DECEMBER 1951

THE MAGAZINE OF FOLK AND SQUARE DANCING 25c

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SAY "MERRY CHRISTMAS" TO YOUR FRIENDS CONTENTS FOR DECEMBER 1951 ED/TOR'S NOTEBOOK VOL. 8 NO. 12 The Magazine of Folk arid Square Dancing ADULT EDUCATION AND FOLK DANCING— In these days of much misunderstanding concerning the item men- EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK 3 tioned it seems appropriate to make a few suggestive re- CALENDAR OF EVENTS 4 marks. Adult Education as a part of the public system of TELL IT TO DANNY 5 education is only about 30 years old. Originally stressing REPORT FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA by Paul Pritchard 6 trade and citizenship training, it has spread to stress life- THOUGHTS ABOUT THE GERMAN FOLK DANCE wide "Life Long Learning." As such, it early gave classes by Paul Dunsing 7 in folk dancing. Financial maneuvering in the State Legis- LET'S DANCE! COSTUME DEPARTMENT Ukrainian Costume, Part I—Women, by Marjorie Posner 8 lature has occasioned many attacks at "frills," including THE RECORD FINDER 9 crafts and most physical education classes. Actually, the ED KREMERS—AN APPRECIATION by Walter Grothe 9 possible savings are almost too small to cause all the smoke, THE JOLLY REELERS by Marjorie Posner 10 but legislators are sometimes inclined to cover some fields FOLK DANCE—Danza Puertorriquena 11 by attacking others. Let us look at the case for folk dancing FOLK DANCE—Square Tango 13 in the adult education system. For the present purposes we THE JUNIOR FEDERATION by Dave Boyce 14 will ignore its place in the elementary and secondary THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG 14 schools, its almost unlimited place as sound therapy, and CALLS FROM CALLERS' ASSOCIATION by Jack McKay 15 also its social soundness as recreation for young and old — CALLER OF THE MONTH by Mildred R. Buhler 16 both in segregated age groups and in family units. These CALLS OF THE MONTH by Mildred R. Buhler 16 do not come under the plan as considered in the "educative NATIONAL PROMENADE by Mildred R. Buhler.. 17 process." AROUND THE SQUARE SET by Peg Allmond 18 One of the first injunctions laid upon the public schools DANCE INSTITUTE IN SAN FRANCISCO .... 19 is that they teach skills, inculcate learnings, and develop attitudes that will make more useful citizens. On this basis, LAWTON HARRIS, Editor if folk dancing has a place in any curriculum it belongs in that of adult education. It has helped us to develop within ASSOCIATE EDITORS the minority groups in our community a feeling of being Mildred R. Buhler, Square Dancing George Posner, A. C. Smith and Grace Perryman, Folk Craft Phil Maron, Photography wanted, of being part of the community. The adult educator Marjorie Posner, Foods, Costumes Ed Kremers, Records may well be expected to develop courses that will help Lucile Czarnowski, Books Madelynne Greene, Dance Tech- people enjoy life, outside of class, with his fellow citizens. Marjorie Posner, Costumes nique The skills developed have carry-over value in other areas, Bev. Wilder, Don Rank and Paul Pritchard, So. Calif. Rep- Charles Rich, Events resentative sensitivity to rhythm, physical coordinations, cultural and inter-racial appreciations, and a much higher developed EXECUTIVE STAFF appreciation of music. Promotion Manager, Walter Grothe The schools have long been charged with the necessity Publications Committee: Mildred Buhler, Lucile Czarnowski, Walter of preparing a physically fit citizenry. What better — and Grothe, Lawton Harris, Ed Kremers, Miriam Lidster. more pleasant — form of physical conditioning can we find OFFICES than folk dancing? I would like to know how many miles ADVERTISING, CIRCULATION, NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS— Care Ed- I walk (run or jump) at each folk dance (not to mention itor, 1236 West Elm Street, Stockton, Calif. the traffic dodging at a festival) . EDITORIAL— 1236 West Elm Street, Stockton. Phone Stockton 3-4329. Many of the persons who have picked up folk dancing PUBLICATION— 273 Broadway, Millbrae, Calif. Phone OXford 7-2605. at the adult education class have gone on to organize acti- BUSINESS — 731 Fulton Street, Redwood City, Calif. Phone EMerson vities in their own neighborhoods, become teachers, callers 8-1588. — or just fine friendly members of society. Incidentally, PROMOTION— 390 Liberty St., San Francisco 14, Calif. Phone VAIen- cia 4-5017. folk and square dancing comes closest of all the forms of recreation with which the writer is familiar of meeting the TEACHERS' INSTITUTE COMMITTEE— Lester Dunn, Box 92, Castro Valley human need for friendship. Now, don't misunderstand — the system is not perfect, but LET'S DANCE is published monthly by the Folk Dance Federation of it is GOOD. I can suggest a few places where correction California. Northern Section: WILLIAM E. ("BILL") CASTNER, Presi- might be made. First, there is too little similarity between dent, 1633 Broadway, Alarnedo, Telephone LA 3-5335; BESS REDD, school systems, as to hours and costs oi co\ii'ses, not to men- Corresponding Secretary, 2532 Camben Way, Sacramento, Calif.; BILL tion content. In one community 80 hours of class work, KERR, Treasurer, 1437 Portland Ave., Albany; Southern Section: BILL HERLOW, President, 110 W. Junipero St., Santa Barbara, Calif.; roughly two semesters, is the limit under adult education. MINNIE ANSTINE, Corresponding Secretary, 242|l/2 Castillo St., Santa In others, four calendar years are permitted. Perhaps the Barbara, Calif. (Continued on Page Twelve) Subscription price: $2.50 per year. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office at Millbrae, Cali- OUR COVER fornia, December 7, 1948, under Act of March 3, 1879. Spanish Recreation Club, Hayward, poses after exhibiting COVER AND CONTENTS COPYRIGHTED 1951 BY Stick "Danza" at San Leandro Festival. See page 15. Photo THE FOLK DANCE FEDERATION OF CALIFORNIA by A. C. Smith.).

