much list of classics should substantially dance is honored by inclusion in the my 50% of the dance sequence, and if more to hinder rather than help the change from year to year. By its very list, its place should be permanent, my partner falters, to assist my partner R/D picture in general. definition, a classic dance is one that and all such dances should be periodi- with his/her 50% in a manner that 8. I shall always participate in the because of choreography, music and cally retaught for the enjoyment of does not seem "pushy." friendly mixers programmed for the feeling, and all the other attributes newer dancers. When a new dance 3. I shall try to keep the R/D circle evening without a word or a look de- that make a good dance, is continually reaches classic status, it should not be spacing as even as possible, by making noting "I would rather be sitting out enjoyed and programmed over a long necessary to drop an older one, in or- my dance steps smaller if the couple on this," never realizing how many period of years. der to include the new one. For exam- in front of me continues to get closer dancers would love to be my partner We feel that the term "classic" ple, "Mexicali Rose," which made the and by enlarging my steps slightly if and this is the only opportunity they should be reserved for the truly great list this past year should not have the couple ahead continues to move ever get to dance with me. dances. Here is what we think a classic caused "Silk and Satin" to be dropped. farther and farther away. 9. I shall try to attend on a regular is NOT: What we are advocating is the great- 4. I shall rely on my own memory basis the R/D club of my choice, pro- A dance may become extremely est of care in the selection of dances to rather than watching the person dan- moting the spirit of friendliness already popular for one, two, or even three be honored by the term "classic" cing in front of me, for nine times there, and whenever possible arrange from now on. Since many of those on years, because of some appealing gim- out of ten I have found that he/she is to "guest" at the other R/D clubs in mickry, or because of a catchy tune, the 1970 list date back to the begin- not doing the proper steps anyhow. order to become better acquainted ning of the present era of round dan- or even because of social or political with all of the area round dancers. connotations, and then fade because cing, changes and additions should be 5. I shall always smile in the middle of 10. I shall always look into my part- of overuse. Such a dance is not a clas- few; possibly not more than one in the dance to convey the fact that I en- ner's eyes at the end of the dance and sic. two or three years. The only reason joy round dancing, even though I may smile a smile which conveys "I am very A dance may linger in the memory for dropping a dance from the list be having some trouble at this point happy that I did dance this particular of dancers for a long time for many would be if it had obviously been for- remembering my partner's 50% of the dance with you!" reasons, such as the period in their gotten for at least five years. sequence. 17 16 dance. VERSES Mother taught me how to sew, For most people, the waist, or "two- And how to thread a needle; handed" swing, was a rather daring Every time I take a stitch, liberty, and most mothers admonished Pop! goes the weasel. their daughters not to permit it, but A nickel for a spool of thread, to insist on "handholds" instead. A penny for a needle; That's the way the money goes— The leader at a dance party would Pop! goes the weasel. most probably be an older man with a Another, for which there seemed strong voice who knew and could sing to be one stanza repeated over and the songs used. When the dancers knew over, was called the "Miller Boy." It the songs, they sang along with him, at went something like this: least until they became too breathless to do so. Happy is the miller boy who lives by the mill, Refreshments for the dances inclu-.. The wheel turns around ded cakes and pies, roasted apples, and with a right good will. in winter, roasted or "parched" corn. One hand in the hopper Drinks included apple cider, coffee and the other in the sack, Oh, the ladies step forward when available, and in some cases and the gents step back. drinks from a jugful of liquor. A favorite which was handed down In Colonial times a dance usually for many generations was "Skip To followed the husking bees, quilting and My Lou." In this a lead line was re- barn raising get-togethers, and in some peated three times, as given in the localities, the sheep shearings. first stanza here. When weather would permit, these Little red wagon, painted blue, dances were held outdoors. At other Little red wagon, painted blue, times, they might take place in the Little red wagon, painted blue. haylofts. Skip to m'Lou, my darling. Sometimes the big farm kitchens Additional lead lines were: were used as dance halls, with furni- 1. Can't get a red bird, a blue bird'll do. ture moved outside, even to the stove 2. Ma's old boots, Pa's old shoe. 3. My wife wears a number ten shoe. if the weather was warm enough to 4. Feller on the woodshed, he fell through. do without its heat. On occasion when 5. Fly on the biscuit, bit him in two. there was a fiddler, he might stand in 6. Everybody skip, and I'll skip, too. _ the woodbox to be out of the way of 7. Pretty as a red bird, prettier, too. 8. Can't get that 'un, another'll do. the dancers, and so might a caller. 9. I'll get another one, prettier, too. In villages and small towns, street by Ruth E. Riley In the "Skip To M'Lou" dance, as dances were frequently held. After the my aunt recalled it, the skipper, or cal- Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. revival in the 1930s of the popularity ler, as he was often termed, stood in of square dancing, often a block in a the center of the circle of dancers. If street was roped off for a big dance, possible, he could, at the start of any When the English square dance be- at the age of ninety-eight years. The even in larger cities. stanza, dart over and start swinging a came popular in the 1600s, there were words had been given to her by her Now let's have a look at some of the girl before her partner did so. The part- in many instances no musical instru- parents. old dance songs used by people in ner then became the skipper in the cen- ments to provide music for the dan- Most of the songs were gay and those earlier days. ter until he could steal a girl. cers. rollicking, in tune with the spirits of A popular song used at dances was Charlie was the name of another This was particularly true of the those who were dancing, as well as "Pop! Goes The Weasel, " in which favorite. Its words were: early American colonists, and the pi- the onlookers. everyone clapped hands loudly at the oneers who moved farther westward. The dance got its name from the Oh, Charley, he's a nice young man, word "pop." The version of the song Oh, Charley, he's a dandy; Accordingly, use of vocal music fact that in the original dance the cou- given me by my aunt is: Oh, Charley, he will feed the girls was made. ples formed a square, usually with the CHORUS: (sung through as beginning) Upon the best of candy. These songs included some which caller in the center. The log cabin liv- All around the vinegar jug Oh, I'll have none of your weevilly wheat, were passed on to me by an aunt, Mrs. ing room usually did not afford space The monkey chased the weasel. Oh, I'll have none of your barley, Eva Westfall Muir, who died in 1959 for more than one set of dancers per That's the way your money goes— Oh, I'll have none of your weevilly wheat, Pop! goes the weasel. To bake a cake for Charley. 18 19 Oh, Charley, he's a nice young man, stanza he remembered:* Oh, Charley, he's a dandy; Oh, the river is up and the channel is deep, Oh, Charley loves to kiss the girls The winds are steady and strong, Whenever it comes handy. As we go on, as we go on, A dance song entitled "The Needle's As we go sailing on. Eye" was a sort of dissertation on pio- Down the river, down the river, neer life. Down the Ohio, Hi 0! Down the river, down the river, The needle's eye that doth supply The thread that runs so true, Down the 0-Hi-O! Oh, many a beau have I let go Aunt remembered bits of two oth- GRENN Because I wanted you. ers. One was "Old Dan Tucker." Oats, peas, beans and barley grow Old Dan Tucker went to town, Newest Rounds GR 14146 WALTZ IN MAY Dancing the ladies all around, To make the farmer right, oh by Ralph & Jeanette Kinnane Can you, or I, or anyone know Some to the right and some to the left, How oats, peas, beans and barley grow? And some to the ones that he loved best. CHICAGO Thus the farmer sows his seed, CHORUS: by Ray & Elizabeth Smith Thus he stands and takes his ease, Get out of the way for old Dan Tucker, He stamps his feet and claps his hands, He's too late to get his supper. And turns around to view his lands. The other song was just a chorus, Newest GR 12126 MAKIN' WHOOPEE When you are married, you must obey, perhaps one which could have been Flip Square by Earl Johnston You must be true to all you say, used with some of the others already You must be kind, you must be good, And keep your wife in kindling wood. given here. It went: Some versions of this song used a It's the right hand to your partner The left hand to your neighbor chorus, as follows, perhaps to lengthen The right hand to your partner TOP the dance. And all promenade. Waiting for a partner, "Go In And Out The Window" Newest Flip Square TOP 25232 UP WITH PEOPLE Waiting for a partner, was also used for dancing. Aunt's ver- by Jim Bauer, Evansville, Indiana Open the ring and choose one in sion was a line repeated three times While we all gaily dance and sing. Newest Hoedowns TOP 25233 TUMBLEWEED for each stanza, with "For we have For a really long dance London Instrumental Only gained the day" as concluding line: MARLDON Bridge was used. Given here is the ini- tial verse, and lead lines for additional Go in and out the window, Go in and out the window, ones, to be repeated as were the words Go in and out the window, of the first, ending with "my fair lady." For we have gained the day. Twel g renn OPENING: 2. Go forth and choose your lover. London Bridge is falling down, 3. I kneel because I love you. (Dealers Only) falling down, falling down, 4. I measure my love to show you. London Bridge is falling down, my fair lady. One of the older songs gives direc- tions for a dance, and probably was New Cardioid Electro-Voice 670V — with built-in mike volume control 2. Build it up with iron bars. Mikes and carrying case — $54.30 3. Iron bars will bend and break. for use when no caller was available. 4. Build it up with silver and gold. Gents to the center and back to the bar, Electro-Voice 621 $20.00 5. Silver and gold'll be stolen away. Ladies to the center and form a star, 6. Get a man to watch all night. Gents to the center and form a ring, 7. Suppose he should fall asleep? Oh, when you do form, oh, then you swing. 8. Get a dog to bark all night. When you swing, remember my call, ENVELOPES for mailing 45 rpm records — 50 each. 9. Suppose the dog should meet a bone? Bow to your partner and promenade all. 10. Get a cock to crow all night. Promenade all, promenade all, 11. Here's a prisoner I have got. Bow to your partner and promenade all. 12. What's the prisoner done to you? With the greater availability of the 13. Stole my watch and broke my chain. 14. What will you take to set him free? fiddle, the use of songs for dancing ac- 15. One hundred pounds will set him free. companiment gradually died. But the 16. One hundred pounds we have not got. songs still are interesting, as I'm sure 17. Then off to prison he must go. you will agree. My aunt couldn't recall words to a song called "Down The Ohio," which my father had said was popular when he was a young man. But the opening 99 20 I 21 The room was decorated with large playing cards, masks, clowns and while the judges pondered their decisions, and then all unmasked for clusters of balloons, which made an appropriate backdrop for the cos- several hours of happy dancing. A buffet supper followed the festivities. tumed dancers. On the stage stood a figure dressed as the Phantom of An unexpected bonus was the full page of publicity given the affair the Opera, directing square dance calls into a mike thrust behind his by Beulah Hash, women's editor of the Dominion-News, who attended mask. The occasion was the third annual Mardi Gras of the Western the dance and wrote a clear, concise and very complimentary account Stars in Morgantown, West Virginia. of western square dancing's "good to be alive feeling" and the "beauti- After several tips, the Grand March wound its way around the floor, ful, imaginative, and clever costumes."

