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American SquareDance, April 2001 62 Notes in a Nutshell - Frank Lescrinier 52 On the Record - Rounds - Ralph Be Joan Collipi 36 On the Record - Squares - Chris Pinkham 22 A/C Lines - Ed Foote 78 Rhyme Time - The Garden 50 ACA Viewpoint 48 Round Dance Pulse Poll - Patrick Demerath - Bev & Bob Casteel 64 An Interview with Ed 70 Sewing 101 - Donna /pock Gilmore Part III 55 Square Dance Diary 16 ASD News 56 The Caller Coach - Don Williamson 38 A Wonderful Night to Remember 72 The Country Line 20 CALLERLAB Viewpoints - Jim & Jean Cholmondeley - Jim Hensley 31 The Koreo Komer - Steve Kopman 32 Club Leadership Notes 86 The Lite Side - Don Niva - Bernie Coulthurst 67 Three R's 74 Convention News 79 What's Ahead 41 Cory-Ography in the Classroom - Corhen "Cory" Geis 59 Country Kitchen - Louise Harrop 28 Creative Choreography - Lee & Steve Kopman 26 Cue Tips - Fran & Jim Kropf 5 Did You Ever Wonder Why - Tom Rudebock 42 Easy Level - Bob Howell 61 From the Hip - Larry Cole 8 From the Mail Room 47 Honors Book - Gloria Roth 89 Index Page 24 Lloyd Shaw: American Dance Pioneer Part 2 - Diane Ortner 60 National Square Dance Campers Association to meet in Iowa
AMERICAN If Volume 56 Number 4 April 2001 SQUAREDANCE 'The Infra-ma/wad !tape... e/Squarr Daxemg" Editorial Assistants Subscriptions Louise Harrop Michelle Merchant Publishers - Editors Ed & Pat Juaire Michelle Merchant Cartoonist Corben Geis 4 American SquareDance, April 2001 DID YOU EVER WONDER wax? 1. Some dancers won't join a club with the local callers because the club because they don't want any is financially struggling? responsibility, but wonder why the club 15. Some clubs don't Banner Raid shuts its doors? and wonder why nobody ever visits 2. Some dancers volunteer to help them? their club whenever possible, while 16. Some clubs do many Banner others have to be asked or sometimes Raids and get good member even begged? participation? 3. Some dancers won't accept an 17. Some clubs welcome Banne7. office but criticize the officers? Raiders from near and far - just don t 4. Some dancers criticize the club's ask me to travel very far to retrieve? activities but offer no alternative 18. Some clubs don't visit with guests suggestion? and will sit down rather than fill in a 5. Some dancers can take a small square because they are visiting? suggestion and turn it into an exciting 19. Some callers won't help with event? demos unless they get their going fee? 6. Some officers want to run the 20. Some club members don't try to club like a dictatorship? recruit new dancers because they have 7. Some officers get a lot talked to everyone? accomplished by making others think 21. Some club members continue to it was their idea? try to recruit new dancers even when 8. Some officers sit back and wait they have not had much success? for others to act? 22. Some callers use the same 9. Some officers do not want to choreography and never seem to serve any more but want to maintain purchase new records? control? 23. Some callers work hard to 10. Some members continue to improve themselves even when the contribute but want no recognition? monetary gain is minimal? 11. Some dancers forget they were 24. Some clubs always get a better once students? attendance than others? 12. Some Advance and Challenge 25. Some clubs seem more friendly dancers forget they too had to start than others? with the basic and mainstream calls? 26. Some callers are more active in 13. Some dancers will not support a local, state and/or national activities mainstream club because they are than others? 'plus' dancers? 27. Most dancers are always smiling 14. Some clubs will pay the traveling and try to have a good time? caller their price, but want to negotiate Tom Rudebock
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voices (CALLERLAB and ACA) trying basics were about all people could to speak for square dancing. One will readily recall at a night of dancing, have to eventually kill off the other so especially if they missed a night of there again is only one voice. dancing now and then. The old saying Everyone seems to know the "if you don't learn from your mistakes, problem ...it's the solution or cure for it you are bound to repeat them" that is so difficult to find. Only in certainly can be used in this instance. America can we take something so We've had an unusual week in that simple and make it exceedingly we had a club dance (Mainstream/ complex. By far, the majority of clubs Plus) one night, the next an Old Time dancing, are doing so at far too high a dance doing the old visiting couple level. They have the impossible task of calls which include Dip & Dive, Dive for trying to recruit new members because the Oyster, Texas Star and others. In a it takes too long a period of time in few days we do two party dances. One getting them up to club level dancing. of Boy and Girl Scouts with parents The answer of course is to lower the (last year we had around 150 partici- level! Many dancers tell me that they pating) and then a church group of will drop out if the level gets below what young married folks (last year a bit they can dance and be comfortable over 80 people) so the level is all over doing it. That's the dilemma ... we can't the spectrum. The idea is that each get new dancers to the high level dance is a fun outing and the dancers quickly enough and we can't get win. The club dance had six or seven experienced dancers to a lower level of squares, the old time dance over ten dance. What are we supposed to do? squares and the next two party dances In reading what a great many will be the biggies with a lot of dancers. callers of yesteryear have said about I can't wait!! the proliferation of new calls from the Again, thanks for doing your job so 1950's on, most felt the dancers would well, and keep it up! not be able to keep up and be able to Happy dancing, enjoy smooth dancing. A lot of the Les & Doris Henkel masters of the time thought 30 to 50 Tobias, NE American SquareDance, April 2001 9 Harry Peterson Over the years, Lil and I, up until the Dear ASD: time of her passing in April 1998, really I have done the odd editorial in enjoyed our square dancing. praise of the "Club Caller." At dances In the 70's and 80's we were a very involving the big time callers, I have busy duo, having no less than half a dozen heard people make comparisons that clubs or more going. Monday - Centennial bring into question, the worth of the Crosstowners - 30 years. Tuesday - club caller. In conversation with Ron Beaconaire Squares - 20 years. Wednes- Libby, he emphatically made the day- Corners and Belles - my first club -38 remark, "Don't knock the club callers. years. Thursday - Blackburn Rambling They are the backbone of the activity. Squares - 7 years. Friday - L'il Beavers, Without the club caller, we full-time Intro to Al - 15 years. Saturday - Beaver callers, would be history." 8's - Al and A2- 17 years. Well, one of these club callers, We also had daytime clubs with Harry Peterson, after many years seniors. Churchill Club - 19 years. Good decided to call it quits. Among the older Companions - 10 years. Carlingwood people in the EOSARDA area, a great Senior Centre 10 years and Gloucester many were taught to dance by Harry Seniors - 5 years. and Lil, and almost all of our dancers We have also taken part in have danced to his calling at one time demos and shopping malls as well or another. as dancing for residents of a I think it is safe to say that Harry was number of senior homes. one of the most influential callers Over the years we were fortunate EOSARDA has ever had and in my to book big name callers to come to opinion, possibly the best teacher for Ottawa to call for our clubs, such as beginners. My wife and I were intro- Jack May, Ohio; Deuce Williams, duced to this activity in 1967 and the Michigan; Bob Fisk, California, who principles of dancing and conduct came in his own airplane; Ken passed on to us by him has never left us. Bower, California; Jerry Haag, God Bless you Harry. Enjoy your Wyoming; Gary Shoemake, Ne- well-earned retirement and let's hope braska; Francis Zeller, Kansas; we will continue to have the pleasure of Glen Zeno, Maine; Vaughn Parrish, your company on the dance floor. Colorado; John Hendron, Massa- Chuck Hubbard chusetts; Julie Foster, England, as Editor of Square Time well as numerous Canadian callers Ottawa, Canada from across Canada. Over the years, Lil and I were able to The following is Harry's letter. travel extensively and danced in Dear Sir: England, Holland and Germany, across I am a local caller in Ottawa, Canada and the U.S.A. We attended a Canada, and after 40 years of teaching large number of weeks and weekends and calling, I have made a very difficult of square dancing. One of particular decision. After double knee surgery note was the Lighted Lantern on and a broken hand, I must call a halt. Lookout Mountain in Boulder, Colo-
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American SquareDance, April 2001 I I "one-night stands" for student groups addition to square dancing, we had and youth groups (Girl Scouts, Home singing sports and board games. So we Schooling groups, church groups, etc.). had each group once for square This particular dance was in an dancing. Even though not all students open air pavilion on a church camp- showed up, we still had between 120 ground. There were 10 squares of and 150 for square dancing. We had it students from various parts of the outdoors at 3pm and, boy, was it hot! world, including several from China. We had a little shade, which we tried to Rudy led them through some basic utilize to the fullest. patterns and included the Virginia Reel There were six of us teachers and "Dip and Dive." It was a very involved. Two of us demonstrated and successful afternoon. Rudy has previ- the other four worked with individual ously called for as many as 20 squares groups of students. It was quite a at some of his campus and church challenge with so many students, many specials in the Ruston area. of whom could not understand most of Dr. Crump asked Rudy for some what I said "hold up your left hand" instruction in basic square dancing would not get any response. We had to and the two visited some square dance demonstrate. We also found that they clubs before Dr. Crump, armed with could not stay in squares well, plus we taped music, headed for China. didn't have room for so many squares, I feel that Dr. Crump's letter report so we improvised and had them in long is important because it points out that lines of about 10 couples each. That square dancing can be an enjoyable, worked OK for the Virginia Reel and creative activity for young people. The with the other dances, we had the boy activity at that level may not lead to on the end run to the back which also club membership, but a seed has been worked OK. They needed to burn some planted. Although "retirement home" energy anyway. visits are important, perhaps more of It took quite a while to organize and our "exhibition" and "fun night" because of the heat we didn't keep efforts should be directed toward them too long. Despite the difficulties, student groups. they seemed to really enjoy it, Sincerely, especially the Virginia Reel. Several Jerry Stinson, editor told me it was their favorite activity. LRDTA Footnotes in the Round We had a great summer and the [email protected] square dancingwent over well. We really appreciate the help you gave us. Sorry The following is the letter re- we took so long to report back to you. ferred to above. Regards Kenny Crump Dear Rudy, This is a report on our square dancing in China this [past] summer. We had about 750 students, which we divided up into four groups. Each Thursday the four groups rotated. In 12 American SquareDance, Apnl 2001 MAINSTREAM 54th SILVER STATE FRIDAY - SATURDAY SUNDAY PLUS LEVEL SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE FESTIVAL FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY ADVANCED MAY 4, 5, 6, 2001 FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY New Location: ROUND DANCING RENO HILTON - RENO, NEVADA FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY HANDICAPABLE Square Dancing - Round Dancing - Vendors JERRY YERBY SATURDAY RATES AND RESERVATIONS: 800-648-5080 MENTION: SILVER STATE SQUARE Et ROUND DANCE FESTIVAL EVERYTHING UNDER THESE SPECIAL ROOM RATES EXPIRE APRIL 2 - CALL NOW! ONE ROOF • Dancing • Vendors • Restaurants • Leisure Time Activities • Accommodations • HOTEL ROOMS • RV SPACES i‘f • 1-800-648-5080 Jerry Story Jerry Jona Tony Osondine Johnny Preston FREE PARKING Mission, TX Wayne. NE Sumter. SC Laguna Hills, CA
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Georgia State Square Dance state conventions in the southeast. Association Elects New When you see Ben and Lulline at the President Georgia State Convention, Sept 13, 14, 15, 2001 be sure to welcome them and Ben & Lulline Cotton were installed by all means introduce yourself...they as GSSDA (Georgia State Square Danc- love meeting dancers from all over. ers Assoc) Presidents at the Board of For further information on the Geor- Directors meeting October 2000. gia State Convention contact: Bernard The Cottons began their long history and Sandra Lowe, Convention Chair- with square dancing in 1980. Being man, 75 Larel Court, Dallas, GA 30132; active members of the Rebel Reelers phone: (770) 445-7035 or e-mail club dancing in Newman, GA, Ben and [email protected]. Lulline have paid their dues by having served on the local level as MASDA Chair City Squares (Metro Atlanta Square Dancers Assoc) Representatives, MASDA Vice-Presi- The Chair City Squares celebrated dent and MASDA President. They a quarter-century of fun and fellowship helped organize and served as General February 3 when the club held its 251h Chair for the 1985 and 1986 Atlanta Ex- annual Square-Up at the Central Rec- travaganza festivals. Elected to the reation Center in Thomasville, NC. Ap- GSSDA Board of Directors in 1985 Ben proximately 100 dancers representing & Lulline have given great energy in some 15 clubs in the Triad area of the service to all Georgia dancers by ac- Tar Heel state and south central Vir- cepting a wide range of committee as- ginia enjoyed an evening of square, signments including General Chair for round, and line dancing. 1999 and 2000 State Conventions. They Calling the squares was Harry previously served as GSSDA President Lackey, caller of the host club who has in 1992-1994. called at each of the 25 Square-Ups. Once again Ben & Lulline have Cuing the rounds was Chris Hicks of stepped forward to fill Georgia's high- High Point. The late Ed Raybuck cued est square dance office and look for- for the first 24 Square-Ups. Sharon ward to serving all Georgia dancers. Baldwin, outgoing club president, You can expect to see them at various served as line dance leader. Club square dance functions as they travel vice-president Latrelle Batten wel- the state during the next two years. comed dancers to the event, held each Ben and Lulline are receptive to con- year early in February. sider suggestions that are directed to Prominent callers who have shared building a better square dance program calling duties with Harry at past Chair in Georgia as well as one of the best City Square-Ups are Tony Oxendine, 16 American SquareDance, April 2001 KALOX - Longhorn - 'mod- Cascade - tram acGregor RECORDS MGR - 2434 Wild as a Wildcat MGR - 2433 My Heart Skips A Beat John Suanders KALOX New Smyrna Beach, FL K - 1335 The Party Is Over New CD with Wayne West calling Plus and A-1 Wayne West Roseburg, OR Vele& New Belco CD • New Song Album - Echo From the Past with Wayne West singing original songs for your listening and dancing pleasure. These songs were written by Wayne. B 428 My Affection - Cued by Alice Hill - Phase H Plus One Two Step B 429 Can't Stop Loving You - Cued by Alice Hill - Phase IV Fox Trot B 430 Once in a Blue Moon (sung by Wayne West) Cued by Bob Schindler - Phase II Waltz 41)1)zi't to otd -orge,
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John Saunders, Elmer She ffield Jr., Bill sign Department, designed the dis- Volmer, and Don Williams on. tinctive Chair City badge and decal on The Chair City the reverse side of club Squares had its origin in jackets. Since 1979 the 1959, when the club has danced weekly Thomasville Recreation at the Central Recre- Department organized a ation Center. Previous square dance club, with venues were the Lawrence Pulley of Thomasville Civic Cen- Greensboro as its caller. ter and the Thomasville Since most of the early City Schools Administra- members belonged to tion Building. the Star & Circle Club of Past callers have been neighboring High Point, Rudolph Blackwell, Lee they wore that club's Marshall, and Curtis Mor- badge. In 1967 callers Chris Hicks of High Point. N.C. row. At present Harry Rudolph Blackwell and served as mund dance cuer at the Lackey and Gray Harris Gray Harris, with help Chair City Squares Square-Up, share calling responsibili- which drew ahout 101) dancers. from ties, with the latter re- from the Thomasville North Carolina and Virginia. Furniture Company De sponsible for teaching
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Write: Don's Callers School, 52 Crest Drive, Greeneville, TN 37745 Doti Williamson Phone 423-638-7784, Email [email protected] CALLERLAB Accredited Caller Coach Fax: 423-638-9712 new dancers. eluding ten members in the class which Over the years graduated in De- Harry Lackey has cember, 2000. Not- called at numer- ing the high turn- ous festivals, in- over in dancers cluding those in during the past de- Richmond, Phila- cade, Gray Harris delphia, Memphis, says, "It hasn't al- and Lubbock. In ways been easy, addition he has but we have man- called at some 20 aged to stay afloat. national conven- Co-callers Gray Harris (1) and Harry Lackey (r) Today we have a tions, most re- of the Chair City Squares relax at the club's recent strong club." cently in Charlotte 25" annual Square-Up in Thomasville, N.C. Lackey Gray's wife Clara, (1998). He has re- has called at each of then e events. a veteran dancer, corded about 30 is well known in singles and one album. His wife Clara the state for her paintings of North has been dancing since Harry began Carolina lighthouses. calling in 1957. Al Stewart Current club membership is 38, in- Greensboro, NC Send items of interest to ASD NEWS. Please include your name, address and plume number.