DECEMBER, 1951

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FEDERATION FESTIVALS Union High School Boys' Gymnasium. Time, 8:15 to ??? VOL. VI—Folk Dances North SUNDAY, JANUARY 20—RED BLUFF. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9—RICHMOND. Red Bluff Hi-Squares second annual From Near and Far The East Bay Regional Council is host Birthday Festival Tehama County Fair- at the beautiful new Richmond Audi- grounds. 1:30-5:30 and 7-10:30 p.m. Containing all these features: torium. Time, 1:30 to 5:30. List of Abbreviations SUNDAY, JAN. 27 — SACRAMENTO. Reference List for Folk Dances SUNDAY, FEB. 10 — SACRAMENTO. Folk Dance Federation members are Definition of Terms Frequently Used 1:30 to 5:30 and 7:30 to 11 p.m. invited to attend a festival in the inter- 22 Dance Descriptions est of the March of Dimes. Place: Gov- Many with Illustrations 30 American Squares South ernors Hall, Fairgrounds—1:30 to 5:00; Introductions and Endings Evening, 7:30 to 11:00. Hosts: The SUNDAY, DEC. 9—SANTA MONICA. Deamond. "Christmas at Home." The Santa Mon- $2.50 ica Folk Dancers will present their 4th SATURDAY, MARCH 22—STOCKTON. annual Christmas Festival this year Civic Auditorium 8-12 p.m. Polk Y Dot (30% Discount to stores in quantities of 25 featuring the dances of the United Sixth Annual Birthday Ball—a crippled or more) States, with exhibitions from various children's fund benefit. sections of the country. Time, 1:30 to Publications Committee 6 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium, STATEWIDE FESTIVAL Ashland Ave. and Ocean Front. Coun- Folk Dance Federation of California STATEWIDE FESTIVAL, May 30-31, cil meeting at 11:30 a.m. June 1, 1952—OAKLAND. The City of 1236 West Elm Street SUNDAY, JANUARY 13—GLENDALE. Oakland Folk Dance Council are hosts. Stockton, Calif. The Pasadena Folk Dance Co-op pre- sents its sixth annual festival this year 1952 CALENDAR TO DATE in the Glendale Municipal Auditorium, January-—open 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Outstanding program and exhibitions. March 16—San Francisco (confirmed) Sets In Order May—East Bay SATURDAY-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9-10 A SQUARE DANCE MAGAZINE —HOLTVILLE. Folk and square danc- July—July 13 Marin (confirmed) FOR SQUARE DANCERS!! ing in connection with the third annual September—Diablo (confirmed) Carrot Carnival; Federation-sponsored Each issue filled with new ideas, new calls, and hosted by Imperial Valley clubs. November—San Leandro new patter, round dances, book and record reviews and coverage of important Square April—open Dancing events—all slanted toward the true REGIONAL FESTIVALS June—Hayward tun and enjoyment of this hobby. North Have SETS IN ORDER mailed directly to August—Napa Regional (requested) your home every month for a whole year. MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 — Annual October—Fresno Your subscription — sent in today — starts with the very next issue. Price $2.50 per New Year's Eve Parly in Marin County. December—San Jose (suggested) 12-month year. Send subscriptions to: Hosts: The Marin Dance Council. Items to be included in the Folk Dance SETS IN ORDER MONDAY. DEC. 31—HAYWARD. The Federation of California Calendar of Events Hayward Hey-makers will be hosts at must be forwarded by the first of the month 462 No. Robertson Blvd. their fourth annual gay and festive previous to publication to Bev. Wilder, 1304 Los Angeles 48. Calif. New Year's Eve Party, at the Hayward Alma Ave., Walnut Creek, Calif.