2. 23 SWING THRU EUROPE S/D Tour, Aug 25- places Sept. 15: England, Denmark, Germany, Aus- .10 tria, Switzerland, France— dancer's delight. For colorful brochure, write tour escort Kenn to dance Reid, 503 N 1st St. 42B, El Cajon, Cal 92021. SEPTEMBER FEST PROMENADE HALL Beset Club Trick Sept. 25 - Oct. 2, 1971 7897 Taft St. 90/10 dancing in two halls at Merrillville, Ind. 46410 For information, call 219-887-1403 Original writeups on unique and suocessful clubs are solicited from readers for use on this page. Kentucky Dam Village State Park TOTAL SQUARE DANCE PROGRAM! Write: Box 190, Murray, Ky. 42071 government, to permit all dancers to FOUR GREAT WEEKS OF DANCING express their desires at the "business" VACATION IN THE BLUE RIDGE MTS. Fun Fest, Swap Shop, Rebel Roundup, meeting held during a break between 13 Dance Festival Weeks & 3 Weekends National & Other Top R/D & S/D Callers Accent on Rounds w/Squares, Spring & tips. Fall 1971. Write Fontana Village Resort Write: ROUND-dez-vous Lodge, Route 7 Officers, elected annually, consist Box 688, Asheville, N.C. Te1:628-2595. Fontana Dam, North Carolina 28733 of a program director, who selects por- tions of various tapes available to be SHIN-DIG -DOUBLE G RANCH, INC. danced; a dance director, who con- May 28, 29, 30, 31, 1971 Deep Creek Lake, McHenry, Md. (301-387-5481) ducts walk-thrus and resolves choreo- AMERICANA HOTEL, Miami Beach Dancing Saturday evenings, May 1 thru Oct. 30 For brochure: Dot Schmidt, 200 N.E. 169th, In the heart of vacationland and including graphy problems; a technical assistant North Miami Beach, Fla. 33162. camping, restaurants, motels, watersports who sets up equipment and connec- Although I have been square dan- tions; and a secretary-treasurer. CALLERS cing only five years, I have continually Membership is limited to eight cou- DANCERS MERRBACH PRESENTS subscribed to national and local maga- ples, this number being found the LOOK CLUBS LP1020- Bob Fisk calls Dances Tailored by Fisk zines and have read many excellent maximum for ease of teaching. To in- LEADERS LP 1019- Al Brownlee's Gold Record Album articles on club activities and their pro- sure compatability new members must in stereo LPI018- Dave Taylor calling on Blue Star, blems. No write-up to my knowledge be voted in unanimously on a secret BADGES THAT SAY HELLO— Any Dances Taylored by Taylor has given prime space to the multi- ballot. Small donations are established size, shape or design, 50 colors in stock. BLUE STAR: *Flip Instrumentals tude of informal workshops to im- to provide a fund for purchasing ma- 1898- Things Are Looking Up, Caller: Al Browniee• Can copy any design or motif, or de- 1897- I Can't Give You Anythin But Love, Caller prove dancer capability. terials and repairs to equipment, If the sign a new badge for you. Send in Al Brundage* I refer not to caller-operated groups treasury permits, an occasional party 1896- Lightnin, Key C; Cripple Crickett, Key F; type dance is given when each member sketch for free club samples. (Hoedowns) but to the many devoted individuals 1895- Dixie Bell, Caller: Marshall Flippo• who gather regularly in homes or small invites a given number of guests. Mem- Write for new free 284 goofy saying and 1894- Because I Love You, Caller: M. Flippo. bers also attend a monthly dinner out. 296 fun qualifying badge booklets, just re- halls to practice calls and figures with 1893- Nobody But A Fool, Caller: Al Brownlee* Professional callers in the area are leased. Badges: standard $1.10; deluxe $1.35. 1892- With You Alone, Caller: Jim Brower* which they have had difficulties. 1891- Fortuosity, Caller: Bob Fisk• made honorary members with the pri- New and used sound equipment— all Usually one person or couple with BOGAN: vilege of using the group for experi- makes and power sizes, featuring Bo- extensive experience volunteers to 1236- The Best Things In Life Are Free, Caller: mental purposes whenever they desire, gen, Califone and Newcomb. Mikes: Red Donaghe• guide others using tape recordings or 1235- El Cumbancheros, Caller: Chuck Bryant` records for music, and material such or to join in the workshop dancing. AKG, Electro-Voice, Norelco, Shure; 1234- Kansas City Song, Caller: Lem Gravelle* as Will Orlich's column, for walk-thrus. Dance sessions run for three hours, and Sony and Vega Wireless Mikes. Sony LORE: have progressively covered all dance tape recorders. Recording Tape Audio- 1127- Basin Street Blues, Caller: Jack Cloe • It might be helpful to elaborate on 1126- Frauline, Caller: Don Whitaker* the methods used by these unsung en- levels with frequent reviews of older Sony- Reel- Cartridge- Cassette. 1125- Everything A Man Could Ever Need* calls. A tape exchange agreement with Other equipment: sound columns, mo- 1124- Maggie, Caller: Johnnie Creel thusiasts. Callers, too, may have sug- workshop groups in other states pro- nitors, mike and speaker stands, 7" re- SWINGING SQUARE: gestions of value. A resume of such a 2355- Money Can't Buy Love, Caller: Jerry group, known as the Eager Beavers of vides a wide variety of calling styles cord envelopes: clear plastic & green LeBlanc . and techniques to be added to recor- stock, Speedup & SloDown for floors. 2354- Ring Of Fire, Caller: Harry Tucciarone* Sarasota, Florida, may serve to start dings of local callers. S/D Boosters bumper strips, auto an- ROCKING A: the ball rolling. 2353- You Don't Have To Be A Baby To Cry, The Eager Beaver's badge is a brown tenna flags, decals, license plates. This group claims uniqueness by Caller: Earl Wright* beaver ready to assemble a pile of logs. PLASTIC ENGRAVING SERVICE— S 2352- 1 Get The Blues When It Rains, Caller: virtue of its continual weekly work- Their banner shows a beaver climbing BOB ROTTMAN Bill Wilson• shop sessions since October 1967 and 2351- I'll Never Love Another, Caller: Paul 11041 So. Tatman Ave. steps formed by two interlocking Childers* its organization under a broad govern- Chicago, Illinois 60655 squares. Merrbach Record Service ing charter. The main objective of the Beverly 3-5527 or 233-5527 charter was to insure continuity, and Milton Kelly P.O. Box 7308, Houston, Texas establish a democratic form of self- Sarasota, Florida

24 25 •••••••-•••-•41-*** he were flat in bed and couldn't move. no less than 6 months from the date Science faith there are no preachers as It is just as relevant today for a caller, in question) exchange a date for a such, but only "readers." Readers, of and we believe the reverse principle date equally, so the caller does not course, must be well-schooled to inter- holds true for a club — NEVER can- lose a date. pret the material they are reading. With- calling Callers should never attempt to cel a booking with a caller unless, as a out comment on the merits of one club, you are flat BROKE and going switch a date within six months of way over another, we wonder if some- tips = out of existence. a date booked, and NEVER because of time in the future there will be no cal- Furthermore, clubs should remem- a higher paying date. Both callers and lers, but "readers" instead. Draw your ber that: clubs should honor confirmation let- own conclusions and establish your ■ An unexpected conflict with ters as if they were legal documents. own preferences. PLEASE PASS THE ETHICS an area festival or neighboring club DRUM OUT THE DOLDRUMS On the one hand, callers who were In recent months, due to inflation- event is NOT an excuse for cancelling At a meeting recently we heard schooled by the late renowned Lloyd ary trends and a pinchpenny economy, a caller within a 6-month margin of Ron Schneider, nationally known cal- Litman, have an abiding complex that reports of many small clubs merging his date with the club. ler from Cleveland, say that callers forbids reading, while others, like Ho- with others, closing their doors, and • NEVER cancel a caller and should approach each dance with the wie Davison of Newcastle, Me. (see altering their schedules of callers have switch to another because the second attitude that they are hired to enter- Page 23, February issue) advocate rea- come to our attention. has a more reasonable fee, even if you tain the dancers with their very best ding. The use of highly abbreviated cue Perhaps it is timely to mention are in financial trouble. Ask the first style and appropriate material, and cards may be a happy medium. some Do's and Don'ts of ethical proce- caller if he'll adjust to a percentage never fall into a "ho-hum, just-another- dure in regard to cancelling a caller plan to help your situation. Talk it dance" concept for an instant. Ade- (from the club standpoint) or changing over with him. quate preparation before each dance LITTLE BIG BOOKS or dropping a date (from the caller's • If your club has folded and and fresh variation of material at any Callers are urged to consider increa- standpoint). cancelled all callers, it isn't ethical to level can afford the stimulation needed. sing their skill and output with two There used to be a strict rule of reorganize within a six month period new resources: Herbie Gaudreau's book ethical practice for callers, unwritten and fail to rebook the callers you WELL- READ CALLERS A-COMIN' on Contras (see below) and the Wind- We are told that within the Christian but well understood, that a caller dropped. mill system booklet (see page 31.) would never break a club date unless • When changing dates (again, 111011101114•41104110000 Somme AT LAST - HERBIE GAUDREAU'S

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RECORD: Windsor 4105 DANCE COMPOSER: Frank Dunkle OPENER: Everybody swing your corners, boys, swing em high and low OH SUSANNA Swing the next girl down the line, don't let her go Now go back home and swing your own, swing and swing and swing Then promenade your pretty girl round the ring. OPENING FORMATION: Single circle, all facing center, girls on boys' right. FIGURE: PART 1: First old couple lead to the right, circle four hands round Leave her there, go on to the next, circle three hands round Meas. 1-4 Girls walk forward 4 steps and back 4; boys clap hands. Take that couple on with you and circle five hands round 5-8 Reverse, with boys walking forward and back, girls clapping. Now leave those four and join the lines of three The ladies chain across the hall, but don't return PART 2: Now chain again along that line, just watch 'em churn Meas. 9-16 Partners face each other, still in a single circle, and all do a Now turn and chain across the hall, don't let 'em roam "Grand right and left" by grasping partner's right hand, then Now chain the line and swing your honey home. passing to the next person with a left-hand hold. Continue in this fashion (right and left-hand holds) until the seventh person BREAK: son or until the music reaches the "Oh Susanna" chorus. Allemande left with the old left hand, and around that ring you go It's a grand old right and left boys, walk on the heel and toe PART 3: And when you meet that gal of yours, just do-sa-do At the chorus, all join hands in skating position with new part- Meas. 17-32 And then you promenade that pretty girl back home. ners and walk counterclockwise around the circle for two full choruses. While walking, all sing the familiar words. Repeat figure with second couple working; repeat break. Repeat figure with third couple working; repeat break. Repeat dance from the beginning, each time with a new partner. Repeat figure with fourth couple working; repeat break for closing.

TETON MOUNTAIN STOMP HECKSAPOPPIN STARTING POSITION: Single circle of couples, boys facing CCW, girls CW, both hands of partners joined straight across. RECORD: Windsor 4694 MEAS. Dance composed by Al & Mary Brundage 4 Introduction STARTING POSITION: Open, inside hands joined, double circle, one 1-4 SIDE, CLOSE; SIDE, STOMP; SIDE, CLOSE; SIDE, STOMP; couple facing another couple con tinuous around the hall. (One couple Step swd twd center of circle, close outside foot to inside foot; step facing LOD, the other facing R LOD. FOOTWORD: Identical. again twd center, stomp outside foot beside inside foot leaving weight INTRO: Wait 8 measures. on inside foot. Step swd away from center, close inside foot to outside 1-4 GRAPEVINE LEFT, 2; 3, TCH; VINE RIGHT, 2; 3, TCH: ft; step again away from center, stomp inside ft leaving weight on out- 5-8 RIGHT AND LEFT THRU side foot. 9-12 VINE LEFT, 2; 3, TCH; VINE RIGHT, 2; 3, TCH; 5-6 SIDE, STOMP; SIDE, STOMP; Step swd twd center, stomp outside ft; step away from center, stomp 13-16 RIGHT AND LEFT THRU inside fit. 17-20 WALK, 2; 3, KICK; BACK UP, 2; TWO STEP; Start L ft, walk diag fwd and to left L,R; L, kick R fwd; back up along 7-8 WALK, 2; 3. 4; same diag. path; do a quick two step adjusting to face In banjo position, couples walk four steps around big circle CCW. other couple. 9-10 CHANGE, AND WALK; 3, 4; 21-24 WALK, 2; 3, KICK; BACK UP, 2; TWO STEP; Without dropping hands, change to sidecar position, walk 4 steps CCW. Repeat action of 17-20 walking diag. to R. 11-12 CHANGE, PROGRESS; 3, 4; 25-28 STAR THRU, 2; 3, TCH; PASS THRU, 2; 3, TCH; Change back to banjo, then release hands. Boy walks fwd 4 steps CCW, on inside, to meet second gid approaching him, while girls walks fwd 4 steps 29-32 CALIFORNIA TWIRL, 2; 3, TCH; STAR THRU, 2: 3, TCH; CW, on outside, to meet second boy approaching her. DRUM BEATS (8 cts). Pass thru two couples. 13-16 RIGHT TO RIGHT; BACK TO BACK; LEFT TO LEFT; JOIN HANDS. PERFORM ENTIRE ROUTINE SIX TIMES. Do-sa-do new partner: pass R shoulders (2 steps); pass back to back (2 steps); step back into own place (2 steps); and join hands. NOTE' For easy level, substitute RIGHT AND LEFT THRU and RIGHT AND LEFT BACK, for measures 25 through 32. Perform entire dance a total of 6 times.

28 29 I=11114 PROMENADE HALL'S WINDMILL SYSTEM 7897 TAFT STREET 40 411D. MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA 46410 JUST 35 MILES SOUTHEAST OF CHICAGO, ILL.