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By Jim Hensley
Last month this column shared develop agreements regarding the is- some 'findings' from research studies sues and problems identified. This list conducted by Starworks Inc., a re- of stakeholders includes all dancers, spected market research company callers, cuers, and participants in the working with the Foundation for the many dance forms associated with the Preservation and Promotion of Square square dance format. Dancing. Utilizing a series of focus The FOUNDATION can be the ve- groups in three separate cities, they hicle for these diverse factions to be- gathered answers to two basic ques- come working partners in developing a tions: A) What is a non-dancers image shared vision for the future of square of square dancing? B) Why do so many dancing, where it needs to p, and what dancers stop dancing? This follow up it will look like when it gets there. article provides recommendations of- The following observations are ge- fered by both the FOUNDATION and neric in form and suggest concepts and Starworks, Inc. ideas that leaders may wish to consider The dance community as a whole in designing the future of the square must make a conscious decision that it dance activity. has the will to pursue a revitalization 1. Develop a diverse set of programs of the square, round, and traditional to meet the needs and interests of a di- dance activity This commitment re- verse audience. This will require new ad- quires an acceptance of the responsi- aptations of the basics of this dance form bility for collective action toward com- without losing the important compo- mon goals. nents of tradition and heritage. Every organization has a stake in 2. Collaboration among dance clubs what happens to square dancing over in a region to share the costs of pro- the next decade. The dance community motion and facilities, and provide a needs all stakeholders in this activity variety of programs. This process is to share these research findings and well understood by businesses every-
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American SquareDance, April 2001 21 by AD VM CE❑ Cloi ALL tIGE Ed Foote
SQUARE DANCE VALUES FROM HARRY POTTER
The Harry Potter books have been FORGIVENESS. Harry Potter makes best sellers in this country for the past mistakes, but his teachers and friends few years, enjoyed as much by adults always forgive him, and he in turn as by children. These are tales of good forgives others. In square dancing we versus evil, which reinforce Christian need to forgive others who make values and demonstrate that good does mistakes in the square, and to look past prevail in the end. their mistakes to who they really are. It is interesting to note how some of LOVE. It is love, not magic or the values expressed in the books witchcraft, that causes miracles to apply to square dancing, as follows: appear in Harry's life. Harry's en- FRIENDSHIP. Harry Potter has 3 emies do not understand the power of close friends at school, and all care for love, and this ultimately gives Harry and support each other. Likewise, the advantage. Likewise, in square square dancing encourages the care dancing it is love for our fellow and support of others in the square, dancers that is the glue holding our club, workshop group and federation. activity together. TOLERANCE. The books teach If you have not read the Harry that we should be tolerant of different Potter books, try the first one: "Harry types of people, and this is true in square Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." It's a dancing as well. In square dancing we great read! Become a kid again, and at learn to be tolerant, kind and friendly to square dances practice the virtues everyone, no matter what their occupa- shown in the book: friendship, toler- tions or interests in life. ance, forgiveness and love. %
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American SquareDance, April 2001 LLOYD SHAW: AMERICAN DANCE PIONEER - PART 2 by Diane Ortner
The school had an established riding Pappy Shaw as the magician. The ulti- program, gaining use of 640 acres of mate climax involved "hypnotizing the pasture land across the boulevard from tiny second grade teacher and break- the school. A livery stable in Green ing a rock on her stomach with a sledge Mountain Falls loaned their horses dur- hammer!"" One of the plays written by ing the school year in exchange for hav- Dr. Shaw, "The Littlest Wiseman," is ing the children take care of them. In still presented annually in Ft. Worth, 1934, however, Dr. Shaw felt that a spe- Texas, each Christmas season. cial project was needed in order to in- Many people came to Cheyenne terest a potentially uncooperative se- Mountain School to lecture, meet the nior class. He hit upon the idea of a children, and add to their knowledge of school rodeo! Every child in the school the world. Carl Sandburg, Edna St. was involved in one capacity or another. Vincent Millay, and Elizabeth Burchenal Children went to the mountains to fell were among them. Others who may not lodgepole pines for the construction of have had the same kind of fame were the corral and chutes in an open terri- probably equally as fondly remembered tory north of the school. During the by the students. A Navajo Indian fam- school year, a dude ranch in the area ily entered into the learning experience loaned their string of horses to the of the school for an entire year. The fa- school, and the children rode and cared ther taught the children about his reli- for the horses. When ready, the children gion music, dances, and leather, feather, rode to a local ranch and herded the and bead craft. The school children con- professional bucking stock down to the structed a kiva, held ceremonies in it, school. Practice on the bucking stock and made magnificent Indian costumes. was followed by the presentation of a Almost from the beginning, Dr Shaw full-fledged rodeo. Even the smaller included dance in his interests. Dance children joined in, riding stick horses was something that the whole high school or bicycles with wooden horse's heads could do together. Dr. Shaw taught folk in the parade. dance, and a dance teacher was em- "Play-acting" was not ignored in the ployed to teach the creative and interpre- Cheyenne Mountain School curriculum. tive dance. The junior high school stu- Every Friday afternoon one grade pre- dents learned the New England style qua- sented a play for the other classes. drilles. Wednesday evening was the op- Through these productions, the stu- portunity for the faculty and students to dents learned stage management, scen- get together for folk dancing. In the ery design and construction, musical 1930's, Dr. Shaw became particularly in- skills, and acting techniques. At the end terested in the square dance. of the year, the faculty presented their In 1934, Guy Parker, a local caller, production, usually a magic show with needed two squares of dancers in or-
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American SquareDance, April 2001 25 CVE %Imps
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INTRO LOP FCG POS, WAIT ONE MEAS; TWIRL/VINE 2 SCP; FWD LK FWD DOUBLE;
PART A 2 FWD TWO STEPS;; DOUBLE HITCH;; VINE APT; VINE TOG TO 1/2 OP; STROLL 4 SCP;; (2" & 4T" TIME TO CP/WALL)
PART B HALF BOX FWD; RK FWD, REC; BACK HITCH 3; SCIS THRU TO FC; HALF BOX BK; RK BK REC; FWD HITCH 3 SCIS THRU TO BFLY;
PART C FC TO FC; BK TO BK; CIRCLE PKUP; BK TWO STEP CHKG; 2 PROGRESSIVE SCIS;; FWD HITCH 3; HITCH SCIS TO 1/2 OP;
INTLD SLOW STROLL 6;;; FWD LK FWD DOUBLE TO SCP;;
ENDING 2 FWD TWO STEPS;; STROLL 4;; FWD LK FWD DOUBLE;; WALK 2 TWIRL 2; SLOW WALK & CHAIR (HOLD FREE ARMS OUT TO SD & SMILE AT PTR)
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INTRO BFLY/W WAIT 2 MEAS;; SHOULDER TO SHOULDER TWICE;;
PART A 1/2 BASIC; FAN; HOCKEYSTICK;; NEW YORKER; WHIP; SHOULDER TO SHOULDER TWICE;; OP BREAK; WHIP; SD DRAW CL TO CP;
PART B LATIN WHISK; (XL,BHD R, REC R, SD L;) PKUP SD CL; DIAM TURN (CBJO/DLC);;;; FROG WALK 3; BOTH DEVELOP; BK WALK 3 CP/W; CUCARACHA; BASIC;;
PART C CHASE 1/2 LADY TRANS SHADOW POST; CUCARACHA; FENCELINE; C RABWALKS; ; SPOT TURN; CRABWALKS;; SPOT TURN; AIDA; SWITCH CROSS; WHEEL LOD;; LARIAT 2 MEAS LADY TRANS BFLY/W;;
PART D ALEMANA TO TAMARA;; WHEEL;; LARIAT 2 MEAS BFLY/W;; LATIN WHISK; AIDA; SWITCH CROSS LOW BFLY SD WALKS;; CUCARACHA CP;
END: IT LATIN WHISK; PKUP SC CL:
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This month let's really blow your mind with the call spin the top. Well present it in a way you've probably not experienced.
