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Club News
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Happy Time Squares
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Riverside Squares
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Sage S&RDC
8 Comment
- Jim Mayo
30 Dances
20 Moore Thoughts
- Paul Moore
5 Reviewing Round Dances
- Phil Gatchell
19 Round Dance
of the Month
- Birgit Maguire
25 ROQ - 4th Quarter
6 Sew It Goes
- Karen Reichardt
9 Square Dance
Music Review
- Buddy Weaver
30 Workshops
Baldwin Apple Squares ....................................27
Bradford Country Squares ................................28
Callers Black Book ...........................................29
Concord Coach.................................................28
Corben Geis .....................................................14
Fairs ’n Squares ...............................................26
Great Plain Squares .........................................27
Happy Time Squares .................................. Cover
Hayloft Steppers ...............................................26
Heel & Toe........................................................28
Maguire, Birgit & Richard..................................27
Majestic Badge .................................................28
Northeast Callers School ..................................16
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers .............................29
Palomino Records ............................................15
Riverside Squares ............................................26
SAGE Square & Round Dance Club ................29
Square Dance Foundation of New England .....23
Sutton Country Squares ...................................27
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CLUB News
SAGE S&RDC, Bath / Brunswick, ME
By Brian Beckmann
The SAGE Square and Round Dance Club held its annual barn dance this September at Crooker’s
barn in Brunswick, Maine. Over six squares came together in the spirit of club team building for a
sumptuous pot luck luncheon and dancing to FIVE home grown callers pictured left to right: Mike
Dusoe, Al Hipkins, Walt Bull, Gracie Tudan and Mikey
Dusoe. These callers have been developed over the last
several years under the splendid mentorship of Walt Bull.
SAGE has provided numerous scholarships to each of
these callers as well as other callers in the state of Maine
allowing them to defray the expense of caller schools.
SAGE has been blessed to have an active
membership of 100+ dancers for over a decade. SAGE
has found that keeping the club’s focus on mainstream
dancing, special events such as the barn dance, and
strong club leadership are significant contributors to
membership success. This Fall the club has moved its
weekly workshops to the Woodside School in Topsham with an average of 8 squares. The club is looking
forward to its upcoming dance season which will be capped by the National Convention in Springfield.
RIVERSIDE SQUARES, Danvers, MA
By Peter and Anne Schwind
Seven Squares for September 10th Fun Night! We welcomed eleven people, most new to
square dancing but some retreads. Check out the photo below left. Our outstanding class
caller, Norm Poisson, was
wearing his Riverside 50th
Anniversary shirt. This
great success was achieved
by Team Riverside, led by
Presidents, the Carons,
Publicity Chairs, the
Baldwins, and Class
Coordinators, the Grubers.
BUT almost every member was involved in spreading the news. THANK YOU! Our Fun
Night menu of chili and soup plus desserts always tastes better when shared with friends.
Riverside has a multi-cycle program with new classes starting in September and January
of each year. So come on down to Riverside Wednesday nights at 7:00!
Send your club news & photos to:
[email protected]
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Our final summer dance on August 9th had an excellent turnout
with seven squares enjoying our caller Bill Mager and cuer Marilyn
Rivenburg (photo left). We all know that square dancers are very
friendly people. So that is why we included the photo Yellow Rock
Your Corner (photo below).
Instead of our usual
first Saturday, Riverside
scheduled our November
dance on October 25 to
avoid a November 1st
conflict with the Great Plain Squares. For more information about all activities, visit our
website www. riversidesquares.org and see our ad on page 26.
Stay happy and healthy in November! We hope that everyone is able to celebrate
Thanksgiving with family and friends.
HAPPY TIME SQUARES, Rochester, NH
By John Bruno
Dance Season Is In Full Swing!
Autumn has arrived – the temps are lower and the trees are changing - and with it comes
our new class season! We’re off to a good start with a number of interested newbies (11) and
a couple of restarts from last season. We meet every Tuesday from 6-9pm at the Rochester
Community center, 150 Wakefield Street (Rt. 125), in Rochester, NH 03867. Come on over and
join the Fun!
New & Newsworthy
Regular Square & Round Dance classes began Oct 14. Round classes are offered in Phase II Waltz and are held 6-7pm before the regular Square Dance
Classes. Squares are taught 7-8:30pm with the half hour from 8:30 -9:00 set for
regular MS/PL workshop. Round Dance classes are $5, Square Dance classes
are $5 – if you take both the Round & Square classes the cost is $8 for both.
What a bargain!
Our Class Dance is being held November 29. Check our ad on the cover. This is
a full Class-Level Dance with alternating rounds. The theme this year is Food For
Thanks! We’re collecting once again for Gerry’s Pantry to help our neighbor’s in
need, so please bring a non-perishable donation.
Chris Pinkham is the Caller and Phil Gatchell is the Cuer. Come on over and
dance off some Post-Thanksgiving pounds!
Check our Website: www.HappyTimeSquares.org for info on all our swell dances
That’s about all for this issue - see you around the squares!
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Reviewing
Round Dances
PHIL GATCHELL
40 Vine St, Melrose MA 02176
[email protected]
CORN SILK by Mike and Michelle Seurer
Phase 2 Two Step; available on Grenn 14227. This is a good dance for teaching as well as
an open dance for more experienced dancers. Strut together, box, vine 8, traveling box,
lace across and back-interrupted, full hitch, quick vine 4, broken box, face to face and back
to back, basketball turn, side two step apart and together.
ZOMBIE JAMBOREE 2 by Bill Bingham
Phase 2 + 1 (Side Stair) Two Step; available from Amazon and iTunes,. This is a fine basic
dance, maybe you can get it by October, 31st. Traveling box, hitch 4, forward two steps, cut
backs, vine apart and together, basketball turn, lace ‘up’ to open, face to face and back to
back, vine 4 and breakaways.
BRAHMS WALTZ by Annette and Tony Instone
Phase 3 Waltz; available from Casa-Musica. This is a basic waltz that can be done at open
dances. Solo turn in 6, maneuver, spin turn, box finish, left turns, canter, whisk, thru and
chasse, left turning box, back waltz, twirl/vine, chair and recover, hover, cross hovers,
twist and ‘kiss’.
BURNING LOVE by Russ and Judy Francis
Phase 3 Two Step, available on RCA 10156. Forward two steps, double hitch, scoot,
box, turning two steps, vine apart and together, scissors, progressive scissors, whitetail,
strolling vine, face to face and back to back, fishtail, traveling box and vine 8.
I’D RATHER BE IN LOVE WITH YOU by Gus & Lynn DeFore
Phase 3 + 1 (Triple Cha) Cha Cha; available from Amazon and iTunes. Shoulder to
shoulder, new yorker in 4, ½ basic, underarm turn, time step, whip, triple chas, spot turn,
crab walks, reverse twirl, new yorker, reverse underarm turn, lariat, traveling door, fence
line, ½ basic & wrap.
STUPID CUPID CHA by Mike and Michelle Seurer
Phase 3 Cha; available on Collectible 4207. Sandsteps, basic, break back to triple chas,
vine 8, traveling doors, vine 2-face to face and back to back, sliding doors, circle away and
together, peek-a-boo chase, and side-draw-close.
THE BELLS by Milo and Cinda Molitoris
Phase 3 + 2 (Open Telemark, Hesitation Change) Waltz; available from iTunes. Solo turn
in 6, hover, left turns, whisk, wing, open telemark, chair-recover-back(slip), maneuver,
spin turn, box finish, left turns, spin/maneuver, open impetus, turn left and chasse,
hesitation change, right turn and back – side corte.