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SAVE SHOPPING TIME—GIVE LET'S DANCE! FOLK DANCERS. The BERKELEY FOLK DANC- ERS and UC FOLK DANCERS have not yet had their turn. MRS. JERRY WINTHEISER of RICHMOND is chairman of the FOLK DANCE COUNCIL, and scheduling arrangements for the hospital entertainment are under the direc- tion of MRS. LORIMER BANTA of BERKELEY. TELL IT TO DANNY ThanX with a bix X to MARY LATHE for such nice publicity. Those interested write or By DAN MCDONALD call her, 146 San Carlos Aye., El Cerrito, Calif., LA 5-0093. 4356 18th Street, San Francisco 14 CAROLYN (gets around) R. WILLIAMS [see Ad—this issue) is now ready to help you solve your Christmas shopping problem by buying her line of authentically-styled, This month we salute FRESNO. We were wonderful magazine with Una Kennedy's pic- hand-made sterling silver gimmicks to make there for the RAISIN HARVEST ,FESTIVAL, ture. MAYOR ROBINSON was quite compli- you remember him or her for years to come. Oct. 20 and 21, and can truthfully state that mentary when- he shook her hand, and why These are imported from SIAM, fashioned in it surpassed anything we have attended in the shouldn't he be? We're sure going to miss exotic style. Again see ad in this issue, then past. THE FRESNO AREA COUNCIL i-s to that Irisher! see CAROLYN, you'll like her and her stuff. be complimented for the perfect job of know- CHANGS INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANC- PHIL MARON has moved (also an adver- how hosting. Nothing was left to guess work ERS, the Bay Area's mother club, is calling tiser in all issues) to 1517 Clay St., OAK- —everyone knew what to do and did it well. her children home. Tuesday nights is to be open LAND 12, TW 3-7541, but has the same old Our personal thanX with a big X to RAFAEL to all comers. It will be fun again—to have address for his square dance party and classes, and MARY SPRING, ART and DOROTHY fun again—all going in the same direction. OAKLAND CENTRAL Y.M.C.A., where he GONZALLAS, FORD and CONNIE THOMP- Yes, the dances will be screened and approved; will add a new touch on Dec. 13 when the SON, Z. A. (AL) BUMP, HUNTER CROSBY, yes, there's fun ahead again. party theme will be Swedish. Santa Lucia, LYNN DAVIS, JOHN WIDMAN, JIM SCOTT Know why CLARICE WILLS wasn't MC'ing Queen of Light, will serve the coffee and buns and that wonderful caller, EARL JOHNSON, as programmed for the Raisin Harvest made with raisins, the coffee will be made and all those on the various committees who Festival? For cause she was MC'ing a with coffee, but you can dunk if you want rais- were so kind and thoughtful to the SAN FRAN- job of her own and started right in raisin' ins in it. Of course, she'll have help, because CISCO POLIO WHEELERS during their over- ALICIA ANN, 7" Ibs., ?V2 02., Oct. 7 and most of her time will be taken up watching night stay and participation in the grandest "Papa Darling" MAJOR WAYNE WILLS (for- those seven lighted candles in a crown on her of all festivals. The standing heartwarming mer editor LET'S DANCE!) will -have to shed head. applause for their meager efforts will remain those Maple Leaves for more important things BONNIE WACKERMAN, formerly of SAC- with them forever. after his hard day at the post. Congrats are RAMENTO SINGLE SWINGERS, will soon be, THE LARIAT SWINGERS of SALINAS di- as welcome as "A.A" at 2233 Fulton Ave., if not already, MRS. HOWARD HATFIELD - rected by ACE SMITH gave a history-making Sacramento FS. in UPLAND, CALIFORNIA. HOWARD'S folks exhibition with their "Heaven's Whirl Square" Nice visit with DAVE and LOU BOYCE, run the HOOSIER INN. They'll all be in if under black light, a surprising feat of fine those cute kids of the East Bay, workshop class you're out thataway. Drop in. showmanship. Their new .officers installed in revival of old-time, little-done, desirable Here's an idea: THE GATESWINGERS of traditional style are ART CURTIS, Pres., HEL- dances at the beautiful RICHMOND Y.M.C.A. SAN FRANCISCO gave a charity party for EN DAVIS, Vice Pres., ADA WELLS, Sec., THE JUNIOR FOLK DANCERS GUILD their poor old worn out P.A. which couldn't CHARLIE REED, Treas. staged a Halloween party on Thursday, Oct. wear them out and guess wot—guests were THE SAN LEANDRO CIRCLE UP CLUB 25, in the Girls' Gym of EL CERRITO HIGH invited! invitation says, "Come ugly, come pretty, come SCHOOL following the regular weekly class, "CRIPPLED" DANCERS: Stockton POLK-Y- stupid, come witty, but COME!" under the direction of DAVE and LOU BOYCE, DOTS are "bone-crushers for sure"—first Mary RUBY MAY JOW is now MRS. JOHN instructors. Organized a month ago, the JUN- Ashley with a broken wrist—then Clair Beuther, CHONG, JOW CHONG, now, that's what IOR GUILD numbers some 80 members, and broken bone in foot, and the latest is Lyle I said. MING SWINGERS still doubling up. membership is open-now only to boys, the Faucett, fractured pelvis and vertebrae. Only What a thrill to dance to the Texas Star quota for girls having been filled. Thirteen the first happened on a dance floor. Hurry up called in Japanese by MISS HIROKO (mean- schools are represented, with Portola Junior folks—we must be dancin'! ing: Doctor of Wide Knowledge) HIGUCHI, JHigh School claiming 31, the largest number. ANOTHER GATESWINGER —to MILLIE director of guidance for the Board of Educa- About fifty members journeyed by bus to (Rossback) ZAPPETTINI an 8 Ib. girl. Con- tion in NAGANO, JAPAN. Miss Higuchi was SAN JOSE last Sunday (the 14th) to attend gratulations! sent here to learn our way of international the Junior Section Folk Dance Festival. A folk dance teachers' institute was held at folk dancing. She has written a book in Japan- Proving that folk dancing can be enjoyed Frenchie's Barn on the Redwood Highway, ese on American squares, listing 30 well- from the sidelines as well as from the center Oct. 28. Bee Barnett taught the Skater's Waltz, known numbers. A very charming person on a -of the floor, member clubs of the EAST BAY Silencio, Tango, Nigun, Moss Rose, Me and goodwill tour into the universal language of REGIONAL FOLK DANCE COUNCIL stage My Shadow, Bruder Lustig, Tuljak and Croa- folk dancing that will do good for you wher- a monthly folk dance at the OAKLAND VET- tian Waltz. "Chuck" Cline taught some new ever you tour. ERANS' ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL for squares, including Dark Town Strutter's Ball and Our October cover girl, UNA KENNEDY, the entertainment of the men and women con- Crawdad Song. was our guest caller on DEE JAY MADISON'S fined there. This has been a volunteer service Bee Barnett, folk dance teacher for the past Hudson TV show, Wednesday, Oct. 17, while under the American Red Cross for over a year. four years under Eureka Adult Educational Pro- four of the GAY"8"TEERS and a couple of The program is not considered an exhibition gram, is returning to her native state, Color- couples executed her command to "Six Ad- type program, but rather a typical folk dance ado, to care for her aged mother. Bee con- vance and Six Retire with the Left Hand Low party, with simple dances such as Spanish ducted square and folk dancing at the Bell and the Right Hand Higher." She also did Walfa and Circle Schottische contrasting with Glen Redwood Resort during this past summer some step dancing as only she can step. Small more elaborate dances such as the Schuhplat- and has already been engaged to be recrea- World Dept.: When UNA returns to DUBLIN tler, the Tarantella, the Hopak and the Russian tional director (stressing folk dancing) at she will meet DANNY'S second cousin, VERA Peasant Dance. Square dancing is included, Lane's Redwood Flat for the coming season, McDONALD, a girl like her and like her a and often some of the patients join in the fun. FRESN OTES dancing teacher. Special novelty acts add variety to the eve- Reported by Mary Spring The request of the SAN FRANCISCO FOLK nings' programs. From twenty to sixty dancers DANCE COUNCIL for a suitable place to can be accommodated with wheel chair and Twice in November the Central California plant their dancing feet got off to a good ambulatory patients seated around the edges Callers Association has been the host at bang- start with favorable comments from His Honot of the room. up square dance jamborees. FRANCES PETERS MAYOR ROBINSON, who instructed (in our Clubs which have participated in this month- •—of Folk Dance Camp shawl knitting fame.— presence) the recreation committee to explore ly program are the ALBANY FOLK DANCERS, was capable and charming director of the af- the possibilities and come up with the right CIRCLE-UP FOLK DANCERS, FAIRMONT fair held on Nov. 3. On Nov. 30 the DOLL answers. A folk dance file is now in our city FOLK DANCERS, FOLK DANCERS GUILD, OR DOLLAR DANCE was featured at the hall and it includes the October issue of our GARFIELD FOLK DANCERS and the VILLAGE (Continued on Page Six)