New callers often make the mistake can easily (mentally) be placed in any of trying to memorize long, involved position on this design as you are call- CALLERS sections of choreography without real- ing. With the system you watch the izing that most accomplished callers action (or mentally trace the action) today are using a streamlined "image" of only one man as he moves around or "zone" system, which allows them or across the design. The whereabouts COLLEGE to "hash" call on and on, with seem- of his corner and partner do not have ingly unlimited variety, and arrive at to be thought about, and when it is July 5 thru 9, 1971 the allemande "get-out" whenever they time for the "get-out" they'll be in the ADVANCED wish. right position, as long as you have Memory is important, of course. A "balanced" the ladies (with chains, ALUMNI SESSION August 9 thru 13, 1971 modern hash caller must memorize etc.) as you go along, and take proper REGULAR many "bits and pieces," called "equi- note of your "get-out" zones. The for- SESSION valents," "zero's," "fillers," and "gim- mation can be converted to waves, micks." But more important, he needs box, static, lines, thar and circles any- a "route" system that is foolproof, in time. 1st TO USE INSTANT REPLAY TELEVISION order to "take the set for a ride" Since "zones" are firmly established through the maze, or pattern that can in a simple pattern to visualize, the cal- A STAFF OF NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL CALLERS AND INSTRUCTORS include hundreds of positions and re- ler can once and for all eliminate the lationships to other dancers in the set. problem of wondering if the dancers A good system that has evolved in are in and out of sequence depending recent years is the "windmill," which on the number of pass thru equivalents DICK JONES is certainly not a new concept, but it he called or thought he called. As Long Island, New York has some applications that make it zones are established in the pattern, so unique. are convenient "get-out" points. If a This is a comprehensive system, ma- set breaks down, there is no need to king it extremely valuable to the new worry, since this is NOT a "sight" sys- caller, rather than the new caller learn- tem. JOHNNY DAVIS ing one system, then another alternate- When a caller has a comprehensive Erlanger, Kentucky ly in his early career, which can be frus- system such as this at his fingertips trating. For the experienced caller, this and has become familiar with it, those ARDY JONES is a valuable all-inclusive system that festival jitters (and notes, too) will dis- can easily encompass any of the sys- appear or diminish greatly. He then Long Island, New York tems he's now using (sight, image, zone, gains confidence and can more rapidly block, domino, column, zero and equi- add to his repetoire or polish his style, valent combinations, and memory) timing or sharp eye for dancer action. and add a new dimension, or mental • concept to the process of hash calling. If you would like a complete 10-page A windmill or fan or wheel design booklet fully describing the use of this sys- RICH & MARVA is easy to picture in your mind, and tem, step-by-step, send 52.00 to this maga- SHAVER - HOSTS your key dancer or "image" of him zine and we'll rush your copy. 30 31 `Mk

by WHO, ME ? NO, I DON'T YEEDS DANCE, PAL ,.I WAS JUST NR S U4RES PLACED EREI I 9 GUESS' 10MAtil NE ND PO k TO HIS FEA ,/-•t4 TORE, ONCE: CALLED .;,. IN AL- HOGS .. IO OUR- I'M THE BIRD WHOM YOU'VE OFTEN HEARD QUE BUT CHEER UP A SET WITH A WORD . GAY AS A LARK. IN MINED I'LL LIGHT A SPARK . 0SION. R EMAR K. 10 A PESSIMIST 1 ENE 8'1 OF Oa AND DEALIN IN LAS VEGAS, EUT I SOON 601 A1NEO IN DIVE. OPS G5M1 R NON-NIFTY NELLIE ViTOTAG ME, I'M THE GUY WHY IS IT THAT THE GAL EXPRESSIONLESS. E" GALS RAD E. WITH THECRITICAL EYE WHO HASN'T TOO MUCH GEOR61 RHYTHM LESS. THEY HATE TO BE CONSIDERED WHO'LL USE THE SET GOING FOR HER IN THE SENSELESS. SQUARE-BUT IN TRYING TO BE AND FLY . FACIAL DEPARTMENT IS NOBODY WAN 0 A CALLER WHO REALLY GETS TENSE. DENSE. SQUARELY NON SQUARE THEY I'M THE BEE THE SAME ONE WHO ALSO STEAMED UP ABOUT HIS WORK. DRAB AS A TUPPENCE, OFTEN BECOME SQUARER THAN CROSS TRAI LS WHO'LL BUZZ 'N COMPLAIN MISSES THE BOAT ON HER ME.. ONCE THE DANCERS TO HE ADDS ONLY A BODY THE SQUARED UP SET . HAp THEN BOTCH THE GNAT CLOTHES AND GROOMING' CUT HIS CORD TO FREE HIM TO THE DANCE AND FLEE. STA WHEN HE ALMOST HUNG HIMSELF CA OUN0!

33 32 The 20th National Convention will TRAIL IN DANCES sponsor a Friday and Saturday night June 11-12; Grand Junction, Colorado; State S/D Association. Write Perry Murdock dance aboard the S.S. President, the 737 South 2nd, Montrose, Colo. 81401. world's largest side-wheeler. For tick- June 19; Bossier City Recreation Center, ets or information, write Floyd & Bar- Bossier City, La. Caller: Jack Livingston, NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION sponsored by Dixielanders S/D Club. 20th bara Schumann, 8925 Rensu Dr. New June 21, Memphis, Tennessee, S/D Assoc., Orleans 70123. Eugene Woods Community Center, West Memphis, Ark. Caller: Dave Taylor; For in- Among the names of callers already fo, write Bernice Gregory, 5431 Lyford registered are Dick Jones, Marshall Ave., Memphis, Tenn. 38117. e June 22, Bar-None Saddle-ites S/D Club, Nots Flippo, Bob-Dawson, Dave Taylor, Jer- Bar None Ranch, Palomino Room, St. Rose ry Helt, Cal Golden, Ron Schneider, La., Chuck Goodman plus 10 callers. Write So many things for you to see- Billy Lewis, Tex Brownlee, plus many Chuck at PO Box 11, St. Rose, La. 70087. rhere's Jackson Square and the Vieux Carre June 22, Tullahoma, Tenn. Dick Jones cal- The sound of jazz and Dixieland swings, more. ■ ling. Horse drawn carts, and many other things. • • New rounds and old favorites will be June 22, Decatur, Ala. TVSDA Trail-in, area To name but few, as space will permit, and visiting callers. Pete Fountain, Al Hirt, a Number 1 hit. taught by the best of round dance June 22; Squarerounders Club, Alexander, rhere's many, many more, where you can teachers, including: Gene & Edna Arn- La., CYO Hall, with Jim Brower & Chuck have a ball. Besson, Write Chuck at 2308 Magnolia Ln., They all make their debut, at Preservation field, Emmet & Monette Courtney, Alexandria, La. Hall. Iry & Betty Easterday, Blackie & Dot- June 22; Bossier City Recreation Center, Sugar Bowl Stadium, home of the Saints and tie Heatwole, Wayne & Norma Wylie. Bossier City, La. Guest callers, no admission the Wave Twenty-eight hours of panel discus- to callers and taws. Plate supper free for all. With 85,000, my, how they rave. Write M.L. Vandiver, 3006 W. Cavet St., In a few short years, this won't be their home sions are scheduled covering every Shreveport, La. Both the mayor of New Orleans, Moon 'Cause all us Cajuns, are building a dome. phase of the round and square dance June 22, Capitol House Hotel, Baton Landrieu, and the Governor of Louisi- The President waits, at,the foot of Canal, world, conducted by outstanding lea- Rouge. Callers: Billy Lewis, Lem Gravelle, ana, have proclaimed the week of the Make up a party, maybe take a pal. Andy Petere, Ralph Silvius. Rounds: John These riverboat rides will give you the feel ders such as Ken Parker, Bill Castner, & Wanda Winter. Write Lester & Louise National Convention to be Square That the gamblers felt when starting to deal. Chet Ferguson and Stan Burdick. Quine, 7884 Phebus Or., Baton Rouge, La. Dance Week. Here is the governor's A bend in the river is where it all started, • le • proclamation: People came from all over, their homes they The Olympic Brass Band, an authen- departed. tic New Orleans Jazz Band, will lead Whereas, recognition is given the men and There was Andrew Jackson, and Jean Lafitte women who participate in the wholesome Through countless battles, never saw defeat. the grand march Saturdaj night. and beneficial recreation available through • Gumbo and crawfish are world renowned. Square dancers who want to brush up square and round dancing, and Lots of gourmet dishes can sure add a pound. Whereas, the State of Louisiana is proud to Antoine's and Arnaud's and Broussard's as on rounds for the National should fol- TRAIL END DANCES — JUNE 23 host and extend a cordial welcome to the well low the list of dances programmed for NEW ORLEANS thousands of dancers from across the Uni- Are anxiously waiting, their food to sell. the square dance halls: Folsom Prison Jung Hotel— New Orleans Callers Assoc. ted States and the seas as they gather in Mardi Gras and floats, parades in the street Jung Hotel— "Solo" Get Acquainted Party, Blues, High Society, Birth Of The Guest callers free. fellowship to enjoy dancing at the 20th Are a must for all, you owe yourself a treat Rex and Zulu, how mighty they reign, Blues, Columbus Blues, Cheatin Heart, Jung Hotel— Teenagers dance. Annual National S/D Convention to be Jung Hotel— Kirkwood Lodge Alumni Re- held June 24-26, 1971, at the Rivergate Much celebration brings Wednesday's head Shenandoah Waltz, Be My Love, Dream- pain. union; Callers: Kirkwood staff. Convention Center, New Orleans, La., land, Lover's Song, Lillie's Back, Fren- Fontainbleau Motel-- Kalox Record Co., Now, therefore, I, John J. McKeithen, gover- The Lake is near and a beautiful scene. Callers: C.O. Guest and recording Lots of salt water and air that's clean. chy Brown, Heart Beats, Peppy, Just nor of the State of Louisiana, do hereby pro- artists. Boating and swimming you'll much enjoy A Little Lovin', Cream In My Coffee, SLI DE LL claim June 21-16, 1971, as Square Dance Honor your partner, maybe dance to "Oh Week in Louisiana. Feelin', Dancing Shadows, Neapolitan Municipal Auditorium, Tammy Twirlers S/D Boy." Club present Don Belvin, Jerry McKissack, At the Top of the Mart, there's a beautiful Waltz, Hot Lips, Sleepy Time Gal, Mexi- Mike Litzenberger. Write Mike at 2973 Ca- up • ■ view cali Rose, Real True Lovin'. mellia Drive, Slidell, La. 70458. Both in the day and at night time, too. Ray Peck, a local caller, wrote this poem to Like a spinning wheel, it goes round and express the feelings of the square dancers round LAST MINUTE NEWS FROM NEW ORLEANS: who await your arrival in June for the Standing 500 feet, above the ground. "Greatest S/0 Event in the World." Names of the streets sing out like a song 9500 dancers are now registered. Welcome you all, we say with a smile Some are very narrow and not very long. At midnight on Saturday, June 26, the colorful Krewe of Feret will present an auth- And hope your stay is for a very long while Burgundy, Dauphine and Carondelet Do your allemande left and your allemande Dumaine and Chartres, you'll never forget. entic Mardi Gras Ball and Tableaux in the Grand Ballroom of the Hotel Jung. Seat- right Yes, New Orleans, the land of dreams ing capacity is limited. Advance sale tickets are available now at S5. per person. For And visit the French Market, at the end of Awaits you dancers, your yells and screams. the night. tickets or info, write Box 2071, New Orleans, La. 70116. We wish you all a very happy stay There's cafe au lait, and doughnuts too. And while you're here, "Les le bon temps Maybe breakfast at Brennan's, it's up to you, roule." To our fair city you come, from near and far Ray Peck Why it's worth a ride, on the Charles St. car. Bard of the Bayou. CITY OF FUN IN '71 34 35 Then, assuming you attend challenge dances regularly, it takes about another four months to polish the rough edges and develop confidence. Some excep- tional people have cut this time in half. Of course, if you have no one in STRAiGhTsend opinions, suggestions TALK and thoughts for publication in this your area teaching challenge, then you Readers are invited to have to learn from challenge workshop new regular feature. Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those tapes, which takes somewhat longer. of the editors. How often do you have to attend challenge by Dewey Berry dances in order to keep up? Once a week, either a live caller dance, Our column this month will cover or, where this is not available, a chal- The Lord said, "Surrender the chil- a babysitter to take care of my chil- some of the questions often asked lenge dance on tape. dren unto me," and the adult square dren, just to come dance with some- about challenge dancing. These ques- dancers answered, "Lord, they're yours one else's?" "They have clubs of their tions and answers were sent to me by What about speed — aren't challenge dances called much faster than club-level dances? with our compliments." Then it came own, let them dance by themselves." some of the challenge leaders, and I No, although it may seem this way to to pass, several years hence, sorrowful (There is usually only one youth club would like to pass them on to you. someone not experienced in challenge. voices were heard from the barren area in any given area, but that's OK.) What is the difference between club-level Any dance that is at a higher level than known as The County Home, "Lord, It's easy to see where a mother and and challenge dancing? one is used to will seem fast, because where are our children?" And the father would welcome the opportuni- There are two major differences: 1. he needs more time to react to the Lord answered thus, "They are with ty to get away from the kids for a, Number of calls — Challenge dancers calls. This is true for the beginner com- me now, and they are offering me couple of hours. Everyone r..eds a are expected to know many more calls ing to club-level dances, and likewise, your grandchildren." (Jeremiah 3:25: break. than are used at club level dances. 2. for club-level dancers coming to chal- 71.) Square dancing aside though, aren't Precise positioning — in challenge dan- lenge dances. In challenge, the caller American parents constantly asking, cing, being in the proper spot to do a gives the dancers the proper amount of "What's the matter with kids today?" call requires the preceding call to have time to do the call and then continues. We're all talking about the generation Until recently, this square dancing been done perfectly. One cannot He does not wait for the people who gap, but what are we doing about it? was strictly an adult game, but with "fudge" in challenge and get away with take too long to do the call. Thus, for These youthful voices are also loud the younger set getting interested, no it, as can usually be done at club level. those who know challenge material, and clear, but we're not l istening. They doubt things will have to be ironed Someone has said that challenge dancers the tempo is just right; for those who are saying, indeed shouting, "We don't have to know over 1000 calls, is this true? out somehow. are unsure of or do not use proper po- want things, we want YOU." Absolutely not. The average challenge When Dick and Trudy Fleming first sitioning, the tempo may seem fast. How many hippies, how many dope dance consists of 250 — 300 calls, and introduced the new square dancing to addicts, how many inmates, would put Is challenge dancing really smooth-flowing? even the best challenge dancer would our area, this was something very spe- an Amen on that? Yes. This really depends on the choreo- not know more than 400 calls. cial to us because we were really tied Padraig Pearse, founder of St. En- graphy of the caller calling the dance, This is still a large number of calls. Would down with a dairy farm and a house da's College in Dublin, and leader of not people require many years of dancing just as it does at the club level. But, na- full of kids. We were a happy, enthusi- to learn this many calls? the 1916 Rebellion, said, turally, the smoothest of calls will astic little group who lived for the No. A great many calls used in chal- seem awkward to those not used to do- next Thursday night lesson. We were lenge dancing belong to "families" of ing them. so happy that we told everyone we "Of wealth and stores I have none calls. Thus, if you know the basic call Then it is really not fair for people to try a met and still do. To show our apprecia- to leave you, of the "family," it is relatively easy to couple of challenge tips at a dance or week- tion we in turn helped new classes But this do I deem, Oh my God, suf- end, and complain that the dancing is too ficien t, master the variations of this call. For through their paces. fast and awkward, is it? My name in the heart of a child." example, "tag the line" heads the "tag" Then Ray and Mary Jo Columbe family; at club-level perhaps only three Right, because they have not been trained for challenge -dancing. took on the kids from eight years up. variations of "tag" are used, while in This was our chance to all enjoy it to- In summing up, we still think in- challenge there are about 22 "tag" calls. At National Conventions, there is always a troducing the kids to square dancing room labeled "challenge." Is this real chal- gether. So how long does it take to become a chal- lenge dancing? However, we were saddened to see would be a wonderful way to bridge lenge dancer? the generation gap, but we will not No. It is really club-level. Of course, grownups refusing to dance with the About four months, assuming you at- push them where they are not wanted. club-level dancing may be "challenging" children, even the parents of children tend a challenge workshop class once for some people, especially newer dan- in the graduating class. a week that is being taught by some- Right now, the voices are coming Jerry & Lil Mahony one experienced in challenge calling. Continued on Page 60 in loud and clear. "Why should I pay Altona, New York 36 37 bold print) and the step cues (in fine print) on the same line. This creates an additional advantage by providing Mix & Match a summary of cues for prompting, similar to the method used for squares. The Basic Cue Format is not the Idea of any one person or group, but The good old SUZY-0 of a few years back is fun to revive now and then the result of a survey soliciting com- and to incorporate into either your hash or singing call. Most everyone will re- ments and ideas from R/D instructors member the pattern: throughout the United States and Canada. It is on a one year trial period From two couples facing, on call to SUZY—Q, turn opposite lady right hand and will come up for final vote at the round, boys pass each other left shoulders while going back to turn partner Why has so much been published 1971 National Convention. Comments with a left hand. Once again back to opposite with right hand round and back about the basic cue format? Why is from callers are especially appreciated. to partner with a left hand round and a courtesy turn unless the next com- there a need for a new method of Pat & Louise Kimbley mand says otherwise. Couples end up facing each other in starting position. writing round dances?