I’LL DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN by Gus and Lynn DeFore
Phase 4 Slow Two Step and Foxtrot; available from iTunes and Amazon. Lunge basic,
traveling cross chasses, basic, twisty basic, solo turns, underarm turn, reverse underarm
turn, wrap, sweetheart run, foxtrot diamond, left turns, whisk, hover and apart point.
continued on page 7
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Sew it goes
KAREN REICHARDT
WWW.SQUAREDANCESEWING.COM
[email protected]
Hand Sewing
There are two schools of thought on hand sewing. Some people hate it and will do
anything to avoid handwork. Other people love it and will find an evening spent with
needle and thread relaxing. Here are some tips for both sides.
Mending must often be done by hand. Some things just won’t go under the machine.
Get a small laundry basket just for mending. Place a note pad, pencil and safety pins in
it. When someone has a garment that needs repair they can pin a note on the item before
placing it in the basket. When you sit down to mend everything will be in one place.
Make a sewing basket and keep all of the hand sewing supplies together. A pair of six
inch tailor’s scissors are perfect for hand work. They must be very sharp to the point and
comfortable to use. A small ruler. A retractable tape measure. Small needle nose pliers - if
you get into a tight place or the fabric is very heavy they can grip the needle and pull it
through. Thimble - there are many different styles and sizes once you find the right one
you will not be comfortable without it.
Good lighting is most important. More light is need to sew than to read. Daylight
is best, especially for sewing on black fabric. There are special light bulbs that are close to
true daylight and can make it easier to see what you are doing.
Support the work. With the fabric resting on a table you will not be fighting the
weight of the project. If you are sitting on the sofa, support the project by placing a pillow
on your lap to bring the stitching closer.
Fray Check or similar fabric sealant. Use it on the ends of rips to keep them
from going further and to seal edges. Allow it to dry completely before going on to the
next step. Do not get this stuff on needles, pins or scissors. It will never come off. It can
stain delicate fabric.
Bee’s wax or Thread Heaven. After threading the needle, pull the thread firmly
through the bee’s wax. Pinch the thread and scrape your thumb nail down the thread.
This will force the wax in and scrap off the excess. Bee’s wax will keep the thread from
tangling and it will slide through the fabric easier. Thread Heaven is a silicone product
that comes in a little blue box. Use it in the same way as bee’s wax. The silicone coats
the thread and it slips through stiff fabric easier. Professional tailors would never hand
sew without bee’s wax.
Needle Threader. Everyone complains about the difficulty of threading a needle, but
they refuse to use a needle threader. You know, those little pieces of metal with a fine wire
loop sticking out of the side. Yes, they still make them. You can find them in the sewing
store right next to the needles. If you can’t draw the thread through the eye of the needle
with the threader, change to a needle with a bigger eye.
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Keep your needles in a bar of soap not a pin cushion. Take a bar of soap with the paper
wrapper still on it and wrap it in a couple of layers of fleece. Stick all of your needles in the
bar. The soap will coat the tips of the needles for a bit of lubrication to help slid through
the fabric. The needles won’t slip in and get lost in the bar like they will in a regular
pincushion. Before throwing a way an old pin cushion cut it open and see how many
needles are in it. There are many different types of needles. Keep a good selection on hand
and use the size that suits the project and your hands.
Does your dance hall have an emergency sewing kit? You can pick up one at the dollar
store that will be good enough to take care of most fashion emergencies. While you are at
it get one for each of your cars and one for the RV. If you are planning to go somewhere by
plane, one of these little kits will fit in the corner of your suit case.
Sewing touches all parts of our lives. The mattress we sleep on, the clothes we wear
and the furniture in our homes are all sewn. When you pick up a needle and thread you
connect with the line of stitchers who have made and mended garments throughout
history. Savor the accomplishment of stitching and feel the joy of doing something with
your hands.
Reviewing Round Dances - continued from page 5
SOMEBODY DONE SOMEBODY WRONG by Ray and Elizabeth Smith
Phase 4 or 5 Foxtrot, depending on who you listen to; available on MCA P-2774. Forwardrun 2, forward/lock-twice, hover, through and chasse, reverse turn, whisk, ½ natural, spin
turn, feather finish, change of direction, open telemark, hover fallaway, slip pivot, double
natural spin, open natural, closed impetus, and natural weave.
STEAMROLLER BLUES by Phil and Becky Guenthner
Phase 4 + 2 (Tuck & Spin, American Spin) West Coast Swing and Jive; available on RCA
GOLD GB-10156. Chicken walks, throwout, sugar push, tuck in, tuck and spin, left side
pass, reverse underarm turn, right turning basic, neck slide, jive wheel 6 – triple, change
behind the back, both American spin, left turning fallaway and side lunge.
YOU CAN HERE ME ON THE RADIO by Terri and Tim Wilaby
Phase 4 + 1 (Stop & Go) Jive; available from Amazon and iTunes. Swivel walk 4, forward
triples, throwaway, link rock, fallaway rock, right turning triples, right turning fallaway,
basic rock, chicken walks, stop and go, change right to left, American spin, point steps,
slow rock the boat, chasse left and right, kick ball change and Spanish arms.
ROMAN GUITAR by Peter and Chama Gomez
Phase 5 Tango; available from iTunes and Amazon. Head flick, closed promenade, contra
check, progressive walks, progressive link, reverse turn, open finish, outside swivel, closed
finish, gaucho turns, quick rocks-back corte, and slow Spanish drag with kiss tease.
Only those dances that have readily available music are reviewed. Enjoy
these dances and remember to LISTEN to the music before you buy it – it may
not be your style. If you would like a copy of a cue sheet of a reviewed dance,
please ask. A few of these dances have been selected by us to consider as teaches
for 3 of our classes.
Anyone wishing to have their dance reviewed in this column should e-mail a FULL cue
sheet and an mp3 of the music (cued if possible) to Phil at [email protected].
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Comment
JIM MAYO
Increasingly my interaction with the world of square dancing is digital. I’m not
technically competent in that arena but with the help of my friend John Wedge I am able
to stay involved in the digital world. After my column last month was published I received
an email from Gardner Patton telling me that he has also digitized the entire publication
of the Northern New Jersey magazine, Grand Square, which includes information about
dancing in New York City as well. It is available on-line at nnjsda.org/historic-grandsquares. That site includes a search capability that makes it particularly useful. Just
enter the name or words you are interested in and the site will list every appearance in
the full set.
I have also completed, recently, a project I have been working on for the square
dance history site. One of New England’s favorite callers is also one of the most long
lasting callers in the activity. Red Bates started calling in 1950 and is still calling
regularly in Florida during the winter. There are others who have had long calling
careers, Joe Casey and I among them. The thing that makes Red unusual is that we
have, in the SDFNE collection, tapes of Red calling dances in each of 6 decades. (For
Joe and me it is only 5 decades).
Using that collection of tapes I have put together for the www.Squaredancehistory.org
web site an exhibit that makes it possible to hear a tip of Red’s calling in each of those 6
decades. We have a full tip, both patter and singing call, from each of those dances. Red
was a good caller 60 years ago and he still is. This set of tips makes it possible to hear
several changes that have taken place in MWSD over those decades.
There probably aren’t many of you who remember how fast we danced in the 1960’s
and 1970’s but it was quite a bit faster than now. Dance speed is measured in the number
of beats of music in each minute (bpm). In 1961 Red was calling at 132 bpm and there
were many who were even faster. By 1982 his singing call was at 120 bpm. He reached the
slowest I have heard from him in 1990 at 116 bpm. He’s now back to about 124 which is a
common tempo for today’s dancers.
Another interesting change that this collection shows is our use of the recorded figure
for singing calls. In the earliest days of MWSD we all used the singing call figure just as it
was recorded. That has changed and now most use the recorded figure for only a few of the
best. Mostly we have a set of good figures that we adapt to whatever melody we are using.