DECEMBER, 1951

The year around Christmas present—LET'S DANCE! a "leaders' group' meeting." New dances are there presented for the first time; suggestions Report from Southern California are offered by the "guinea pigs" on whom the volunteer teaching technique is bfiinir BY PAUL PRITCHARD fair!) and had a wonderful time being ex- tried. Finally, at a regular dance ses 1050 Twelfth Street, Santa Monica troverts. CARLOS CARVAJEL was a Siamese (Wednesday evenings, in the Y. W. C ... or, "All Quiet on the Southern Front." fad. ED LABAC a Chinese Mandarin, while gymnasium) the dance is presented to If no news is good news, then things must HUM and ALMA MALET came as oppo- whole membership "in all its glory." he going along wondrous well here in this sites, as did DANNY and TERRY MOORE. Among many prizes at the Spirit Party end of Californ-iyay. (Both Shum and Danny make right buxom Robert Spray was voted the "ghost most like- Tonight as I write this, the goblins are lassies!) A highlight of the evening was a ly to succeed." As an award he received a hobbing around and about, and in celebra- solo a la Little Egypt by Danny. large grey "tombstone" with the following tion of the occasion, the GLENDALE FOLK The GANDY DANCERS' festival held at words inscribed: DANCERS are having a quarterly party over Ocean Park was somewhat different to say Now, here I lie ... no more Til prance in their baliwick, while the BERENDO CO- the least. Conveniently indoors, and on a Sat- Through English Reel or Spanish dance; OP is hosting a Halloween party which, if on urday night, it presented several dances for No more my aching muscles sprain a par with other Berendo jamborees, should the first time as a regular festival program, In peasant dances from Ukraine; be quite a super-affair. These wind up a week and, on occasions, there was plenty of room No more with heart and lungs take chances, of similar soirees during which I would guess to dance. The exhibitions were also arranged Dancing frenzied Polish dances. at least half of the folk dancers of California with the idea of entertainment in mind. The Here I lie—just six feet under managed to attend at least one. Some of the INTERNATIONAL DANCE CIRCLE danced Going to get a rest . . . by thunder! more indefatigable of the clan were reported "Metelycia," SAM MESQUEZ and AMALIA The above epitaph was written and com- seen at one every night. The WESTWOOD SOTELO presented two dances from Mexico) posed by Bob and Mary McCament. CO-OP had a special meeting on Saturday CAROLYN MITCHILL'S FIRESIDE SET Well now, I guess we'll end this thing night, all in costume (no folk dance costumes whooped it up in the "Texas Style Cotton- right about here, and on behalf of everybody, were supposed to be worn!), and there was Eyed Joe," while an all-male assemblage op- I'll send everybody else Christmas greetings a very large turn-out for the big one given erating under the title of TULARMANIACS of the very'best quality. Adios! by the GRIFFITH PARK FOLK DANCERS gave us a real comedy number listed as "Im- PAUL PRITCHARD the night before. pressions from Tularemia," but which sounded 1050 Twelfth St., A small boid done tole me that Santa Bar- suspiciously like "Matalachines" and "Ox Santa Monica. bara's popular young caller, BRUCE JOHN- Dans." SON, has announced his decision to retire Os yes, I almost forgot to tell the reason from the ranks of bachelordom and take to for Chefs farewell party. He and ROBERTA TELL IT TO DANNY him a "taw." Good luck, Bruce! Another re- are headed back east, to Pennsylvania, on a port from the square circles is that PEGGY farm, no less, and plan to raise beans and (Continued from Page Five) FOGLE of DO-SI-DO also took the vows re- chickens and little Roistachers. Gonna make Memorial Auditorium with live music and an cently. Don't know either of the second lucky callers of 'em, kids? imposing array of talent as callers. Admission people in these' cases, but can assure them The LOS ANGELES CO-OP has changed was a doll or a dollar, and the cause one of they've done okay. Both Bruce and Peggy its meeting nights to Fridays on an experi- the worthiest on record-—-the Valley Children's were members of the old POINSETTIA . mental basis at present, and, if successful, Hospital. FRANCIS MONNIER was chairman PROMENADERS, and Peg is a charter mem- plans to continue with this new day. BEREN- with able assistants DONNA CISCO, THORA ber of the SANTA MONICA FOLK DANC- DO CO-OP has had its new elections, and DUNKEL, JERi CROSBY and BINS WEST. ERS. Another Santa Monican recently wed I'll probably have a 'list of the new officers As token of the unity between our square was DELLA ENGLERT. Since a vacation next issue. dance enthusiasts and our folk dancers, the back Kentucky-way in the early part of the The Raisin Harvest Festival in Fresno was, Council Workshop was invited to put on a year, her folk dancing visits had become from the point of view of the Southern mem- demonstration at the benefit party. To promote scarcer and scarcer. And now we sort of know bers attending, a most wonderful affair. A this unity further the Association sends two of the reason why. long weekend of super -dancing, with exhibi- its members, MRS. MILDRED TUCKER or an The second "Folkfest" at the FOLK ARTS tions and lots of side attractions, enticed quite alternate, to sit in at the Fresno Folk Dance BAZAAR was hosted by PAUL and HELEN a goodly number of dancers from this area. Council meetings. ERFER, and a very successful affair, too. At least half of the GANDY DANCERS and Speaking of square dances, E. JOE STOCK- The afternoon program was a festival in all the I.D.C. clubs went up, and I guess almost TON, one of Fresno's most popular callers, the usual sense, plenty of dances and several all of CIRCLE-8 from BAKERSFIELD. Also packed a special emotional wallop in his call- exhibitions. In the evening session, there was seen were members of GLENDALE, some ing at the council party on Oct. 26. Reason: folk singing, refreshments and several motion from WESTWOOD, a delegation from INYO- he had just rushed, back from the hospital, pictures which pertained to folk dancing, KERN, others from the Imperial Valley where his wife JANET had fust presented him costumes and folklore. The entire proceeds groups, and our prexy, BELL HERLOW, and with a baby boy, REX LEE. of the day went to the VYTS BELIAJUS corresponding secretary MINNIE ANSTEIN, The council has moved to its winter quarters "get we'll" fund. of the Santa Barbara area. One of .the strong- for the weekly 'Friday evening parties which MARIE and ELEANOR SMITH, formerly est impressions made was that the folks in are hosted by the member clubs. Place: Wash- of CENTINELA VALLEY, who have recent- the north seem to wear their costumes to fes- ington School, Glenn and Thomas Aves., Fres- ly moved to Temple City, felt something -was tivals instead of hanging them in closets to no. Time: 8 p.m. every Friday. missing out there, so, on a recent Sunday, in- gather dust. Since this month marks the close of his term vited a large group of folk dancers from the The annual International Day at INTER- as president of our Fresno Folk Dance Council Los Angeles area over to a shindig, and their NATIONAL HOUSE in Los Angeles this mid it is fitting that we express our appreciation hope is that it will result in the creation of October attracted many of our local folk to E^FORD THOMPSON for his unremitting a folk dance group out that-a-way. Temple dancers to its two sessions. The dances by work in behalf of council activities and promo- Cityite_s who witnessed the affair seemed the ethnic groups were .attentively watched, tion of folk dancing in general, Talk about en- quite impressed. and costumes well inspected. In fact, prac- thusiasm, energy, diplomacy and complete de- Still more parties. If I thought the crowd tically the entire front rows of seats around votion to a cause—our prexy has all of these! that managed to get into SZABLOWSKPS the dance pavilion were packed solid with And let's not forget that he's been aided and early this month was large, when he, with the folk dancers. I should remember to tell also abetted by his lovely wife, CONNIE. assistance of MILLIE and OSCAR LIBAW that the buffet cafeteria was well patronized. Some of our absent colleagues were back put on a "do" for Piokford Plaza, I was to At the end of the evening, the patio was in town for the Raisin Harvest Festival to make have another think coming in regard to folk opened to the visitors who promptly did pol- the celebration complete. REX WRAY re- dancers and sardines. That was the occasion kas ..and kolos for about two hours, until the turned to act as caller for the opening party for the farewell party for CHET ROISTACH- orchestra went home. This is well worth on Oct. 19, NATE MOORE is back for good ER, hosted by RUTH and BILL GARBER, watching for next year! and we're happy to announce that his folk which gathered one of the largest collections Glendale Folk Dancers work out ' their dance radio program, "A Date with Nate," of "old timers" in one place since the early teaching on a cooperative plan. For several is going strong every Sunday at 2 p.m. on WESTWOOD days. Everybody came in out- years they have met once a month at the home Station KSJV. BUSTER BROWN "wowed" them landish costumes (another Halloween week af- of Charles and Helen Rich, for what is called (Continued on Page Eighteen)