1) SIDES star thru 3) Heads Lead right and double pass thru circle to a line track 2 pass the ocean acey deucey boys run girls run Begin with a partner trade Begin with a partner trade & spin the top & spin the top wheel and deal, sweep 1/4 girls run square thru 3 GRAND swing thru left allemande recycle square thru 4 4) HEADS star thru trade by, left allemande double pass thru leads trade 2) SIDES lead right right and left thru veer left veer left Begin with a partner trade Begin with a partner trade & spin the top & spin the top boys run boys run, fan the top explode the wave explode & slide thru left allemande left allemande
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5) HEADS lead right 7) HEADS star thru & pass thru veer left veer left Begin with a partner trade Begin with a partner trade & spin the top & spin the top wheel and deal, sweep 1/4 boys run square thru 3 fan the top left allemande spin chain thru right and left grand 6) SIDES star thru double pass thru 8) SIDES star thru track 2 double pass thru boys run track 2 Begin with a partner trade girls trade & spin the top girls run girls run Begin with a partner trade {lefty} cast off 3/4 & spin the top girls run wheel and deal pass to the center boys walk girls dodge CENTERS pass thru boys trade left allemande square on the 4'h hand left allemande HAPPY EASTER American SquareDance, April 2001 9) HEADS square thru 2 13) SIDES right and left thru right and left thru & lead left veer left veer right Begin with a partner trade Begin with a partner trade & spin the top & spin the top bend the line wheel and deal swing thru boys walk girls dodge circulate 1 1/2 cast off 3/4 right and lett grand right and left grand
10) SIDES square thru 2 14) SIDES pass the ocean single circle to a wave extend, boys run acey deucey Begin with a partner trade girls run & spin the top 2X Begin with a partner trade bend the line, square thru 4 & spin the top trade by, left allemande 1/2 tag boys u turn back 15) HEADS right and left thru right and left grand & lead left veer right 11) SIDES pass the ocean Begin with a partner trade extend & spin the top boys run boys run, fan the top Begin with a partner trade swing thru & spin the top split circulate TWICE wheel and deal right and left grand -4 pass the ocean swing thru circulate 1 1/2 right and lett grand
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BERNIE COULTHURST
Local marketing brought many new About twenty percent of the original dancers into clubs' new dancer pro- class is still dancing after their second grams all over the country. Now we are year in square dancing. learning about their graduation dances. This group of new dancers goes to And soon the attrition of these new danc- every new dancer dance as well as ev- ers will start. Most will keep dancing ery Mainstream dance they can find. until summer starts when many clubs What is another good name for this stop dancing for the season. About 75 group? THEY ARE THE NEW DIE- percent will come back next fall and give HARDS! They are determined to learn square dancing another whirl. At their to dance the Mainstream program well. first dance in the fall, they realize they And they will!!! have forgotten much of what they This group (as well as all new danc- learned last fall and winter. About half ers ) was "avoided" by the experienced of this group will throw in the towel on "good" dancers in the club at first. Now square dancing for the rest of their lives these experienced dancers seek them before the end of the year. out because they know these die-hards At this point we have retained about really know how to dance well. 40°/n of last year's new dancers. Not I have no professional statistics to good - not bad, but it gets worse. Most support the above comments but they of these dancers decide to be angels at are quite accurate based on my first the next new dancer program to not hand knowledge and experience of only help the new dancers but also to thirty years of square dancing and 29 brush up on their knowledge of the calls years of being a square dance leader. in the Mainstream program. Here we Also, my first hand knowledge of moni- have good (primary) reasons and real toring new dancers in the state of Wis- reasons. The good reason for being an- consin supports these percentages. gels is to help the new dancers. The real Does your club, your area, and your reason is they have realized that they state or province experience a similar have not really learned to square dance; poor new dancer retention rate? We they were only given a brief introduc- have written about our poor new dancer tion to square dancing and that they are retention problem being our No. 1 prob- pretty much left on their own to really lem in square dancing for a long time. master square dancing. Those that However, it seems that nobody is listen- stick it out really learn to square dance ing or reading what we have said. Most this second time around. A few more are just ignoring the problem and blam- drop out of square dancing during their ing it on other factors which we cannot first year as "graduated" dancers. control, i.e., bowling is down too. They
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he new dancers out on the floor dur- new dancer retention rate, square, ng regular club dances. dancing would start growing again even If you implement these four points without making any major changes to you will have better and happier new our programs. One final challenge to dancers. You will have happier club you - try the above ideas before saying members because the club members are "they won't work; we tried that before; now close friends of the new dancers. the experienced dancers will not go for Everybody wants to dance with their it;" etc. - because they do work. friends - even if they don't dance very Till next time, happy dancing, it is a well yet. Old timers, be patient with these pleasure that will not last forever! new dancers. A year from now they will out dance you. Besides, patience is a vir- Bernie Coulthurst is the Editor of Club tue and we all want to be virtuous. Leadership Journal. For a complimentary As a closing thought, ask that "New copy of Club Leadership Journal, please Dancer Retention Rates" be put on the call 715-824-3245. The mailing address is PO Box 766, Plover, WI 54467-0766. agenda for your next club, area or state/ E-mail: [email protected]. province meeting. If we doubled our
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American SquareDance, April 2001 35 ON THE RECORD EsQvAinEs CHRIS PINRHAM PO Box 1419, Hillsboro NH 03244 (603) 464-5821 [email protected] www.chrispinkham.com TITLE - Label ARTIST It'll Be Me - ESP-1058 Elmer Sheffield This one gets my vote for both "cute" and energetic this month! Solid ESP signa- ture sound with a crisp guitar and strong bass line to follow. Lyrics are funny and the tune brings smiles to the dancer's faces-especially if they haven't heard them before. Hds (Sds) Promenade 1/2, Square Thru 4, Square Thru 3 more, Trade by, Slide Thru, R&L Thru, Ladies Lead Dixie Style, Boys Cross Aid, Corner Swing & Promenade! Down On The Corner - CRC-142 Matt Worley Covering a great tune from John Fogerty from way too many years ago, "Down On The Corner" brings typical Crown energy to our wonderful activity. Also worked well for me as an energizing contra at a recent family event. This one will heat up a dance floor. Hds (Sds) Square Thru 4, Do Sa Do, Swing Thru, Boys Run, Ferris Wheel, Centers Pass Thru, Swing Thru, Boys Trade, Corner Swing and Promenade! Home In San Antone - SG-210 Tom Manning For those of you who like a little Western Swing, this song is for you. Nice percus- sion line, stand up bass sound, piano in the lead and a fiddle that cuts in to at just the right moment. Roy Rogers would put his seal of approval on this number and secondarily so do I. Check out this fun piece of dance music. lids (Sds) Prom- enade 1/2, Square Thru 4, Swing Thru, Boys Run, Couples Circulate, 1/2 Tag, Scoot Back, Corner Swing and Promenade! Moonlight Bay - GR-12178 Harry Lackey Another "quaint" tune from a company that over the years has specialized in catering to the basics. The music still has flair and is a fine instrumental with a beautiful tenor banjo that conjurs up thoughts of a warm night on the ocean-maybe Hawaii. That sounds great as this is February and we're still dealing with a bliz- zard that left 30" of snow behind. Great basic figure for a one nighter or to get new dancers moving: 4 Ladies Chain, then Chain them home, Allemande Left, Weave the Ring, Do Sa Do Partnen Corner Swing & Promenade!
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Mama Bear - BM-210 Bob Shiver Quaint tune with a bear theme (watch out when you refer to our female dancers as mama bears!). Muffled horns and a snappy percussion line sound a little old fashioned, but it's a cute mellow tune possibly for that relaxing moment in a caller's dance. Hds (Sds) Promenade 1E2, Square Thru 4, Swing 7hru, Bays Run, Ferris Wheel, Centers R&L 77tru, Pass Thru, Swing Corner and Promenade! I'll Get My Loving On The Run - CBC-804 Dave Tucker This tune came to me on a CD (producers: how about a mini disc?) so I could not slow this down enough for dancers to use effectively. Musically however this is an active piece with banjo and dobro leads a 1-2,1-2 bass line that clips right along. This one has patter possibilities so check it out. Hds (Sds) Promenade 1/2, Pass The Ocean, Extend, Ladies Trade, Swing 771ru, Boys Run Right, Bend The Line, Square Thru 5, Corner Swing and Promenade! Ginny / Ginnyville - P10-1007 Hoedown Ginny is a fairly solemn number with a boomchucka beat, a clicking percussion line, a strong bass line and an almost imperceptible guitar in the background. Ginnyville is the more upbeat of the two even though the pattern and bass of the music doesn't change. This one adds a 5 string banjo lead and a Jew's harp in the background, With a double sided patter you can always find one side that you like-Ginnyville was it for me. Ida Red / Hand Picked - C-111 Hoedown Although a rerelease, I've included (this was another thin month for releases) this gladly. Ida Red is very bright and cheery with a rapid fire banjo and a snappy Jew's harp. Also interludes with some sharp claps spiced with the Jew's harp gives this one some change up. Hand Picked is again very bright but this one uses a fiddle that takes turns with the banjo and guitar leads. See you next month. Looking forward to seeing folks in St. Louis for the CALLERLAB Convention!
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Thank you! Thank you! to all the happen to be Lloyd's half-brother & sis- dancers, retired dancers and non-danc- ter-in-law and Jeff's aunt & uncle, are ing guests that contributed to make "A still very fondly remembered by the Night To Remember" a resounding suc- round dance population as outstanding cess!! Truly a night to Remember! cuers & teachers. On Saturday, November 11, 2000, ap- The evening started with a round proximately three hundred wonderful dance party by Andrea Priest with people gathered at St. Brigid's Church guest cuers Dan Roy and Dean Fisher. in Toronto for a square dance with a Throughout the evening, there were dual purpose. First, to commemorate rounds between squares by Andrea, Armistice Day, and secondly, to cel- Jackie McCarthy, and Lew & Laura ebrate the retirement of Lloyd and Wiffen. (Lew and Laura passed the mic Vivian Priest after 39 years of calling, on the Phase III classic Answer Me, cueing, teaching and putting smiles on much to the amazement of the dance the faces of many, many people. floor, who have frequently seen this There was a marvelous party atmo- happen with squares but not so often sphere with the church decorated in with rounds!) and Vivian, who cued the red, black & white (red & white for Re- round before the presentation tip. membrance Day and the black thrown The square dancing was just as ex- in to complete the tri-color scheme of citing, with tips by Jeff, Dean and Wes. the Priests' clubs colors). Balloons A page in family history was written and streamers added a festive appear- with 3 generations of callers on stage ance and cardboard poppies and performing at the same time. The tip memorabilia from Lloyd & Vivian's before the presentations was composed clubs adorned every wall and spare of three singing calls. First, Jeff & his table. The Royal Canadian Legion had dad performed a song that they have poppies available at the door for those been doing together for many years. who might have overlooked or forgot- After this, Mike (Jeff & Andrea's son) ten theirs. joined them on stage and the three gen- Jeff Priest, as M.C. was pleased to erations of callers sang an appropriate have the program include the excellent number called, "That's What Life is All participation from such leaders as Dan About", followed by Jeff & Mike doing a & Rhetha Roy (president couple of singing call from the War years. SWOSDA), T & D's own president After this, it was time for some pre- couple Dean & Ethel Fisher, Wes & sentations to be made to Lloyd & Viv. Jackie McCarthy, and Lew & Laura They were bagpiped to the stage by Witten, his dad (Lloyd) and his son Fred Moxon, a member of their club, (Mike). Although retired many years Honeys 'n Bunnies. Jeff delivered a now, Lew and Laura Wiffen, who also speech (excerpt to follow) that took a
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40 American SquareDance, April 2001 CORY-OGRAPHY in the CLASSROOM bq Coen Tow' CREATING A PROGRAM FOR THE COLLEGE STUDENTS
Baby boomers may be the primary dents are looking lor something to do target audience for recruiting new before embarking onto homework. dancers, but the college level age is a You see, the big Saturday game is great group of people for promoting over and so are the parties. A lot of stu- square dancing. dents are in need of something to do on One of the easiest, most convenient Sundays between church in the morn- and helpful ways I discovered on get- ing and studying in the evening. Some- ting into the different universities and times it is just a one shot deal with community colleges was to contact square dancing in the colleges. Other their student affairs and higher educa- times once a month, twice a month or a tion department. weekly Sunday social dance works out These good people are always look- rather well. Plan wisely. ing for new ideas for their student body. I recommend a dance no longer than What a great ice breaker! Square danc- 1-1/2 hours. 2-3 hours is too much for ing! Several schools that I have worked folks who are not fully into our activity at in the past have developed a diver- and these students are pressed for time sity days. These are usually held on a as it is. Sunday afternoon when the college stu- Good luck and have fun!
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American SquareDance, April 2001 41 I have been calling for several years for a club of ball-room dancers that call themselves the "Saturday Night Dance Club". They dance the first Saturday night each month and because their January dance falls so close to their New Year's Eve affair, they have enjoyed a square dance program on either the first or sec- ond Saturday night following the first of the year. The program that I have called has been one of a permanent one-night-stand variety. These members have an acute sense of rhythm and dance with elegance. Following is a routine that I used at their dance this past .January I am calling it the - - -
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Formation: Circular mescolanza. I had everyone form a large circle around the room. All turned right face and began to march in single file. I then had them step up beside their partner and promenade in twos. Then I doubled up the twos and have them promenade like the spokes on a great big wheel in fours. After identifying all of the foursomes as #1s. I had every other four- some wheel around as couples and face the foursome behind them and desig- nated them as #2s, so that now I had 4 facing 4 . Music: Any mildly slow moving music, i.e. Freight Train or seasonal tunes. Routine: Al Join hands in lines of four. Line # 1 leads out to the right and goes com- pletely around line # 2 counterclockwise. (1-16) A2 Line #2 leads out to the right and goes counterclockwise around line #1. (17-32) B1 Each pair makes a right hand star with the opposite couple. (33-40) Go back with a left hand star. (41-48) B2 All go forward three steps and dip. (49-52) All back up four steps (53-56) All pass thru (passing opposite person by the right shoulder) and continue on four more steps to meet a new line of four to begin again (57-64) Note. I wrote the dance to be used as couples due to the fact that it is a couples club, but it can be adapted to make it a non-gender routine. When I finished the dance, I had the four couples square off and I was ready for my first set of square dances.
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CAPTAIN JINKS OF THE HORSE MARINES
Formation: Double circle. Boys on the left of the girls. All facing LOD. Inside hands joined. Music: Captain Jinks. KDF Folk Dancer 12 #1 Routine: Counts 1-8 Open promenade and singing, I'm Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines, I feed my horse on corn and beans — 9-16 And swing the ladies in their teens (right elbow swing partner), for that's the style in the army. 17-32 We teach the ladies how to dance, how to dance, how to dance, we teach the ladies how to dance for that's the style in the army. (Open polka step i.e. back to back, face to face, back to back, face to face, back to back, face to face, back to back, face to face.) 33-48 Salute your partner, face to the right and swing the next one there in sight and promenade with the ladies right, for that's the style in the army. (Gent salutes his partner, faces to the right and right elbow swings that lady behind him. He then promenades the new partner.) 49-64 Singing, still, as they promenade. "WI, I left 'Anne, Mama she cried, Mama she cried, Mama she' i« 'hen ne, Mama she cried, for that's the style in t}'
American SquareDanef, April 2001 43 BIGMAC has produced a record that fits this month of spoofs very well. Mac McCullar has a call on the flip side which I use for mainstream groups, however I have adapted the figure in this month's article. It is called - - -
PERFECT FOOL
Formation: Square Music: Fool For You. BIGMAC BM196 Routine:
OPENER - MIDDLE BREAK - ENDING (CIRCLE LEFT) *MISTAKES - I'VE MADE ENOUGH — TO FILL A BOOK OR TWO OF LOVE LEFT ALLEMANDE YOUR CORNER DOSADO LEFT ALLEMANDE AND WEAVE THE RING YOU KNOW I WAS A PERFECT FOOL TO BELIEVE YOU DOSADO YOUR PARDNER - PROMENADE FOR ME FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE - I DID SOMETHING RIGHT I WAS A PERFECT FOOL FOR YOU.
TAG I WAS A PERFECT FOOL FOR YOU. FIGURE FIRST COUPLE, LADIES CHAIN WITH THE COUPLE ON YOUR RIGHT, KEEP THAT GIRL AND CHAIN ACROSS THE SET, NOW CHAIN THIS LADY LEFT, IT WON'T TAKE ALL NITE ALL FOUR LADIES CHAIN ACROSS, YOU'RE NOT THRU YET, NOW DOSADO YOUR OWN, SHE'S BEHIND YOU (ORIGINAL PARTNER) SWING AND PROMENADE HER, SHE'S GLAD TO FIND YOU (ORIGINAL PARTNER) FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE - I DID SOMETHING RIGHT WAS A PERFECT FOOL FOR YOU.
