american - square dance - UNH Scholars' Repository

• 7 First National Square \ Dance Convention was held in California in 1952

t...E Py -

Beginnings of CALLERLAB

Asilomar, Monterey Bay

1971

The American Square Dance Magazine moves to Salinas, December 1991.

* Salinas First Commercial Flint made in California, The Count of Monte Oisio, was completed near LosAngeles in 1907.

Early Explores in California included Spain's Juan Rodrigues Cabrillo (1542) and Sebastian Vizaclno (1602), and England's Francis Drake (1579).

• .5

Sets In Order was published in Los Angeles from 1948 to 1985.

AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE

"THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE WITH THE SWINGING LINES"

SINGLE $1.50

FEBRUARY 1992

ANNUAL $15.00

HISTORIC CALIFORNIA

The Central Pacific, first railroad across the Sierra Nevada, was begun in 1863 and completed in 1869.

SUPREME AUDIO THE PROFESSIONAL SOURCE

FREE CATALOG!

• Hanhurst's Tape Service

• Equipment

• Records

• Publications

SU

PR

EM

E

t_ <

▪ Bull and Peggy Heyman WE GUARANTEE YOUR SATISFACTION

(t) THE

DIRECTOR

BY<YAK STACK

YAK

STAC

K

a

w

100% Horizontal Room Coverage r- Virtually Indestructible Case Handles From 1 to 320 Watts Weighs Only 25 pounds

Engineered and Manufactured by m YAK STACK

1

V3IN

H0

31 -

01

011

Y

Weighing only 25 pounds, this system is designed to outperform the origi-nal Yak Stack. This 8 ohm system can handle up to 320 watts of peak power and has even wider horizontal dispersion than its predecessor. Each of the 8 speakers are alternately flared left and right to achieve this performance. You really have to hear it to believe it. Sized to be allowed on airplanes (FAA approved size), the speaker case is made of roto-molded plastic and is extraordinarily durable!

in Stock . . . Ready to Ship!

USE OUR TOLL FREE "HOTLINE"

13

VH

3H

0IIM

S

VISA 1-800-445-7398 (USA & Canada)

SUPREME AUDIO, INC. PO. BOX 687

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. 07451-0687 TE

CH

NIC

S

ASHTON MARANTZ CALIFONE HANHURST'S

AMERICAN CO SQUARE DANCE

VOLUME 47, No 2 FEBRUARY 1992

THE INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE WITH THE SWINGING LINES

OOOOO •••••••• OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

THE ASD LINE-UP

2 Editors Notebook 3 By-Line 6 Meanderings

14 Harryc On Square Dancing 17 Book Nook 19 Puzzle Page 22 Party Line 23 Dancing Tips 27 Hem Line 31 The Yellow Rock--Fiasco 33 Plumb Line 43 Encore 45 People In The News 51 United Square Dancers of America 54 Product Line 63 Country and Western Dancing 67 Puzzle Answers 77 Is Square Dancing Doomed 89 A New Line of Fashions 93 Smile 96 Finish Line 98 Laugh Line

OUR READERS SPEAK

SQUARE DANCE SCENE

19 Date Line 25 What's Going on in Square

Dancing 55 A/C Lines (Advanced & Challenge) 57 International News

ROUNDS

39 Flip Side/Rounds 40 Facing the L.O.D. 76 Cue Tips 91 R/D Pulse Poll

FOR CALLERS 36 Flip Side/Squares 39 Calling Tips 50 S/D Pulse Poll 62 Colleges are Coming 65 Easy Level Page 79 Caller Outline 81 Creative Choreography 85 Underlining the Note Services 87 PS/MS/QS

4 Line of Fire 9 Grand Zip ••••••••• OOOOO •••••

Publishers and Editors Jon & Susan Sanborn Member of NASRDS National Association of S& R/D Suppliers American Squaredance Magazine (ISSN-091-3383) is published monthly by Sanborn Enterprise 661 Middlefield Rd., Salinas, CA 93906-1004. Second class postage paid at Salinas, CA. Copy deadline five weeks preceding first day of issue month. Subscription: $15 per year U.S., $16 per year Canada, $25 per year Foreign. Single copies: $1.50 each. POSTMASTER: Send address change to American Squaredance Magazine, 661 Mid-dlefield Rd., Salinas, CA 93906-1004. ©1992 by Sanborn Enterprises. All rights reserved.

• • • OOOOOOOOOOOOO • Editoral Assistants

Stan & Cathie Burdick Jeanne Briscoe Dorothy Walker Phylis Arthur

Martha Hurd

Workshop Editors Bob Howell Walt Cole Ed Fraldenburg

Feature Writers Hero! & Lil Bausch Bev Warner Katie Brown Mary Fabik Ed Foot

Record Reviewers Frank & Phyl Lehnert

Canadian Representative Orphie Marcellus

American Squaredance, February 1992 1

MAC'S FAVORITES BM 120 ANNIVERSARY SONG-Mac BM 119 ANGELINE-Ron Mineau BM 118 PUKA SHELLS-Clyde Driver° BM 117 SUNRISE, SUNSET-Mac BM 116 SWEET, SWEET SMILE-Ron

JEANNE BRISCOE SALINAS, CA

RECENT RELEASES

BM 125 I GET THE BLUES-Mac BM 124 CAJUN MOON-Jeanne BM 123 TODAYS TEARDROPS-Jeanne BM 122 SWEET SUE-Mac BM 121 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC-Don

DANCE BOX • MAIL ORDER SPECIALITY Phone:

504-626-4927

$42.00

Total: Shipping: $3.50 Catalog: $1.50 Total Due

PO Box 7768 Everything For The Square Dancer Metaririe, LA 70010

COAST (Over 8 styles available) • PROMENADERS (Famous for arch support)

$34.00 your choice (black or white) Other colors available for $2 extra. N.M.W. widths -

~_-4 Brand Shoe size Width Color We Ship Anywhere Brand_ Shoe size Width Color in the World

Please allow 2/4 weeks for shipping VISA-MC-CHECKS Catalog available for $1.50. Refunded with your first order.

scdpe— big mac records PRESENTS

BM 127 IS IT TRUE WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT DIXIE by Mac BM 126 OH JOHNNY by Mac

PO Box 1448, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Tel: 805-543-2827

Mac McCullar San Luis Obispo, CA

RECENT ROUNDS BM 088 SISTER KATE-Ron BM 083 BACK ON MY MIND AGAIN-John BM 078 BLUE MOON OF KENTUCKY-Mac BM 075 TWEEDLE DEE-Mac BM 074 HAZEL EYES-Guest

EIDITOUS NCTEIECCE

r‘ff to the printers goes the February N./issue, not on schedule, but close. I can't figure out where the time goes. 15 hours a day seven day a week just isn't enough time. Hopefully things will smooth out in the next few months. I need to apologize for the number of mistakes that were in the January issue and for the poor quality of the pictures. We didn't have a proof reader and I tried to do all the halftones for the pictures. I still want to do the halftones, but need more practice or a new camera. Probably both. We now have a proof reader and hopefully there will be less mistakes.

February is the traditional month for lovers. I hope you remember to buy your

special partner a bouquet of flowers, a box of candy, or something very special for Valentines' Day. It will pay great dividends! Now if I can just remember my own good advice. It seems I forget these special day and I am always in the dog house.