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SEND IT NOW—WATCH 'EM PRANCE— GERMAN FOLK DANCE By PAUL DUNSING, Chicago Noted Authority on German Folk Dancing ERMAN folk dances have been, are remains; and again singing, chanting, And so other.dances attach themselves now, and will be in the future ex- and speech are reintroduced to supple- to a person and he in turn attaches him- Gpressions of the communal life of ment movement. self to a dance. The Windmueller is a the people. Communities change, the Along with this basic development nice dance and it, too, has excellent mu- people change, and of course the dances goes an increasing consciousness and a sic—two good reasons why it should be change. Life itself means change. And refinement of order in pattern of move- danced and why it is being danced. Its yet, it appears sometimes as though ment, in music, and in form and style meaning?—well, Windmueller is to "us" time had stood still. generally. It would be possible to name as "That Cause Can Neither Be Lost Nor In the year 1951 the traveler runs examples of German dances for each of Stayed" is to "them." Windmueller into a ducal wedding party in a small these developmental stages. Further- simply is German folk dance. Besides southern German town and he sees-—• more, it would be possible to detect being an old traditional dance it is and, if he wishes, participates in—the traces of these stages in most of the old forever linked with the joys and tribu- life of the Middle Ages. Of course this German dances. The folk dancer of to- lations of a cause. This cause here is is magic pageantry. Only hours later he day is little concerned with the early the devotion toward folk dancing as a might arrive in a small village or in development of his Tanzgut (dance ma-s cultural pursuit which is designed to a big pulsing city—it really does not terial) but he does stand reverently and bring people together in positive, friend- matter-—and he finds himself dancing in wonderment when he watches still ly, and cooperative communication. You with the homefolks a tango, a rumba, existent folk customs such as dance join hands for a common task, you a foxtrot, or even a jitterbug. And then processions in the Rheinland or the he arrives back home on these shores Perchtenlaufen, a bit of mummery to build the mill, you test it, you see it and the first thing into which he hap- ban evil spirits in the Alps. break apart, and you join forces to build pens to~ run might be a folk dance party the symbol anew. The mill or the wheel where hundreds dance the Windmueller UT the older German folk dancer is the symbol of ever-pulsing life. or the Rheinlaender zu Dreien. It de- of today might have been taken ir> pends on his background, his personal- Bmore by another sort of experience. OW, what about the Swedish Schot- ity development, and his philosophy of In his youth and as a member of the tisch? First of all, it is not a Ger- life how he reacts to all that. fugendbewegung or the Wandervogel, Nman dance. It is what its name im- Now, this is only an attempt to solid- which history is beginning to recognize plies, a Swedish dance in origin. But ify some thinking about the German not only as a youth, movement but also Swedish also are a number of very folk dance. With anything as fluid as as a cultural epoch, he had thrilling ex- popular folk songs known and sung in- folk culture this is a difficult task. It periences at solstice festivals. On the side Germany. It makes little difference would be so much better if this could be hilltop and around a huge fire, Jung- to the singers or the dancers as long as a two-way or a multiple-way conversa- frau'n kommet zu den Rheihen, a sol- what is expressed strikes a sympathetic tion rather than a discourse. Perhaps stice dance, was imbued with meaning chord. That is exactly what the Swedish then at least the inadequacy of language which speech or any other form of com- Schottisch did and it became part of to express feeling could be better munication has never been able to con- the Tanzgut of German youth in "the bridged. The need and the desire to vey. True, this is a nice dance and fine 1920's. There might be little difference respect people as persons in their own music. It is so good, in fact, that au- in conception, yes even in form and right becomes so much more real in a diences in Washington's Constitution style, between the Swedish and the Ger- person-to-person relationship. These are Hall during National Folk Festivals also man. And, of course, the crusaders for merely reactions based on personal ex- were thrilled by it. Some still talk about authenticity deplore that fact. But it periences and on study. it after these twelve years. Certainly can be said, right here, these same cru- There seems to be a fundamental urge these thousands in that hall had a worth- saders have a field day with German •of the human being to express his feel- while experience. But in the eyes of this materials alone because to their dis- ings in movement first, then in music old folk dancer it fades away behind tress they find differences in one and of some sort, then in speech, and then that hilltop experience 25 years ago. the same dance as they view it in dif- in a multiple of other ways. At the prim- There, humanity wound a tight circle ferent parts of the country and some- itive level there is stamping of feet, around that fire as a symbol of its own times even in the same part. To get baek clapping of hands, turning or twirling; essential unity and recognizing that to the Swedish Schottisch, it did to this then chanting or singing is added, per- beyond that circle there was - something folk dancer exactly what it purports to haps also drum beats and pipes; then a bigger, better, and even more impor- do: it helped foster a courtship which story is told through a combination of tant than any of its links. Perhaps this led to a life partnership. An attachment movement, speech, and chanting; then means coming as close to the original of this sort will keep the object alive music of various kinds takes over for intention of the dance as one will ever forever. speech and chanting while movement (To Be Continued Next Month)

DECEMBER, 1951

MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LET'S DANCE! LKRA N iN CO/TIME By MARJORIE POSNER Costume Editor Part I-Woman's F ALL the folk-dance costumes, Othe Ukrainian seems to be one of the most popular styles, so I am going to describe the woman's costume this month and the man's next. Fig. I. BLOUSE: The woman's blouse is really blouse and petticoat in one piece and is cut from white linen or lin- en-like cotton (Indian Head is a good choice). The diagram shows the shape of the various pieces used. The long rectangle can be from 20 to 30 inches wide depending on where you want the drop-shoulder line to come on you. Sleeves should be at least 20 inches around and gather slightly at the shoul- der and more at the wrist to fit into a cuff about 2 inches wide. If. you find the petticoat too narrow at the bottom you may add a long narrow piece under the arm to widen the skirt part but don't make it wider than two yards as it will bunch up under the straight skirt. There should be embroidery on the edge where the sleeve gathers on, a FI&. IS rather heavy piece there; and on the bot- is fitted to the wearer. The back has tom a narrow band in a design similar we can come, to this is to use a checked gores so the jacket will flare out in rip- to that on the shoulder piece. Red and material plain or with embroidered de- ples below the waistline. In front it black are best colors to use. There can !=igns added to the checks. The skirt has a diagonal closing and a high neck. also be scattered designs on the full should be of a dark color—red, blue, There are no sleeves. All the edges may sleeve or lines of narrow design down green—and should be more of a check the sleeve, straight or on the diagonal. than a plaid. For the average figure you be trimmed with heavy braid in the will need a piece of material 36 x 60 same color or a dark color, or it may If you are going to do hand-embroidery inches. This is folded in half so you be left plain. The jacket should be on this blouse try to make it of linen as have a skirt 36 x 30. Along the long about finger-tip length. it lasts much longer than cotton. You edge sew a small seam or casing for a may use embroidered braid to simulate drawstring to tie. around your waist. 'Fig. IV. APRON: This is made of embroidery, jf possible using a geo- Split the top layer of material up the the same material as the jacket or it metric design rather than a floral one. back in the center and finish the edges can be of white linen. It is a straight For authentic embroidery designs, with narrow hems. Your skirt should piece on a drawstring and should not which must be worked over canvas or now look like the diagram. You may be gathered but should lie flat against by counting threads, write me for add six tassels to the corners for dec- the body. The white aprons are em- sources. The neckline has a drawstring oration, as shown. This skirt is worn broidered like the blouse, in similar or elastic to make it fit snugly. A square simply by tying the string around your patterns at the bottom. The heavy ap- gusset is used under the arm to avoid waist so the corners A and B come to- rons have embroidery or braid trim at pulling on the seams when your arm gether. It is a good idea to hook them the bottom. Both are fringed. The apron goes up. so they will stay securely. Your blouse should be a little shorter than the skirt. is boot-top length so the skirt should The above are the main pieces of a Fig. II. SKIRT: The skirt is made of be just short enough to show the em- woman's Ukrainian costume. Now to one straight piece of material and broidery on the bottom of the blouse- put it together: should be of wool or similar heavy ma- petticoat. First comes the blouse. Over that terial. The original skirts were woven goes the skirt with the opening in front in a checked pattern with flowers or Fig. III. JACKET: This is usually from the waist down which is covered other designs in the squares. The closest made of velveteen or wool material and (Continued on Page Seventeen)