• IT SEEMS I'M ALWAYS WRONG - I THINK ABOUT YOUR LOVE ALL DAY LONG. • I'VE BEEN A FOOL I MUST ADMIT - AND I DID A PERFECT JOB OF IT. Note: Second time through send second lady out to the right. After the break, send third lady out. Then finally last lady out to the right.
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And here's a contra that I researched from Al Brozak that I believe was writ- ten by Bill Martin. The name sounded like quite a good spoof. It is called:
TRIP TO BURSITIS
Formation: Alternate duple. 1,3,5,etc, active and crossed over. Music: A 32 bar tune. Routine: Al With your corner allemande once and a half Ladies chain across to partner A2 Ladies allemande right once and a half to a wave across Balance - Turn neighbor by the left one half. B1 Men allemande right once and a half Swing partner. B2 Right & left thru across Circle four 3/4 - pass thru to the next. 16
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American SquareDance, April 2001 47 noriND DANCE g PuLsE POLL BEV & BOB CASTEEL
Dear Friends and Readers, It's already April and time for the ladies to pull out their fancy bonnets for the Easter Holiday (or do we still do that?) As we continue to supply you with some of your favorite dances, we know how much you will enjoy this spring season by learning new dances as well as the old classics. Thanks so much for your contri- butions to this article.
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American SquareDance, April 2000 49 ACA VIEWPOINT PATRICK DEMERALTH Bowling Alone
For the past several years square crease in social involvement to several dance leaders have expressed concern factors, political disillusionment in the about the steadily declining number of wake of the assassination of President square dancers. Perhaps, you have won- Kennedy, disaffection with the Vietnam dered about the cause of these declines War protests, resignation of President and what can be done about them. Dr. Nixon, lack of time, and increased indi- Robert Putnam, a political scientist at vidual and family mobility He claims the Harvard University, has written a book greatest culprit is television, which con- called Dowling Alone, Dr. Putnam tributes to lethargic life styles and de- states that people used to go out and ters people from going out and getting socialize, and join clubs. Today people involved in community projects like aren't joining clubs. His book claims that church activities, volunteerism, and fra- Americans no longer unite together and ternal organizations. join organizations. Bowling Alone is of Critics have criticized Bowling interest to square dancing because it Alone because it does not address seeks to explain the reasons for the de- "counter trends". During this same time cline in square dancing. period other groups have thrived such Dr. Putnam's research touches as the Sierra Club, American Associa- many organizations including the tion of Retired People, U.S. Youth Soc- Shrine, the Masons, Audubon Society, cer, Community Development Organiza- Salvation Army, Red Cross, Veterans of tions, Pentecostal Churches, the Boy Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Scouts and others, most of which are the Boy Scouts. Dr. Putnam points out horizontally managed versus vertical that all of them were founded between top-down management. Critics also the 1870s and 1920s a sort of a golden claims that Bowling Alone does not age for public-spiritedness. He ex- take social ills such as the rising num- plains that public participation in so- ber of mental health patients in treat- cial activities soared in the earliest de- ment, the high prison population, as cades of the twentieth century, peaked well as the rise in popularity of support after World War II, plateaued during the groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous. 1950s, declined in the sixties and sev- If we take the conclusions of Dr. enties and is still declining today. Putnam on face value, then square Putnam calls this decrease as "social dancing is a victim of the "social disen- disengagement" and attributes the de- gagement." Dr. Putnam was recently
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Texas, California. Washington, Michigan, Ontario, Arizona, Maryland, Illinois, Alberta. Ohio. Tennessee. District of Columbia, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylania, New Jersey, Oregon. Florida, Alabama. Nevada. Minnesota, North Carolina. Colorado, Missouri, Tokyo Japan, Bntish Columbia, New Mexico. Indiana asked: If the declining organizations in classes versus fun dancing. had made changes/improvements in As square dancers we must not let their programs based upon the Putnam's Dowling Alone "Theory of membership's desires, would this have Social Disengagement" allow us to fall made a difference. He replied that he into a trap of being "victims" helpless is not sure and has no knowledge be- to reverse the decline in square danc- cause this question was not the focus ing. The lesson for square dancing is of his study. Also he acknowledged that that our beloved activity may be par- the existence of thriving "counter tially affected by Putnam's Theory. trend" activities and the recent revival Leaders in square dancing must work in league bowling are not included in together to take steps to learn from the focus of his research. former dancers why they quit square Dr. Putnam's Social theories appear dancing, learn from current dancers to conflict directly with Marketing what they would prefer in square danc- theory as is demonstrated by the Prod- ing, reduce the stress on dancers, uct Life Cycle. Marketing theory argues modify or eliminate dancer segrega- that there are controllable and uncon- tion programs, de-emphasize the cur- trollable factors, which can cause a rent "perfect" dancer syndrome, and decline in a product or a service like revive the fun, friendship and fellow- square dancing. External uncontrol- ship emphasis. Then we will reverse lable factors are increased competition this decline. ACA believes that this will for limited leisure time, cable television be done either by square dance lead- and Putnam's "theory of social disen- ership organizations or by the square gagement". Internal controllable fac- dancers themselves and has an un- tors are too much stress on the danc- yielding positive outlook for this new ers, segregation of dancers, plus clubs century. ACA is most willing to work recruiting members from mainstream with all square dance organizations to clubs, loss of enthusiasm by main- correct the problems, increase the fun, stream clubs in recruiting new dancers friendship and fellowship, and to re- due to dancer loss, and too much time verse the decline. %
American SquareDance, April 2001 51 ON THE :ECO MitOVISTDS RALPH & JOAN COLLIPI 122 Millville Street, Salem NH 03079 (603) 898-4604 [email protected] members.aol.com/Rvcollipi/index.htm
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One Love A Mighty Pretty Waltz Phase 111+2 (Diamond Turns & Quick Phase II+2(Hover & Chair) - Waltz - Diamond 4) - Waltz - Roper 400B - M Spec. Press. Reverse side of Cha Cha Molitoris & M Callahan. Good music to Hips - P Lefeavers. This is a mighty a nice Phase III waltz. Choreography pretty waltz. Pure vanilla no surprises, includes cross hovers, imp., chasse, can be done on cues, or used as a vue whisk, wing. Ending is back torte. and cue at an open dance.
Sunrise, Sunset II Every Night In My Dreams Phase II+2(Hover & X Hover) - Waltz Phase V+2 (3 Ale. Sr Sme Foot Lunge) - - Roper 138 - B & L Maisch. This rou- Rumba - SP333 Our Hearts Will Go On tine is good for introducing waltz fig- (Flip of Patricia Cha) - T & T McCue. ures to your group. It has prog. Box, Music is from Titanic. Good routine, a LF turning, hovers, RF turning, solo soft Phase V Has shad. fencelines, turns, canters. tamara, wheel, stop and go hockey stick. Nice to see this used at an easier Queen Of The Hop level. A very enjoyable routine. Phase V+2 - Jive - Atlantic OS 13055 by Bobby Darin - D &G Crapo. Solid Phase Columbus Stockade Blues V routine. Short, but encompasses Phase II - 2 Step-TNT 282 - M & R thrwy, link & whip spin, catapult, chkn Edge. Good music to an easy routine. wks, flea hops modified, pretzel turns. No surprises.
Return To Me IV Adeline Phase 1V+1(Riff Turn) + 1 (Crab Walks) Phase VI - Slow 2 Step - Special Press- - Bolero - Col. 6256 by Dean Martin or ing - K & N Shibata. Choreographer CBS 33371 by Dean Martin -J &A Chico. suggests slowing down to 44 rpm's. When using either of the 2 records the This routine is for the experienced choreographer has noted DM or MR for dancer, but beautifully written. All stan- which sequence is to be followed. Again dard slow 2 steps with horse & cart in- both records should be slowed to suit. cluded. Worth bringing to your ad- A nice basic bolero, choose the record vanced group. of your choice and go for it.
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Walkin Cha Cha Happy Sounds Phase III - Cha Cha-TNT 181 - L & B Phase //+1(Fishtail) - 2 Step - Auria. Good cha cha beat, encompasses MacGregor 5504/5011/MGR 074 - E & G many Phase III cha cha figures. Sug- Restorff. Good music, pure vanilla rou- gest you slow for comfort. tine, no surprises, vue and cue.
Cha Cha Hips Bill's Song Phase V+2 - Cha Cha - Special Pressing Phase 111+2 (Dia. Turns & Telemark) - - P Lefeavers. Challenge chase, natural Waltz - Roper 274B This Is My Song - Y top, reverse top, hop New Yorkers, Cu- & E Rust. Telemarks, whisk, cross hov- ban breaks. Good cha cha music. ers, skaters position includes a woman's transition. Suggested speed 1 Ain't Got Nobody 44-45 rpm's. Phase II+ I (Fishtail) - 2 Step - Hi Hat BB012 or MGR 044 - M & L Liberti. Kiss This Peppy music. 2 step that has skate se- Phase IV - Cha/Jive - CD Lyric Street quence in it. Ending has wrap and un- Records #HL65014-2 by Aaron Tippin wrap and rewrap and point. - J & D Mouton. Routine has a peek-a- boo chase in the intro. Part A has um- Slight Fever brella turns, part B has Miami special Phase IV - Jive - Coll. 6074 by Peggy Lee and pretzel turn. or Capitol 9042 LS-57047 & Spec. Press- ing- A & F Woodruff. Great music with Great Balls Of Fire a nice routine written to it. Pretzel turn, Phase II+2(Fishtail & Susie Q) - 2 Step double rocks, knee point and freeze, - Col. 03089 by Jerry Lee Lewis - C & S rock the boat, all standard jive figures. Hurst. The intro has swivel line, rev. fol- lowed by a hitch. The rest is standard Phase II figures. Cute routine. American SquareDance, April 2001 53 American Callers Association Responsive & Committed to Callers & Dancers • All Members are Full Members, have a Voice in All things, and Can Vote! • No Mandatory Conventions / Meetings • The Least Expensive Licensing For BMI/ASCAP • Quarterly Newsletters and Yearly Member Viewpoint Surveys • Membership Includes License and $2 Million Dollars Liability Insurance • Mission and Objectives: "TOGETHER WE CAN" • Reverse the Decline in Square Dancing • Increase the Fun and Reduce Dancer Stress • Combine all Programs below Advanced • Create One International "Square Dancing" Program • Teach Student Classes in 20 Weeks • Survey Members Often for Views and Recommendations • Cooperate with Leadership and Dancer Organizations www.americancallers.com or call (256) 383-7585 or fax (256) 383-7583; E-Mail: [email protected] American Callers Association P.O. Box 2406 Muscle Shoals, AL 35662-2406 Wouldn't It Be Nice Stupid Cupid Phase IV - Jive/Foxtrot/Slow 2 Step - Col. Phase IV+1 - 2 Step/Jive - Polydor MVG 06038 by the Beach Boys - J & A Chico. 511 or Coll. 4207 by Connie Francis - R Part A is Jive, part B &C is Foxtrot, Part Booz. This is a very cute routine. It has D is Slow 2 step. Nice way to introduce lift/turns to a vine 3 and clap. Part C slow 2 step to your dancers. has Am. Spin, basic rock, throwaway, swivel walks, lunge/twist twice. Take a Itchy Twitchy Feeling look at this one, think you will enjoy it. , Phase II - 2 Step - Col. 3148 By Bobby Hendricks - C & S Hurst. Routine in- Sometimes I Cry In My Sleep cludes Charleston, hand waves are op- Phase III + 1 (Side by Side Diamond tion in this routine. Other than that Turn) - Waltz - Fault Line Recording pure vanilla. FR1003 by M. Sikorsky - M & C Ford. Intro, starts in skirt skaters. Part A For A Change is danced in shadow whisk position. Phase III + 1(Alemana) - Cha Cha - At- Part B is standard waltz figures. Part lantic 7-87176 by Neal McCoy - M C has diamond turns. Ending has Seurer. Standard cha cha, very basic, shadow whisk, fwd wheel, bk waltz, can be used at an open dance, and as a end in bk draw touch. Choeographer vue and cue at your club schooled in notes entire dance may be done in Phase III basic Latin figures. varsouvienne position.
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American SquareDance, April 2001 55 THE CALLER COACH NT WILLIAMSON
ASHEVILLE ALLEMANDERS RECRUITING STRATEGIES THAT WORKED!