Use "If You Knew Susie ( 0)" — Kalox 1061, or your choice. We are living in a world of progress, broader horizons, and time saving de- Heads, up to the middle, back with you, go right into a Suzy-0 vices. Yesterday, the average citizen Opposite right, all around, partner left you do, then opposite right, we'll do it again, had only to consider the needs of his Partner left, turn her then, boys back around, make an allemnado than family and local community. Today, he Back up boys but not too far, slip the clutch, left allemande Then a do-sa-do, go back, swing corner, and everybody promeno....(If you knew, etc...) is giving serious thought to world af- fairs. What better way to create an un- H I la-HAT derstanding between people than dan- WHEN JOHNNY COMES cing to the universal language, music? What the world needs now is MORE HOME with ERNIE KINNEY THE SOUND WITH THE SOLID BEAT DANCING! Hi-Hat 403 Citizens of every race and national- 414-‘4, ty have contributed to the American SQUARE DANCE FEVER with FRANCIS ZELLER LGElom dance scene, and now, missionaries of RECORDS Blue Ribbon 202 the American dance are creating an in-

SOX 54 SOX 54 terest in the American way of life. NEWTONYIllE KIPNIONV1111 Dance Records NEW YORK 12111 NEW YORK 17121 When the interest is aroused, the way must be uncomplicated, or time is NEW RELEASES wasted. Round dance writeup is no JK-123 PIL-1006 exception. Like that great automobile, FOLSOM PRISON BLUES SECOND FLING W9'.200 M111 RECORDS the Model T, some revisions are needed THE rico.° Of SIGNED WITH THE C•lda iN /.1.10 Caller: JOHN HENDRON Caller: DON HANHURST to meet today's needs. Choreographers RECENT RELEASES have been experimenting. JK-121 W W 210 The Basic Cue Format, described in PI L- 1005 detail in the 1970 National R/D Cho- WHEN THERE'S A FIRE IN SINGING YOUR SONG MEDLEY reography Panel Report, may be des- YOUR HEART by JERRY HAAG and the Caller "DOC" GRAY cribed briefly in two words, "eliminate Caller JOHN HENDRON WAGONMASTERS repetition." It utilizes the space saved NEW ROUNDS JK- 504 JK- 504 with clear and complete descriptions, W W 121 SOMEBODY LOVES YOU ROSE GARDEN so that anyone in a foreign or remote area may learn the dance from the by KEN & CAROL GUYRE by MIKE & NANCY HANHURST BILLY JOHN / cue sheet. FREDDIE'S FANCY PRODUCED BY: J—B—K AT YOUR By eliminating repetition of mea- HOEDOWNS by the WAGONMASTERS Box 54 Newtonville N.Y. 12128 sure numbers, one set of such numbers DEALERS NOW for the dance figure and the description automatically places the basic cue (in P.O. Box 364 Arvada, Colorado 38 39 ▪▪

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Pi • My husband gave me permission to which sex is which! write about Women's Lib this month. "THANKS FOR THE DANCE" Thanks to the Nebraska Roundup In fact, he suggested it; after listening for that gem. And so much for my to all the jokes and teasing at home, soapbox this month. Now, for some he generously said perhaps the time tidbits: GEORGE & ELIZABETH PERO had come to mention it publicly. The July issue is annually devoted 4204 BROOKHAVEN AVE. That's how liberated I am! to distaff matters: fashion, stitchery, LOUISVILLE. KY. 40220 But then, he hasn't been "liberated" lady callers. We have been collecting either. When we became co-editors and fashion photos all year for inclusion printed our names jointly on the mast- and would be glad to receive more. Here is a card which might be used dress quickly at the end of a t ■ o. They head of this publication, we took this Send a black and white photo of your in the Dandy Idea section. I got the are just a little hit more than a calling commitment seriously — like marriage especially pretty or unusual dress, with card. vows, but not quite that seriously! a description of material, color and idea six or seven years ago at Swap Like an ox yoke, but not that heavily! cost, if you wish. See that outfit you Shop in Fontana Village, N.C. On the next ones I have printed, I And we do collaborate on many parts made and wear so proudly in print! intend to include my phone number. of each issue. Then there are some The Nebraska Roundup also men- These cards come in might handy George Pero things he does, like Meanderings and tions a new credit card for women— if you want to give someone your ad- Louisville, Ky. art work, and some that I do, like com- it self-destructs when she has charged posing and make-up, because that's $50 worth of merchandise. If the men what we're each best suited for. It's hear about that before New Orleans, an ideal combination — this family they'll see that we're all provided with PATRONIZE OUR business set-up — and we thoroughly • KA LOX - Eeee0- ".• these before we visit the booths at the ADVERTISERS • enjoy being our own bosses, far more • N Convention there. I'm looking forward • o than we had expected. • Loon Kanghorn to a whole new supply of material for • ■ Of course, readers are really our • this page — new items on the market • New Kalox • bosses. When you no longer enjoy our sewing tips and patterns, and just cos- K 1116 PROUD MARY • output, our whole editorial arrange- tume ideas from watching all the dan- ■• Flip/Inst. Caller: Billy Lewis ■ti • • ment goes "poof!" We'll do our best cing dresses go by! I to keep this from happening, though. New on Longhorn N Let me close with a quote from the ■ Back to Women's Lib. Guess we late Madam Chanel: (to be remem- • LH-403 GO-GET-EM'S • never got away from it, really. I'm a go Flip/Inst. Patter Call by Lc s Calhoun .11 bered when we are tempted to run to • A workshop record wit' •i ,auctions for ■ moderate Liberationist, I guess you'd the store in curlers, or in square dance % callers and dancers' enjoyment.. say, not ready to overthrow the esta- shoes, as I did the other day, only to PORT—A—MIKE N New Rounds on Belco blished family system but prepared to have the car stall in pouring rain) IB NEED A CORDLESS MIKE? • B244A SUNSHINE BLUE see woman take her place in the "I can't understand how a woman Two-step by Earl & Rose Marie Rich A GOOD UNIT MODERATELY PRICED— E world. Not behind every man — walk- N can leave the house without fixing her- Model M100 for voice— S159.50 • B244B ROCKIN' HIGH ing beside him, sharing the difficulties • self up a little, if only out of polite- Model M200 for electric guitar— $169.50 s Two-step by Pat & Shirley McDonald and the successes. ness. And then you never know, may- • Take this quote for example: The PRODUCED BY be that's the day she has a date with BOB RUST ENGINEERING KALOX RECORD DISTRIBUTING CO.. Mesquite, Texas —• weaker sex is the stronger sex because destiny and it's better to he as pretty 1073 Hampton Rd . • 2832 Live Oak Dr. • • of the weakness of the stronger sex as possible for destiny." (From the Daytona Beach, Fla. 32014 • • • .wir. ••••••%••• . • •• .• •• for the weaker sex! You figure out Long Island Promenader.) 41 40 tras or quadrilles. Today, movements for proper dancer reactiot and inter- depend upon a natural body flow ten- pretation. We have the cast off family dency to dance comfortably during to set up these situations, i.e. cast left our square dance figure manipulation. 1/4, Y2, % or cast right 1/4, 1/2, %, etc. to New ideas that break body flow are mean the right or left person to be the usually by-passed for something more pivot point of action. comfortable and usable, plus good po- There are many other "basic" move- WO It tential in the general square dance ments not quite thoroughly under- choreography picture. stood by dancers who have been hur- A. Wheel around from a couple or ried through their classes in order to star promenade position should have join their friends in the square dance the "hub" (inside) person back up picture. This is why we think the time while the "rim" (outside) person is ripe to offer a booklet on "How To SHOP) moves forward with the pivot point Be A Smooth Dancer" explaining in between them. It doesn't matter if it detail this type of basic movement occurs during a right way or a wrong analysis. It will be ready for all dancers way promenade. It doesn't matter and caller/teachers at the Square Dance IN LikEilB6 how the couples are made up, i.e., National Convention in New Orleans boy-girl, girl-boy, two boys or two next month. girls. Out of a promenade, the wheel ORLICH around is less than 180° to face the trailing couple who adjust to face them. pass on erroneous information to a whole new generation of dancers. Per- B. From a dead stand-still (squared haps some day our square dance pro- up set, double pass thru, eight-chain- CALLERS' fessional people will have to learn their thru, two lines of four, etc.) the traf- leadership responsibilities in a less hap- fic pattern of a couples wheel around hazard manner than is prevalent today. is the same as a courtesy turn move- QUESTIONS; Other recreational professionals have ment or wheel around left 180°. done so and the recreation has pros- C. All other wheel arounds 180° Although SQUARE DANCE maga- pered with less confusion to the partici- follow the body flow of the previous zine continues to let you, the reader, pants. movement. EXAMPLE: From lines of know about new and interesting move- All of this leads us to another ques- four, couples wheel across and then ments as they develop, your editor ne- tion now being asked from all quarters. couples wheel around, one couple is SEVERAL CALLERS' WIVES: We are ver loses sight of the fact that the What is the rule for a couple to "wheel wheeling around toward the left, while alarmed at the trend to not wear square "basic basics" are the real "trouble- around?" The confusion seems to stem the other couple is wheeling around dance clothing at the dances today. makers" in breaking down a dancing from the fact that several current pub- toward the right. Same is true when Slacks seem to be worn more and set. With this in mind, you have been lications of square dance terminology couples wheel and deal and then cou- more.... What's happening to the "pret- subjected to reading an analysis of describe a couples wheel around as al- ples wheel around, i.e., &heel 180° in ty dancers" we used to see? such simple basic movements as catch- ways wheeling left. The statement of direction of body flow. However, from ED. NOTE: Perhaps it's part of the all-eight, box the gnat, swing thru, etc. "always" is wrong. And we will endea- just lines of four pass thru and then "woman's lib" movement? We are not during the past months' editions. We vor to explain to you as a dancer why couples wheel around, the courtesy sure, but I can speak for the men in have a reason for doing this. Your this is untrue. turn rule is followed because NO body general that a lot of the slack wearers workshop editor believes that if you Unlike the "new ideas," the author flow direction other than forward is sure look better in square dance dresses, are experienced enough as a dancer to of the basic square dance term is long determined. perhaps because they are more femi- be able to absorb new ideas, you cer- gone and can't be contacted as to All of the above is geared to nine. A small workshop group dancing tainly must be able to dance correctly what he intended the traffic pattern to "smooth" dancing, i.e., to dance in in tight quarters could dictate this type that which has gone before this stage be. Also, in the times of traditional direction of natural body flow. The dress but that's where it should stop. of the game. But, as teachers, the cal- hoedowns, precise position dancing wheel around rule from the promenade Where there is plenty of room with an lers know that review and repetition was not of importance as it is in to- position is traditional from "the inside attendance of more than two sets, make for good knowledgeable students. day's square dance choreography. In out, outisde in" of the Texas star pat- there is no logical reason for not Unfortunately, this truth goes back to many cases "body flow" was not of terns. To use a "wheel around and 1/4 dressing for the occasion. Dancers the teacher himself so that he does not prime concern unless it involved con- more" is superfluous and an unfair call DANCE better properly attired — they