8 LET'S DANCE!

LET'S DANCE!—a 12-month "Merry Christmas" Present

Folk Dance Federation of California Dance Descriptions Vol. VII

Research Committee: Helen Perry, Vernon DANZA PUERTORRIQUENA Kellogg, Carol Squires Puerto Rican

The Danza is considered one of the most typical of all Puerto Rican dances. The arrangement- given here is from the book Bailes Borinquenos (Dances of Puerto Rico) by Lisa Lekis, and is used by permission of the author. The steps and turns of this Danza are- arranged to fit the particular record used by the author.

MUSIC: Record: Let's Dance 1101-—-Danza Puertorriquena "No Me Toques."

FORMATION: Couples in ballroom position, M facing CCW around room.

STEPS: The Danza step is based on the two-step rhythm. The steps are small and taken on the ball of the foot; the feet are kept -close together. Avoid a flat-footed two-step or a samba sway. The feeling of the dance is of floating along with no bounce or sideward sway in the shoulders or head. The delightful music is very helpful in getting the feeling of the step.

Danzas are characterized by a promenade called a paseo for an introduction. Dur- ing the paseo couples stroll around the room, talking to each other. Typically the women carry fans which are used as an accessory to flirt with their partners. The orchestra may play a paseo during a Danza but the record has it only as an intro- duction.

MUSIC 2/4 PATTERN O INTRODUCTION Paseo •Meas. 1-14 Partners side by side, W L hand resting lightly through M's R arm. Couples stroll CCW, taking two steps to a meas. W carries fan in R hand and uses it flirtatiously. 15-16 Join R hands and face partners, W turns R under joined hands with two walking steps and does a lowTiurtsey before beginning the dance. M bows. FIGURE L Two-steps and turns. 1-2 In ballroom position, take 2 two-steps forward. M starting L; W, R. 3-4 W turns R with 2 two-steps under own R arm. Man continues fwd with 2 two-steps. 5-6 Repeat action of Fig. I meas. 1-2. 7-8 W turns L with 2 two-steps under own R arm. Man continues fwd. with 2 two-steps. 9-12 In ballroom position couples make two turns R (CW) with 4 two-steps progressing CCW. 13-16 Keeping M L, W R hands joined, partners turn inwardly with 4 two-steps making one complete turn under joined hands. FIGURE II. Slide and point, two-step turns. 1-2 Resume ballroom position and take 3 sliding steps toward center of room, start- ing M L, W R; finish last slide with a point, M drawing R foot up to L instep; W drawing L foot up to R instep. On the point both turn inward to face away from center, M L, W R arms curved high on the turn and point. 3-4 Repeat action of Fig. II, meas. 1-2, moving out of circle, starting M R, W L. 5-8 Repeat action of Fig. II, meas. 1-4, moving in and out of circle. 9-12 Partners each move slightly to L so R hips are adjacent, make a complete turn with 4 two-steps revolving CW, starting M L, W R. 13-15 Partners move to R so L hips are adjacent and make a complete turn revolving CCW with 3 two-steps, starting M L, W R. 16 W turns to her L with one two-step finishing in back promenade position. (W on man's R, both R hands joined at W's R hip, L hands joined and extended to L side). Finish with weight on R ft. M does one two-step in place. DECEMBER, 1951 Folk Dance Federation of California Dance Descriptions Vol. VII

DANZA PUERTORR/QUENA (Continued)

MUSIC 2/4 PATTERN

FIGURE III. Promenade turn and rock. 1-4 Partners side by side, both starting L foot, make one complete turn L with 3 two-steps. M moves backward, W fwd. On meas. 4 rock fwd. on R (ct. 1 &), Lack on L (ct. 2 &) bringing the R heel up to instep of the L foot, toe pointed on floor. The feet are kept close together during this rocking step. 5-8 Repeat action of Fig. Ill, meas. 1-4, starting with the R and turning R. (W moves bwd., M fwd.). 9-12 - Repeat action of Fig. Ill, meas. 1-4 starting L. During this step the R hands should be raised to varsouvienne position. 13-14 W turns once to her L with 2 two-steps starting R, she crosses in front of the man, finishing on his L side, L hands joined at W's L hip, R hands joined and extended to R. It is necessary to release L hands momentarily while making this turn, but keep hands joined as long as possible. M does 2 two-steps progressing slightly. 15-16 W turns to her R with 2 two-steps, finishing facing man in ballroom position. It is necessary to release both hands during this turn but keep them joined as long .as possible. Man continues with 2 two-steps, finishing by stepping on R. It is optional whether the W makes one-half turn or one and one-half turns, be sure to keep the two-steps smooth. The action in meas. 13-16 is rapid but can be done smoothly with practice. Start from a varsouvienne position, keep the W close in on the turns and avoid pivoting or twirling. FIGURE IV. Cross-step and two-step. Meas. 1 Ballroom position, moving CCW, M steps L across in front of R, steps R to R side, closes L to R. W steps R across in back of L, steps L to L side, closes R to L. This is done in two-step ^rhythm. 2 Repeat action of Fig. IV, meas. 1, starting M R, W L. 3 M steps L across in front of R, W steps R across in back of L (ct. 1 &). M steps R across in front of L, W steps L across in back of R (ct. 2 &). 4 Repeat action of Fig. IV, meas. 1. 5-8 Repeat action of Fig. IV: meas. 1-4, starting M R, W L. 9-12 Repeat action of Fig. IV, meas. 1-4, starting M L, W R, except on last meas. take one extra step to finish with weight on M R, W L. 13-16 Take 4 two-steps, turning CW twice, progressing CCW, starting M L, W R. 17-32 Repeat entire Fig. IV, meas. 1-16. Repeat entire dance, starting with Fig. L at a callers' meeting the writer remarked to a friend, "That ED/TOR'S NOTEBOOK fellow is having a whale of a good time, but I have yet to (Continued from Page Three) see him in step Avith the music. Who is he?" The answer— "The new beginners' teacher in ." greatest problem is that of qualified teachers. The schools In an attempt to defend its financial basis (average daily prefer an M.A. degree in chemistry to dance experience. attendance records) the state department has thrown a lot The writer can point to the employment of one teacher who, of unreasonable red-tape around such teaching. One of the after three months of teaching, came to the writer with the latest is that attendance must be recorded to the nearest ten question: "How do they dance a schottische?" Investiga- minutes—a difficult task IF the teacher is going to be tion proved that his dance experience was three months of teaching and demonstrating. It looks like TOO MUCH intermittent attendance at another adult education class. "TIME OUT FOR IDENTIFICATION." We realize the In another case in the same school system, the writer was reason—but a cure might more likely be in better and given as a reference, but. was never contacted. In fact, the closer supervision of the classes and especially of the "cre- applicant was totally unknown to the writer. Just last month dentialing of teachers."