Nestled in the Southern Appala- surers and one other member served chian Mountains of Western North as sheriff. All were still participating in Carolina, Asheville (pop. 68,000) boasts 2000. Things changed dramatically in a nearly perfect four-season climate September 1999, when after four that makes it a mecca for retirees and sessions the Allemanders cancelled others seeking a high quality of life in a their mainstream class due to under culturally rich environment. Asheville, enrollment, only 4 students. Recruit- home of UNC-A (a constituent of the ment for this class had been limited to University of North Carolina), the the usual pleas for members to "invite Asheville Symphony, and the Asheville your friends," but it was painfully Tourists (a minor league baseball obvious that this approach was no team), boasts three local square dance longer enough if the club was to clubs that offer ample opportunities for continue to offer a mainstream class pursuit of this wonderful activity. each fall. While not the oldest club in town, With the new century at hand, the Allemanders, organized in 1963, Allemanders began looking ahead to are distinguished for having the the fall of 2000. They continued to longest continuous association with submit an announcement of each club their caller, Don Williamson of dance to the daily newspaper's "Com- Greeneville, Tennessee, who has been munity Calendar" and later in the year with them 34 years as of last October. used this means of publicizing the Current club membership stands at 70 mainstream class. They up-dated their individuals with 64 actively participat- brochure prepared by a member in ing during the past year. 1999 and emphasizing the reasons Before the fall of 1999, the people square dance, including specif- Allemanders had a good record of both ics about the fall class. In addition to recruitingand retainingnew members. being available to members for distri- An example is the graduating class of bution, the Allemanders used their March 1996. Three couples in that brochures in new ways this summer. class went on to serve the club as Members wearing their "Square Danc- presidents, vice presidents, and trea- ing is Fun" T shirts distributed them
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American SquareDance, April 2001 57 DESERT RECORDINGS Corben Geis STAFF CALLER Watch for upcoming songs from Corben on Desert (814) 940-6046 [email protected]
September. Several weeks later the club of members to serve as angels and was notified that the paper was doing an was very successful. article on "The Health Benefits of Dance" On September 11, Asheville and wanted to include a picture of square Allemanders were surprised and dancers. While the Allemanders did not pleased to have a first session get the article requested, much of their enrollment of 42 students including 13 material was used and the color picture couples, 11 ladies, and 5 men. By provided more free publicity for the club October 9, class enrollment was in the month before its fall class. Brief completed at 58 because all available announcements of the class also ap- floor space was being used. A question- peared in the local weekly newspaper. naire revealed that students first Another recruitment tool used for learned about the class in a variety of the first time by the Allemanders this ways including brochures, and radio year was square dance business and newspaper announcements. Not cards showing the time, place, date surprisingly, the most frequent reply and location of the mainstream class was "A friend told me about it." Timing and the member's name and phone was also a factor in recruitment. number. Harry Robbins, Secretary of Several couples who had been re- the club, gave each member of the cruited in years past finally decided to Executive Committee a set of these take the class this year. personalized cards for use in recruit- Information on the Asheville ing. Harry also gave a pizza supper Allemanders recruiting strategies is for club members before the first available by writing Diane Hankins at session of the class. This was 421 Governor's View Rd., Asheville, NC intended to bring out a large number 28805; 828-298-2870. lb HAVE YOU INTRODUCED THIS MAGAZINE TO YOUR NEW DANCERS?? WITHOUT NEW SUBSCRIBERS WE CANNOT EXIST EITHER... SEE PAGE 88 FOR SUBSCRIPTION FORM. 58 American &vaneDance, April 2001 Country Kitchen By Louise liarrop
Lemon Pound Cake Jezebel Sauce 1 (4-serving size) pkg. lemon JELLO® 2 (18 - 20 oz.) jars pineapple preserves 3/4 Cup boiling water 1 (18 - 20 oz.) jar apple jelly 1 pkg. yellow cake mix 1 small can (1.12 oz.) dry mustard 4 eggs 1 Tbsp. freshly ground black pepper 3/4 Cup vegetable oil 1 small jar (4 - 5 oz.) fresh horseradish 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade Cook the jellies over low heat until concentrate, thawed melted. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 Cup sugar the remaining ingredients. Let cool Preheat oven to 350° and grease a and refrigerate for at least a week 10 inch tube pan. Dissolve JELLO® before serving. In case of emergency, in water in a large mixing bowl; cool. you can serve it the same day. Stir in cake mix, eggs and oil. Beat at medium speed with electric mixer for Try this wonderful Jezebel Sauce on 2 minutes. Spoon into prepared pan. your holiday ham and you won't be Bake 50 minutes or until a wooden disappointed. It's also great on grilled toothpick inserted in the center chicken or shrimp. It keeps well in the comes out clean. Mix lemonade and refrigerator. If desired you can prepare sugar in a small bowl. Pour over hot the sauce and then can it in 1/2 pint jars cake; cool in pan 1 hour. Remove from for extended use. pan. Cool completely. Serve this cake with fresh strawberries for a Midwest Caller School special holiday desert. Marshall, MI June 10 - 15, 2001 17'h Consecutive Year of Caller Training For New '32 Experienced Callers Staff Don Taylor - Dick Duckham and Qualified Guest Instructors Full CALLERLAB Curriculum Don Taylor 219-925-6039 201McIntyre Dr., Auburn, IN 46706-3114 Dick Duckham; 616-781-5914 Stan Burdick School Co founder
American SquareDant e, April 2001 59 National Square Dance Campers Association to Meet in Iowa
The 44th National Square Dance all the chapters in their chapter outfits. Campers International Camporee will After a short welcoming program meet at the Clay County Fairgrounds in everyone disperses to the various halls Spencer, Iowa this comingJuly 10 thru 12. for a full program of dancing. All three While officially the Camporee is a evenings always conclude with every- three day midweek event, arrange- one gathering in one hall for an after ments are always made so that party with skits by various chapters. NSDCA members may come in and Since the International Camporee set up Sunday afternoon. Many is family oriented, members often members take advantage of this bring along their children and/or opportunity to arrive early, get grandchildren who participate in a settled and then tour the area. It also separate, full program of youth gives the attendees more time to activities. Besides square dancing, resume friendships with dancers these include their own games, crafts, they may see once a year! Callers and sports, water fun plus some extra cuers who come in early will often special activities. Thursday evening participate in impromptu Trail In before the evening dance program dances Sunday and Monday evening. gets underway, the youth always put The Camporee officially begins on on a special performance of skills Tuesday with mornings devoted to acquired during their activities. various sports, games and crafts. A daily newspaper, the "Snooper," Square and Round dance workshops keeps all informed on schedule changes, are scheduled during afternoons. door prizes, camper news, and other Traditionally the Tuesday evening happenings. Mid afternoon on Thurs- program begins with a Grand Parade of day is always set aside for the NSDCA official Business Meeting. Even though it is an overflowing three days, National Square Dance members always find time to make new 11 DIRECTORY friends, renew old acquaintances and share some wonderful pot luck meals. Information & contacts for thousands of 1ifi If you camp AND square dance, we of clubs in the U.S.. Canada and around the invite you to become a member of the 01 world. Great for traveling & planning vacations. National Square Dance Campers Asso- ciation and join in its fun and $9.95 (plus $4.00 postage & handling) fellowship. For more information or a Life Subscription - $50.00 membership application, please write: PO Box 880, Brandon MS 39043 NSDCA, PO Box 224, Little Chute, WI (800) 542-4010 54240-0224. We'll see you around the twimemvoismwmtwuroixvi square campfire. 60 American SquareDance, April 2001 FROM ram =Er Hello everyone and welcome to the April edition of "From The Hip". I have something to share with you that I re- ceived from my friend Tom Rudebock. lies and club activities. Hosts/Greeters Tom (& Bev) live at 4551 Grafton Rd, for the dance/month. Leetonia, OH 44431-9723. He has been EMAIL: Fast, efficient. One message calling for over thirty years and is cur- can be sent to many. Don't forget an al- rently serving as the chairman of ternate means of contact for those who CALLERLAB's Resolutions Committee. do not have computers. Tom maintains a busy home dance pro- WEB SITE: A way of informing oth- gram and travels extensively, he records ers besides club members of activities for Rawhide Records and is in great de- and dance schedules. Must be kept cur- mand as a caller. He maybe reached at rent, or people will not continue to visit. 330-427-6358. Here are Tom's thoughts Be sure to include a contact person(s). on Keeping Your Club Informed. FLYERS: Use a BOLD attention get- Keeping your club informed is ter. Another way of informing others be- just one of the ingredients in the for- sides club members. Leave white space. mula for a successful club. It is im- Don't try to include too much informa- portant to remember that ALL club tion, list a contact person(s) instead. members need to be kept informed Communication is a two way street. about ALL activities. It involves giving information and get- There are several ways of keeping ting feedback. It isn't finished when in- members informed. All information formation is given. should include the 5 W's and sometimes Most successful clubs use a combi- H: Who, What, When, Why, Where, How. nation of ways to keep members in- NEWSLETTERS: Could be single formed. We should remember ineffec- page, multi-page, monthly, bi-monthly. tive communication often results in Include club news, activities (present poor cooperation and coordination, and future), member information, of- under currents of tension, gossip and ficer profiles, dance schedules, area rumors. Let's keep everybody informed. dance news, state/national information. I thank Tom Rudebock for sharing TELEPHONE TREE: A trunk with his thoughts with us and I look forward many branches. Many phones make to seeing all of you again next month. fewer calls for all. More effective if only one or two topics. Larry calls Basic through C-1 and DANCE ANNOUNCEMENTS: Inef- records for Rawhide-Buckskin Records. fective. People visit and don't always lis- He is an active member of CALLERLAB ten. Not all members are informed (sel- and a past Chairman. dom 100% attendance). Larry may be contacted at CLUB BULLETIN BOARD: Current 765-384-7089 or E-mail important information. Newspaper clip- [email protected]. pings about members and/or their fami- "Questions are Welcome" American SquareDance, April 2001 NOTES I NVTEIHEIAL
JOHN'S NOTES CALLER'S NOTES John Saunders Norm Wilcox [email protected] [email protected] John includes a record review and things of interest section. There are In this month's Adding Creativity To several singing call figures included Your Choreography' article, Norm con- that are used in the new songs. tinues looking at the thought process This month's article in Dancing Con- involved in planning a tip using non- tra, by Don Ward, Don continues shar- standard formations and arrange- ing his thoughts on how he programs a ments. The example is to incorporate dance, and how he introduces increas- Cast Off 3/4 from Ocean Waves; All 8 ingly challenging choreography for the Circulate from non-standard waves; newer dancer. non-standard Ferris Wheel; Four Girls In the Workshop ideas section this Touch 1/4, Walk and Dodge, and Clover- month, John looks at some older calls leaf; and four Boys Pass the Ocean and that he has been experimenting with. Fan the Top. These calls are: Spin Back and Fan In the Mainstream 49 (Basic) and Back. Spin Back from RH Waves has Mainstream programs, the following all turn 1/2 by the right, then the Cen- calls and sequences are featured: Right ters Cast Left 3/4 while the Ends U-Turn and Left Thru (normal Arrangement at Back, to form Diamonds. Fan Back Mainstream); Walk and Dodge and (from and Ocean Wave) has the Centers Wheel Around variations. For the Plus Cast 3/4 while the Ends U-Turn Back. Program, Acey Deucey is the featured The Basic Program (Mainstream call. Also included are some Plus se- 49) call featured is Flutterwheel. Dixie quences for dancing the Plus program, Style to a Wave is the Mainstream Pro- some sequences including non-stan- gram call of the month. This month for dard situations. For those calling Ad- the Plus Program John explores the vanced, Explode and (Anything), and call Peel Off. Pass and Roll Your Neighbor and The Advanced and Challenge Spread are highlighted, as well as some Supplement includes: Square Chain dance sequences for both the A-1 and Thru; Zig Zag, and Percolate. A-2 programs.