To those of you who subscribe to the Burleson's Encyclopedia Supplements —they will be mailed very shortly. The only excuse I can offer is that there aren't enough hours in a day.

2 American Scuaredance, February 1992

The purpose of any magazine is to give to the reader, a variety of articles, and

BY -LINE < general information. It is our editorial goal to

achieve this— something for everyone from dancer to caller/cuer to the square dance leader.

The cover for this month comes from an idea submitted by one of our staff, Danny Smith. It

was his idea to show where ASD is now being currently published. Stan is still with us with his Meanderings as are most of our workshop editors and feature writers. New this month are Dorothy Peeler who has a column under Dancing Tips entitled Whyfore Whiter (guess we have to wait until next month to find out what that means), and Marvin Gardner with an article on the psychological approach to square dancing. Jim Cholmodeley "who" presents his views on the craze that is sweeping the country — Country & Western Dancing. From Callerlab comes an article written by Troy Ray — Is Square Dancing Doomed? And finally the taming of the Yellow Rock or the Yellow Rock—Velcro Fiasco by Dave & Charlotte Stone.

1 Ashton 72 2 Badge Holders, Inc 67 3 Blackwood Travel 59 4 Burdick Enterprises 58 5 Capital Engraving Co 67 6 Cardinal 92 7 Carefree Travel 19 8 Chaparral 54 9 Charmz-Reaction 61 10 Circle D 52 11 Coffey Video Prod 18 12 Dance Box 2 13 Dancer's Locker 71 14 Dogwood Arts Festival 61 15 Double D Prod 27 16 Ed Fraidenburg 58 17 ESP/J-Pat 56 18 Fine Tune Records 29 19 Four Bar B 30 20 Gold Star Video 34 21 Grenn 63 22 Hanhurst 98 23 Hi Hat 53 24 Hilton 35 25 Assoc of Gay SD Clubs 44

26 J & J Manufacturing 60 27 Jifi 97 28 John Hick 90 29 Kalox 17 30 Kirkwood Lodge 32 31 Kopman's Choreo 80 32 LIW Travel & Tours 15 33 LIW Travel 78 34 Lou Mac 91 35 Meg Simkins 93 36 Merrabach Record Service 20 37 Micro Plastics 60 38 Myrtle Beach Balls 12 39 Nate Bliss 37 40 National SD Directory 60 41 New England Caller 13 42 Old Pueblo Traders 11 43 Palamino Square Dance 41 44 Palomino Dance Service 59 45 R & R Video 74 46 Random Sound Inc 71 47 Rawhide/Buckskin 42 48 Red Boot 21 49 Rochester Shoe Store 16 50 Rockin M Records 88

51 Royal Records 24 52 Sanborn Enterprises 97 53 Scope 2 54 Shirley's S/D Shoppe 47 55 Silver Skounds 44 56 Silver State 75 57 Sophia T's 67 58 Square Dance Videos 92 59 Square Dancers Closet 8 60 Square Dancetime 86 61 Sue's Original 22 62 Supreme Audio IC 63 The Duo 61 64 Tic-tac-toes 38 65 TNT 60 66 Travcall 61 67 Triple R Western 95 68 Vallecito 5 69 Vee Gee 66 70 Walt Cole 58 71 Western Squares, Intl. 29 72 Yak Stack 70 73 Yuma, AZ 71 74 Zenith 95

• • • • 000000000 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •oo ••••

ADVERTISERS LISTING For extra convenience to readers, we are listing our adver-tisers (space ads only) and numbering each. Readers should still write directly to advertisers as they wish, but any who desire information from several advertisers may circle the numbers to the left of advertiser's name on the blank and we will forward their requests to the proper busi-nesses.

This form invalid after March 15, 1992.

NAME

ADRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

1

11

21

31

41

51

61

71

81

2 3 4 5 8 7 8 9 10

12 13 14 15 18 17 18 19 20

22 23 24 25 28 27 28 29 30

32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

42 43 44 45 48 47 48 49 50

52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60

82 63 64 65 66 87 68 69 70

72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80

Circle the number of each advertiser from whom more information is desired Please mark no more than 20

American Squaredance, February 1992

3

LINE OF FIRE oromPit11011 ••••••••mameastmotasle.41)

TAKE AIM AT ANYTHING

Congratulations on purchasing ASD Magazine.

You may as well get to know me because I send a lot of letters. Although I've only hit the print three times. I started square danc-ing in 1979, or you could say I was bribed back in to it. My first unpleasant experience happened some 15 years earlier. Anyway, I've been into calling about 3 weeks less than dancing.

We were out of square dancing for about 6 years in the early 80's. Some for financial reasons, and some for lack of peoples word being no good. I'm a firm believer that if you were told something or promised something if at all possible that's the way it should be. When we returned to dancing in Hawaii we got in with a group that was really fun. The group was formed from people who were into Country Two-Step-ping at a local western bar. Through military rotation and a few personal dis-agreements it changed and became like most clubs. Something was missing from what we had been dancing in the mainland and what the club had been when we first began dancing.

I've spent the last four years trying to find that lost element. In fact from the let-ters to ASD so have a lot of other people all over the world. There are a lot of dif-ferent ideas and they all are right. We just have to take care of them one by one.

One thing I have noticed lately is that people do not dance. They are only worried about getting to their left allemande. Some take giant steps so they don't have to take so many steps, or they cut off corners to make it to their place in time.

Square dancing used to be a dance for children. My uncle called as a teenager and never bothered getting back into it. It was rough by today's standards. With figures that twisted you into pretzels. I was full of swings, twirls, bumps and grinds. What do we have now? Those same people who danced with so much energy back then

work to take out all the fun things they used to do because they can't take the roughness anymore.It would be like eliminating tack-ling from football. How many people would sit home on New Years day and watch flag football or pay $100 for a seat and travel 2000 miles. I read an article about square dancing and it said, back in the old days before we had all our square dance levels and all these neat moves, (not their words) people had to add all those kicks, twirls and swings. We no longer need these and they should be gotten rid of because they mess up our puzzle and slow people down.

Flag football! Don't express yourself. Don't see what you can get by with! We want everyone to be the same. It then be-comes the callers job to entertain you. If you're lucky he wiul.If he's lucky he will, or he won't be asked back.

When I first took lessons we were taught back to back do sa so. We were told that is the only way it should be done. The first night of class we were taught the swinging do sa do and informed that was the normal do sa do of the club. I asked why and an older gentleman explained that it was un-comfortable to back up always bumping into people especially when heads or sides alone did it. (funny, this man was about 70 and I've been told by another 70 year old man that he prefers the back to back be-cause he doesn't like to swing). I said you mean we just swing when we do a do sa do, and I was explained the difference. A swing you always put your partner on the right and face in. In a do sa do you back up and face the person. The bustle shuffle when circling were not supposed to do that either. They say it throws the square off. As I see it only if your a poor dancer. Its done in time with the music and gives you a feeling of dancing, not walking. You can tell a good dancer by their bustle shuffle. How about all the other kicks, twirls and etc. Sure, when someone starts to try them they slow things down. I know for some of us it's been a while but we all were slow when we started lessons. Why is it that although dancers say, we like to do the swinging do sa do or Highland fling do sa do and the bustle shuffle, or they want to do some twirls, kicks and bumps when they weave the ring we continue to put them

4


down. I don't have a set answer for that but my policy has always been when in Rome do as the Roman's. If you want to add a lot of expression to your dancing find a caller who believes in it to and start your own club and enjoy. When you dance with another club you should dance as they dance. How many churches do you know that are Chris-tian. They just want to worship differently.