12 LET'S DANCE! Folk Dance Federation of California Dance Descriptions Vol. VII

Research Committee: Mildred R. Buhler and SQUARE TANGO Miriam Lidster (English)

MUSIC: Record: English Columbia DX 1322 "Square Tango"; Columbia C 71-3 For Una Cabeza.

FORMATION: Couples in closed ballroom position; standing anywhere around the room. M fac- ing LOD with W directly in front of him.

STEPS: Box, draw, slow walk*, dip and cross steps.

MUSIC 2/4 PATTERN

Measures I. BOX, DRAW STEP W does, the counterpart of all of the steps. 1-2 a. M beginning on L ft. step directly fwd. (ct. 1), hold (ct. &), step directly to the R with R ft. (ct. 2), close L ft. to R and change weight to L ft. (ct. &). Step di- rectly bwd. on R (ct. 1), hold (ct. &), step to the L with L ft. (ct. 2), close R ft. to L and change weight to R ft. (ct. &), completing one square "box" pattern. b. M steps directly to the L with L ft. (ct. 1 &), draws R ft. to L with an accent (ct. 2), hold (&). Repeat action of measure 3, stepping to the R with R ft. and draw L to R. 5-8 Repeat action of measures 1-4.

II. SLOW WALK, DIP 1-3 a. M beginning on L ft; take six slow gliding steps fwd. (ct. 1 & 2 &, 1 & 2 &, 1 & 2 &). Note: Step only on count, pause on &; b. M steps directly fwd. on L, bending L knee, and he takes all his weight onto L ft., keeping R leg outstretched backward with R toe touching floor but with no weight on the R ft., (ct. 1), hold (ct. &). M steps directly bwd. on R ft. straightening L knee (ct. 2). M keeps weight on R ft. bringing L ft. to R in preparation for the next step (ct. &).

III. CROSS STEP 5-7 Moving in LOD in open ballroom position. M steps fwd. L (ct. 1 &0, fwd. B. (ct. 2 &), fwd. L (ct. 1), step R beside L (ct. &), without dropping hands turn inward toward partner to face CW and step L across R (ct. 2 &) ; step fwd. in CW direction on R (ct. 1), step L beside R (ct. &), turn inward toward partner and step R across L (ct. 2 &). Turning slightly L to face LOD and assuming closed ballroom position M steps fwd. on L Tot. 1), steps directly R on R (ct. &). Close L ft. to R (ct. 2), hold (ct. &). This last step (cts. 1 & 2) are done in a quick, sharp fashion. O Note: The W on (ct. 1), meas. 8, takes a large step with her R foot to place her- self directly in front of her partner in closed ballroom position.

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COSTUMES (Continued from Page Eight) NATIONAL mamism by the apron. All this is held together by a sash, preferably red. and long enough to go around the waist several times. PROMENADE Tie on the left side, and have ends dangling to below the hipline. Next come the jacket, boots, jew- elry, and a head-dress. The most popu- lar jewelry is corals; crystal or glass By MILDRED R. BUHLER beads are next; and old coins or crosses are also worn. TUCSON, ARIZONA. Square Dance Festival Coming! The head-dress is a wreath (not a The Fourth Annual Southern Arizona high Russian-style crown) of flowers Square Dance Festival will be held here Jan- sewn to elastic, with ribbons in back uary 18 and 19, 1952. All square dancers are hanging to the waist. Boots should be invited to join in the fine dancing, the good Sixteen Wisconsin leaders and callers "wheel" black, but red ones may be worn. fellowship and the beautiful weather which at Chicago Festival. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Graaf Tucson has plenty of. For further information are at the left center. If you have any problems with this contact Sandy Tepfer, 510 East 4th St., Tuc- costume be sure to write to me for help. son, Arizona. Ed Gilmore of Yucaipa, Calif., and Lloyd CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Second International "Pappy" Shaw from Colorado Springs, Colo., Square Dance Festival Rated Huge Success! gave the "square dance picture" nationwide ED KREMERS Over 1700 square dancers, callers and lead- coverage. (Continued from Page Nine) ers coming from 13 different states, as well as Plans are already being laid for the 1952 the province of Ontario, Canada, assembled affair. The dates chosen are November 7 and that it would be to their advantage to record in Chicago October 26 and 27 for the second 8. Sponsored by the Prairie Farmer Station folk dances, and • many of the dances now International Square Dance Festival, which WLS, in cooperation with the Chicago Park available were made due to Ed's initiative. was held at the International Amphitheater. District, this gigantic affair which is develop- It is impossible to enumerate all things that Observers and small groups from an addition- ing into one of the nation's major square Ed Kremers has done unselfishly for the folk al dozen states really gave the festival con- dance events was chaired for the second time dance movement and for the Folk Dance Fed- tinentwide significance. by Walter Roy, recreation director for the eration of California. Wherever there was a Exhibition teams from Kentucky, Iowa, Mis- Chicago Park District, who is also president need, Ed was available and willing to help. souri, Michigan, Minnesota, Arkansas, Wis- of the American Association of Park District He has spent hours and hours on committee consin, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, Executives. work and was always ready to serve as master Washington, D. C., and Canada were featured of ceremonies, as a caller, and as a teacher. on both of the evening programs, but the OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. Californians and It is no exaggeration to make this statement: main drawing card as far as the dancers and Texans on Staff at Oklahoma Institute! that we, the Folk Dance Federation of Cali- leaders were concerned was the assemblage Dale and Ruth Garrett of Van Nuys, Calif., fornia, would not be where we are today if it of the four nationally-known leaders for the as well as Manning and Nita Smith and Jim had not been for Ed Kremers. The vote of Institute sessions. Al Brundage of Stepney, and Martha Bybee from Texas, were on the thanks which was given to him at the San Conn., Rickey Holden of San Antonio, Texas, Leandro meeting is only a small expression of staff for the Institute held in connection with what we owe to him.

THE RECORD FINDER (Continued from Page Nine) suit are suggested by the slight modifications of the couple-waltz portions of "Spinning Waltz" and "Waltz of the Bells." Incidentally, we are indebted to Michael and Mary Ann Herman for calling attention to some of the above points with respect to the instructions; they assure us that they had nothing to do with these errors, and have taken pains to warn us against them. Currently, two new records are "in proc- ess" under the supervision of Paul and Gretel Dunsing, experts in the German folk field. More on these later.

the Oklahoma State Square Dance Festival which was held here November 17. Many square dancers from the Middle and South- western states attended this one-day institute followed by the giant festival in the evening at the Coliseum. SEATTLE, WASH. Fall Festival Held! The Puget Sound Council held its Fall Square Dance Festival November 9 at the Seattle Civic Auditorium, with callers and Al Brundage, Lloyd "Pappy" Shaw, Rickey Holden and Ed. Gilmore -talk it over at WLS Chicago dancers coming from a wide portion of the Festival. northwest.