Good judgement comes from experience 62 American SquareDance, April 2001 INTERNET CHOREO includes the call Double Down, the cur- [email protected] rent Advanced Quarterly Selection. In the "Hoedowning" section, an ar- A review that includes a particular ticle is reprinted from the CallerLink Web site containing choreo or other rel- notes reviewed last month. The various evant information for the caller. If you methods of choreographic management would like to have your Web site con- discussed are Mental Image, Modules, sidered for a review, please e-mail me. Cue Cards, and Sight Calling. For those looking for a lot of choreo Both Brian Hotchkies and David on the Web, here is a site full of it. The share their record reviews of the re- URL is http://www.a118.com and is main- cently released records. tained by Rich Reel. The following are some of the MIKESIDE MANAGEMENT links included: Choreography (open- Stan & Cathie Burdick ers and singing call figures); Chore- [email protected] ography pieces (Get-ins, Zeros and Equivalents); Resolving the square; "Times When Nothing Goes Right" Stir the Bucket routines (Rotates); is the title for Stans' article this month. Easy resolve methods; FASR termi- Some of the things that can cause such nology; Ideas for creative choreo an experience might be: Over tiredness; ideas; and Asymmetric tips for re- Unpreparedness; Mental Stress; Physi- solving a broken square. cally Ill; Eating or Drinking Disorder; There are many other ideas shared Overconfidence; Feeling Inadequate; on the Web site, too numerous to men- and/or Unwanted Fear. tion. All the choreo is abbreviated to Although the article by Cal Golden keep the pages compact, with a guide was written quite a few years ago on as to what the abbreviations stand for. Showmanship, the contents are still relevant today. CHOREO-WISE Several pages of choreography are David Cox included in this issue, including the [email protected] Choreo Concerto page, the Plus Empha- sis Call (3/4 Tag the Line, Plus singing This month's issue contains Basic calls (from Walt Cole's Notebook), the choreo using Circulates from 3x1 Lines. Mainstream Emphasis call (Split Circu- The Mainstream emphasis this late), and Single Circle Stuff from the month includes more choreography notebook of Warren Berquam. using calls from 3x1 Lines, mainly Half Do you publish a note service? Tag and Tag the Line full. Would like it mentioned here? Following the 3x1 Line formation Please send it to: 1720 W. Arrow theme throughout, David looks at setting Highway #83, Upland, CA 91786. up 3/4 Tag the Line from that formation. Thanks, Frank. The material in the Advanced program
American SquareDance, April 2001 63 AN INTERVIEW WITH ED GILMORE Part 3
Although this interview was it's called by a caller who does not know made in 1961, the points in it are still how to time it, or to describe it, or to very relevant. It is because of that teach it, you see. So if they, if they do and who was interviewed that not dance, they discontinue their par- American SquareDance presents this ticipation; they drop out. They must piece over the next 2 issues. Our dance if they are to stay with us. thanks to Bob Brundage for making JL: It does appear to me, Ed, I've this transcribed copy possible and been dancing from New York to Miami, available. around to Los Angeles, and at all clubs, JL: You mentioned a theory there, your name is mentioned, that you are Ed, that you had a turn- carrying more or less over of 80% of dancers a cross for this rhyth- in 2 years. Do you mean mic type of square dancing. Now I also EG: That's a na- find that you have men tional average, yea. behind you like Bruce JL: That, that you'd Johnson, who is recog- lost 80% of your danc- nized as one of prob- ers in 2 years? ably the greatest EG: Yes. 80% of the square dancers in the people who came into world. Probably that's the class activity left in a rash statement, but less than 2 years. Now it seems to be ac- a great percentage of cepted in America as them are lost, as I said, such, and back home on graduation night. in Australia, we accept They never get into Bruce as being a ter- clubs. Most of those that get into clubs rific caller. are lost in the first year of their club EG: And I second that. experience. This is around the country JL: You second that. where callers are getting up and trying EG: I mean, Bruce works with me, to call the things that are being pub- one, two, we have worked as many as 3 lished in the magazines to dancers and 4 and 5 weekends together, you who've danced with about 10 weeks or know. He is on my staff with me at 15 weeks of instruction and danced less Kirkwood Lodge and I am very fond of than a year. him. I think he is probably the most tal- And they, they cannot do the mate- ented caller in the square dance busi- rial that's being published the way it's ness. He has a tremendous talent and being published and especially when tremendous humility, and he is a fine 64 American SquareDance, April 2001 person. And Bruce is working exactly the same. You said "I was carrying a cross." THE FOUNDATION No, not a cross, I have, I simply came to FOR THE PRESERVATION AND a conclusion as to what type of danc- PROMOTION OF SOUARE DANCING ing will keep people dancing, year in The Foundation's purpose is to support the funding of projects that will preserve and year out and keep them happy over and promote square dancing. a period of time. I recognize that every To be considered for the funding, dancer must go through all of the projects must first protect the heritage phases. And those phases, the begin- of the activity and contribute to it's ner phase, include this go, go, go busi- growth. The projects must also empha- ness and this, like children going out size the social, physical and mental ben- efits of square dancing. The Foundation and picking up all the cuss words, the also works to increase public awareness beginner dancer goes out, and he sees of the activity by showing the fun and somebody do a fancy little twirl and a fellowship that makes square dancing a kick, he has to do it, you see. The fact popular recreation today. that it wasn't taught by the caller and The Foundation is registered with the In- it isn't called, it's something excessive, ternal Revenue Service as a 501(C)(3) corporation and depends on private con- doesn't bother him at all. He has to put tributions, public grants and endow- it in because he thinks it's cute, and he ments for its operating capital. has a chance to show off. In order to ensure that the American folk This is people acting like people. art of square dancing will continue to Now when they get a little bit more ex- flourish, the Foundation solicits your perienced, they learn that those things support through your tax-deductible con- tributions. are just excessive, that they interfere, they're rude, they interfere with other For additional Information, contact the Smindation Office at (321) 639-0039. people's comfort because other people have to wait for him to do excessive do something else. I don't have to call twirls, or kicks, or something. And, they square dances. I made more money in moderate in their approach, and as they several lines before I was a square mature, every dancer comes alongwith dance caller and I don't do it. I don't the same general conclusions that I call for a living. That isn't my purpose have. The only thing is that I have had in being a caller. I call because I love it. the courage of my convictions. And so I told them, I don't have to do it I was told a good many years ago by and I will not compromise. I will not do some of my good friends, that I was go- what I don't believe in because it would ing to have to go along with the crowd. make me unhappy and if I can't be I was going to have to do this, or do that, happy and thoroughly enjoy every I was going to call faster. I was going to minute of what I am doing, I would [have to] call more involved things, and rather be doing something else. so forth. That's what the dancers Well, the net result of this has been wanted and I said "No, I don't have to that the people who have told me that I do anything." If they stop inviting me, I was going to be eliminated, I don't seem can stay home and teach new people, to see them anymore. I never solicited and if no one comes to my classes, I can dates to call engagements. I don't ask
American SquareDance, April 2001 65 anybody "Can I come to your town and pick up the latest magazine and read call a dance." It's purely invitational it, which a great many callers are do- and our invitation list has grown to ing, and not even memorizing it. They where the last 2 years it's been over read it and then move on to the next, 1,000 invitations per year. So, if the you see. So that's easier to do. It's people don't want to dance rhythmically easier to do everything they do in this and comfortably, with great variety in way. So that will always be the most formation, great variety in music, if they popular way, you see. want the go, go, go and the getting JL: Do you think that, this method grabbed and so forth, they choose a of yours. have you any way of testing very peculiar way of showing it by in- whether it has stopped this drift of viting me back year after year after square dancers. year, you see. So I have to believe that EG: Oh, yes, yes. There are people, what I am doing must have some value, you're here, why don't you speak to, that I must be on the right track, or they well to Bruce. Bruce has applied this wouldn't invite me back, and I am very general principle in his own home clubs. happy that callers, a tremendous num- Speak to Bruce, speak to Bud ber of callers, are at least saying "I Melenblakey, and Lou Rudersham. think you're right." They've developed a tremendous num- I think dancing must be comfortable, ber of dancers down the San Diego area flowing, rhythmical, properly timed, no and they extended their training peri- clip timing, properly designed, no two ods several years ago, at my suggestion, right hands in succession. Try walking, with the net result that even though taking two right steps and then two left they are in a very transient area, this steps. Well now, two right hands in suc- is the largest naval base, you know, one cession is essentially the same thing but of the largest in the country, and a lot much less jarring because your weight of aircraft plants with personnel being isn't on the hand. But that's the only transferred in and out, they have a tre- difference. And yet, callers are, are not mendous turnover of people in the com- concerned with working on this phase, munity, and even so, their turnover in which figure follows another in natural their dancers is less, far less, than the sequence. So what I stand for has not national average. been easy to sell, or popular, because A great number of people around the caller has to work to do the type of the country, now there are a couple calling I recommend. He has to work at right here in this area and many oth- timing, and rhythm, and phrasing, and ers, Baxter Low is here, there are sev- pitch, and harmony, and, and, post com- eral leaders here who have put into mand insurance and pre command in- practice for the past 2, or 3, or 4, or 5, surance, dance design, program design, or 6 years, the methods that I recom- balance of new and old, all the things mend, and you can discuss it with them that go into making good programming. and find out what their results have He has to work at knowing how to been. They have increased their per- get along with people, how to handle centage held in the activity tremen- people and it's work, you have to study. dously by minimizing the amount of This other thing, all you have to do is material and extending the training 66 American SquareDance, April 2001 period for a long time so that they will have time to teach people to round THREE R's dance from the first night on, to teach Recently Released Records Now Available them to do contras, quadrilles, make Information supplied by complete dancers of them from the Hanhurst's Tape & Record Service first night on. And their dancers will PO Box 50, Marlborough, NH 03455-0050 never get up and say "I don't like USA & Canada: 1-800-445-7398 round dancing" because they don't Fax: 1-800-346-4867 or 603-876-4001 know that they can sit down, you see. 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I Wntc the Songs, Belvieu GMP 116 JL: What are you offering your Katie Wants a Fast One, Shoemake ESP 1055 Dancing on a Saturday Night, Story/Oxendine .. A 1017 dancers? We'll say a dancer, Ed, after It Might as Well Be Spring, Bennett GMP 117 a two year period that has advanced Badly Bent, Sheffield/Shocmakc ESP 1056 very well at that period. Hasn't he? Next Door to an Angel, Garbutt DWN 101 EG: Yes. Love Is in the Air, Jones TSR 2000 JL: Well, nothing can remain static not familiar with the material, but I can it? rarely do a singing call the same twice. EG: No. Or do the same dance to the same tune JL: And to keep the interest of your twice. In other words, I do any singing dancer, you must be offering him some- call to most any other singing call tune thing new in some way or other. What and the dancer doesn't recognize that. are you offering at that point? In fact, and this you can prove again EG: We're offering him continuous for yourself at the dance, the choreog- growth in dancing ability, expansion of raphy is so unimportant to the dancer, the material that we have, the material if he says, "Gee, I sure like the song, so that he has already learned, continu- dance." Well, here's where we've taught ous new arrangements of things, con- people to listen and dance. If he hasn't tinuous changes in the music and for- memorized it or learned the records, or tunately now, we have a continuous flow he has memorized a routine, we can say of good music coming. Not always the to him, "Oh well gee, I'll do that for you, material that's written up with it, but how does it go? I can't remember the the music is improving. figure. What figure is that dance?" He As you've noticed perhaps this can't tell you to save his soul. And, I've weekend, I don't think I have, you may proven this a thousand times over. or may not have noticed, maybe you're People request a certain singing call,
American SquareDance, April 2001 67 and they say, "Are you going to do Ev- We permit this dancer to grow as erywhere You Go?" And, I say "Yes, I'll long as he wants to grow and we do do that for you." I'm happy to get re- not advocate graduating a group of quests. So I put the record Everywhere new dancers into a group of 2-year You Go on and call something to it. I dancers [or] 3-year dancers every may make up a routine as I go or I may year. A bunch of new people being call Old Fashion Girl to Everywhere dumped in with them. The caller hav- You Go and he comes up and thanks ing to pull the entire program back me. He doesn't know that I haven't done down to the capacities of the newer the dance, because, you see, it was the people, you see. Sooner or later, the music that he likes, and it's the music dancer who has danced a couple of he remembers. It's not the routine, not years and knows how to play, will say, the sequence of figures. "Look, I've served my apprenticeship Now, as to it ever becoming boring. dragging beginners through and now You know, 10 years ago with just the I want to dance." And he will be lost to ten primary basic figures that we had, the activity if he is constantly diluted taking only those first ten, and we with brand new people that he must never attempted to go with a program pull and push and help, you see. on the first basic 10 figures. The Alle- So what I recommend is to let the mande Left, Grand Right and Left, beginners stay together and grow to- Swing, Promenade, Do-Si-Do, Right gether. Let them practice and play to- and Left Thru, Chains, Stars, Do Pass gether until they are pretty well So, Do-Si-Do were our figures then. equipped to dance. Then, let the older, Basic figures we called them. With more experienced dancers, from those those 10 figures, we could do groups, gain new membership. 3,700,000 different combinations of And we have this argument from those figures. We added 14 secondar- the people, "Oh we have to graduate ies, making a total of 24 figures, and them, we need them in the clubs." the number of possible combinations, They're real nice to them the first night routines that can be made up from 24 or two and then no one will dance with figures jumps to 784 septillion pos- them, and pretty soon, the new people sible combinations. are gone, and some of the old people So you see, it can never grow old. are gone because they've gotten tired JL: Amazing, isn't it. of pulling the new people, you see. So, EG: It can never grow old. And then this does not work. you multiply this by the various forma- NOW, we've tried to make them un- tions. You can do dances in a circle, you derstand that every new person com- can do dances in lines, you can do ing, having matured, will want to belong dances in progressive squares, pro- to a club. Many will join two, or three, gressing to other squares. Every time or four clubs, you see, and this is where you change the formation, the your new membership growth comes septillions go up, and up, and up, you from. As he simmers down to where he see, in the possible formations. And only wants to belong to one club, and then you add the variety of music, and this happens after 2 or 3 years, and its infinite variety. It can never grow old. dance in one club and maybe visit oc- 68 American SquareDance, April 2001 NEW LINE D - FASHIONS • CALIFORNIA KANSAS ARON'S Square Dance Shop BIT SQUARE DANCE SHOP 8974 East Huntington Drive 635 E 47th St. San Gabriel, CA 91775 Wichita KS 67216 626-285-8544 1 blk. W of 1-35, Exit 42 (316) 522-6670, DORIS'S Crystal Magic Petticoats Closed Sun & Mon bti 8331 Pinecrest Drive Mail Orders & MC & Visa Card Redwood Valley CA 95470 (800) 468-6423 MASSACHUSETTS hqp//www.squareshop corn MEG SIMKINS WASHINGTON 119 Allen St Free Swatches. 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American SquareDance, April 2001 69 SEWING iei