A dance craze started out back when I was a kid where you danced by yourself although you had a partner.All the dancers of the day said that won't last long! Who wants to dance without touching your partner? However we still have it with us today. Ballroom dancing has increased in the last few years some by the people who miss those good old days and soon it will be the people who missed that part of their lives by dancing apart doing their own thing.

People enjoy dancing to music it's in their blood. Its recorded in the Bible that people danced because they were happy. If square dancers continue to get their fun from the puzzle part of the dance or a surprise allemande left they are missing out on the best part of the dance. We need a lot of levels for puzzle, but we need to show more interest in encouraging people to learn to dance. Square dancers of old put a lot of energy in their dance. If you look at a

picture of Lloyd "Pappy" Shaws dancers they were young and they kicked their feet waist high in an alamo balance. They did it because it felt good and it looked good. You take that away and you lose the younger generation. According to a survey I believe that's what we have.

Why are some clubs more fun to dance with than others? Check it out, see if they are indeed dancing. Do they take one step to each beat of the music, are they standing or dancing while waiting for the next call. Next time you dance check yourself out . if you're just standing try moving around while waiting. Dancing in place is just as much dancing as moving. Don't believe me? Watch young people dance.

In the first club I belonged to most of the people went ballroom dancing Saturday and Sunday nights and Square Dancing on Monday. They knew how to dance and were fun to dance with. The second did their country and western dancing and were fun to dance with. I'm not saying you have to go outside of square dancing to learn how to dance, but I am saying learn to dance to the music. That's where you will find your lasting enjoyment. Don't expect your caller to make a dance. Some callers can some can't. If you do your own dancing it won't matter anymore.

Norman H. Hangman, Ewa Beach, Hi.

VALLECITO SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE RESORT 20 Miles NE of Durango, Coloado

2 HALLS

OPEN DANCING HARDWOOD FLOORS From Memorial Day Sunday through Labor Day

Levels: Plus through C-3A SQUARES

RV TRAILER SPACES ROUNDS National Caller

FULL HOOK-UPS, CABINS Anne & CHarles Brownrigg Bill & Pam Haynes

OWNERS 8480 Fredericksburg Rd. #178 1371 S. Lawson

Ray & Diana Hornbaker San Antonio TX 78229 Apache Jct AZ 85220

13030 CR 501 512-783-6778 AZ 602-983-0923

Bayfield CO 81122 CO 303-884-9821

Info 303-884-9458 Res. 1-800-258-9458

American Squarecience, February 1992

5

&;frattl-o,

A BURDICK BIRTH

Another birth for the Burdicks? Well, yes, in a way—the kickoff issue of a

small publication is finished and in the mails. It's just a small ten—pager (nothing to equal or conflict with American Squaredance) called Mikeside Manage-ment, and its focus is callers only—one of several caller note services that are on the market. Editors are Stan and Cathie. (Do we hear someone say, "Gosh, those two have ink in their bloodstreams, don't they?" It was really fun to put together that initial issue, and we hope new subscriber callers will find it interesting. Jon and Susan and produced a new offspring for them (Wasn't that cover baby cute on last month's kickoff issue?), and Stan and Cathie are the proud owners of a new stork—brought literary bundle. Long may both productions flourish. (How come you had the fun of writing it, and I had the travail of producing it on brand—new desk—top publishing software and a brand new laser printer? Oh well, that's the way births go, isn't it, gals? —Co-Ed.)

The focus on travel trails this month brings back some wonderful holiday memories that start way back before the three big end—of—the—year festivities, back to Thanksgiving.

Oberlin (Cleveland), Ohio — It was a wet night as I pulled into the church hall at the square in the little college town a half hour west of Cleveland. Lots of memories at Tappan Squares — I taught square dance classes for them way back 12 to 15 years ago, and by George, a couple of those graduates are still dancing. (What a surprise! — Co—Ed.) Eight sets came out. Dolores and Bud Miller cued. I'll be back this month on George Birthington's Wash-

6

day (Pardon me, George.) Martha probab-ly washed those white britches more than once. — Co—Ed.)

Huron, Ohio — Nice to do a hometown gig now and then. Actually, there were two in November — one for the local museum (in that antique dance hall) and one for guests at our local convention/hotel com-plex, Sawmill Creek. Both were easy—level party—type shindigs. Yes, Virginia, we still duck for oysters sometimes, and sally forth with Sally Goodin.

Caro, Michigan—Way up in the thumb of Michigan (It's a mitten—shaped state.) lies little Caro, where I did a Sunday clinic and dance for the Michigan S/D Leaders Association, also billed as a Christmas Party, complete with a buffet dinner. My subject for the caller clinic was "Unusual Choreo." About 25 couples attended from points up and down the state, many of them veteran callers who could show me more than I showed them. Good fun. Thanks, Fin and Juanita Burk, as well as Gene and Alice Kenyon.

BEHIND THE GLITZ A SHOWCASE OF TALENT

T as Vegas, Nevada — The Sands Interna-litional Dance Festival is like a mini—Na-tional Square Dance Convention, and in a way, it's more than a national convention, considering what is offered there. Before I expound on the offerings of this unique dance conclave, let me tell you why I was there. Officials of the early December an-nual event decided to add one more dimen-sion to the already varied dance event. So they hired Walt Cole and me to spend four days, Thursday through Sunday, conduct-ing a Caller College for both new and ex-perienced callers who chose to attend for this and the dancing besides. (Actually, the teaching sessions only totaled ten hours and were scheduled around the edges, so as not to conflict with dance times.)

The idea took off like gangbusters — a total of 22 callers signed up for our instruc-tion and we were elated. It was interesting that among those 22, eight states were rep-resented, including Hawaii and Alaska, and one Canadian province. Professor


Walt (actually Dr. Walt) knows more about music, timing, phrasing and choreo that you can shake a mike at, and it was a small ball working with him and Louise again. Thankfully, we've been asked back next year; the dates are December 6-9.

About 5,000 dance enthusiasts of all kinds attended the festival in the huge Sands Convention Center behind the famous hotel, home of all the greet screen and stage stars. Sands Hotel and Casino people arc the hosts, but behind-the-scenes sponsors are the folks at Interface Group, with headquarters in California and Massachusetts. Special bouquets go to Nancy Sanders of that organization for ex-cellent coordination, and to caller Vern Weese and S/D Directory publisher Gor-don Goss for getting Walt and me involved in this instructional venture.

Although square dancing is the main course at this international smorgasbord of dance forms, the scope of the festival has been widened to include clogging, round dancing, country western dance, folk danc-ing, West Coast Swing, polka, contra and class level sessions of several forms. Head-line callers, who alternated calling all programs in the various halls were Bob Baier, Ben Goldberg, Jerry Haag, Jerry Jay Jestin, Jon Jones, Larry Letson, Mac Let-son, Tom Manning, Paul Marcum, Dan Nordbye, Joe Saltel, Elmer Sheffield, Vern Weese and Bronc Wise. Round dance cuers were Rod and Susan Anderson, Jim and Bonnie Bahr, Richard and JoAnne Lawson. Clogging leaders were Charlie Burns, Jeff Driggs, Janice Yee Hanzel and Steve Smith. Country-western leaders were Linda Goldstein and Ron Miller. West Coast Swing instructor was Phil Mar-tin. Folk dance instructors were Burt and Therese Scholin. Contra dance prompter was none other than Walt Cole, himself. Polka instructor was Rhonda Lewan. Live bands performed throughout the event. These included the California Connection, Jan Lewan, Dick Pillar, Al Truszkowski and even "America's Polka King," Frank Yankovic from Cleveland. Special enter-tainers were the Ghost Riders S/D Band and the Red Boot Boys quartet.