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GIVE A LET'S DANCE! SUBSCRIPTION on a table, with the words "hie hie" coming up from the foam, Cotton Eyed Joe. was il- TELL /T TO DANNY lustrated by a drawing of a head with real (Continued from Page Six) cotton for eyes, and just "Joe" underneath. at all three parties of the festival with k'c And many other clever ideas, including . a SQUARE own special brand of personality-plus squ page announcing the guest caller ,as Peg dance calling. Allmond, "GHOST" CALLER. Send in your Set programs so your clever ideas can be passed . Festivals have been blossoming out all over on to other groups. .the valley—Nov. 3 at Tulare, hosts TULARE By PEC ALLMOKD "Bill" Barr, one of Wisconsin's leading TWIRLERS; Nov. 24 at the Dos Palos High A taste of western dancing was the quest callers and a fine square dance teacher, has School Gym, with the KALICO KAPERS; Dec. of KOBLE B. FERINE of FRAMINGHAM, moved to Sacramento. His "drive inn" at 2031 2 at Merced Fairgrounds, CIRCLE M CLUB as MASS., who visited the GATESWINGERS Kay Street will open soon. Folk dance camp- hosts. And plans are already under way for recently—and pleased he was with the va- ers should drop around and bid "Bill" wel- riety of folk and square dancing he witnessed come back to California and order a "square another three-day folk dancing fiesta—Fresno's (did I say witnessed?), He passed up the meal." PEACH BLOSSOM FESTIVAL on April 3, 4 folk dancing, hut he couldn't resist the On Sunday afternoon, October 28, at 1:00 and 5 in the Memorial Auditorium. squares, and said he enjoyed himself thor- o'clock callers from all over the northern The CIRCLE EIGHT CLUB of Bakersfield oughly. California area converged on the Lincoln was host in that city to a large Fresno dele- SQUARE DANCE EXHIBITION on ROL- Glen Cafetorium in San Jose for a get-to- LER SKATES? Yep—watch next month for gether, teaching and review session. gation at a two-day institute taught by'Buzz a report of this novel exhibition being re- The following figures and choruses were Glass. There were three sessions on folk danc- hearsed by four squares of dancers in Santa presented by the callers indicated: Arizona ing on Saturday, Nov. 25, and one on Sunday Cruz! Double Star, Bill Fowler of San Jose; Birdies ED. GAULT is the NEW PRESIDENT of morning, Nov. 26, and a session on square Fly Away, Paul Thomas, San Jose; Muchmore dancing on Sunday afternoon. The institute was the San Jose Region of the Callers' Associa- Maze, Arno Pantaya, Cupertino; Nightmare tion. Allemande, Ruth Graham, Oakland; Boise attended by leaders and teachers from all over Novel names of square dance groups in Buttercup, Bud Helm, Los Gatos; Golden the valley, who are eager to increase their Texas—the DOUBLE STAR group and THE Gate Sashay, Bill Castner, Alameda; Alle- WHIRLWINDS, both of Port Arthur, Texas. repertoire of dances. mande Left Go Down the Lane, Vinc'ent Gor- The SAN JOAQU1N REGIONAL DANCE JOHN S. NEGROTTO, who is a member of man, San Jose; Frontier Whirl, Georgia both groups, danced in» San Francisco re- Clark, San Jose; Allemande Whee, Cliff Viery, COUNCIL is a well-organized unit with its cently. Oakland. first slate of elected officers, Z. A. (AL) DANCIN' DUDES celebrated their first BUMP, president, and MARGIE WIDMAN, Pearl Preston of San Francisco taught the birthday with a BIRTHDAY JAMBOREE; secretary. The monthly bulletin of the organize-1 106 members and guests partook of the full .Vienna Two-step. tion, giving all noteworthy events in the folU program of fun and fine food. Outgoing presi- Jack McKay reviewed the material cov- and square dancing world in the valley, haa| dent introduced the new officers: President, ,ered in his first talk on the Theory of Teach- a wide circulation. Mr. and Mrs. Scotty McLeod; vice president, £ng Square Dances—and • continued on with The committee for the COUNCIL WORKi MR. and MRS. BEV. WILDER; secretary, [more material on the subject as worked up SHOP at a recent meeting made plans forl Mr. and Mrs. Al Leven; treasurer, Mr. and py Vera Holleuffer and Jack for the Mills the dances to be taught during ensuing months Mrs. Roy Selling; board members, Mr. and College and Folk Dance Camp sessions. The calendar for the class is full and stimu-, Mrs. Fred Simmen and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Next meeting will cover still more on the lating, reflecting the onward march of follj Blincow, Callers for the evening included subject,'which was well received. dancing in Fresno and throughout the area. LEONARD MURPHY, RANDY RAN- DOLPH, JACK McKAY, JIM MORK, BOB ROSS and PEG ALLMOND. The birthday cake was so large it took four people to carry it! the caller's CROW CANYON INN was the scene of CALIFONE a mighty fine dance hosted by the PAWS 'N' TAWS, with JIM YORK of AUBURN as partner caller for the evening! High level dancing; most enjoyable. "THE SQUAREHEADS" meet every Wed- the 1951 Model 24Muv nesday night at the Shell Club House. Al and Carmen Doran are the leaders. You are America's Most Powerful welcome! Single Unit The Blincows—-Lois and Homer—report Complete Sound System they had a terrific vacation—danced in Chi- cago with the Marshall Lovetts, with Louis Plus. Lutz's group in Laramie, Wyoming. They also $16250 Excise, Tax ran into a dance in Laramie at which Ed Gilmore and about a dozen members of the 3 speed transcription player SHAW AUGUST CLASS were dancing and calling. They danced at Red Feather Lake Re- "Varipole" electrical variable speed sort in Colorado and with various clubs in 2-12" heavy duty loud speakers Southern California before returning to Dan- Super power 24 watt peak amplifier ville. Inputs for 2 microphones Heppy and Randy Randolph had a square dancin' honeymoon. First stop was Fresno Combines to a single easily Raisin Festival the day after the wedding, "VARIPOLE" Speed Tuning Carried unit weighs 30 pounds then on to southern. California where they danced with Maxhimer, Osgood and several This exclusive Calif one feature permits a Other Califones Complete System other callers of note. gradual adjustment of turntable speed from $99.50 The San Leandro Circle Up Club had a from 25% below normal to 10% above Send for 1951 Catalogue Today Halloween party in Bancroft Junior High normal at all 3 speeds. School. The program was in the shape. of a CALIFONE CORP. house—haunted, of course—-and all the dances were' announced by humorous cartoons. At- Hollywood 38, Calif. the-Inn was illustrated by two glasses of beer

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