To visit this exhibit use the following address: www.squaredancehistory.org/exhibits/show/
mwsd-changes.
[Editor’s note: All issues of this publication are now available at www.squaredance.ws
then select Past Issues.]
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Square Dance
Music Review
BUDDY WEAVER
[email protected] ~ www.buddyweaver.com
What Music Do Dancers Want To Hear?
There has never been a time in square dancing when the variety of music has been
greater. Thanks to MP3s, we have every genre of music from almost every generation,
available at our fingertips. With so much variety, one might wonder, what do most dancers
want to hear?
The people who would know what’s popular are our top traveling callers. They are in
touch with dancers from many countries plus they have access to and experience with
music, new and old. A poll asking for their five most popular singing calls and hoedowns
has yielded the following.
Singing Calls with multiple votes (label in parenthesis)
Beautiful Sunday (Blue Star)
Come Sail Away (Royal)
Dance Tonight (Rhythm)
Edge Of Glory (Ego)
Elvira (ESP Music – new version)
Home (Ego)
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter (Royal)
Just The Way You Are (Blue Star Music)
The Way You Make Me Feel (Rhythm)
Wake Me Up (Rhythm)
Wagon Wheel (Lonestar/Rhythm)
Other singing calls listed
All Night Party (Platinum)
Coconut Tree (Rhythm), Colorado Country Morning (ESP)
Daniel (Royal), Don’t Stop Believing (Ego)
Fiddle On The Wall (Crown), Freight Train (ESP)
Hallelujah (Ego)
I Love Beach Music (Platinum)
I’ll Be Your Man (Sting)
Irish Stew (Royal)
I’ve Got You Under My Skin (Ego)
Jailhouse Rock (Crown Music)
Midnight Special (Royal)
My First My Last My Everything (MAP)
My Name Is America (Ego), Muddy Water (Rhythm)
Night Moves (Crest)
Only You (New Beat)
Paloma Blanca (Blue Star)
Ride Like the Wind (Acme)
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Rubberneckin’ (Rhythm)
Sad Songs (New Beat)
Some Kind Of Wonderful (Crest)
Soul Sister (ESP)
Stranger In My House (Shakedown)
That’s Amore (Blue Star)
The Devil Went Down To Georgia (Blue Star Retro)
When Country Wasn’t Cool (Crest)
When The Red Robin (Blue Star)
Wild Horses (Royal Music)
You Make My Pants (IAM Music)
You’ll Be In My Heart (Shakedown)
Lots of variety in hoedowns
Bob’s Cripple Creek (Riverboat)
Bobby Sox (Sting)
Call Me Hoedown (Rhythm)
Chicken Reel (Riverboat)
DH Hoedown (New Beat)
Digi Tec (Castle)
Forever Young (MAP)
I Believe In You (Rhythm)
Jlo Dance Again (Rhythm)
Loco Hoedown (New Beat)
Rancho Grande (Riverboat)
Riverboat Hustle (Riverboat)
Royal Call On Me (Royal)
Royal Hallelujah (Royal)
Saki Time (Riverboat)
Trans-Atlantic (Shindig)
Vegas In The Hills (Blue Star)
The following hoedowns are from pop labels: Boogie Wonderland done by Earth, Wind
& Fire, Brokenhearted by Karmin, Counting Stars by One Republic, Katakata by Te Vaka,
Moves Like Jagger done by Maroon 5, No Diggitty by Minimatic.
BLT (ESP)
Get Lucky (Rhythm)
Jailhouse Jump (ESP)
Royal Irish (Royal)
Royal Jagger (Royal)
Top five favorite hoedowns
There is a common denominator in all of these titles. Clean rhythms. All of the
instrumentals were done in recent years and play with a strong dance beat. Most of these
songs are done in shuffle rhythm. Not one single vinyl record recorded onto a computer.
What music do dancers want to hear? Start with clean, modern dance rhythms.
All of these songs can be purchased right now, on-line. Go listen to these selections
along with this month’s new releases and buy new music.
Send your comments to [email protected].
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SINGING CALLS
I WAS COUNTRY WHEN COUNTRY WASN’T COOL
Acme 105 by Jerry Story (MP3 from Acme website)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Shuffle
Danceable beat laid back into the chords. The dance beat comes alive in the middle and
closing breaks. Song is easy to follow with clear leads from guitar, steel, and piano. Lots
of the same instruments playing around the vocalist for a full sound. A 70’s country song
played in 70’s country style - a relaxing number. Jerry sounds good using a calling style
that prompts the calls so the music is featured. Figure will have dancers rushing.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Pass the Ocean – Extend – Recycle – Reverseflutter – Veer Right
– Ferris Wheel – Cntrs. Veer Right and Veer Left – Touch a Quarter – Scoot Back – Swing
MARIE LAVEAU
Cheyenne 700 by Chuck Veldhuizen (MP3/CD from dealers)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Shuffle
Danceable rhythm. Song is easy to follow with clear leads from guitar and saxophone. Nice
guitar work on the song but the sound effect on the end of every stanza is much louder and
sharper than the surrounding music. Callers should also be aware that the middle and
closing breaks are 16 beats longer than the rest of the song. A classic country song played in
classic country style. Fun lyrics should make it a crowd pleaser. Chuck sounds good and uses
good word meter. Figure will have dancers rushing and tempo may need to be adjusted.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru – Right & Left Thru – Veer Left – Couples
Circulate – Chain Down the Line – Square Thru Three - Swing
COUNTING STARS
Hipster 301 by Al Hipkins (MP3 from Hipster web site)
Tempo: 122 Rhythm: Shuffle
Solid dance beat with added percussion on the second half of every stanza. Clean music
with background vocals dropping in towards the end of every stanza as part of the
instrumental. Chords are played by piano, guitar with added keyboard on middle and close
– could be a hoedown too. A modern pop song played in a contemporary style and mid-way
up the energy scale. Callers will have to be familiar with the song and be aware that the
opener leaves dancers halfway across the square from home without time to Promenade
home, so they will start dancing the figure where they finish the Weave the Ring. Adjust
tempo as needed. Al sound good and uses good word meter on a figure that brings original
partner back every other time through.
Heads Right & Left Thru – Heads Wheel Around – Cloverleaf – Sides Slide Thru – Sides
Pass Thru – Cloverleaf – Double Pass Thru – Cloverleaf – Zoom – Cntrs Square Thru
Three – Swing
HARDEN MY HEART
Acme 107 by Patty Greene (MP3 from Acme website)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Shuffle
Nice rhythm with walking bass for good dancing. Melody is easy to hear with leads from
saxophone, guitar and organ. The same instruments come in with lots of great fills. A rock
song played in rock style making for a singing call that could be mid-scale exciting or a
true driver, depending on how the caller delivers it. Patty uses good singing word meter.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru – Right & Left Thru – Pass Thru – Trade By –
Star Thru – Square Thru Three – Swing
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RIDE LIKE THE WIND
Acme 108 by Scott Bennett (MP3 from Acme website)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Shuffle
Rhythm almost has a Latin feel to it. Nice. Strong leads from keyboard, guitar, and
saxophone. Loads of fills from the same instruments. Middle break adds keyboard sound
that adds to the instrumental. An 80’s rock song done with a contemporary jazz feel. Could
be a relaxer or exciter depending on the caller. Scott gives his usual great vocal with good
word meter.