42 43 are psychologically geared to the event :ead couples box the gnat Girls left, boys right in dress, thought and reaction. They Square thru to the outside two Left allemande are in their "happy" clothes and not Swing thru, centers run Sides right and left thru just making another trip to the shop- TAG AND SPIN right Heads lead right, circle to a line ping center. The reason many "mall- Bend the line and star thru Pass thru, tag the line flowers" become effervescent dancers Centers spin the top Girls left, boys right is due to being treated like a lady, with Centers run Centers trade, cast off % all the courtesy involved. Chains, stars, TAG AND SPIN left Pass thru, tag the line weave the ring, and swings are done Left turn thru and partner trade Centers trade, left allemande with a flourish and not like making Circle up eight footprints in a field of mud. A great TAG AND SPIN Reverse back single file Heads star thru, pass thru Boys turn back Dixie grand Swing thru, tag the line part of the IMAGE of square dancing (Right, left, in, out) Right, left, right Girls left, boys right is the western type dress of the partici- Author unknown pants and should never be lost to the Left allemande All eight circulate, tag the line Girls right, boys left recreation. A good example set by the A tag the line variation. On call to Heads square thru four hands group's leadership usually sets the Girls circulate, boys trade TAG AND SPIN, all face down the Swing thru Boys run, bend the line trend of their followers. One of the line, first person goes through and TAG AND SPIN left Crosstrail thru to the corner great appeals to non-square dancers is Spin chain thru, ends circulate double turns right, left, etc. as directed, while Left allemande the clothing involved. When in class, trailing people ALWAYS swing right % Centers run, couples circulate they look better, dance taller and more when meeting shoulder to shoulder. TAG AND SPIN left gracefully, and forget their everyday "Right" ends in a two-faced line; "left" Spin chain thru, ends circulate double FLUTTER SHUTTER problems, and all that reminds them of ends in left-hand ocean wave. Centers run, wheel and deal Heads pass thru, around one to a line the past day. Fads come and go in our Pass to the center, pass thru Centers flutter wheel and back away daily life, but to a square dancer, the Left allemande proper attire is their "uniform" for Ends star thru and lead to the right Left allemande fun! EXAMPLES JAMES NORTON, Virginia Beach, Va.: by Will Orlich Heads right and left thru, roll away I need an understanding of the circu- EXAMPLES by Will Orlich Square thru four hands late movement as I cannot find any Head couples swing thru, centers run Flutter wheel, star thru general rules for calling it without us- TAG AND SPIN, right Partner trade, wheel and deal ing a memorized sequence. Bend the line, box the gnat Slide thru, flutter wheel ED. NOTE.- From two parallel ocean Square thru % to left allemande FIGURES Pass thru, wheel and deal waves, all-8 double (two positions) cir- Centers flutter wheel Head couples spin the top culate doesn't change a thing. It is Spin the top, slide thru TAG AND SPIN, right equivalent to an 8-chain thru or 8- Left allemande Wheel and deal, swing thru chain four command. If just the cen- Turn thru, left allemande Forward eight and back ters or just the ends are told to dou- All eight flutter wheel ble circulate, all dancers are with the Heads square thru four hands Heads slide thru, pass thru opposite people. At this point a zero Swing thru, centers run by Bill Barton, APO San Francisco Flutter wheel, slide thru movement used bringing the dancers TAG AND SPIN, right SHORT STINKER Pass thru, couples hinge and trade back into this ocean wave keeps the Couples circulate Four ladies chain Dixie grand, right, left, right floor dancing. Then once more have TAG AND SPIN, right Heads right and left thru Left allemande just the centers or just the ends do Wheel and deal Slide thru, turn thru another double circulate and all are Pass to the center and Pass thru, centers trade Four ladies chain back in their original ocean wave star- Square thru 3/4 to left allemande Centers in, round off Heads lead right, circle to a line ting position. Variations from this ba- Right and left grand All four ladies chain % Flutter wheel and % more sic thought on circulates will give you Heads only half sashay YOU'RE IT Eight single file circulate one notch many interesting patterns to use. And lead right and circle Head ladies chain Quarter in Ladies break to a line Sides right and left thru Flutter wheel and % more Turn thru Heads box the gnat Eight single file circulate one notch TAG AND SPIN, left Half square thru Quart& in, crosstrail thru to the corner Left swing thru to left allemande thru, tag the line Left allemande

44 45 Turn thru and '4 more Wheel and deal, boomerang STANDARD BASICS STEW Heads circle half, California twirl If you can slide thru Spin the top, turn thru Heads pass thru, separate Circle half, dive thru, star thru Others peel off Bend the line, crosstrail Behind the sides box the gnat Left allemande Face the couple beside you Left allemande Sides face your partner PROMENADE BREAKS Slide thru, circle half, dive thru Heads lead right and circle to a line Everybody right and left thru (with Roll to a Wave) Turn thru and Y. more Tag the line right Star thru, dive thru Boys run, left allemande Promenade with partner Bend the line, flutterwheel Star thru, pass thru, separate Heads wheel around, half square thru Promenade with partner Star thru, boomerang Behind the heads box the gnat Roll right to a wave Heads wheel around Dive thru, flutterwheel Heads face your partner Boys trade, swing thru, step thru Turn thru and Y4 more With a full turn, left allemande Everybody right and left thru Left allemande Boys run, pass thru, trade by Star thru, dive thru Heads rollaway half sashay Turn thru and more Pass thru, left allemande Promenade with partner Y. Flutterwheel Eight circulate, girls run Heads wheel around , square thru Box the gnat, right and left thru Heads cross trail thru, separate Turn thru and 1/4 more Roll right to a wave Flutterwheel, star thru, pass thru Behind the sides do-sa-do Boys run, partner trade Boys run, partners trade Left allemande Sides face your partners Pass thru, left allemande Everybody right and left thru Same partners single wheel and deal Heads lead right and circle to a line DIA-GONER Star thru, dive thru Follow the girls to the next Go forward and back Heads pass thru, around one to a line Star thru, cross trail thru, separate Two ladies chain, square thru 3/4 Right and left thru Boys diagonally pass thru Behind the heads do-sa-do Roll right to a wave Put the lady in the lead Dixie style Boys run, partners trade Ends circulate Heads face your partners Balance, girls circulate Same partners single wheel and deal Head couples diagonally pass thru Everybody right and left thru Boys trade Follow the girls to the next Girls fold, star thru Star thru, dive thru Left allemande Two ladies chain Substitute, bend the line Pass thru, left allemande Half square thru Pass thru, partner trade Heads right and left thru Heads right and left thru Roll right to a wave Left half square thru Head ladies lead Dixie style and balance With a fUll turn around Boys trade, swing thru, step thru Left allemande Walk straight ahead, circle to a line Rollaway and separate Left allemande Forward and back JUST A LITTLE MORE Behind the sides star thru Ladies on the end chain diagonally thru Promenade with partner Heads square thru Sides star thru, right and left thru Same two chain back Dixie style Split two, both turn left With a full turn around Heads wheel around, square thru Slip the clutch, left allemande Roll left to a wave Around one to the middle Rollaway and separate Boys circulate, girls circulate Dixie style to an ocean wave Heads wheel around Behind the heads star thru All eight circulate, courtesy turn Others divide and do-sa-do Right and left thru Heads pass thru, left allemande Couples circulate, bend the line All the way and a little bit more Two ladies lead Dixie style Heads separate half way Star thru, pass thru Hook on to a seasick wave Girls run and cast off '1/4 Pass your own Roll right to a wave (eight in line) Right and left thru, pass thru Behind the sides box the gnat Girls trade, boys trade, turn thru Girls fold, follow the boys to the next Wheel and deal Sides face your partner Left allemande Dixie style to an ocean wave Double pass thru, U—turn back Everybody star thru Left swing thru, girls trade Substitute, centers box the gnat Promenade with partner California twirl Left allemande Change hands, everybody Heads backtrack, slide thru Sides star thru and back away Left allemande If you can turn thru Separate half way, pass your own FLUTTER WHEEL Everybody roll right to a wave Heads promenade half way Behind the heads box the gnat by Carl Brandt, Fort Wayne, Indiana Boys fold, girls take the lead Lead right and circle to a line Heads face your partner Dixie chain a double track Heads lead right, circle to a line Forward and back Everybody star thru, California twirl Girls go left, boys go right Flutter wheel, star thru Ladies on the end chain diagonally thru Heads pass thru, Left allemande Right and left thru Face down the line, two ladies chain Left allemande Dive thru, flutter wheel Ladies on the end chain diagonally thru LOOSE CHANGE Right and left thru, substitute Face down the line, two ladies chain Heads California twirl and separate Heads turn thru and 14 more Behind the sides swap and swing Boomerang, left allemande Ladies on the end chain dixie style If you can slide thru Balance and make three arches Sides circle half, California twirl Heads flutterwheel Others peel off Others turn right single file Circle half, dive thru, star thru Face the couple beside you Square thru four hands California twirl and separate Go under the last arch and Slide thru, circle half, dive thru Spin the top, turn thru Turn the middle arch Behind the heads swap and swing Centers slide thru 47 46 Dixie style in a wave You four promenade this way Heads square thru, spin chain thru Heads lead right and circle to a line Slip the clutch (everybody) Right down the middle Girls circulate twice, boys run Tag the line, centers in Left allemande First couple go left, the next go right Tag the line, peel off, pass thru And cast off 3/4 Walk past those two and hook on the end Crosstrail, left allemande Promenade and don't slow down Tag the line right, wheel and deal Make a line of four you do Men roll in, left face whirl Spin chain thru, girls circulate twice •• - Eight to the middle Boys run, tag the line, peel off Get corner, heads wheel around , And back to the world Pass thru, tag the line right SQUARE DANCE magazine WORK Go forward and back SHOP features original material sub- And just the side two couples Wheel and deal Square thru 1/4, courtesy turn mitted to the editor. New ideas are Do a frontier whirl Left allemande Two ladies chain, put the lady in the presented each month. Mail new and Then all four couples circulate lead Dixie style Heads square thru, do-sa-do to a wave creative material and questions to And left allemande Willard Orlich, Workshop Editor, Left spin chain thru, Cast off 1/4, tag the line, peel off SQUARE DANCE Magazine, Box Ends circulate double Star thru, circle half 788, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Left spin chain thru Dive thru, square thru 3/4 Ends circulate double, PLAYING TAG Left allemande Left allemande by Ed Fraidenburg, Midland, Michigan Heads square thru, spin chain thru Heads lead right and circle to a line Heads whirl away Pass thru, tag the line Girls circulate, girls run foe? 4- WOW; Lead right and circle All eight circulate, tag the line Cloverleaf, double pass thru Ladies break, boys arch BECOME A RNOTMIAD Peel off, crosstrail Peel off, pass thru, Girls duck thru to stand behind boys Tag the line right, wheel and deal Travel 100 miles Left allemande each way (o n • Boys half square thru Spin chain thru square or mace) to Turn right in single file around two Heads lead right and circle to a line Girls circulate, boys run attend club or open Come into the middle Dixie style Pass thru, tag the line, peel off Couples circulate, wheel and deal dance. For applica- tion form write: Slip the clutch, left allemande Left allemande Dive thru, square thru % WASHINGTON KNOTHE ADS Left allemande P 0. boa 246 0111 Harbor. Wash. Head gents take your corner Heads a half square thru And your partner up to the middle Swing thru, boys run, tag the line Peel off, pass thru, tag the line right And back, pass thru, girls fold WATCH NEXT MONTH Wheel and deal Boys split the girls and turn left FOR THE ANNOUNCEMENT To stand behind that boy Left allemande MaeGREG011 OF Boys Dixie style, left swing thru Heads square thru NEW ROUNDS MGR 5019 Step thru and star thru Do-sa-do to a wave, cast off 3/4 SQUARE DANCE Check lines (two face) wheel and deal Swing thru, centers run EVERYBODY CHRISTMAS CARDS! Dive thru and square' Tag the line, cloverleaf, double pass thru Choreography by Left allemande Peel off, star thru EDDIE & AUDREY PALMQUIST Head ladies take your partners Substitute, pass thru JUST A STREET and corners up and back Left allemande Choreography by Pass thru, boys fold LOU 'N DARLENE FAIR Triangle Heads square thru Girls duck thru and turn left to stand PRODUCED BY RALPH MAXHIMER Dos-a-do to a wave presents Behind that girl, girls Dixie style to a wave Girls run, tag the line, peel off DEQUEST Left swing thru IIOUNDS Pass thru, tag the line left, "WHAM-BAM" TR-105 Step thru and star thru MGR 5020 Wheel and deal * BILL BALL'S NEW RELEASE Check lines, wheel and deal SAMMY Star thru, pass thru ,• Square thru 1/4 Choreography by — RECENT RELEASES — Wheel and deal, centers pass thru BETTY & CLANCY MEULLER Left allemande "BED OF ROSES" TR-104 Left allemande • ei• Heads square thru HILLTOP TWO-STEP "LOVENWORTH" TR-103 by Rod Blaylock, Albany, Georgia Swing thru, boys run Choreography by "KAWLIGA" TR-101 No. 1 couple only rollaway a half sashay Tag the line, peel off, pass thru AL ROWLAND While No. 3 only does a frontier whirl Tag the line right, wheel and deal Music by COUNTRY RAMBLERS C.P. MacGREGOR CO. Now No. 1 go cross the floor Right and left thru 729 So. Western Ave. TRIANGLE RECORD COMPANY, INC. And centers in between ole No. 3 Dive thru, pass thru 4, Los Angeles, Cal. 90005 P, O. Box 368 Lynwood, Ca 90262 • 6.• • •.` • s • ••••.•,. • ••• • • And then you wheel and deal to face me Left allemande •