Whatta lineup! Add to this a 100-booth S/D shopping mall, Las Vegas shows and


attractions up and down the famous Strip, the casino win/lose devices, low hotel rates, a clogging competition, after-parties and much more. Wow. Does this sound like a C of C-type pitch for dancer/caller atten-dance at the festival next year? Shh-h. It is. (Did you ever think of becoming a carnival barker, Stan? - Co-Ed.)

BACK TO SEE UPPER MICHIGANDERS

lop etween the Nevada stint and an upcom-.13ing Texas foray, both in early Decem-ber, I had to run back to northern Michigan-to Midland in the Saginaw area, to call for NEMA. (Who's NEMA? Never heard of her. - Co-Ed.) Well, NEMA means North Eastern Michigan Association (of S/D clubs, a group of about 20 clubs who sponsor a monthly Sunday dance. Dorothy Koelsch has booked me a few times for this group, and it's always a Plus pleasure with friendly folks. Caller Ed Fraidenburg cued rounds - there's a ver-satile guy. Somewhere between Saginaw and home, I crowned the day at Best Western.

Piqua, Ohio-What fun it is to do a festive Christmas square dance just before the big holiday, and this one was a dandy. Don and Carol Gerlach booked me to call for the Piqua S/D Club down Dayton way, and a full house of red and green and brightly fashioned dancers cavorted and gavotted in bell-ringing Yule style. Kenn and Mary Carol Meyer cued rounds. A full-course potluck followed the dance, plus a hilarious stage show in which men, dressed in outlandish costumes, pranced in a fashion show with comic narration; Santa Claus appeared, and "The Night Before Christmas" was recited. Halfway home I hit the pillow at an Econo-lodge in Findlay, and visions of sugar plums danced in my head.

WEEKEND OF SPLENDOR

ri very year Cathie and I look forward to Eiour fabulous long weekend in Ft. Worth, Texas, as a lovely prelude to Christmas, where we join about 80 so-called pilgrims from all over the USA at the

7

giant houseparty hosted by Mary D. and Howard Walsh. This was our sixth year. After flying into DFW, we were whisked by taxi to the Raddison headquarters hotel and from that point on, it was another elegant adventure from Thursday to Sun-day, including bus shuttles four or five times a day for delicious meals, visits to notable sites, seeing the play—pageant The Littlest Wiseman, written by none other than Dr. Lloyd Shaw (a legend in square dancing) with poems by Dorothy Stott Shaw; hearing the 70—piece Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir; watching the 36—voice youthful Texas Boys Choir perform; attending two square dances emceed by Bob Howell, one of which was a good old—fashioned play—party, and the other was a western dance

night in which Bob called the guest callers Ken Kernan, Cal Campbell, Gib Gilbert and me.

As always, so many colorful souvenirs were give to us from "around the world" (the theme for '91), we could barely carry them home. The Walshes are the most giving people I know. With all they do for square dancing, with all they do for all of us at this gigantic reunion each year, with all they've given to the city of Ft. Worth over the years, they've produced an enviable record. If giving can be said to be full living, they are living to the fullest.

With that I must dashaway over the treetops and housetops to my next jingle junket, until! can confabulate with you next month.

tAr THE

SQUARE

DANCERS C LOSET

MARILYN ADAMS

2012 Warren Ct. N. Augusta, SC 29841

(803) 279-3687

CALL US TOLL FREE!

\I-800-476-2008

Catalog Available $1.00 Each

Please send with order -size, cioku, your name, address, and

telephone num-ber. For charge purchases send charge card number, name printed on card and expiration date. For freight, please add $5.00. S.C. customers, add 5% sales tax.

Suggested Retail - S84.0(

Style Sale Price -

#1712 $66.00 (Whigs quantities last)

A classic dress in positive and negative contrast! Rib-

bon and lace trim on the yoke, sleeves, neckline

and skirt. Self belt-ing. Great year-

round dress!

Sizes 6-20

Colors Red, Navy, Black

8

American Squareda,ce, February 1992

1

* ORM ZIP * I really don't know where this letter

should go but I simply had to write. I am now seeing and hearing a change for the better in square dancing, at least in Texas. Dancers are at last returning to the Mainstream halls and some of the callers are giving us the variety that is needed to keep us happy there. I am a caller and call all levels up to Cl but my real love is student classes. For the amount of material presented to students today, classes are far too short/ Dancing with newer dancers and helping those that are unsure is for me a real thrill. The letter written by Troy Ray in December was wonderful and says a lot about what is happening.

Until the levels of dance come down, we are going to see less and less dancers in front of us, as callers. If classes lasted ten weeks or less, I am sure we would see more people coming into our activity. Here comes the crunch. If we eliminate all the figures after basics 1 thru 34, very few callers would be able to produce an evening of variety and fun. AND FUN IS WHAT SQUARE DANCING IS ALL ABOUT.

Harold Bausch also hit the spot in December, a good teacher has four to six alternate ways to explain how to execute a figure. There is not nor ever will there be a sloppy square dancer. The problem is we have a lot of sloppy teachers who do not understand, or do not want to understand what they arc teaching. Less and less em-phasis has been placed on the word (The dictionary says "move in time to music").

And such a shame more and more em-phasis on more and more newer figures. Let's get back to real square dancing, where we used to have fun, friendship and really DANCE.

Bob Fame!! Uvalde, Tx.

Congratulations on taking over the magazine. It's a big job but I'm sure you'll manage without any really big problems.


We did enjoy Stan's meanderings and know that he will help you all that he can.

Wishing you all the best, Hazel Slifer

Morristown, Ind.

I am currently in the US Air Force and was home recently on leave. While home I attended the Autumn Glory Dance in Oak-land, Maryland. This was truly an exciting time for me because it was the first time I had attended a large dance in the United States. I learned to square dance at Misawa Air Base, Japan and I'm a member of the Torii Twirlers Square Dance Club. I must say that I had a great time at the Autumn Glory Dance and was treated as an honored guest. The host club president, Doug Buckley, (Mountian Top Promenaders) went out of his way to make me feel welcome. I also visited with the Belles and Beaux of Cumberland, Maryland. Once again I was treated like a celebrity. It was great to be back in the United States and to enjoy the greatest of American traditions.

Mike Rawlings Misawa AB, Japan

In your September issue there was an article about a serviceman returning from the Gulf region and not having been able to "explode the wave". We would like you to know that square and round dancing are alive and well in the Gulf region. There are clubs in several cities in the region. Due to cultural circumstances, we are not per-mitted to advertise openly; therefore it is not easy to find a place to dance unless you check your National Directory. If you don't have a directory you can check with your Embassy for names of people to contact.