WITH DONNA IPOCK
I have read with interest the discus- what was the sions in this publication....and other solution for sources...the different ideas, likes and our dilemma. I had made several vests dislikes of the STYLE OF DRESS for for the "smartest man I know" in fabric Square Dancers. I have always liked that matched my outfits. I fortunately and worn, what I call, the traditional had enough left over fabric from an out- dress of square dancers...full skirted fit to make a vest for myself. This gave outfits, complete with yards and yards me the idea to line this vest and all fu- of petticoats. To me it was the same as ture vests in fabric of another any recreation activity...you wear the outfit.... making two...yes two vests in clothes for the ... sport.... hobby pas- one. These vests look very smart with time, or whatever the recreation activ- the prairie skirts and of course the ity you choose. Well, my time has "smartest man I know" likes wearing come...after recently suffering from a the vest, especially with one of the hurt knee, wearing THE OUTFIT be- "dicky ties". When you wear your tra- came impossible. After all, how could I ditional outfits, your spouse can still get pantyhose over or even under a wear the vest. The pattern that I used knee brace. How could I not wear most often for "the smartest man I pantyhose with skirts that come to the know" is very simple and since you are top of my knees...what to do...bring on lining it ...no facings. It is Shirley's Vest the Prairie Skirt. & Ties #S-3 and can be purchased from For several months I wore Prairie Aron's, 8974 E. Huntington Drive, San Skirts to our club's regular weekly Gabriel, CA 91775. Two others are very dances and to the big Annual Dances good, Authentic # 313 (also from in our area. No problem. Mater of fact Aron's) and McCalls 8285. The McCalls I like having that choice. One problem pattern was used for the 47th National that did occur is....the "smartest man I Square Dance Convention outfit. If you know" didn't always have a shirt to are unable to get any of these patterns, match my skirt, in other words, "we just just make sure the pattern you pick is didn't match". I found myself wearing fully lined and for ease of sewing...has solid color blouses and solid purchased no darts. The pattern I use for myself skirts. This got to be a little boring with is Simplicity 9285. I don't use any but- not much variety. The solution seems tons, but I do use the elastic insert, this to be to plan ahead...but who can plan gives the vest a little extra fit. an injury? Well any way, let me explain Now a word about lining...some of
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American SquareDance, April 2001 71 THE Covivriter LSE
JIM & JEAN CHOLMONDELEY
April is a great month for many people. For some Easter is a very special time, then to the CALLERLAB Convention is very important, and then for many Easter eggs holds special memories and special fun. This is also the time of the year that many "snowbirds" return from their winter hide-a-ways. Many will bring back dances with them and others will be looking for new ones that have been taught at home. It is the time of the year to share and enjoy what we have learned in the winter. FOR THE LOVE OF FAITH Lyle W Hoffer Description: 4 Wall Line Dance, 36 Count Level: Beginner Music: But For The Grace Of God by Keith Urban
Step, Stroll, Shuffle 19&20 Shuffle Right, Left, Right to left 1-2 Step Left forward, Lock step side crossing Right over Left Right behind Left 21-22 Rock Left side left, Recover 3&4 Shuffle Left, Right, Left forward stepping Right back slightly 5-6 Step Right forward, Lock step 23&24 Shuffle Left, Right, Left to right Left behind Right side crossing Left over Right 7&8 Shuffle Right, Left, Right forward Point Side, Hold, Point Side, Point Forward, Hold, Hold, Cross Right Over Left, Point Forward, Hold, Pivot 1/2 Turn Left Step Left, Pivot 1/4 Turn 25-26 Point Right side right. Hold and Right, Cross Shuffle snap fingers 9-10 Point Left toe forward, Hold & Step Right to place and snap fingers 27-28 Point Left side left, Hold and & Step Left to place snap fingers 11-12 Point Right toe forward, Hold & Step Left to place and snap fingers 29-30 Cross Right over Left, Pivot 1/2 & Step Right to place turn left (weight to Left) 13-14 Step Left forward, Pivot 1/4 31&32 Shuffle forward Right, Left, turn right (weight to Right) Right 15&16 Shuffle Left, Right, Left to right Rock Left Forward, Recover, side crossing Left over Right Rock Left Back, Recover 33-34 Rock Left forward, Recover Side Rock, Cross Shuffle, Right in place Side Rock, Cross Shuffle 35-36 Rock Left back, Recover Right 17-18 Rock Right side right, Recover in place stepping Left back slightly Begin Again 72 American Squarenance, April 2001
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50th National Square Dance Convention Anaheim, California June 27-30, 2001
Club Leader letter Editor and more. Certification and These opportunities are being Club Officer presented for the first time at the 50th Training Programs National. Don't miss your opportunity to take advantage of them! Do you have dancers with enthusi- asm and drive but you aren't sure how What A "Line-Up" good they will be as Officers of your Of Line Dance club? A great start would be to send & Country Western Clinics them to the Club Leader Certification Program or Club Officer Training The 50th National Square Dance Program at the 50'h National Square Convention® Clinics Committee in- Dance Convention. The Club Leader vites you to attend our unique and Certification Program will take your wonderful Country Western Dance dancers through a full course, with five Program, with some of the most (5) hours of core courses and three (3) exciting and up-to-date clinics offered hours of electives, covering all aspects for your enjoyment! of Square Dance History, Square Line dancing has swept the nation Dance Organizations, Association as the most recognized "country" Leadership, Challenges of the Square dance, and can be danced by singles or Dance Club and Marketing the Square couples. Dances have been choreo- Dance Activity, as well as other graphed for almost every country song, subjects from which a choice can be even the latest hits. Come learn dance made depending on the individual steps and routines that will enable you dancers interest. Your dancers will to easily pick up the new dances. come away equipped to assume a Basic Line Dancing is a clinic for the position of knowledgeable leadership beginner, and will teach the latest line in your club. dances. Bring a friend! No partner For those dancers who wish to needed! What fun and great exercise! concentrate only on becoming trained You can even do this by yourself at for a particular office in your club, we home as a regular exercise program. will have classes on President and Vice One of the couples clinics is Beginning President, Secretary, Treasurer, News- Two Step, for all beginners. Another
74 American SquareDaru:e, April 2001 couples clinic is Choreographed Couple Minnesota Twins baseball game. They Dancing. This clinic is really goingto be are dedicated to the preservation of fun, focusing on etiquette and smooth Square Dance, Two Step, Line Danc- dancing. East Coast Swing will be ing, and Western Swing. presented as a clinic to demonstrate and practice smooth styling and Square Dance Program exciting movements. These are just a few of the many clinics being offered. Our Square Dance program will This is your opportunity to learn feature all levels from Mainstream to from some of the best presenters in the Challenge. There will be over five acres business! Learn how to take off some of of dance halls devoted to square the rougher edges in your dancing, by dancing. We will have two Mainstream attending and participating in these Halls; one will feature the Ghost Riders high energy clinics. Band performing live music each See you and "Clara" dropping hints evening, and one will offer Rounds. for the grand prize in Anaheim in 2001. There will be two round dances twice each hour in the evening. Having the Live Band Hall live band in the Mainstream Hall will give all the dancers at the Convention Have you ever had the opportunity to the opportunity to dance to live music. Square Dance to a Live Band? You will If you have never danced to the Ghost at the 50'h National Square Dance Riders Band, you are in for a real treat. Convention® in 2001. The Convention We will have two Plus Halls, one is HAPPY to announce that the GHOST with two round dances each hour all RIDERS SQUARE DANCE BAND will be day and evening, and one offering a part of this great Square Dance Party continuous Plus level squares. In which will be celebrating 50 years of addition, we will have a hall featuring National Conventions. only Singing Calls, which will be mostly This band has been performing Plus level. There will be two Advanced since 1972 throughout the United Halls; A 1 and A2. There will also be two States and abroad. They represented Challenge Halls. the United States in 1974 performing in There will be a Singles Hall, which Eastern Europe where they toured for will provide a place for solo dancers to three weeks. meet. The level of dance in the Singles The Ghost Riders perform regularly Hall will be Plus, with two round for hoe-downs, street parties, concerts, dances each hour in the evening. There private parties, show cases, weddings, will also be a Country Western/Line and some of the largest square dances Dancing hall with a full program. in the country. They have been a part Handicapable dancers will have an of many previous National Conven- 8,000 square foot hall dedicated tions and we are looking forward to entirely to them. It will be on the ground them coming to Anaheim in 2001. floor, near the main entrance, and will In 1999 the Band performed the be easily accessible by all. We are National Anthem at the Oaldand A's/ planning a full Handicapable program. American SquareDance, April 2001 75 Dancing will begin at 10:00am each placed on a white board for 15 minutes day, and run until 10:00pm. At least to claim their prize. one Mainstream and one Plus Hall will We have a large hall, which allows offer continuous dancing for that us a variety of areas and activities. We entire period. Other halls may close will supply an area with carpet and for lunch and/or dinner breaks. If you throw pillows for naps or just sitting on haven't had enough dancing by the floor and visiting. Also planned is a 10:00pm, there will be square dance craft area with items such as construc- after parties each evening. tion paper, scissors, tape, glue, glitter, We are expecting some of the finest crayons, etc. One dangle dance will be a calling talent in the country to be part mask dance. The youth will be given of our program. There will be callers two days to make their masks before from every part of the country, as well the dance. Craft area will be super- as from a number of countries around vised and open earlier and during the world. Along with the spectacular dinner breaks to work on the masks. Ghost Riders Band from California, Our callers will include a variety of this great caller lineup should produce National, Regional, and Local callers one of the finest National Square Dance focusing on the young high-energy Conventions® ever. callers. Most Square Dancing will be at For those wishing to improve a Mainstream level, but there will be their dancing skills, or learn new one plus tip per hour. ones, we will offer workshops for all Square Dance levels, as well as Great Plans Country Western. For Round Dancers Make your plans now to be part of the world's greatest square dance The Round Dance Committee for event in 2001. the 50th Convention 2001 is happy to report that the committee is working Youth Program hard to ensure a smooth running program for all who attend. We are We are planning a fun, safe place for looking forward to hosting dancers and the youth attending the 2001 NSDC to teachers from all over the world for this dance and hangout. We are scheduling wonderful "Celebration". the dances and planning activities in a The General Chairman has pro- way that will encourage the youth to vided four Round Dance Halls for this remain in the hall the majority of their convention. The halls will be located time at the convention. on the third floor of the new Anaheim We will be having two dangle Convention Center. The halls are dances a day, with one in the afternoon very large and will provide ample and one in the evening. We will have at room for dancing. least one prize per hour of regular A "Kick Off' for the Round Dance dance time except for the hours with a Program for the 50th will be an all level dangle dance. Youth must be present in TRAIL END dance Wednesday evening the hall to win. Their name will be at the Convention Center in the 76 American SquareDance, April 2001 .... IMP 11111 M IM III . 1 CnT in mi iili eALC..4S -seghly? mos-VP m" I m i NI Contact these traveling callers for your Club Dance - Festival - or Convention Bob & Lorrie Morrison Bill Barr - 50 New St V 2515 Selman Drive West Haven CT 06516 • . Duluth GA 30096-4350 203-934-2653voice/fax ..!. ... - , -r. , 203-932-3987 anytime 770-476-8445 or e-mail: 4) • hillbarrl @webtv.net -iv - [email protected] "Railroad Bill" is calling ALI if. Now calling full time almost anywhere.
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designated Round Dance Halls. Cali- After Parties every evening - fornia Round Dance Teachers will host 10:30pm to Midnight. and cue the Trail End Dance. A "GALA BALL" Saturday night to For your dancing pleasure, the celebrate 50 years in this wonderful Round Dance Committee will provide: activity. A 'Spectacular Round Dance Four Halls for dancing - Phases II Party' for all levels (Phase II - VI) Round through VI. Showcase of dances Phase Dance Syllabus of all the dances II - VI will be presented each day— showcased will be available for purchase. Thursday thru Saturday. All dancers We invite everyone to attend the are invited to attend and view the biggest round dance party - Starting on dances being shown and then attend Wednesday night and continuing the teaches of their choice. through Saturday midnight. Look Afternoon teaches of the dances forward to seeing you all in the circle. showcased each day will be taught For more information about the from 1:00 - 5:00pm. 50'h check out the Web site at: Programmed Round Dance Party for http://home.earthlink.net/—zebrow/ all levels, in the respective halls, will be NSDC_50th or write to 50th NSDC, P 0 conducted every evening 7:30 - 10:30pm. Box 1237, Lomita, Ca 90717.