Heads Square Thru – Do Sa Do – Swing Thru – Boy Run – Ferris Wheel – Cntrs. Pass Thru
– Touch a Quarter – Scoot Back - Swing
BETTY’S GOT A BASS BOAT
Cheyenne 2019 by Dean Dederman (MP3/CD from dealers)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Shuffle
Dance beat is behind the leads. Strong leads from guitar, piano, steel, keyboard, and
harmonica. Electric guitar is played in the background throughout. A modern country song
played in a laid back country style. Dean carries the melody well and uses good singing
word meter. May need to adjust tempo.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Lead Right – Veer Left – Bend the Line – Touch a Quarter –
Circulate – Boy Run – Swing Thru – Boy Trade – Swing
WAGON WHEEL
Cheyenne 2020 by Steve Hackman (MP3/CD from dealers)
Tempo: 135 Rhythm: Shuffle
Rhythm is laid into the chords. Clear leads from steel, guitar, mandolin, electronic banjo,
fiddle and harmonica. Some fills drift and out. A contemporary country song done in a
contemporary country way. The song feels like it should be laid back but the tempo is too
fast – adjust the tempo and you could have an enjoyable, relaxer that dancers could sing
along with. Steve uses good word meter but is sometimes hard to hear.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru – Right & Left Thru – Veer Left – Ferris Wheel
– Cntrs. Square Thru Three - Swing
THE DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN
Crown 203 by Elmer Sheffield (MP3/CD from Crown web site and dealers)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Good square dance beat with extra beats added every few measures. Tune is easy to follow
with good leads from guitar, keyboards and steel. Nice fills from the same instruments.
A classic country song played in a style like the original. Mid-way up the energy chart.
Elmer uses good singing word meter but is hard to hear. Be sure to check out the new web
site for Crown Music.
Heads Square Thru – Right Hand Star – Heads Star Left – Veer Left – Half Tag – Scoot
Back – Swing
JAILHOUSE ROCK
Crown 204 by Matt Worley (MP3/CD from Crown web site and dealers)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Shuffle
Great dance beat for easy dancing. Clear leads playing the melody. Music from guitar,
piano and harmonica. Keyboard sounds are added on the fills and there are plenty of fill
instruments to make a big sounding instrumental. A classic Elvis rock song played in
contemporary country rock fashion. This will excite your dancers. Matt brings even more
excitement to vocal while using good word meter.
Heads Square Thru – Do Sa Do - Swing Thru – Spin the Top – Right & Left Thru – Square
Thru Three – Swing
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I DON’T KNOW WHY
Hi Hat Retro 522 by Chuck Hall (MP3/CD from Hi Hat Retro web site and dealers)
Tempo: 127 Rhythm: Jig Step
Rhythm is a clear, modified 6/8 which dancers love but is seldom heard in new square
dance music today. Clear leads from guitar and piano. Great guitar work. A classic
country song done in an up-beat style. A relaxer that makes the dancers want to dance.
Chuck makes his recording debut using good word meter.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru – Right & Left Thru – Veer Left – Ferris Wheel –
Cntrs. Square Thru Three – Swing
I HEAR THE SOUTHLAND CALLING ME
Hi Hat Retro 523 by Buddy Weaver (MP3/CD from Hi Hat Retro web site and dealers)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Good square dance beat. Tune is easy to follow with leads from guitar, keyboard, and
piano. There is also fiddle lead that jazzes around the melody. Lots of fills from the same
instruments plus steel. A classic country song done in a contemporary country way. Could
be a floor charger. Caller uses good word meter.
Heads Square Thru – Do Sa Do – Girls Trade – Swing Thru – Spin the Top – Pass Thru –
Partner Trade – Flutterwheel - Promenade
STAND BESIDE ME
Lou Mac 255 by Don Wood (CD/MP3 from Lou Mac web site)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
The second of Lou Mac’s releases uses a different band. Danceable beat though not as clear
as their other release this month. Strong leads from steel and guitar. Harmonica drifts in
and out in the background. This is a Daniel O’Donnell song played in traditional country
style. Don carries the melody and uses good word meter. His figure offers an 8-beat
Promenade in 16-beats of music. Take a look at the new Lou Mac web site.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Side Square Thru – Right & Left Thru – Veer Left – Ferris
Wheel – Cntrs. Square Thru Three – Swing
I WILL THINK OF YOU
Platinum 235 by Jerry Biggerstaff (CD/MP3 from dealers)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Shuffle
Be sure to check out Platinum Music’s new web page. Great dance beat. Leads are clear
from guitar and keyboard instruments making for a song that is easy to follow. Music is
played in a quiet style and the overall effect of the singing call is relaxing. Contemporary
country style music and touching lyrics will set the dancers at ease. Jerry sounds great
and uses good word meter. May need to adjust speed.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru – Right & Left Thru – Veer Left – Ferris Wheel –
Cntrs Square Thru Three – Swing
I’D RATHER BE IN CAROLINA
Platinum 236 by Jerry Biggerstaff (CD/MP3 from dealers)
Tempo: 137 Rhythm: Shuffle
Solid dance beat. Tune is clearly played by piano, organ, and keyboard. The keyboard also
chases around the song with some nice fills. Closing stanza has instrumental dropout on
the first 32-beats for added percussion effect. A great release with happy lyrics and happy
sounding music. Jerry uses a nice combination of prompting and singing word meter. Note
from producer says you could substitute your home state in the lyrics. Need to adjust speed.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru – Right & Left Thru – Veer Left – Couples
Circulate – Half Tag – Scoot Back – Swing
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Square and Round Dance music is available from
Palomino Records, Inc. 502-543-1521
www.dosado.com/music - [email protected]
KNEE DEEP
Lou Mac 254 by Don Wood (CD/MP3 from Lou Mac web site)
Tempo: 124 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Welcome back to Lou Mac. Steady dance beat from Lou Mac’s new band. Strong leads
make the melody easy to follow with strong fills. Music from guitar, mandolin, and
keyboard. A contemporary country song played in contemporary country fashion. Mid-way
up the energy scale. Don sounds good on a vocal that is slowed down from the music track.
His figure will give dancers 8-beat Promenade in 16-beats music so dancers will have time
at home to catch up or catch their breath.
Heads Square Thru – Do Sa Do – Swing Thru – Boy Run – Chain Down the Line – Pass the
Ocean – Circulate Twice – Swing
DON’T THINK TWICE
Rhythm 288 by Wade Driver (MP3 from Rhythm web site)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Excellent dance beat with extra backbeat every few measures. Tune is easy to follow
with music from guitar, fiddle, and steel. Loads of fills from same instruments plus a
hot harmonica. Key change on close adds excitement. A classic country song played as
contemporary country. Could be a floor charger. Wade sounds good and uses word meter
that fits the original song.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru – Swing Thru – Boy Run – Circulate – Half Tag
– Scoot Back – Swing
SOMEWHERE WONDERFUL
Rhythm 289 by Wade Driver (MP3 from Rhythm web site)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Shuffle
Danceable beat that sits in the chords. The leads are rhythmic and add bounce to the
feel of the song. Two melodies are used in this release – Somewhere Over The Rainbow
and What A Wonderful World. Both are easy to follow with clear leads from guitar and
organ. Lots of fills from the same instruments plus the piano is used in many fills. Pretty
music with some minor chords in one of the songs. A contemporary pop song played like a
contemporary pop song. Dancers are absolutely charmed by this song, if not sung loudly.
Wade comes across well with good word meter.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru – Right & Left Thru – Veer Left – Ferris Wheel –
Cntrs. Square Thru Three – Swing
INTO SOMETHING GOOD
Riverboat 377 by Elmer Sheffield (MP3 from Riverboat web site)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Shuffle
Strong dance beat. Clear leads that make the tune easy to carry. Lots of great fills.