Even with the Scuds being an almost every night occurrence during the war, we still danced twice a week. Each year there are three festivals held in Saudi Arabia, with callers brought in from other countries. Jerry Mitchell, Jerry Story and Tom Roper from the United States, Al Stevens from Germany, and Dave Whit-tington from England have all been here in the past several years.

9

We had personally contacted the recreation department for the Air Force personnel who were stationed at the Inter-national Airport at Riyadh to invite people out to dance or just to watch, but got no response from anyone. Of course, we don't know if the invitation was extended or if anyone would have been allowed to leave the base at night.

We are enclosing a check for a subscrip-tion to your publication. It keeps us up to date on what's going on at home.

Ron and Frances Oliphant Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Enclosed you will find a little something that a member of our club came up with just to break the monotony. Just which one actually wrote it is now a mystery.

We belong to the Independence Wagon Wheelers, and dance at the Polk County Fairgrounds in Rickreall, Oregon. Our club is 32 years old and still going strong.

We enjoy your magazine and always look forward to its arrival. We especially enjoyed the copies that featured our local round dance cuers, Ray and Virginia Walz, and Ron and Mary Noble. Both couples are hard at work organizing the round dance program for the 43rd National Square Dance Convention that will be held here in Oregon in 1994.

We wish you success in your endeavor, and hope to meet you at some time in the future.

Don & Shirley White General Chairman

43rd Natnl Square Dance Cony. Dallas, Oregon..

It was a pleasant surprise for me to sec the poem entitled "ADVANCE REGISTRATION; A READINESS TIP" in the RHYME TIME section of the January issue of AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE MAGAZINE, Enclosed is another original poem that constitutes a commentary on Convention Ways and Means items. The title is "WAYS AND MEANS ITEM; THE TREASURE IN MY SQUARE DANCE BOX OF MEMORIES".

The poem is submitted for your con-sideration as publishers and editors of the

AMERICAN SOUAREDANCE MAGAZINE. I trust you will find the poem to be useful.

Robert Price, Westchester Ohio

Congratulations on becoming publish-ers and editors of American Squaredance Magazine.

I have been a subscriber to the magazine for several years and renewed my subscrip-tion on November 1, 1991. For some reason, unbeknown to me, I received two copies of the January edition. The numbers on the address labels with my name and address were 1193 4 and 1194 4.

I always look forward to receiving the magazine and will continue to do so in the future.

Hope you had a happy and joyous holiday season.

Dave Nesbitt Lake Havasu City, Az.

We received two issues of the December 1991 issue of the American Squaredance Magazine- one addressed to me, the other addressed to my wife, Mrs. Doris Dean.

The subscription to Doris Dean was a surprise Christmas gift subscription- from my daughter - who was unaware that I was already receiving it.

If you are publishing another square dance magazine, perhaps it is possible to substitute that subscription- if it is a month-ly. Otherwise, may I suggest that you extend my subscription for another year. I am al-ready paid for 1992, so it would have to extend for 1993.

All the very best of luck to you and your "taw"- for the New Year, as well as your new endeavor.

S. Percy Dean Boynton Beach, Fl.

In Sept. Paul and I had proclamations signed by Buffalo Mayor Jim Griffin proclaiming Sept. as Square Dance month in Buffalo.

We then traveled to the Erie County Executives office and had Dennis Gorski sign one proclaiming Sept. as Square Dance month in Erie County.

10


We also got coverage on the TV stations and newspapers, which I'm enclosing just for you to see.

I am also including 2 pictures which you may wish to use in "American Squaredance".

Paul is a caller here in Buffalo. We also do a music and dance program

for four developmentally disabled groups in the area.

Several area square dancers do sub-scribe to your magazine and I'm sure they'd enjoy a little article with pictures on our venture.

Congratulations on your aquision of ASD. Long may it continue. I am writing to enroll a new subscriber to your Magazine; this does encumber the three carriers of the

Globe. I am enclosing $25 to take out a new subscription for Ralph Hall, 53 Federal St, Tuart Hill, Western Astrailia, 6060 in ap-preciation for his calling with myself for Fun Friday S.C.Weekly Essex England while on a 6 month stay in England, now back in Az.

I have been a subscriber for 20 years and look forward to my copy each month. I would appreciate more news as to what clubs in the US are actually calling since my wife Bren and I notice a gradual slide to all clubs in Us. Sliding to Plus even those listed as Mainstream on our annual visit to the States each year!

I look forward to meeting you possibly in Cincinnati in '92.

T. Howard

DANCE SHOE GENUINE LEATHER ONLY

DANCING OR 99 WALKING SHOESS2 3G8 .

• TWO PAIR $47.98 • CUSHIONED INSOLE

• ve STACKED WOOD-LOOK HEEL • SOFT, FLEXIBLE LEATHER UPPER

• ELASTICIZED COLLAR AND INSTEP STRAP

• FULL AND HALF SIZES: 7-10, 11N; 6-10, 11M, W • COLORS: WHITE-426,

NAVY-470, RED-448, BONE-851, CID puEBLo TRADERs, CAMEL-4157. BLACK-440

" Dept KTGI A, Palo Verde at 34th, PO. Box 27800, Tucson, AZ 85726-7800 FREE CATALOG ONLY: Name &and Fashions. Sndes Intimate Apparel

Add 53.50 p 8 h AZ res. 7% tax.

Name

Address

Crty Zlp CHARGE ORDERS CALL (602) 747-5000

Check or M.O. °mimed Charge b: 0 VISA 0 AE 0 MC 0 Discover C DirClb

Account S Exp. DOH Signature

KRAUS of Californize MADE IN U.S.A.

MONEY BACK

GUARANTEE

FREE CATALOG with order plus

S2 BONUS good on next order.

OCOPYnart 1992 Old Ratio Traders.

COLOR 8 SIZE CITY PRICE P & H

American Square,:lance, February 1992 11

1992 Myrtle Beach

ib Balls CONVENTION CENTER

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

APRIL 9, 10, & 11, 1992 and

SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 18, & 19, 1992

DANCING LEVELS MAINSTREAM, PLUS, ADVANCE; in Sept. also C-1

April

TONY OXENDINE, WADE DRIVER DARRYL McMILLAN, TOM MILLER

and JACK & GENIE WHETSELL RAY & ROBBIE ROBERTS

September TONY OXENDINE, JERRY STORY

TIM MARRINER, CRAIG ROWE, JOHN MARSHALL and

JACK & GENIE WHETSELL JOHN & KAY GROOMS

Also FASHION SHOW (Sept.), SEWING CLINIC, CALLERS "RAP" SESSION,

and JOHN INABINET MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (Sept.)

FOR SPECIAL LODGING RATES AND BROCHURES TICKETS & INFORMATION, CONTACT:

BARBARA HARRELSON 1604 Grays Inn Road, Columbia, SC 29210

Tel. 1-803-731-4885

`~""`_.`rte • - • • •

12 American Squaredance, February 1992

IMPORTANT—Add these SHIPPING COSTS (4th Class) Basic/Mainstream Handbooks: 1 Book $1.00 19-39 $3.70 2-5 Books $1.35 40-60 $4.65 6-11 Books $1 85 6t-100 $6.25 12-18 Books $2.35

Plus & Indoctrination Handbooks 1 Book $ 75 13-37 $2 50 2 Books $1 15 38-64 $3.25 3-12 Books $1 40 65-100 $4 50

Diplomas, Awards Certificates

1-9 $1 35 10-17 $1.85 18-33 $2.80 34-100 $3.50

Calendars 1—$1.75: 2-3--$3 00

PRODUCTS of

The AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE SOCIETY

The Caller/Teacher Manual—This special guidebook covers the how-10-teach elements of calling The Mainstream basics are covered with guidelines every caller needs to know $29.95 each • $4.00 SPA

Both volumes bound in quality,

The Cmieffext -640 pages 100 authors, with important tips on how to be a caller. Virtually every phase of caller knowledge is covered in this marvelous volume $4995 each 4. $7.00 S8H

heavy-duty. 3-ring binders 2. Plus Movements Hand-book-32 pages, fully illustra-ted 754 each, $60.00 per hundred.