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Answers to the April puzzle are on Page 60. ■ "!■II L m'' " Ilz i DDI Qa mi a E. will ■•dee These opinions a e written by readers in reply to articles and thoughts already pub- A lished in previous issues and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors. Mir 1 WM OW 27 MI■ 61 m" ■ 33 ■ Several months ago, I wrote in com- but not Mississippi. Maybe that's why 111 QUI IIE la plaining about so many new labels I like it; it was sort of a challenge to kill MI IiiiMMIIM MI■ producing singing call records.* I still me. 40 4; MN 41 . feel the same way, but a new label I might say that I have bought just came out with one that I think is fine, about everything that Wagon Wheel a4i WI amliaiii a good old tune, Mr. Sandman, on the has put out. ■■ ■. II ENE Mustang label. The opener and break Getting back to Blue Star, I like Iiii IN WM are rubber stamp, but the dance is not. them and so do the dancers because as a woo 55 E I suggest you listen and see what you of the beautiful music, the clarinet " El IIIMIE•111 think. My dancers all love it very and the vibes. All the musicians are 61 much, because it's smooth and restful, A" . MIME 4"5 MI really artists; they make the dancers DOWN but moving, and a nice tune. hear and feel the music. I think ■MI ■ MO■ Eli 51 Round --- I bought Kalox, Heart Over Mind, the dancers are entitled to hear the 2. Kind of dessert for club dance ■ klIMME■ 74 II 3. Goof in a square and like it very much. So do my dan- good music in addition to the caller, Jun 4 Roman emperor who never cers. There again we got away from fiddled for a square dance and wherever possible, he should pause ACROSS "You'd -- Mine" the rubber stamp; by that I mean and let them soak it up. 1. "---- Up Your Heart" 5. 6. "Little s" 5. thru square thru, do-sa-do, swing thru, spin I get carried away sometimes, but 7. Rhythm Rockers Of Plainfield (Abbr.) 10. Right hand ---- 8. "I've --- A Hammer" the top, etc. thought that you would like to know 14. "Ring Of ----" 9. Part of finding new club officers 15. Late actor Flynn Blue Star has certainly come out someone else's ideas. 10. " Your Blues Away" 16. Metal thread with some fine music and dances late- 11. Nervous twitch Roswell White 17. Staten Island 12. "You --- The One" ly. I am using the following, and if St. Louis, Mo. 19. One way to learn calls 13. "Ida ---" 20. Kind of refreshment tea you haven't workshopped them, I 18. Young Newlywed Twirlers of North 21. "-- --- Of Old Smoky" (2 words) Dakota (abbr.) think you should try them out: 23. Pro's opposite the line 25. Make lace 22. --- I'm Hopin', Blue Star 1883- not 'Printed in Mail, September 1970. 24. "----, Peas, Beans And Barley Grow" 28. Square dancer's wife 25. Half --- rubber stamp. 29. Those who put on a festival fashion show 26. Ventilate 33. Broadcasting Linger Awhile, Blue Star 1879- a 27. Kind of camper 35. After Party stunt 28. Scrape a knee little on the rubber stamp side, but 36. "Happy Days Here Again" 30. Sooner with a slight variation, dances nicely. 37. " Colonel Spin" 31. OWN-COUNTRY the top (pl.) Rockville Rounders Association (Abbr.) 38. Under The Sun, Blue Star 1875- 32. Stitch a square dance dress 39. Uncooked PETTICOATS • 34. Motel or hotel a real nice dance that really gets along. 40. "-- The Evening By The Moonlight" OVER 70 YARDS AROUND BOTTOM 35. Drop a cup of coffee Please Don't Squeeze My Shamon- TWO FLOUNCE, PERMANENT FINISH 41. Wasp bite 42. Tex Brownlee 38. Western beef animal Blue Star 1878- a really nice dance, NYLON MARQUISETTE 43. "---- American Promenade" 41. Sugars coffee 42. PURPLE GOLD 45. "----fth St. Rag" Centers ---h, ends turn in and of course, the dancers all get a 43. ORANGE • HOT PINK 46. Before Promenade with the --- around 44. Soap ingredient charge out of it, because of the TV BLUE YELLOW 49. "Comin' Through The ---" 45. What dieters want to be GREEN • PINK 50. "---- And Toe Polka" commercial. 46. Foot lever LILAC ROYAL BLUE 51. Of late I sure won't forget Wagon Wheel's 47. "--- Of Those Songs" TURQUOISE • RED 52. Gayer 48. Map abbreviation Mississippi. I'll say that a lot of callers LIME GREEN BROWN 54. Dirt and water mixture 55. Ruff 51. Boys ---, boys trade around St. Louis are using it. I like it Solid Colors, plus black & white - $15.95 53. Reviewed records • 56. "I W--- A Girl" Multi-Colors (Your choice) - $16.95 54. After-refreshment candies very much but you sure have to pay 57. Word for the last dance Same Style - 50 yard petticoat 59. ---- off three-quarters 57. Girl's name or flowerless plant attention to what you are calling, as $1 less than 70-yard 62. Paradise 58. Molten rock there isn't much in the background to 59. Those who --- right and left thru Send for color samples & combination list 64. Management's opposite work with. Most singing call records 68. "Heart----s" 60. ---y - deucey 740 Schoelles-Rd. 61. "---'s Your Girl" have a very definite melody to ride on, 69. " To Alaska" North Tonawanda, N.Y. 14120 71. Elect club officers 63. Female deer and even if you should pause a beat Phone: 533-7095 72. Desire 65. Caller Van Antwerp you can always pick it up and go on, 73. Feel 66. Musical tone: n--- 74. Where it's nice to be the morning 67. "--- River Valley" after a late dance 70. "--y, Look Me Over" 50 51 sy intermediate two step. adds up to a good record. FIGURE: Hen._ two couples cross trail, around one and TATTLE TALE WALTZ— MacGregor 5018 squeeze in to a line, up and back, pass thru, Choreography by Eve Maxhimer wheel and deal, double pass thru, first cou- ple left, second right, star thru, dive thru, "I Had A Dream" music, easy routine. pass thru, corner swing, allemande new cor- ner, promenade. NOTE: The number for the record "BESA- EVERYTHING IS ROSY-- Pulse 1004 ROUND DANCES ME MUCHO," omitted last month, is P- SINGING CALLS Caller: Bob Dawson by Frank & Phyl Lehnert 6104 on Dance Along. The old square dance professor who made ALL RECORDS ARE REVIEWED AND himself famous with his recording of Sum- SHIEK OF ARABY — HiHat 885 mer Sounds is back with a goodie. Now we APRIL BUCKEYE POLL WORKSHOPPED BY DOUG EDWARDS. Choreography by Phil & Norma Roberts are not saying that this is another Summer THEY MAY BE PURCHASED FROM: Sounds, but it is a good 'un. Bob's choice Real swinging music and a good fun of tune and figure is almost always good. EDWARDS RECORD SERVICE type high intermediate two step fea- 1. Folsom Prison 14. It Had To Be You FIGURE: Four ladies chain, couples one turing a "whale tail." P.O. BOX 538 and three promenade three quarters, two and 2. High Society 15. In My Dreams four square thru three quarters, move on out Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 SHORT AND SWEET — HiHat 885 3. Birth Of The Blues 16. Mardi Gras and circle to a line, pass on thru, wheel and deal, double pass thru, first couple left, sec- Choreography by Homer & Vera Todd 4. Shenendoah Waltz 17. Darling Lili Last month we talked about the shortage of ond couple right, slide thru, left hand star' 5. Lovin Cha Cha 18. Cheating Heart Good ricky ticky music and a good ea- good hoedown records. We told you that and turn It just once and a quarter, side men 6. Love For The 19. Columbus Blues Wagon Wheel hoedown No. 121, Freddie's sy intermediate two step. lead to a single file, others follow, men Two Of Us 20. Try Some Tenderness Fancy and Billy John, was the first great move up and promenade. hoedown to appear in quite some time. GYPSY EYES — Grenn 14144 7. Real True Lovin 21. Almost Persuaded THANK YOU FOR THE SUNSHINE— Luc- Choreography by Al & Carmen Coutu 8. La Cumparsita 22. Larq's Dream Great hoedowns seem to come in spurts be- ky 001; Caller: Bob Van Antwerp cause this month we have two great hoe- 9. Pillow Talk 23. Symphony Welcome back, Bob, we have sure missed Good music, strong intermediate two downs to report to you and they both are your fine recordings. This is a good one. 10. Tango Bongo 24. Feelin step with a twist gimmick. on the Top label. Top 25229 Thunderbird FIGURE: Head ladies chain, heads prome- 11. 25. Lovers Song, Dancing Shadows and Sterling came out first followed by nade half way, sides square thru four hands, MORE AND MORE — Grenn 14144 12. Hot Lips Heartbeats, Top 25231 Dorset and Bracken. The Top do-sa-do the outside two, swing thru and Choreography by Harry & Kay Hartz 13. Pepily In The Mood label has returned to the days of yesteryear the girls turn back, boys circulate, prome- nade. Good music, flowing intermediate two when they made great hoedowns like Yel- TO TOMORROW— Grenn 12125 step. low Creek, Chattahoochee, Whiffletree and Monangahela. We predict that Top's new Caller: Ron Schneider BLUES STAY AWAY FROM ME— Dacca hoedowns will take their place as hoedown The music is great; the call is a little wordy, but we like it very much. Seems like there Silugtang anb liglitning 6 classics. They really are that good. You just 25649, by Monette & Emett Courtney were a couple of spots in the dance that can't go wrong with these fine hoedown Great Lenny Dee music and a good RECORDS could have been timed better but we know records. It is sometimes difficult to get all those cute high intermediate two step. words into a dance and still keep the dance WHEN THERE'S A FIRE IN MY HEART— flowing. FIGURE: Head couples promenade AMOS MOSES HULLY GULLY— RCA 47- Jay Bar Kay 121; Caller: John Hendron 1314 Kenrock Dr. half way, down the middle right and left 9904, by Ben & Vivian Highburger San Antonio Our top pick of the singing calls for the thru, roll away, half sashay, up and back, month. A record goodie with plenty of Modern music (to say the least), easy Texas 78227 star thru, do-sa-do, right hand star half class. FIGURE: Head ladies chain, one and around, girls turn back and swing, left alle- two step, really different. three flutter wheel straight across, star thru, mande and promenade the ring. pass thru, swing thru the outside two, boys KIND OF HUSH — HiHat 886 SHEBOYGAN— Lucky 002 MUSTANG RELEASES run, couples circulate, wheel and deal, dive Choreography by Nita & Manning Smith thru, pass thru, swing corner, promenade. Caller: Wayne West MS134— HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH A good record that was done before on SIO. — Lucky Good Latin style music and a flowing THE NIGHT, Caller: CHUCK BRYANT SAN FRANCISCO BAY BLUES The dance has lots of life but the basics used 003; Caller: Bill Snailum; Dance: Wayne West MS133— BED OF ROSES are standard. Could be used in about the intermediate two step. This month we present the callers with a Caller: CHUCK BRYANT tenth lesson for beginners. FIGURE: Heads new label, which we know the callers need HI THERE — Hi Hat 886 MS132— SHE'LL REMEMBER promenade three quarters, sides right and like a hole in the head, but in this case, all is left thru, do-sa-do ocean wave, swing thru Choreography by Louis & Mona Cremi Caller: CHUCK BRYANT not lost. With Bob Van Antwerp as the and turn thru, allemande corner, walk by Catchy music, easy friendly two step. MS131— THE ONE YOU LOVE skipper of the new label and Wayne West as your own, swing right hand lady and prome- Caller: CURTIS THOMPSON first mate, we are sure that the label will nade. COULDN'T SAY GOODBYE— MacGregor MS130— SQUARE DANCE TONIGHT produce many fine records in the days to come and may keep some of the other la- TAKE TIME OUT— Longhorn 188 5017; by Jess & May Sasseen Caller: BILL WRIGHT bels on their toes keeping up with them. Caller: Louis Calhoun Familiar square dance tune, easy going MS127— AM I THAT EASY TO FORGET Both Bob Van Antwerp and Wayne West Music is Longhorn good. The dance is good and well-timed. Figures are standard. FIG- two step. Caller: CHUCK BRYANT have put out many great records in the past, LIGHTNING "5" and we believe that they should have a rosy URE:Two and four right and left thru, heads square thru four hands, split two REMEMBER THIS— MacGregor 5017 LS7001— SIXTEEN TONS future with their own label. This record Luc- ky 003 is a fine start. We liked it. FIGURE: around one to lines of four, box the gnat, Choreography by Lou & Darlene Fair Caller: LEM SMITH One and three square thru four hands, right square thru three quarters, swing corner, "As Time Goes By" music and a good LS6001— ROCKY MT. DEW and left thru with the outside two, do-sa-do, allemande new corner, promenade. Caller: CHUCK BRYANT flowing easy two step. ocean wave, boys trade, girls trade, swing BACK POCKET MONEY— HiHat 402 LS5002— I'LL FLY AWAY corner, allemande new corner, come back Caller: Dick Houlton DANCING SLIPPERS— MacGregor 5018 Caller: DEWAYNE BRIDGES and do-sa-do, promenade. A pretty fair record. Figures are well put Choreography by Ray & Elizabeth Smith LS5001— MEMORIES BIG T WATER— Top 25228 together and are quite danceable. FIGURE: Left allemande, turn partner right, men star Caller: DEWAYNE BRIDGES Caller: Reath Blickenderfer. Good music, a flowing comfortable ea Nice toe tapping music and a fine dance left once around, star promenade, men back 52 53 out full turn, girls star right, full around, Really this is a pretty good record although tides Club of Virginia to send the Sil turn partner left, corner swing, promenade. it did not get much enthusiasm from the dancers. Callers can never go wrong with ver Spinners of Seattle to the 20th Na- FRAULINE— Lore 1126 this great Kalox music. FIGURE: Heads Caller: Don Whitaker tional in New Orleans has been com- promenade half way, down the middle and FIGURE: One and three star thru, Califor- square thru four hanas, meet them there pleted. The goal of $3000 has been nia twirl, swing thru and spin the top, right and do-sa-do, double swing thru, all circu- passed, and all funds will go toward and left thru, star thru and dive thru, square late and swing, promenade. thru three hands, swing corner and prome- making the Silver Spinners' stay in New nade. ONE MORE TIME— Blue Ribbon 201 Caller: Ed Stephan Orleans a comfortable one. BECAUSE I LOVE YOU— Blue Star 1894 Blue Ribbon is the second label by HiHat Raleigh & Allie Copeland Caller: Marshall Flippo Recording Co. With a second S/D label, FIGURE A: Left allemande, right and left Merl Olds will probably buy two Rolls IS THIS A RECORD? grand, promenade. FIGURE B: Heads square Royces and hire the second butler. Anyway, Clyde Jones of San Antonio, Texas, thru four hands, corner do-ca-do, swing thru, the record is pretty good and the music is girls circulate, boys trade, turn thru, left al- HiHat good. FIGURE: Heads promenade recently has announced his retirement lemande, do-sa-do, corner swing, promenade. half way, down the middle star thru, fron- from square dance calling. In October, FIGURE C: our ladies chain, Join hands tier whirl, slide thru, right and left thru, do- circle left, allemande left, allemande thar, 1970, SQUARE DANCE magazine car- sa-do, square thru four hands, pull partner CAMP 'N DANCE forward two and star, shoot the star and do- by, swing corner and promenade. FIGURE ried an article in which Clyde wrote The second annual season at Pon- sa-do, left allemande, come back and prome- 2: Substitute square the barge four hands for memoirs of 21 years of calling. Now nade. square thru four hands, otherwise the same derosa Pines Park in LaGrange, Ohio, he would like to know if his record of DOWN IN NEW ORLEANS— Top 25230 dance. starts with the June 4 - 5 weekend. Caller: Emanuel Duming WHY WAIT— MacGregor 2086 being club caller for the same club, For those of you who like a fast-moving Caller: Mike Hull Other 1971 dates are July 2-3; Aug. 6- Kerchief and Calico, for 21 years is a dance, this is it. Try the Instrumental as a A new caller for MacGregor but an old tune, 7; Sept. 3-4. The weekends are spon- record. He has also called for all of the hoedown. We think you might just have The Robert E. Lee. Nothing new in the sored by Warn Barn Squares of Elyria, another good hoedown in your case. FIG- dance, just the same old basics used a thou- club's Christmas and anniversary dan- URE: Heads square thru four hands, make sand records before. FIGURE: Heads star and feature the calling of Dan Cross. ces, sometimes sharing the mike with a right hand star and roll it, heads to the thru, California twirl, do-sa-do with the cor- Information may be obtained from middle, left hand star, roll it round to the other callers, for twenty years. How ner, swing thru and spin the top, right and Harry and Vi Jantz, 2519 Grafton Rd., corner and do-sa-do, swing thru, boys trade, left thru, square thru three hands, corner about this for longevity? Send your re- turn thru to a left allemande, come back swing, promenade. Grafton, Ohio 44044. one and promenade. cord to us, if you can boast a longer BED OF ROSES— Mustang 133 GO FAR WEST WHERE FUN IS BEST SHE'LL REMEMBER— Mustang 132 Caller: Chuck Bryant term with the same club, and we'll be Plans for the 1972 Far Western S/D Caller: Chuck Bryant New music for the Mustang label and the glad to print it. Chuck Bryant now owns the Mustang label music is very good. Dancers and callers are Convention at the Portland Memorial as well as the new Lightning S, and the fel- expecting something a bit new or different Coliseum on July 13,14,15, 1972 are MOUNTAIN CLIMBING DANCERS low is working hard to produce good rec- in records, and most records that have the The George Smith family has recent- ords. His first record, Mister Sandman, was same old figures that were done years ago going well under the guidance of "Shep" a honey and we believe that we can expect are just not going over too well with club and Bev Sheperd. ly been written up in the Denver Post some good records to come from this label. dancers. Recording callers seem to have a and the Sunday Empire, in which a Their music Is as good as the music on the fine assortment of figures for their patter Along with many prominent callers big labels, so let's keep an eye on this new calls, but when it comes to writing a singing for your pleasure, there will be sewing long article told of their mountain label that could go places. FIGURE: Four call, they just cannot come up with any- clinics, leadership courses, caller cli- climbing prowess. Smith and his four ladies chain three quarters, chain them thing any different than the thousands of sons, and wife Marilou, have climbed straight across, heads square thru four hands, records now in circulation. Too bad because nics, exhibitions, workshops and the swing thru, girls circulate and boys trade, these labels are putting a lot of money into very best in round dance instruction. every peak over 14,000 feet in the U. swing and promenade. music and producing records that are not S., and there are only nine people in new but are the same old stuff that dancers On Saturday, square dancers will THE ONE YOU LOVE-- Mustang 131 all who claim this achievement. Caller: Curtis Thompson have been doing for years to other tunes. parade through downtown Portland FIGURE: Heads promenade half way, sides An old favorite, You Always Hurt The One George and Marilou met at a square do-sa-do, slide thru and pass thru, swing left so get your heads and ideas together You Love, made famous by the Mills Bro- allemande and weave the ring, do-sa-do and dance at Colorado A & M, and were thers. This record could very well go over for the float you'll want to exhibit. promenade. big and make Curtis famous also. It's cute. While in the area, don't miss taking married in 1951. George has been cal- THOSE ARE THE WORDS— Windsor FIGURE: Four ladies chain three quarters, a beautiful tour up the Columbia Ri- ling since 1949, and in 1961 built the loin hands circle left, allemande left, come 4964; Caller: Bob Nipper Outpost, one of the most beautiful home and do-sa-do, men star left, star Unfamiliar tune, new caller on Windsor. ver Gorge, skirt the base of Mt. Hood, promenade, back out a full turn and prome- The only thing that is old is the dance. FIG- and drive through the Cascades. Plan S/D halls in the country. He is also nade. URE: Heads promenade half way, down well-liked for his vaudeville type after- NOBODY BUT A FOOL— Blue Star 1893 the middle and do-sa-do, slide thru, pass your 1972 vacation now so that you Caller: Al Brownlee thru, do-sa-do, ocean wave, up and back, can include the Far Western. Dance in parties. FIGURE: Heads right and left thru, star thru, swing thru, and boys trade, turn thru, left the City of Roses, where dancing is The Smiths and their four sons are pass thru, do-sa-do, swing thru, boys trade, allemande, come back, do-sa-do, promenade. proud to belong to OMC, their Own boys run and bend the line, up and back, GANDY DANCER'S BALL— Windsor 4965 great and hospitality unsurpassed. square thru three nands, corner swing, Caller: Larry Jack For more information, write Herb Mountain Club, formed as they signed promenade. FIGURE: Heads star thru, pass thru and cir- and Betty Saunders, 5270 SW Cherry, registers for climbers and noticed that EVERYTHING A MAN COULD EVER cle to a line, up and back, pass thru and their predecessors on the mountains NEED, Lore 1125; Caller: Jack Cloe wheel and deal, centers pass thru, right and Beaverton, Oregon 97005. FIGURE: Heads square thru four hands, left thru the outside two, eight chain thru, Roy Conger all signed in with groups. This member- corner do-sa-do, star thru and square the swing corner, left allemande, promenade. ship is exclusive, which makes the OMC barge four hands, spin chain thru, turn thru WAKE ME UP EARLY— Windsor 4966 and corner swing, promenade. SUCCESS FOR SILVER SPINNERS a very special group_ Caller: Nate Bliss The project launched by the Rip- Jean Parrish (Mrs. Vaughn) ROCKY TOP— Kalox 1115 FIGURE: Men star left, full around, do-sa- Caller: Allen Tipton Continued on page 60. 54 55 rillville, features Bob Ford and Jim & Esther Cheverton. Write Lou & Gladys Crundwel I, 3780 Calhoun St. Gary, Ind. NEW YORK— Capitol District Callers Books Assoc. 3rd Ann. Spring Fling, May 29, MODERN°cords ALBUMS FOR INSTRUCTION • THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MIKE 1 347 fc D-• Guilderland Jr. H.S. Write Al Cappetti, "The Fundamentals of Square Dancing" pagesl The most complete caller textbook Box 47, RD 1, Delanson, NY 12053. ever written. Ideal training guide for new f-: EVENTS b (SIO Label) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 or student callers — or for those who may i-c NEW YORK— Peach Blossom Festival, Write to: Bob Ruff, 8459 Edmaru, Whittier, be wondering what it's like "On The Other ! H: May 29, Canajoharie; Earl Johnston, California 90605.f or descriptive literature. Side of the Mike." Order from Bill Peters, 't! • ..... ••• ..•... Charlie Baldwin, M.O. Howard, Tom & 5046 Amondo Dr., San Jose, Cal. 95129. Betty Jayne Johnston, Ed Joyner, Dick ($12.50 ppd.) Leger. Write C. Everett Dievendorf, 92