A fun song. Winner! Music from guitar, piano and organ. A 50’s rock song sounding
contemporary country. Dancers should smile with this sing-along song. Elmer sounds good
and uses good meter. Adjust speed.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Square Thru Two – Swing Thru – Boy Run – Bend the Line
– Boy Walk Girl Dodge – Cast Off Three Quarters – Boy Trade Twice – Girl U-Turn –
Promenade
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Riverboat 373 by Kumi Takahashi, Mitchell Osawa, Tac Ozaki
(MP3 from Riverboat web site)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Solid beat with added tambourine effect on the end of each stanza. Clear leads and lots of
fills making for a full sound. Music from guitar, mandolin and piano. A traditional country
song played in contemporary country style. Could be a floor charger. All the callers sound
good and make a beautiful harmony blend. A harmony with music track is included with a
music only track.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Sides Right & Left Thru – Sides Square Thru – Do Sa Do –
Eight Chain Four – Swing
I DON’T HURT ANYMORE
Riverboat 374 by Duke Okada (MP3 from Riverboat web site)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Shuffle
A different sound for Riverboat. Dance beat is behind the leads. Strong leads from guitar,
banjo, and steel. Banjo reinforces the beat, playing in the background throughout. A
traditional country song played in a honky-tonk style. Duke sounds good and puts together
two interesting Mainstream figures. May need to adjust speed and word meter. Previously
done on vinyl. Two figures.
MUSTANG SALLY
Royal 355 by Jerry Story and Tony Oxendine (MP3 from Royal web site)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Shuffle
Steady dance beat. Clear leads from guitar, steel, and saxophone. Fills from sax, piano and
fiddle. Even with clear leads, callers should be familiar with the tune. A classic rock song
done in contemporary country jazz style. An exciting singing call. Jerry and Tony along
with Deborah Carroll-Jones, sound good. May need to adjust tempo and word meter.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Pass the Ocean – Extend – Explode the Wave – Dance Out &
Back – Bend the Line – Load the Boat – Swing
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Royal 188 by Jerry Story (MP3 from Royal web site)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Great dance beat that is featured with an instrumental drop out every stanza (except
middle and close). Royal can always be depended on for leads that are easy to follow but
not too much. Lots of fills. Music from mandolin, piano and harmonica. A contemporary
country song played the same way. Callers may croon this song or drive the energy up.
Jerry prompts his way through the song.
Heads Square Thru – Swing Thru – Boy Run – Circulate – Ferris Wheel – Double Pass
Thru – Leaders Trade – Touch a Quarter – Scoot Back – Swing
DANCE WITH THE ONE THAT BROUGHT YOU
Sting 21205 by Wil Stans (CD/MP3 from dealers)
Tempo: 129 Rhythm: Shuffle
Strong dance rhythm for smooth dancing. Tune is easy to follow from leads by guitar,
steel, piano, and fiddle. Very good fills from the same instruments. A contemporary
country song played the same way. Song is more of a relaxer but with so many words, may
have to be re-written for some callers. Wil sounds good using proper word meter and gets
all the words in. Adjust speed to comfort.
Heads Square Thru – Right Hand Star – Heads Star Left – Right & Left Thru – Swing
Thru Twice – Swing
IT’S A SIN TO TELL A LIE
Classic 133 by Buddy Weaver (MP3 from Classic web site)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Danceable beat that is laid into the chords. Melody is clearly played by clarinet, guitar,
and xylophone. Piano is in the background and provides jazzy lead. A symphonic sound to
a classic show tune. Could be a relaxer or climbing the energy scale. Caller uses good word
meter. Previously done on vinyl.
Heads Promenade Halfway – Pass the Ocean – Extend – Spin the Top – Boy Run – Wheel &
Deal – Right & Left Thru – Flutterwheel – Boy Walk – Swing
HOEDOWNS
EMOTIONS, Hi Hat 5313 (CD/MP3 from dealers or Hi Hat web site)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Shuffle
Danceable beat enhanced by bongo sounding drums at the end of some stanzas. Strong
leads that are not playing a recognizable tune. All instruments are from a keyboard,
making a very modern hoedown. Callers who use alternative hoedowns will be able to use
this anywhere in their program. Includes a called patter of tough Plus by Andy Allemao.
JENNIFER TUCKER, Riverboat 399 (MP3 from Riverboat web site)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Dance beat is clear and gets a tambourine sound on the second half of every stanza.
Chords played by guitar, mandolin and piano with same instruments chasing around the
chords. Banjo in the background throughout the song. Contemporary country sound and a
great hoedown for workshop tips.
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DANCERS LOVE PATTER, Riverboat 400 (MP3 from Riverboat web site)
Tempo: 126 Rhythm: Shuffle
Dance beat has very heavy bass and kick drum. Additional percussion from what sounds
like taps lightens the feel a bit. The bass and kick drum disappear at the end of the song.
Chords are played without discernable melody. Music from guitar, steel, and fiddle. Piano
playing throughout the song. Contemporary country sound.
ROYAL CHERRY BOMB, Royal 435 (MP3 from Royal web site)
Tempo: 128 Rhythm: Shuffle
Good dance beat. Mostly chords being played with a recognizable hook line. Music from
keyboard, guitar, and piano. Dramatic drop in instruments to feature percussion occurs a
few times in the song. A contemporary country hoedown with somewhat of a Cajun feel.
Good for anywhere in your program. May need to adjust speed.
WALKIN’ HOEDOWN, Classics 532 (MP3 from Classic web site)
Tempo: 130 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Good square dance beat. Music is chords played by banjo, fiddle, and mandolin. Lots of little
riffs throughout the song. A real country sound with excellent pickers. Should drive the
enthusiasm of the tip and could be re-purposed as a singing call. Previously done on vinyl.
YAKITY HOEDOWN, Classics 533 (MP3 from Classic web site)
Tempo: 124 Rhythm: Boom-Chuck
Dance beat is behind the chords. Lots of exciting music from piano and guitar. A
recognizable tune played in country style. The piano has a jazz feel to it. This hoedown
would be well suited for wind in your face dancing. Done on vinyl before.
Purchase the music reviewed from your local dealer or the on-line sources below
Palomino Records www.dosado.com/music
A&S Records www.asrecordshop.com
Acme Music www.acmerecordings.com
Classic Square Dances www.buddyweaver.com/classics.php
Crown Music www.crownrecords.net
Hi Hat Music www.buddyweaver.com/music/hihat.php
Hi Hat Retro Music www.buddyweaver.com/music/retrohihat.php
Hipster Music www.hipster-productions.com
Lou MacMusic www.lou-macrecords.com
Platinum Music www.platinumrecords.biz
Rhythm Records www.rhythmrecords.biz
Riverboat Music www.riverboat.com
Royal Records www.royal-records.com
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BIRGIT MAGUIRE
LETTER FROM A POSTMAN
COMPOSERS: Fiona Callaghan
6 Walker Rd.
Mount Waverley, WIC, 3149 Australia
[email protected]
MUSIC: “Letter from a Postman’s Bag”
by Daniel O’Donnell available from iTunes
SPEED: As downloaded
FOOTWORK: Opposite unless noted
PHASE: 2+1 (fishtail)
SEQUENCE: INTRO, A, B, C, Int, B, A, C, END
RHYTHM: Two Step
INTRO
1 - 4 OP FCG WAIT; WAIT; APT, -, PT, -; TOG SCP, -, TCH, -;
A
1- 6 2 FWD TWO STEPS;; CUT BK TWICE; DIP BK AND REC; BOX;;
7 - 12 BK HITCH; SCIS THRU; LACE ACROSS;
FWD TWO STEP; HITCH DOUBLE;;
13 - 16 LACE BK; FWD TWO STEP; BOX;;
B
1 - 8 VINE 3; WRAP; UNWRAP; CHNG SD; VINE 3; WRAP; UNWRAP; CHNG SD;
C
1 - 8 2 FWD TWO STEPS;; SCOOT 4; WALK & PU; 2 PROG SCIS;;
FISHTAIL; WLK & FC;
INTERLUDE
1 - 4 1/2 BOX; SCIS THRU; SCOOT 4; WLK & FC;
ENDING
1 - 6 2 FWD TWO STEPS;; CUT BK TWICE; DIP BK & REC; FWD,
LOCK, FWD TWICE;;
7 - 13 HITCH DOUBLE;; LACE UP;;;; STEP APT & PT;
Full cue-sheet available on
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or send self addressed, stamped envelope to:
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Moore
Thoughts
PAUL MOORE
Poetry Corner
I have this beautifully organized filing system in my computer which is designed to
help me find files quickly and easily. Fortunately I cannot remember how it works, so I
can spend hours looking for something I put in a logical place so I can always find it. What
makes this system fortunate is I do not quickly find what I was looking for, but often I find
something more valuable.