SHIPPING COSTS BELOW

r MARE DANCING 11

3. Indoctrination Handbook — Background, history, tradi-tions—a must for every dan-cer 754 each, $6000 per hun-dred

SHIPPING COSTS iv sv ►

These three colorful handbooks are a must for every dancer

RA ,ar11.4A1N5nitAt4

v7-im

1. Basic/Mainstream Hand-book-450 illustrations. $1.25 each, $95.00 per hundred

SHIPPING COSTS BELOW

•

Now Marketed By:

NEW ENGLAND CALLER, Inc. P.O. Box 8069, Lowell MA 01853

508-452-3222

WE ALSO OFFER. Needle Notes Vol I Needle Notes Vol II

Single Quantity $500 $5 DO (

Shipping 1-2 books

$1.25

$205

See below

$1 75

SHIPPING COSTS FOR USA ONLY — US CURRENCY ONLY

$1395

25 ea $17 per 100 (Any Combo)

$4 95

DEALER PRICES ON REQUEST For Dealers Only--Quick Service-1-800-666-ORDER

Line/Solo Dance, Vol III Diplomas-5/D Olplomas—R/0 Archangel Certif. Appreciation Awards Calendars -5 year


13

harryc on

Square dancing by Marvin Gardner

A "Psychological" Approach to Square Dancing

Despite the occasional person who will proclaim himself [a champion square dan-cer] and despite the occasional club that calls itself [better] than other clubs, square dancing never has been and never will be (if I can help it) a [competitive] activity. And graded (judged) competition is an ob-vious prerequisite before any [better-ness] can be claimed or any [championship] can be started.

However, it is quite possible (and some-times perhaps even necessary) to speak of [proficiency] or [ability] in something, without [rating] individuals or groups. And that having been said, Let's get to the sub-ject of this article.

Over the last 8 or 10 years, the level of square dancing out here in Lotus Land (California) has declined at a rapidly ac-celerating rate, (This is not merely a per-sonal opinion but also one that has been stated in private conversation by several local callers, including some with impec-cable national reputations.)

What this means is that the aggregate ability of the individual dancers to preform accurately the figures called has decreased noticeably each year. Since any individual's personal ability seldom declines with prac-tice, the logical conclusion (which is also borne out by observation) is that each year's crop of graduation beginners is less and less competent.

I do not fault the beginners for this. I hold Callerlab responsible. Callerlab, which (with the best of intentions) created itself and appointed itself to decide what is danced, what is taught, and how it is taught

Callerlab has decided that square dance figures must be taught, not as figures, but as a series of discreet, explicit physical moves. Yes, a dancer must have memorized the precise definition of all calls before he can do Dance by Definition 14

or Advanced or Challenge levels, but... There are those who maintain that DBD (and its forerunner APD, and its_forerun-ner [Arky-style]) is (are) merely, gimmicks used by lazy callers to deep their dancers interested. In addition, how many [newer] dancers fresh out of class are ready for DBD, Advanced, or Challenge?

In the scientific arena, the past three decades have yielded many studies which have revealed some absolutely fascinating information on the limitations of the human mind in the area of learning and memory. The pertinent (to this paper) find-ings are that the best human mind cannot remember correctly more than (a measured) seven discreet items ([items] covering letters, numerical digits, symbols, words, phrases, commands, ideas, etc.) un-less those discreet items can be grouped into (seven or less) larger aggregations each of which happen to coincide with items of knowledge the person already pos-sesses‘ (The scientists call these aggrega-tions [schema]). And an awful lot of us (the clear majority) cannot accurately remem-ber more than (a measured) five items.

Did you ever wonder why telephone companies never assign telephone mem-bers having more than seven digits going to [Area Codes] and [Nation] codes when they have to cover more than five-million-and-some subscribers?

And yet, Callerlab insists that we must be taught Spin Chain the Gears as; right hand half, left three-quarters, sides turn back, centers trade, turn the gears three quarters, sides turn back, centers trade... We've used up the human maximum of seven discreet items and we haven't even finished the call.

[Gestalt] is a German word meaning [form] or [shape]. It is also the name given to a branch of psychology which (simplisti-cally stated) deals with the mind perceiving (recognizing) and handling things as (in their words) [configurational wholes] while rejecting (again in their words) [atomistic or elemental analysis] of things. In other words, look at things as whole entities, not as the billions of little things that, as a col-lection, make up that whole. See the human being, not the billions of cells that make him


0 ERICAN AWAll,

RUISE )- A

There Is a tapestry of cultural experiences available in Hawaii. Aloha Week is designed to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and traditions. It is a state wide festival and all the Islands have many special events. Reserve you spot today...What better way for you to enjoy the fun, friendliness and fellowship only you can receive on an American Hawaii Cruise.

LIM -

i,-rt i-

* +A

,

TRAVEL 6 TOQKS c- I.J •

101 S. Stuart Ave., Elkton, VA 22827

up. (Anybody out there ever hear of [Ges-talt Therapy]?)

So we see that ( according to the scien-tists) the teaching method Callerlab has can be handled and also conditions us into a behavioral pattern (atomistic or elemen-tal analysis) that some people have to seek psychiatric help to overcome.

So maybe Callerlab has been wrong. Maybe that explains why so many people don't really know what they're doing: how their motions fit with those of the other dancers; where in the context of the square, they are supposed to be; why squares aren't square, lines and columns aren't straight, squares wander across the floor; and why, when they are a little out of position, they can't find the next person they are sup-posed to interact with. They have been drilled to preform a series of non-contex-tual little moves (which we all do a little imperfectly); they have not been taught to move from a position in one figure through a series of team-interrelated moves to a specific position in the next figure.

Maybe we ought to teach beginners, not to blindly follow a series of turns, swings,

chains, circulates, trades, etc., but to look at each call as a [configurational whole] using specific turns, chains, etc. as a means to get from a position in one figure to a a specific position in another figure. Not right hand to your opposite, pull by, cour-tesy turn your partner but right-and-left through and adjust to the left That Trade By is not pass through but pass through and adjust to the right (to make columns again).

Sybernetics (and a few other similar companies) make astounding claims that they have made lots of average people into superior golfers, bowlers, tennis players, swimmers, etc., solely by having them watch videotapes of experts in those fields; that visualizing something done correctly is all that is necessary to doing that something better than average, So if they are right, and if we teach beginners to visualize square dancing. might they not then become very good dancers?

Arc there any callers out there who are interested in testing visualization as a teaching technique?

Copyright 1991 by Marvin Gardner, San Jose, Calif. Permission to

reprint in whole or on part is obtainable solely from the author.

COME TO LIFE IN HAWAII

ALOHA CRUISE & TOUR

SEPT. 19, 1992 MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY to qualify for these terriffic rates. LOOK AT J-IOW MUCH YOU SAVE!