AFTER PARTY FUN, $2.50 plus 15E KANSAS— State S/D Convention, Wi- Reed St. Canajoharie, NY 13317. mailing. Contains two books combined chita, May 7-8, featuring Dick Jones. IOWA— 2nd Annual S & R/D Weekend, 5/D Products SQUARE DANCE SEALS — Colorful and into one, with new material that will put Write Jim & Shirley Hayes, 2718 No. June 4-5, Callahan's Irish Acres, Cres- eyecatching seals on your correspondence life into your club or festival. Edited by Edwards, Wichita, Ks. 67204. cent, Iowa, with Ernie & Naomi Gross, are an invitation to square dancing. Order the man who originated after party fun MICHIGAN— Blossomtime S/D, Ben- Beryl Main & Paul Callahan. Write Mrs. from Bill Crawford, Box 18442, Memphis, at dances and festivals. Order from Ray ton Harbor, May 8, High School Gym. Callahan at the above address. Tenn. 38118. Samples on request. One Smith, Star Harbor, Malakoff, Texas 54148. sheet (50)— 50E; Three sheets (1501— $1; Callers: Ken McCartney & Bill Spiedel. IDAHO— 8th Ann. State S & R/D Fes- Ten sheets— $3; Twenty — $5.00; Special STEP—CLOSE—STEP ROUND DANCE BA- Write Royce & Nancy Clements, 2155 tival, June 4-6, at the High School, discount on 100 sheets for club resale. SICS, (64 exercises) $3.25 ppd. 10 week Linda Lane, Benton Harbor 49022. Twin Falls, Idaho. Write Ross & Penny dancer proven basic course, dance positions, ONTARIO— 12th International S/D Crispino, Rt. 5, Nampa, Idaho. R/D terminology, mixers, basic styling hints Convention, at McMaster U, Hamilton, MONTANA— 12th International S & and helps on teaching. Order from: Frank Lehnert, 2844 S. 109th St. Toledo, Ohio. May 13-15. Callers: Bob Fisk, Jerry R/D Convention, June 3-5, Glasgow, Helt, John Hendron, Bob Yerington & Mt. Write Bob Nurse, Crane Valley, Dave Taylor. Rounds: Wayne & Nor- Saskatchewan, Canada. CHALLENGE & ADVANCED CLUB DAN- Notes ma Wylie, Carl & Pat Smith. Write Jane CING: A pocket size (31/41/4) 66 page refe- MISSOURI— June Ball, UMKC Cam- CHOREO GUIDELINE rence book of the rules for the 150 most Jaffray, RR 1, Ennismore, Ontario. pus, Kansas City, June 5. Write Leroy popular high level calls. Starts where the ex- A NEW 5-times-a-year NOTE SERVICE tended 75 club basics end and contains the WEST VIRGINIA— Funtier, May 14- & Marian Brasfield, 9401 E 68th Ter., offering new, fresh material to be used at new "Experimental 50" and the next 100 16, Cacapon Lodge, Berkeley Springs, Raytown, Mo. 64133. the 50 or 75 basic programs. No "new most used calls of high level dancing. A must with Chuck Stinchcomb, Ed Sparrough, for club dancers, for these are the calls fil- MARYLAND— 2nd Cumberland Fes- basics" — just standard movements with Les Chewning. Write: Ida Stinchcomb tering down from challenge into club dan- tival with Louis Calhoun & Chuck new variations. Also includes a "SPOT- cing. If it's called at a dance, you can bet it 10911 Fleetwood Dr., Beltsville, Md. is one of the 150 calls explained in this book Stinchcomb, Art & Joanne Davis. LIGHT" figure broken down into infinite or you already know it. The pocket size and MICHIGAN— 12th Tulip Festival, Hol- Write Ida Stinchcomb, 10911 Fleet- variations to show you how to write your hard gloss cover make it perfect to take to land, May 14-15 at West Ottawa High own material. the dance for that extra confidence.S2.00. wood Dr., Beltsville, Md. 20705. MODERN SQUARE DANCING SIMPLIFIED School, with Tommy Stoye. Write the ARKANSAS— Fun Festival S/D Jam- MAILED: Jan., Mar., May, Sept., and Nov., Festival, Civic Center, 150 W 8th St. The "How To" Book for today's complete boree, June 8, sponsored by Women's FROM - WILL ORLICH $5.00 per year. club dancer. Pocket size and similar to "Chal- Holland, Mi. lenge" book above, but covers the rules and C. of C., Hot Springs, featuring Chuck Box 8577 — Bayshore Gardens explanations of the first 75 basics and ap- KANSAS— Travel On "Support Dance" Bryant. Write Doris Cammack, Hot Bradenton, Florida 33505 proximately 60 other calls and commands 100F Hall, 411 E. Walnut, Salina, Ks. encountered in club level dancing. Ideal gift Springs National Park, Arkansas 71909. May 23, with Don Burkholder and the Price only $2. Both books only $3.50 from COLORADO— 17th Ann. S & R/D JIMCO, 6210 S. Webster, Dept. 2G, Ft. Lannings. Write Liza Grandstaff, 2423 Festival, High School, Grand Junction, Wayne, Indiana 46807. Simmons, Salina, Ks. 67401. June 11-12, featuring Bob Parrish & SOUAREDANCE FUNDAMENTALS shows FLORIDA— 6th Ann. Shindig, May in 335 beautifully clear illustrations exactly Dick Parrish. Write Bob & Mildred El- R ecord. how the dancer looks to himself while per- 28-31, Americana Hotel, 9701 Collins • am, 2866 Unaweep, Gr. Junction, Co. forming each of the 73 bedrock fundamen- Ave, Miami Beach. Staff: Al Brundage, tals from which all more complicated figures CONTACTS for travelers and S/D Campers: are constructed. Not just for beginners; also Les Linn, John Hendron, George Hin- Maine — Merry Barn, operated by Howie Da- tells exactly what a fundamental is and why. kel, Harry Howe & Lee Rimes, Bill & vison. River Road, Newcastle, Maine (663- DISTRIBUTORS Same for a classic, a basic, etc. The biggest OHIO names in squaredancing have discovered new Betty Beattie. Write Dot Schmidt, 200 5684). Twentieth season: May Oct. 1971. TWELGRENN ENTERPRISES horizons through these 208 big power- NE 169th St., N. Miami Beach, Fla. Ontario— Dancing and camping every week- packed pages; you can, too. A fantastic buy P.O. Box 16 INDIANA— Reel Squares 8th Ann. 500 end, July 3 — Sept. 4. Tri-Par Barn, Port El- at $7.50 ppd. from FRONTIER PUBLISH- gin, Ontario. Write Wynne Robertson, 589 Bath, Ohio ERS, Box 44, Glendale, Cal. 91209. Dance, May 29, Promenade Hall, Mer- Sharalin Court, Burlington, Ontario. 56 57 LET'S