The first offering this month is a poem that ran in Sets in Order back in 1958. It is a
love song to a young fiddling girl, to the music, and to the dance.
Virginia’s Reel by Bill Staines
Gents to the middle, let the young girl fiddle,
And you ain’t got nothin’ to lose.
Allemande right, she could play all night
She could fiddle off the bottom of your shoes
Oh me, oh my, how she makes that bow hair fly.
How she hangs that music in the air.
Promenade down to the lonesome sound
Of the whippoorwill in the night.
Sashay back, look at ol’ man Jack,
Well he’s huggin’ everything in sight.
Oh me, oh my, how she makes that bow hair fly.
How she hangs the music in the air.
Banjo Bill, well he stopped stock still,
As the notes came rollin’ by.
They filled his ears and eased his fears,
And the tears come to his eyes.
Oh me, oh my, how she makes that bow hair fly.
How she hangs that music in the air.
The old string bass, he’s lost his place
And his arms just fell like steel.
The guitar man dropped both his hands,
And he swore it was not real.
Oh me, oh my, how she makes that bow hair fly.
How she hangs that music in the air.
It’s golden strings on Eden’s wings
At the calling of the squares.
There’s fiddle tunes, and there’ fiddle tunes,
But Virginia’s splittin’ hairs.
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She cast a spell no tongue could tell,
No prophet can reveal.
It’s as quiet as death, just hold your breath,
As she plays Virginia’s Reel.
Oh me, oh my, how she makes that bow hair fly.
How she hangs that music in the air.
Oh me, oh my, how she makes that bow hair fly.
How she hangs that music in the air.
The second offering is a story poem in the style of the cowboy poets: a good yarn, a
hero, and bit of exaggeration. The subject is Jimmy Clossin, a west Texas square dance
caller who was also a rancher and a border patrol guard along the Texas/Mexico border
back in the early 1910s. In those years just before World War I, Pancho Villa rode north
into Texas causing all kinds of mayhem. Villa’s raids got so bothersome that the U.S.
Army, under General Pershing, was sent down to put an end to Villa. (A young officer in
the forces mounted a large machine gun in the back of a period touring car, thereby creating the first “tank” in the US Army – that young officer? George Patton.)
The author of the poem was the great Texas square dance caller Les Gotcher. Les was
one of the most popular callers of the time, and he traveled the country to fill his calling
dates. He wrote a couple of books on square dancing, and he is credited with being the creator of hash calling. Prior to Gotcher’s time, square dances were all set pattern. Callers did
not teach individual steps, they taught and called whole dances. The only time they would
teach a step was when it showed up in a dance he wanted to use at a particular dance.
So here we go. Pull up your boots and pull down on your hat. We’re heading for a
wild ride.
An Ode to Jimmy Clossen or When Pancho Villa Bit the Dust
by Les Gotcher
In a border town, down near Old Mexico
In a town by the name of El Paso,
Grew this young man who was gangling and tall,
A nice, decent gent with a Texas drawl.
Jimmy was still in his teens when along came this band
Of Mexican outlaws, raiding near his land.
Along the bank of the river known as Rio
Came the wild bandidos of Pancho Villa.
Young Jimmy was calling Square Dances by now;
Calling and teaching – if you didn’t know how -From Marfa to the East and Demming in the West.
Jimmy called the dances, always doing his best.
When Villa started raiding neat Jimmy’s own home,
He decided that something would have to be done,
So Jimmy joined forces with the Border Patrol
And together they hunted this outlaw bold.
The honeymoon is over when
he stops helping with the dishes
and does then himself.
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Jimmy learned that Pancho could Square Dance, so
He decided that this was the route to go.
He hunted by day, and he hunted by night,
Hoping to get Pancho to come out and fight.
The one night with moon ridin’ high,
Jimmy rode under the starlit sky.
And then all at once, very near at hand,
Pancho Villa appeared with all of his band.
Jimmy took one look and knew at a glance
That this was no time to take any chance.
He started calling Hash to see what they would do,
Wondering if he would live to see this night through.
But to Jimmy’s surprise, every guy in the band
Starting dancing on the banks of the Rio Grande.
Jimmy circled ‘em left, and he circled ‘em right,
Wondering how to work himself out of this plight.
He knew in a shoot-out he would be much too slow,
So Jimmy hit ‘em real hard with a “Do-Paso.”
From the “Do-Paso” into an “Allemande Thar”
All the men backing up in a right hand star.
He did a “Slip the Clutch” and a “Promenade” too,
Trying to figure out what next he should do.
He shouted “Promenade with the one you’ve got,
Just you keep on a goin’ and go RED HOT”
Now Jimmy hit ‘em hard with old “Square Thru”
Counting up to four, then do a “Star thru.”
Now you step into a wave and “Recycle” too.
Get on around and then “Slide Thru.”
“Double Swing Thru,” but don’t you dare stop.
When you finish that off do a “Spin the Top.”
By this time the Outlaws were falling all around,
Lying there panting, on their backs, on the ground.
But Jimmy couldn’t quit, he just had to go on,
Because Pancho seemed to be still going strong.
Then Jimmy called out “Do a Half Sashay”
Then a “Split Square Thru” across the way.
This one shook Pancho right down to his tows
What Jimmy would call next – God only knows.
Pancho finally stopped and looked all around
At all of his comrades, lying there on the ground.
His big body quivered, and he fell in the sand,
On his…FACE, on the banks of the Rio Grande.
Happy Dancing.
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bY LINE
KEN RITUCCI
THE SQUARE DANCE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES
A burning issue that does not appear to be going away is that of the argument regarding should dancers wear “proper square dance attire” or not. Then again, what is considered nowadays as “proper?”
On the bottom of the registration form for the National Convention it clearly states
that “Square Dance Attire” is required after 6 PM.” This is a ruling by the NEC (National
Executive Committee) and has been in place for some time.
But with all of the issues we are facing in our beloved activity, IE recruitment, maintaining existing dancers plus much more, I see that the dress codes (or not) are becoming
more and more of an issue. Where will it all lead? I have no idea. But, if we continue to act
as the emperor did in the Hans Christian Anderson fable about the clothes, then we are
only fooling ourselves.
Just look at society as it exists today. Ever see anyone dressed up in church these days?
What about the work place? Personally I have gone on job interviews recently with a suit
and tie and have been interviewed by executives of the company in sport shirts and jeans.
“Dress down Friday” at offices is now becoming “dress down every day.” Many receptionists wear jeans when they greet you. No, this isn’t happening everywhere, but it is becoming more and more prevalent.
In so many ways, our society has become lax. Standards are being lowered in almost
every phase of society. Whether it is the dumbing down of test scores so “we leave no child
behind etc.” to dress code and behavior. It is hard to fight the masses. Eventually, the
masses do win.