Savings Cabin Regular Your Per

Category Price Price Couple

B $3284 $2834 $900 C 3129 2710 838 D 2984 2672 624 E 2829 2626 606 F 2859 2567 584

2759 2483 552 2584 2351 466

J 2399 2194 410

Prices are per person, double occupancy and include round-trip air transportation; port and air taxes; cancellation insurance; baggage handling; 2-night hotel lodging; meals (except 2 breakfast and 2 lunches); departure tax; and Cruise. Also all Square Dancing.


15

By COAST

In... Dusty Rose

SIZES 5 to 11 Medium Width

CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-688-4325 (Including Hawaii end Monads)

SEND WITH ORDER: • Style • Color • Size & Wdth • Shipping Address • VISA or MASTER CARD NUMBER or Your Check (NA ONLY Moe per pai St ming & Handilg) N.Y.S. Reudents Add 7%

OR Mail Order to:

Rochester Shoe Store 8186 Pembroke Drive

Manlius, New York 13104 (Mail Orders Only Please - No Shop)

'YOU STAND IN THEM

I STAND BEHIND THEM'

ORDER INFORMATION

SPECIAL WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

FROM

ROCHESTER SHOE STORE

the "SKIPPER" • White • Black • Bone

Soft! $ 1 4 9" Light!

2 PAIR ONLY

$28" SIZES 5 to 10 Medium Wdth

... AND WITH A SOLE THAT DANCES ON ANY SURFACE

the "RINGO"

ONLY $2.00 PER PAIR - Shipping Charges on these Specials!

16

American Squa-edance, February 1847

KALOX-Edea-Longhorn NEW ON KALOX K-1320 STRAIGHT FROM THE FACTORY by John Saunders K-1319 MARY ANN, Flip/Inst. by Jon Jones & Wayne Baldwin

RECENT RELEASES ON KALOX Ken Croft/ K-1318 ONE MORE TIME, Flip/Inst. by John Saunders

LONGHOREN: RECENT RELEASES LH-193 FREEDOM

LH-138 TWO TIMIN' BLUES LH-194 FIRE BALL MAIL LH-144 BALLIN' THE JACK LH-1022 GOODNIGHTLITTLE GIRL

NEW ROUNDS ON BELCO: 8-401-A FADED LOVE, Two-step by Ty & Ann Rotruck

1. Music only; 2. Cues by Ty B-401-B CHOO CHOO '89, Two-step by Bill & Virginia Tracy

Richard &

1. Music only; 2. Cues by Bill

JoAnne Lawson

POPULAR RELEASES STILL AVAILABLE Elena de Zordo

Bill & Virginia Tracy

COUNTRY DANCE AND SONG SOCIETY

The Country Dance and Song Society announces two new publications: an an-notated sales catalog and a new group directory.

The 64 page catalog features CDSS's comprehensive collection of books and recordings of English and Anglo-American country dance, ritual dance, folk songs and customs, and includes a special children's section. CDSS also sells metal and wooden longswords, rapper swords, morris bells, t-shirts, greeting cards and postcards, and more! The cost is $3.00, refundable with your first order.

The newest group directory has 28 pages of over 500 English and American country dance groups and morris and sword teams throughout the USA, with some listings for Canada and overseas. There are town-by-

town lists with phone contacts, plus detailed information on the over 120 CDSS Affiliates. The directory is $4 each plus $2 shipping and handling (for USA, Canada and overseas surface; for overseas air, add $1 more; Massachusetts residents must add 5% sales tax). Order your copy today!

Country Dance and Song Society, 17 New South Street, Northampton, MA 01060----413/584-9913

Jon Jones

John Saunders

Bill Crowson

RECENT RELEASES ON BELCO: 8-398 MANHATTAN/HONOLULU HANA-HOU

NEW ON CROW: C-002 OKLAHOMA HILLS, Flip/Inst. by Bill Crowson C-001 CALENDAR GIRL, Flip/Inst. by Bill Crowson

2832 Live Oak Dr. Mesquite TX 75150

American Squarer:lance, February 1992

17

vinivivelckmwmivoivoLicsms..Lwrivivwcwtya-nyiswiws-vokuvox

LEARN THE TEXAS TWO STEP

BY VIDEO...

ONLY $3995 EACH

VHS ONLY

*** ATTENTION CALLERS — CUERS — DANCE LEADERS ***

ADD THE TEXAS TWO STEP TO YOUR DANCE PROGRAMS, PARTIES AND PROMOTIONS. IT'S TOTALLY COMPATIBLE

WITH SQUARES AND ROUNDS.

OUR PROFESSIONALLY FILMED VIDEO IS DESIGNED FOR

BEGINNERS. FEATURED IN DETAIL: SIGNALS, HANDWORK,

FOOTWORK AND STYLING. STEP—BY—STEP INSTRUCTIONS

SHOW BOTH THE MAN AND WOMAN'S PART.

LEARN THE TWIRLS, TURNS AND WRAPS THAT ARE THE

TRADEMARK OF TEXAS TWO STEP DANCING. REWIND AND

REVIEW LESSONS UNTIL YOU HAVE MASTERED THE PATTERN,

THEN PRACTICE WITH OUR DRILLS THAT INCLUDE MUSIC

AND STEP COUNT.

1-800-423-1417

NAME :

MAIL CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO

COFFEY VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 3300 GILBERT LANE

KNOXVILLE, TN 37920

ADDRESS :

CITY :

STATE :

ZIP :

$39.95 PER TAPE

( FREE SHIPPING FOR U.S.A. & CANADA )

11 ADD $ 5.00 FOR SHIPPING OUTSIDE N. AMERICA

American Squaredance, February 1992 ' 8

( DATE-LINE

North Carolina—Chair City Squares Thomas-ville,N.C. Central recnation Center Feb. 1. J. Saunders, H. Lackey, E&.: Raybuc

Texas- Sweetheart Fest. Bayfront Cony. Cent.Corpus Christi, Feb. 7&8. W. Baldwin,L. Gravelle,P. Barbour, Solari & Smelser. Contact H. Brown, 3721 Brushwood, Corpus Christi, Tx. 78415. (512)852-3909

California - !Cross Roads Squa r-Ra ma. Tulare Co. Fair Grounds; Feb 14-16;J. Saltel, R. Dougherty, D. Parnell. Contact P. Morrelli, (209)528-3533

Washington - Feb. Frolic, Stanwood Middle School,Stanwood, Wa. Feb.14-16.G. Shoemake, M. Flippo, A&D Adams.contact (206)743-3671 or (206)387-9005

Georgia -Jekyll Island Ball,Conv. Cent. Feb 14-15. T. Oxendine,J.Stoty, J&G Whetsell. Contact B. Har-relson,1604 Grays Inn Road, Columbia, S.C. 29210, (803)731-4885.