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NATIONAL CONVENTIONS 22 OHIO - Cleveland Federation Annual U.S.A. Tip Topper Dance, Eastlake. S Storgard, Jun 27-30, 01 Anaheim, CA 50" NSDC 440-526-0326. Jun 26-29, 02 St. Paul, MN 51•' NSDC 27-28 NEW HAMPSHIRE - New En- Aug 21-24, 02 Boise, ID 15"West Jun 25-28, 03 Oklahoma City, OK 52" NSDC gland S&RD Convention, Center of New Hampshire, Manchester. Art & Marge CANADA Dugas; 603-623-8566 Jul 18-20, 02 Saint John, New Brunswick AUSTRALIA 27-29 HAWAII - Maui No-Ka-Oi SD Jun 7-11, 01 Tamworth, New South Wales Festival. Maui Okinawa Cultural Center, Wailuku, Maui. Steven Strong, 334 Kamano Place, Lahaina HI 96761; APRIL 808-661-0414; [email protected]. 1 OHIO - Annual Buckeye Round 28 NEW YORK - 2001 Clinton Festival, Dance Council Spring Fantasy Dance, Clinton Central School, Clinton. C Aus- Buckeye Lake. S Powell 614-366-4974. tin, R Bates, R LEber, J O'Leary, E 5 TENNESSEE - Greater Memphis Midlin, D Randall. Paul & Barb Credle, S&RDAssociaiotn Handicap Benefit 10687 French Rd, Remsen NY 13438; Dance, Frayser-Raleigh Senior Citizens 315-831-3464 Center, 3985 Eqypt-Central Rd, Memphis. Yvonne Johnson, 71000 Greenbrook MAY Pkwy, Southaven, MS 38671; 4-5 NORTH CAROLINA - Fontana Dam. 662-342-2714; [email protected] Spring Into Rounds, Inn At Fontana Village. 6-7 CALIFORNIA - North Sate Dancers' Bob & Jackie Scott - Bob & Rachel Boudrow Association Annual Redding Jamboree, Phase II, Ill & IV Fasy Fun Level ND Weekend Redding Convention Center, Redding. Info: 1-800-241-0231 or 1-615-890-7876 Ray Daswon, 300 Boulder Creek Rd #6, [email protected] or Redding CA 96003; 530-243-2986; rboudrow@ bellsouth .net [email protected] 4-5 TEXAS - Austin S/R Dance Asso- 6-7 MISSOURI - Greater St Louis Folk ciation Annual Mid-Tex Jamboree, A and SD Federation 2001 Jamboree, St Grand Ball, Travis County Expo Center, Ann's Community Center. Art & Wanda Austin. Bob & Sandra Nichols, Kruse, General Chairman. 512-218-8497; [email protected] American SquareDunce, April 2091 79 4-6 NEVADA - Silver State S&RD Festi- 25-28 MONTANA - Montana State S&RD val, Reno Hilton, Reno. Tony Oxendine, Convention, Billings. Larry Sperry, 40 Jerry Story, Jerry Junk, Johnny Preston, Roundup Dr, Billings MT 59102: 406-656- Wally & lone Wade, Milo Molitoris & 1093; [email protected] Maryann Callahan. Bob & Fran Young, 31- 2 TEXAS - Texas State Federa- 775-424-3232; [email protected]; tion SRD Festival, George R Brown www.greatbasin.net/-dancereno Convention Center, Houston. 4-6 NEW MEXICO - Annual NMSRDA Butch & Ampie Hayes, 210-828-2753; State Festival, Corbett Center NMSU, [email protected] Las Cruces. Joe & Lorie Marlin, Bill & Bonnie Dudley, 281-358-3967; 505-382-7991; [email protected]. [email protected] 4-6 OHIO - Buckeye Dance Convention, JUNE Dayton Convention Center, Dayton. Bebe Parkes, 968 Parnell Dr, Xenia OH 1-2 OKLAHOMA - Route 66 Interna- 45385; 937-372-7536 tional SD Jamboree, Elk City Conven- tion Center, Elk City. Mike & Myrna 10-12 ONTARIO, CANADA - Toronto & Perkins, PO Box 804, Clinton OK District S&RD Convention, Brock Uni- 73601; [email protected] versity, St Catharines. John & Roberta Wrigglesworth, 109 Meadowbrook Dr, 1-3 NEW ZEALAND - National Square & Milton ON L9T 2B7 CANADA; Round Dance Convention, Rolleston 905-878-2678: [email protected] Community Centre, Rolleston, Christchurch. Barbara & Graeme Wood. 15-17 ALBERTA - Annual South Cariboo PO Box 7225, Sydenham, Christchurch SD Jamboree, Edmonton, Alberta, 8002, New Zealand; 03-389-8873 Canada. Info: 250-395-2865; 250-397-2076 7-11 AUSTRALIA - 42"° Australian 17-19 VIRGINIA - Dancing Diamonds National SD Cony, Tamworth, New Convention, Ramada Inn, Williamsburg. South Wales. Gordon Hearne, 8 Al & Nancy Smith, 345 Bartell Dr, Horbling Avenue, Georges Hall, N S W Chesapeake VA 23322: 757-436-19711; 2198, Australia or Bruce Clark, 33 Coral WASCACLUBSOaol.com Tree Drive, Carlingford, NSW 2118, www.hometown.aol.com/pubchair11 Australia 10-20 MICHIGAN - Annual Spring 8-9 IDAHO - Idaho State SD Festival, S&RD Festival, Traverse City. Betty Lake Hazel Middle School, Meridian. Al Mansfield, 517-785-3153; Dennis & Linda Shaw, 9676 Highlander Dr, Barnes, 231-946-8673; [email protected] Boise ID 83709. 208-362-7194; 25-27 CALIFORNIA - Golden State [email protected]. Round Up, Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton. Paul & Rosemary Barker, 8-10 MINNESOTA - 50^ Minnesota State 1170 Hollister Ave, San Francisco, CA; Square S&RD Convention, Grand Marais. 415-467-5811; [email protected] Registration: Bill & Alveera Posey, 2577 Jade St, Mora MN 55051; 320-679-1047. 25-27 FLORIDA - Florida State S&RD Lodging: Bob & Connie Bamabee, 260 Convention, Lakeland Center, Lakeland. Washout Rd, Grand Marais 55604; Frank & Ada Trott, 270A Cape Cod, www.grandmaraismn.com. Lake Worth FL 33467. 15-16 WASHINGTON - Washington State Square & Folk Dance Festival, Ocean Shores. Al & Pat Buford, PO Box 299, Dupont WA 98327-0299; 360-459- 8709; [email protected] 80 American SquareDance, April 2001 27-30 CALIFORNIA - 50th National 24-25 ALABAMA - Alalbama State Square Dance Convention, Anaheim, CA. Convention, Belk Activity Center, Bow- home.earthlink.netkzebrow/NSDC50th ers Park, Tuscaloosa. Gene Russell, or write to: 50th NSDC, PO Box 1237, 256-381-1960; [email protected]. Lomita, CA 90717-5237 Fran Davis, 256-767-7946; JULY [email protected] 24-25 COLORADO - Annual Peach 1-7 COLORADO Lloyd Shaw Promenade, Garfield Middle Shcool, Foundation's Rocky Mountain Dance Clifton. Jack & Velma Templeton, Roundup, La Foret, Colorado. 970-243-1887. Bob & Allynn Riggs, 7683 E Costilla Blvd, Englewood CO 80112; 303-741-6375; SEPTEMBER [email protected] 7-14 W VIRGINIA - Country Dance and 13-15 GEORGIA - Georgia State SD Song Society's Dance Week at Buffalo Convention, Macon Centerplex, Macon. Gap, Capon Bridge. Steve Howe, Bernard & Sandra Lowe, 75 Laurel 413-268-7426 ext 3; [email protected]; Court, Dallas, GA 30132; 770-455-7035; www.cdss.org/programs/2001. [email protected] 20-22 ARIZONA - Annual White Foun- OCTOBER tain S&RD Festival, Show Low. Wil & Ellen Boyer, 520-367-0975. 5-6 KENTUCKY - Mid-America SD Jamboree, Kentuchy Fair & Exposition AUGUST Center, Louisville. Mid-America SD 10-11 PENNSYLVANIA - Pennsylvania Jamboree, Inc., PO Box 421, Fairdaie S&RD Convention, Radisson Hotel & KY 40118; 888-701-5201; Convention Center, Camp Hill. Bill Flick, [email protected] 400 Pete's Way, Boothwyn PA 19061; 12-13 ARKANSAS - Arkansas State SD 610-358-2306; [email protected]; Fedlration Fall Festival, Robinson PAsquaredance.org Auditorium, Little Rock. Jim Baxley, 510 17-18 MICHIGAN - Michigan S&RD Rosewood, Benton AR 72015; Bob & Convention, Amway Grand Center, Edna Johnson, 3 E Andalusia Way, Hot Grand Rapids. Fred & Netty Wellman, Springs AR 71909; 501-922-3513; 5831 Westminster Way, E Lansing MI [email protected] 48823; 517-339-5096; 19-21 INDIANA - Indiana SD Conven- [email protected] tion, Horizon Convention Center, 17-18 NORTH CAROLINA - Annual NC Muncie/Delaware County. Ken & Judy S&RD Convention, North Raleigh Hilton, Arrington, 10303 W ST Rd 28, Raleigh. Will include line dancing and Ridgeville, IN 47380; 765-369-2237 contras, Contact Lesley Green, 2 Cattail 19-21 VERMONT - Tumbling Leaves 11th Court, Durham, NC 27703. Annual Festival, Bennington College, 17-18 TENNESSEE - Annual Tennes- Bennington. Bates, Brodeur, Marshall, see State Convention, Gatlinburg Civic Pulaski, Marriner, Branns & Mindlins. Center, Gatlinburg. Registration Chair- Plus, A-1, A-2, C-1. man, 27" State Convention, PO Box Info: Cliff Brodeur 413-443-3060; 1366, Ringgold, GA 30736; [email protected]; Red [email protected]; [email protected]; Bates 941-423-7143; [email protected] www.tnsquaredance.org
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82 American SquareDance, April 2001 LEARN TO YODEL teach tape for $15 U.S. includes helpful hints for dancing the calls. Books are funds. Yodeling Singing Calls tape $10 U.S. 8-1/2x11 with spiral binding, laser printing provides funds. Add S3 U.S. for S/H. clear sharp images. The most complete diagram Joe Uebelacker, 560 Maple Tree Cres. books for Plus, Advanced & Challenge available RRI Fraserville, Ontario, Canada KOl IVO today. Cost: $16.25 / hook includes shpg. ($17.25 for C-3A). Canada add $ .80. Order from Ed Foote, 140 AUDIO TEACH & DANCE TAPES BY ED McCandless Pt., Wexford, PA 15090. FOOTE. MS & Plus taught all-position to dancers who already know the calls from standard posi- SQUARE DANCING FOR "KIDS" OF ALL tion. A-1 and A-2 taught with walk thru & practice AGES - Complete teach book with complete of all calls. Teach tapes emphasize understanding wording and definitions for each call with lots of of calls, are widely acclaimed as best on the choreography. Great for teachers - you don't need market. Drill tapes, dance tapes & two-couple tape to be a caller. Big printing for easy reading/ also available. Write for literature to: Ed Foote, calling. Absolutely complete wording everything 140 McCandless Place, Wexford, PA 15090. including how to get them started in a circle and squares. Book 1 (Pre school thru grade 4) $25: BOOKS Book II (Grade 4 thru Senior Citizen) $25; Both BURLESON'S SQUARE DANCE ENCY- Books $45 U.S. Funds (Canadian funds for Canadian orders) Add $5 for postage. CLOPEDIA: 5100+ calls and movements. Available 2001 Joe Uebelacker, 560 Maple Tree Cres. RR1 Fraserville. Ontario, Canada K0I IVO SPECIAL - ASD BINDERS Protect your back issues of ASD. Holds a full year's issues Now owners of all 'New England Caller' of magazines. They open flat for quick and products. Caller Teacher manual, Caller Text. easy reference. 2 for $8.50 S/H included Mainstream and Plus Student Handbooks, Diplo- (foreign postage higher). ASD, PO Box 777, mas, Calendars. Line Dance Books. North Scituate, RI 02857 Videos, and lots more. Call or write for a price list. PALOMINO STEP-CLOSE-STEP ROUND DANCE BASICS. RECORDS INC 1404 Weavers Run Rd., West Point, KY 40177 1998 New Revisd Edition, Round Dance Basics Voice Orders: 800-328-3800 Book, $10 + postage. Now Fax: 1-800-227-5420 includes 10-week dancer- proven course. dance positions complete approved terminol- ogy, mixers, teaching hints, • plus introduction into foxtrot, tango, cha cha and ballroom. Coordinates with the Clip Art Grenn record teaching series. Order from Palo- mino Records, 1404 Weaver Run Rd., West on Point. KY 40177 or call Tom at 1-800-328- 3800. CD-ROM EASY LEVEL SOLO DANCES: The Bob Howell Collection. Here you'll find everything from ASD to get your toes tappin' and hips swinging-the music, concise directions for all levels, plus interesting history of each dance. Cost: $21.95 More than 2600 per book. S/H $3.50 U.S. - $5.50 Canada. Order images is Color and from Siddal & Ray Publications for Dance, 1017 Williamsburg Drive, Charleston, IL 61920 Black & White
PLUS, ADVANCED & CHALLENGE DIAGRAM BOOKS FROM ED FOOTE. ONLY $49.95 5 books available: Plus. Al & A2 (both in 1 book), (Includes shipping ha U.S-A.) Cl, C2. C-3A. Each book diagrams all calls for the indicated program from a variety of positions, also See page 73 for ordering info.
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X4 American SquareDance, April 2001 PLAY THE SQUARE DANCE GAME YOU BE THE CALLER Resolve the Square with the Most Points and Win Included is the Game Board, Magnetic Dancers, 1 Copy each of Sets In Order Basic/Mainstream and Plus handbooks, instructions and score sheet. More than a Game! It'll help you learn the Square Dance moves. Order Grande Square - from ASD $34.95 - includes shipping in U.S.A.
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American Squarenance, April 2001 Callers Guide for Handling Mistakes Resulting in Laughter by Don /viva Madison, WI
This is a difficult subject to write 2. Use the " it's not really my fault" about. The reason for this difficulty is excuse. Practice sounding sincere. Try because I regard myself, (after 40 a little white lie or better yet, an alibi. years) as being well, let's admit it, one Do not, I repeat, do not join in the laugh- really terrific square dance caller. The ter! Of course this won't stop the laugh- fact that I'm the only one that feels that ter but it may slow down a few. way has no bearing on this subject. 3. Confuse with special researched Naturally when making this claim, writ- vocabulary memorized and kept for this ing about mistakes that may start a kind of emergency. Example: "The cho- whole hall full of dancers roaring with reographic complexity of that forma- laughter at said caller is — difficult. tion caused an aberration of my gen- To my defense let it be stated that I eral cognitive abilities." This will stop so seldom make a mistake that when I about 5% more cerebral dancers as do, it's usually a beauty. As my saucy they wonder what that means. wife sometimes says, "just openingyour 4. The outrageous alibi. My favor- big mouth is a BIG mistake." Having ite, and it's only good once for any one made that admission of what I call a group of people is, "I am not the an- choreographic mental error, I would nounced caller, merely a clever im- like to advise callers of the time tested poster named John Smith." This may methods to handle a hall full of danc- stop another 10% of the dancers as ers laughing at a ridiculous and obvi- they begin to look at you with that ous callers mistake, which makes said "he's really weird" expression. Unfor- caller feel like a buffoon. tunately this will restart the dancers I. Use the innocent look. This re- who may have stopped laughing and quires a certain amount of practice in cause others to start pounding each front of a mirror. Eyes wide open, eye- other on the back and wiping tears brows raised with mouth agape, man- from their eyes. age a surprised innocent look. This will 5. The most onerous method, admit stop about 100/0 of the crowd who are mistake. However, this can be mitigated basically sympathetic and are not re- by extracting a promise from the danc- ally sure it's the callers fault. ers. I use the following scientifically
86 American SquareDance, April 2001 Dear, I think it is time to look into getting the rubber roofing reattached!
,06 Thanks to Lysle Shields. researched method: Announce to all lized dancers will demonstrate. Ex "OK I goofed, but 1 out of 3 or 2 out of 5 amples: "Tee hee, it wasn't that bad!" (or whatever the number of calls done (Hug accepted graciously.) "Oh no, you correctly) ain't really bad folks." Then are a real clown, you nut you. (Accept ask them to raise their hands and sol- any compliment.) And lastly, " Haw haw emnly promise to keep the mistake a haw, (clap on back") one of these days secret. Use ample volume as this may you might just make it." (Manage a grin engender more hilarity. and hope admirer has a short memory.) Last but not least, wallow in the Just remember if you don't make any sympathy that some of the more civi- mistakes, you must be dreaming! III Free
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