In our activity, dancers vote by their feet. They choose to be at a dance or festival to
dance to particular callers or cuers. Regarding the dress code for the National Convention, do not be fooled by what you see in print, there seems to be a rising against being told
what a dancer should and should not wear. As someone once told me, what are the people
there for? To dance, or to stand around in pretty outfits.
To be fair, outfits and costumes are a traditional part of any activity. I enjoy looking at
beautiful and colorful square dance outfits, especially if the partner is wearing a matching
outfit. Visually, it looks nice. Call me old fashion. But the term “partner” has taken on a
new meaning as well.
SQUARE DANCE FOUNDATION
OF NEW ENGLAND, INC.
Invites YOU….. to bring your club….
SDFNE’s Baldwin Library and Museum in Manchester NH
“Discover America’s Great Square Dance Heritage”
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Unlike the little boy in Anderson’s fable, many of us are turning a blind eye to the
dress code issue because it is a confrontation many do not want to face. But, it is the elephant in the room and cannot be avoided any more.
I believe we need to face reality, our activity needs dancers, and creating another obstacle for either someone to join or for someone to leave square dancing isn’t going to help.
(and yes, square dance clothing is viewed as an obstacle by many) I have never seen anyone chastised for wearing a square dance outfit to a dance. But I have seen people spoken
to, sometimes in harsh tones, about NOT wearing a square dance outfit.
Now, I will be the first to admit that some dancers have made really terrible choices
when it comes to some outfits, but they are few and far between. I have seen some callers
on stage calling in shorts and tank tops. I don’t like that, the caller/cuer should be a professional on stage and shorts at a convention has no place. But, hey, that’s my opinion, like
it or not.
We live in a world where we have choices. Everything we do is by choice. Dancers who
want to dress up should be allowed to do so, the attire is wonderful to look at and part of
our heritage. But for those who choose not to dress up should be allowed to make their decisions based on their beliefs as well. We are fortunate we live in a country where freedom
of expression is conceived at times to be a good thing. However, at times it can go overboard. I say let a person’s conscious come into play. If someone is dumb enough to really go
overboard on appearance at a function, then they will have to live with themselves.
Life is too short, and square dance life is even shorter. We have bigger issues to tackle;
dress code should be the least of our worries. 2015 will mark my 40th year as a caller and
dancer. I have seen many changes in the activity. I believe everyone’s heart is in the right
place. Let’s not try to put a damper on someone’s spirit.
At the end of the dance, what will you remember more? That you had a fantastic time
dancing and socializing, or that someone didn’t wear a square dance outfit?
Let’s not try to be like the emperor, who was trying to pretend he could see the new
clothes when in reality he had nothing on. We are ALL wearing clothes; some choose to
wear something different than others. If we can’t live with that, what can we live for?
See you in a square….with clothes on!
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ROUNDALAB ROQ – 4th Quarter 2014
Carter & Ruby Ackerman, ROQ Chaircouple
PHASE 2: Don Brown, Chairperson
ROQ: Letter From A Postman (TS), Fiona Callaghan
Letter From A Postman’s Bag
album: The Very Best of Daniel O’Donnell, trk 12
st
1 RU: So What’s Nu? (TS), Jim & Adele Chico
Album: What Now My Love, Herb Albert & The Tijuana Brass, trk 5
nd
2 RU: That’s Where I Belong (TS), Tatsuhiko Ito
“That’s Where I Belong” by Alan Jackson, Amazon or iTunes download
PHASE 3: TJ & Bruce Chadd, Chaircouple
ROQ: After Winter (WZ), Jack & Sharie Kenny
“After Winter” - Twins Project – Tanzen, Lernen Leicht Gemacht 5, trk 1
or casa-musica download
st
1 RU: Nature Boy Rumba III (RB), Judy & Ed Jaworski
“Nature Boy” by Joe Bourne, casa-musica download
nd
2 RU: Hymne Of Love (WZ), Bev Oren
“Wedding Songs: Top 10 Wedding Processional Songs” by The O’Neill Bros.
trk 5 “Hymne” also download from Amazon or iTunes
PHASE 4: Regina Aubry, Chairperson
ROQ: Legends Of The Fall (WZ), Karen & Ed Gloodt
“The Ludlows: Legends of the Fall”, Michael Garson Ensemble
Screen Themes 94 (2006 remastered version)
1st RU: Abundant Joy (ST), Michael & Regina Schmidt
CD: “Rachel´s Song, The Instrumental Album” by Gary Prim, trk 5
“Abundant Joy” or various download sites
2nd RU: It’s Always New To Me (FT), David Goss & Ulla Figwer
“It’s Always New To Me” by Suzy Bogguss
CD: ”Swing,” trk 8, available from Rhapsody
PHASE 5: Tim Eum & Cindy Hadley, Chaircouple
ROQ: I Like To Lead When I Dance (FT), Debby & Tim Vogt
Peter Douglas, CD: Ballroom Emotions, Casaphon
download from Rhapsody.com
st
1 RU: Daddy Foxtrot (FT), Brent & Judy Moore
CD: Julie London, What Ever Julie Wants, trk 7, “Daddy”
nd
2 RU: Shake Rattle And Roll (JV), Michael & Regina Schmidt
CD: Shake Rattle And Roll, A Rock’n Roll Tribute by the Sign Posters
trk 1 or download
PHASE 6: Dave Goss & Ulla Figwer, Chaircouple
ROQ: Valentine (BL), Curt & Tammy Worlock
“Valentine” CD – Martina McBride “Evolution,”
trk 14 or Greatest Hits CD
1st RU: Teacher’s Pet (JV) , Randy & Marie Preskitt
“Teacher’s Pet”, Doris Day (Various Albums)
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2 RU: Puttin’ On The Ritz (QS), Bill & Carol Goss
Artist: Robbie Williams, Song: Puttin’ On the Ritz, trk 9, CD: Swings Both Ways
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Fairs
’n Squares
Saturday, November 15 ~ 8:00-10:30 pm ~ MS & PL
STEVE PARK - Calling & MARILYN RIVENBURG - Cuing
Workshops: Basic, MS & PL ~ Thursdays: 7:30 to 9:30 PM except 11/27
Dance & workshops at Scott Hall, First Parish Church, 24 Vernon St, Framingham MA