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These five albums are designed to be a "How-to-do-it" series in square danc- ing. The series is a graduating one, varying in difficulty from album to album, and also from selection to selection within each album. Each album includes one selection without calls, thus permitting the instructor or one of the dancers to obtain experience in calling. Each album contains fully illustrated instructions, and is available separately at 45 rpm. The series was edited and recorded by Professor Richard Kraus, Teachers College, Columbia University.

ALBUM No. 1 (Ages 8 to 10; Grades 3 and 4) Shoo Fly; Duck for the Oyster; Red River Valley; Girls to the Center; Take a Peek; Hinkey Dinkey Parlez-vous; Divide the Ring; The Noble Duke of York; Little Brown Jug (without calls) EEB-3000 (45); ALBUM No. 2 (Ages 10 to 12; Grades 5 and 6) Skating Away; Life on the Ocean Wawe; Swing at the Wall; Nellie Gray: Form an Arch; Uptown and Downtown; Double Sashay; Bow Belinda; Angelworm Wiggle (without calls) EEB-3001 (45); ALBUM No. 3 (Ages 12 to 14; Grades 7 and 8) Sicilian Circle; Right Hand Star; Captain Jinks; Lady Go Halfway 'Round; Down the Line; Coming 'Round the Mountain; Pass Vie Left Hand Lady Under; Virginia Reel; Four and Twenty (without calls) EEB-3002 (45);

ALBUM No. 4 (Ages 14 to 16; Grades 9 and 10) Pattycake Polka; Swing Like Thunder; First Girl to the Right; Grapevine Twist; Dip and Dive; Texas Star; My Little Girl; Going to Boston; Ragtime Annie (without calls) EEB-3003 (45); ALBUM No. 5 (Ages 16 to 18; Grades 11 and 12) FOR BASIC DANCE STEPS Shake Them 'Simmons Down; When Johnny Comes Marching Home; Wearing of the Green; Quarter Sashay; Hot Time in the Old Town; Four Bachelor Boys; When the Work's All Done For the beginner student, or students who have difficulty keeping This Fall; Haymaker's Jig; Miss McLeod's Reel (without calls) time or dancing to music. On these wonderful records we have EEB-3004 (45); recorded, over the music, the electronic "beep" signal which gives the student the correct rhythm of the basic step of the dance. $3.49 each album Record has three separate bands, regular tempo, slow and very slow. Beep signal on very slow tempo only. The description of $13.00 complete set (5 albums) basic step is printed and illustrated on back of each record jacket. Beautifully packaged in color jackets. Available for Cha Cha, Rumba, Lindy, Waltz, Foxtrot and Samba. This is the ideal way to learn the basics of social dancing. 45 RPM $1.50 Each 74 eeceet 74 Al

1614 NORTH PULASKI ROAD CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 60639 1614 NORTH PULASKI ROAD CHICAGO. ILLINOIS 60639 A C 312 2211072 OPEN NON. i TNURS. EVE. A C 312 2211012 OPEN NON & TOURS EVE 59 58 CHALLENGE CHATTER, cont'd. B. & S. Billy and Sue Miller cers, but in terms of what challenge SQUARE DANCE SHOP CC- dancing is today, this is not challenge. MAGNET, INDIANA 47555 Do challenge dancers support club-level dan- PHONE: (812) 843.2491 ces? The shoe most square dancers wear. '4" heel Yes. Almost all challenge dancers be- with elastic binding B 0 around shoe. Strap long to at least one club-level group, A 71,2"L"... across instep. many belong to more. Many challenge Black and White $7.95 Yellow, Pink dancers are, or have been, officers in and Orange 11.95 these clubs. Silver and Gold 9.95 Sizes 4 to 10— Med. Should everyone try challenge dancing? and Narrow plus .35 Postage a SQUARE DANCE DOMINO 7SOUARE DANCE DOMINO Yellow Yellow g for INSTANT HASH No, challenge dancing is only for those 50 yards Nylon mar- 4 E for INSTANT HASH 4 quisette — stiff, cotton who wish to do more and have the time BOX 3- 1 BOX 32 OF top, wide elastic bard. and interest to do so. The majority of Order I" shorter than dancers will always be happy with skirt. 4 tiers on 21" Opposite swing 2 Split that couple So and longer and 3 tiers 01 club-level dancing. on 20" and shorter . (et Fore to the middle 01 Separate Colors: white, block, (b; Face those two GI Around Isis? one Sc yellow, pink. blue, OR Meet your partner forest green, red and RECORD REVIEWS, cont'd. Send for 'no catalog. mu!t -color. Star thru I Sr 'I- q 4: 4 Star thru 12. do, weave the ring, box the gnat, wrong $12.95 plus 750 postage -33 way grand, skip the partner, swing corner ®. e:16) and promenade. Dealer inquiries welcome on petti-pants & slips Blue ••••, by t b.il ...on • 1,1., DIXIE BELL— Blue Star 1895 Indiana residents add 2% sales tax emu w toe,e tame. 2.4 Caller: Marshall Flippo FIGURE: Headl roll away and star thru, do- sa-do the outside two, swing thru, boys run right, wheel and deal, right and left thru, SQUARE DANCE DOMINOES for INSTANT HASH dive thru and pass thru, swing and prome. oleett by Lloyd Litman & Rickey Holden (1965) nade. Cal will be calling in the ROCKY MT. DEW— Lightning S 6001 Caller: Chuck Bryant following areas in 1971: Square Dance Dominoes were cre- of the dancers ready to start the next A re-release of Lightning S 501 In memory MAY ated and designed by the same authors maneuver. The middle portion has the of Mary Schilling, the original owner of that 7 Espyville Station, Pa. label. This record has been In remand for 11 Midland, Mich. who wrote the textbook "Instant Hash" call and choices of equivalents, with years since it became unavailable after Marv's 14 Battle Creek, Mich. the wording of the calls timed out to death. FIGURE: One and three up and back, 15 Muskegon, Mich. as a visual aid in explaining the the- box the gnat, pull by, turn partner left, 16 Callers Clinic ories of choreography in the book. give the correct number of beats. The turn corners right, back to partner allemande Battle Creek, Mich . right end then has a diagram of the thar, shoot the star, right and left grand, 19 Hot Springs, Ark. The set contains fifty dominoes, meet a new girl, do-se-do, promenade. The 22 New Iberia, La. which were meant to be studied by dancers in their new position after the middle break has a multiple do paso in it, 26 Hot Springs, Ark. while the caller tells his story about the good the caller at home to help him under- call is executed. JUNE old Mountain Dew. COMING NEXT MONTH: There is an explanation of how the 2 Hays, Ks. Cal Golden presents stand grid type hash by showing what MONEY CAN'T BUY LOVE— Swinging 3 Norton, KS colors are scientifically arrived at so Square 2355; Caller: Jerry LeBlanc 4 Hugonton, Ks. GOLD STAR RECORDS each call accomplishes and how it FIGURE: One and three pass thru around 5 Colorado Springs, Colo. changes the formation and position of that ambitious callers can design and one, squeeze in to a line, up and back, star 6 Callers' Clinic, Denver insert their own choice of material. thru, double pass thru, clover leaf, center 8 Gillett, Wyoming dancers in the square. tour square thru three quarters, swing cor- 10 Great Falls, Montana Dominoes help the caller under- As the caller becomes familiar with ner, left allemande, come back, do-sa-do 12 Wkshp & dance, Spokane and promenade, 13 Richland, Wash. stand how one basic leads to another, the system, he can drop reference to 14 Albany, Oregon thus encouraging more varied and in- colors, and use the "box 1 - 4," "3 - 1," LAST MONTH'S PUZZLE 15 Vancouver, B.C. b a r shame who 16 Seattle, Wash. teresting calling. 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