Info: 508-877-1450
www.fairsnsquares.com
The HAYLOFT STEPPERS
PODUNK ROAD - STURBRIDGE, MA 01566
HOME OF THE
Off Route 49
Saturday Square Dancing in November
Early Rounds 7:30 pm ~ 8 - 10:30 ~ Alternating MS & PL
1 Dave Eno / Birgit Maguire - Cider & Donuts
22 Charlie Trapp / Marilyn Rivenburg - Charlie’s B-Day!
29 Don Bachelder / Roy Williams - Acorns!
16 ~ Sunday A-1 / A-2 Dance ~ 2 - 4:30 pm - no rounds ~ Will Larsen
A BANNER
CLUB
Info: 413-967-9048 www.hayloftsteppers.org
RENT THE BARN ~ Contact Richard Eckert ~ 413-967-9048 ~ [email protected]
Riverside Squares
PO Box 382, Danvers, MA 01923 www.RiversideSquares.org
Dances and workshops at All Saints Episcopal Church Hall, corner of Holten & Cherry Streets, Danvers
Saturday, October 25 ~ 7:30 Early A-1 ~ 8:00 - 10:30 PLUS 2+2
Caller: Bob Butler
Cuer: Phil Gatchell
Wednesday Square Dance Workshops - No workshop on 11/26
MS class - 7:00-8:30, PL - 8:30-9:30, Angel Plus Tip - 9:30-9:45
Presidents: Linda & Dave Caron - 978-232-3559 ~ Banner: Shar Gardner - [email protected]
Send your club news & photos to:
[email protected]
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ROUND DANCE WITH
BIRGIT & RICHARD MAGUIRE
Tuesday 11/4 & 11/11 at the Hayloft Barn, Sturbridge, MA
7:00 – 8:30 pm, Waltz & Foxtrot, Phase 3
8:30 –10:00 pm, All Rhythms - Phase 4 & 5
Sat 1 Hayloft Steppers, Hayloft Barn, Sturbridge, MA
Sat 22 Single Squares, Burlington MA
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
For rates and dates call Birgit or Richard Maguire ~ 508-584-0584 ~ www.breasyrounds.com
Baldwin Apple Squares
Sunday - November 9 ~ Red, White & Blue Ball
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Norm Poisson & Marilyn Rivenburg
PLUS with Rounds (2+2) - 2 to 4:30 PM~ A-1 4:30 to 5:15
Dancing at St. Malachy Parish Hall - 99 Bedford St, Burlington MA
Info: Dan 781-438-2363 ~ Banner: Karen 781-729-6202
Banner Raid / Retrival Scheduling: Pauline 781-935-2157
www.baldwinapplesquares.freeservers.com
Great Plain Squares - the place to dance in 2014
GREAT PLAIN
SQUARES
Come dance with us every
Wednesday. Dance some plus
then dance some fast-track.
First Baptist Church
858 Great Plain Avenue
Needham MA
Wednesdays
7:00-8:15 Square Dance Class
8:15 - 10:00 Plus with Rounds
Information: 781-801-0725
Our Caller and Cuers:
Bob Butler
Phil Gatchell, Scott Cohen
www.GreatPlainSquares.org
November 1
Halloween Dance
Masonic Hall
1101 Highland Ave, Needham
Caller: Matt Auger
Cuer: Bernie Porter
Costumes Encouraged
www.GreatPlainSquares.org for details
SUTTON COUNTRY SQUARES
Sutton High School, 383 Boston Rd., Sutton, MA
Pie Night
Saturday, November 8 ~ 8 to 10:30pm ~ MS & PL
STEVE PARK
BANNER Info: 508-835-4560
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MARGENE JERVIS
Please call if you need more info.
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16 Rear Elm Street
Peabody, MA 01960
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BRADFORD COUNTRY SQUARES
November 15 - Saturday
"Toys for Tots & Teens"
$7.00 per person
Under 16 - Half Price NEW:Whipple Memorial Hall, 429 Main St at Seamans Rd, New London NH
Under 12 - Free
7:00 Early Rounds ~ 7:30 - 10:00 ~ Class
Hearing Enhancement
Available
Don Bachelder
Margene Jervis
Questions? Warren Sherburne - 603-863-6394
Brent & Reggie Scudder - 603-763-0187 ~ Banners/Contracts
[email protected] ~ www.bradfordcountrysquares.freeservers.com
Heel & Toe Square Dance Club
Manchester, NH
Happy Thanksgiving
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15
CHUCK & GERRY HARDY Calling
JENNY FRISELLA Cuing
7:30 - 10:00 pm MS w/PL tips
Bishop O’Neil Youth Center
30 South Elm St, Manchester, NH
Presidents: Dick & Louise Maurier ~ 603-668-2066
[email protected]
Banner: Keith & Joyce Koerber
[email protected]
603-497-3483 or 603-494-0300
www.heelandtoesdc.freeservers.com
CONCORD COACH
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Mailing Address: PO Box 232,Concord, NH 03302-0232
Banner: Ken & Marge Nesbitt 603-224-0823
Information: Ron Turcotte 603-620-3717
Saturday, November 1 - MS/PL
Matt McGovern
Harriett Clarke
Join us in a Square!!
Dancing at the HOWARD RECREATIONAL CENTER
State Office Park South, 99 Pleasant St, Concord NH
Celebrating 51 Years of Square Dancing and Friendship
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The Callers
BLACK BOOK
ORDER ONLINE AT WWW.KENRITUCCI.COM
Only $10.00
For More Information Contact:
Ken Ritucci
132 Autumn Road, West Springfield, MA 01089
413-262-1875 • [email protected]
www.kenritucci.com
M aine
SAGE Square & Round Dance Club
Saturday, November 8 ~ 7:30 to 10:00 pm with Early Rounds at 7:30
Mainstream
Caller: Bill Mager - Cuer: Linda Moulton
Brunswick Junior High School, 65 Columbia Avenue, Brunswick ME
[email protected]
http://sage.squaredanceme.us
EDSARDA - NSARDA
No Banner Raids
NUBBLE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS
Hearing Enhancement
Available
Bring an FM Radio
SQUARE & ROUND DANCING
CALLER: Kip Moulton & CUER: Linda Moulton
Sunday Nights - November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
WORKSHOP: 6:30-7:30 - DANCE MS, PL & RDS ~ 7:30-9:30
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WELLS ACTIVITY CENTER ~ 113 Sanford Rd (Rte 109) Wells, ME
Contacts: Dan Drum - 603-321-4278 - [email protected] or Esther Morrow - 603-742-0282
Website: http://nubblelighthousekeepers.squaredanceme.us
e-mail: [email protected]
Send your club news & photos to:
[email protected]
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Dances
Ads which are listings are not duplicated in the dance or workshop listings.
** Always check the display ads for detail information. **
OCTOBER
Sat 25 Riverside Squares
Danvers MA
Butler / Gatchell
NOVEMBER
Sat 1 Concord Coach Squares
Hayloft Steppers
Great Plain Squares
Sun 2 Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Wed 5 Great Plain Squares
Sat 8 Sage S&RDC
Sutton Country Squares
Sun 9 Baldwin Apple Squares
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Wed 12 Great Plain Squares
Sat 15 Bradford Country Squares
Fairs ’n Squares
Heel & Toe
Sun 16 Hayloft Steppers
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Wed 19 Great Plain Squares
Sat 22 Hayloft Steppers
Single Squares
Sun 23 Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Sat 29 Happy Time Squares
Hayloft Steppers
Sun 30 Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Concord NH
Sturbridge MA
Needham MA
Wells ME
Needham MA
Brunswick ME
Sutton MA
Burlington MA
Wells ME
Needham MA
Bradford NH
Framingham MA
Manchester NH
Sturbridge MA
Wells ME
Needham MA
Sturbridge MA
Burlington MA
Wells ME
Rochester NH
Sturbridge MA
Wells ME
McGovern / Clarke
Eno / Maguire
Auger / Porter
K Moulton / L Moulton
Butler / Gatchell or Cohen
Mager / Moulton
Park / Jervis
Poisson / Rivenburg
K Moulton / L Moulton
Butler / Gatchell or Cohen
Bachelder / Jervis
Park / Rivenburg
C & G Hardy / Frisella
Larsen
K Moulton / L Moulton
Butler / Gatchell or Cohen
Trapp / Rivenburg
/ Maguire
K Moulton / L Moulton
Pinkham / Gatchell
Bachelder / Williams
K Moulton / L Moulton
EA-1, PL
MS & PL
ERO, MS & PL
PL
MS & PL
PL
ERD, MS
MS & PL
PL, A-1
MS & PL
PL
ERO, CLASS
MS & PL
MS w/PL
A-1 & A-2
MS & PL
PL
ERO, MS & PL
MS & PL
CLASS
ERO, MS & PL
MS & PL
Workshops
Sunday
2-9-16-23-30 Nubble Lighthouse Keepers Wells ME
Class
Tuesday
4-11
Sturbridge MA
Waltz & Foxtrot P3, all rhythms P4 & 5 RO
Wednesday
5-12-19
Great Plain Sqs
Riverside Sqs
Needham MA
Danvers MA
Class
MS Class, PL
Thursday
6-13-20
Framingham MA Basic, MS & PL
B & R Maguire
Fairs ’n Sqs
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