North Carolina- Winter Dance. Shelby City Park. Shelby N.C.Feb.15. Contact:C. Wright Shelby City Park, 538-7537 or 538-7991

Maryland - Westcrnaires Winter Shindig; Elks Lodge,I lag MD.Feb.16. T. Miller, M. Mccall, R&D Spangler.contact(301)739-4480

Tennessee -Winter Festival,Civic Audit. Gatlin-burg, Tenn..Feb. 21-22. G. Shoemake,A. Tipton,K. Bowe r.R& B Dowdy Adv. Tickets.A. Tipton, 5414 Lyn-ndell Rd. Knoxville. 37918

S. Carolina - Dixie Twirlers Annual-Athens Drive High School, Raleigh. Feb. 22. S. Russell, J&N Baker.

N. Carolina-Sadie Hawkins Dance, Agricultural Center, Fayetteville, N.C. Feb.22, J. Robertson,E. Sheply, K&N Glover. Contact D. Black, 1310 Bingham Dr. Fayetteville, N.C. 28304,(919)725-6873.

Kansas-Manhattan Spec.; Manhatan KS Mar 6-7;T Roper,J.Junk;Contact Tom Roper Rt.2 Omaha,11.67871

Hawaii - Spring Fling Y.M.C.A. Hilo; March 6,7,8. S.Berndtsson, B. Weaver Spec. Guest. L.Gotcher, Contact Spring Fling PO Box 4844, Hilo, Hi.96720.(8o8)966-6151 or Fax(808)961-9251

Ohlo- Frontier Jamboree,Kent St. Univ. Ballroom, March 8. T.Marriner,K.Rip-peto,D.Niller.Contact P. Clark 4739 Lakewood Rd. Ravenna, Ohio 44266 (216)325-7673.

New Jersey - NJ Square & Round Cony. For infor-mation contact J.Ilowatt (609) 298-8828

Oklahoma- Shamrock Shuffle Lake Texoma Lodge, Kingston, OK. March 13-14. S Greer G. Shoemake J&A I leide.Contact J. Phillips 416 Barclay Rd. Muskogee, Ok.74403 (918)687-7852

Virginia-St. Patricks Day Fest. George Washington Inn, Williamsburg, Va. March 13-14. D. Coe, T. Miller, J&P Adcock Contact J. Adcock 2208 Witheridge Dr., Mechanicsville, Va. 23111 (804)746-2961

N. Carolina -Shrincr's Crippled Children's Dance Sudan Temple, New Bern, N.C. March 14. R. Black-well. Contact II. Burroughs,(919) 637-2083


1-3tizz le Page

You'll Discover 32 Relevant Terms When You Walkthru the

AMERICAN SQUARE DANCE SEARCHWORD!

by John K Young Braintree, MA

K D T S N S

C L U B N U C

I T I F T U 0 TF J

R Q

E S P

0 U

I C K P U L Y

R

C D R E P

DE C

A

R 0

E H A LT D T

C D N H R E

R E E R L T B

R Y S T E P

T C U E T T I I 0 A

K R R

C

I R R

0

L P S R O

L B F

F E R 0

L L

A

K Y

L E

I L C L E U T C R N S

E U

E

C S E C I T

T

S D

P

M ER T S N I

MS D

T L A TH E H N D R E

I M

E S I V O R P M I U L O T A

Bolo Outfit Certificate Cloverleaf Pettipants

Quadrille Club

Raid Couple Recycle Contra

Rollaway Cue Sashay Cut

Scootback Fiddler Set Flutter Spin Footwork

Star Heel

Step Improvise

Tip Mainstream Trade Mixer Twirl Modular

Walkthru

LET'S DANCE IN RUSSIA MAY 23 - JUNE 6, 1992

JOIN US .. MULTI DANCE TOUR OF USSRC

Ballroom-Contra-Square-Polka Swing-Clogging-Folk

Definitely a unique experience in "History making times"

All Inclusive Contact:: Jim or Lessie Diffey

10175 Joerschke Dr. #230 Grass Valley, CA 95945

CAREFREE TRAVEL 916-477-8774/916-477-1866

19

COLORS Pink Peale; Blue ONLY $44.95 Rust Royal Blue plus $400 postepe a handling ReO ($700 US kw Can residents) ; Rose Brown Yeiiow Berry Gold

Please .wary color ...nen ordering

f

RITA DAVIS 96 Palace Drive Dayton, Ohio 45449

/5138593824 -01-196—

QUILTING TEMPLATES 12.50 Said 0,iy

Colorado-Colorado Crane Fest.Ski h igh Stam-pede Hall, Monte Vista, Co. March 13-14 Contact S. Atkinson 1527 E,Hwy 160, Monte Vista, Co. 81144

British Columbia -Spring Fling, Eagle River School, Sicamous, B.C. March 13-14-15. C. Jordan, H. Domi Contact S&J MacDonald,PO Box 632, Sicamous, B. C. VOE 2V0 (604) 836-2578

Connecticut - 25th Annual Connect. Sq. & RD Fest., Woodrow Wilson Middle School, March 15. Contact L. Mirtl, PO Box473, Willimantic, Conn.06226

Indiana-Square Dance Retreat Ogle Haus Inn, Uevay, Ind. March 20-21-22. R. Orndorff, J Workman, F.Lernen. Contact(812)866-2706 Outside Ind. (800) 826-6299

California- Bakersfield Fiesta Kern County Fairgrounds. March 20-21-22. K. Bower, R.Dibble, D. Hodnefield, L.Kopman, D. Parnell, S. Smith. Contact Bakersfield Fiesta, 3120 St. Thomas Way, Bakersfield, Calif. 93306

Virginia-Community Center, Blacksburg, Va.F. Stacy, S. Lowe, L&E Smith. contact W. Pieper (703) 731-1247

Virginia- Langford Bldg. Longwood College, Farmville, VA. March 21. G. Shell, J. Shackelford, C. Cooper. Contact W. Adams, Rt.1, Box 193, Pamplin, Va. 23958

North Carolina -Goidleaf Sq. Da. Fest.Recrea-tion Center, Wilson, N.C. J. Biggerstaff, J. Roberson, K&N Glover. Contact Gold Leaf Squares PO Box 7453 Wilson, N.C. 27895-7453 (919) 237-7618 or (919) 443 0921.

Rita's QuIltique A Square Dancers Exclusive!!

SQUARE DANCERS QUILT•TOP KIT includes:

• 30 precut stamped, white blocks, to be appliqued & embroidered.'

• 30 precut solid color blocks. • Enough solid color labric for final binding.

• Patterns for applique pieces. . 4S•iie•Ot6 • Full instructions for appliqued blocks ,„

AND ASSEMBLY. .1,a2sal

• Use leftover fabric from your dresses. lopv..41,̀ ' Available in queen/double size only

Finished size approximately 82 x 102 Batting & backing NOT INCLUDED

Mere /2401 Recop2) We sell only SQUARE DANCE LABELS and some Square Dance Label ROUNDS. We have a

Few of the old POP label Rounds & Line Dances Our OWN LABELS: Blue Star • Bogan • Dance Rance • E-Z

• • WE WELCOME DEALER INQUIRERS • • FUTURE RELEASES: Dance Rance 712 CAROLINA IN TIIE PINES

by Tony Oxendine

Dance Rancg 713 OUT BEHIND THE BARN

by Jerry Story Dance Rance 714 BACK ON MY MIND

by Bob Baler

CURRENT RELEASES: Bogan 1392 HOME IN SAN ANTONE

by Aden/VVykoff

Bogan 1393 AND BE NOBODY'S BABY BUT MINE

by J. Wykoff Blue Star 2402 LET A SMILE BE YOUR UMBRELLA

by T. White

Blue Star 2403 CHATTANOOGA CIIOO, CH00

by B. Goldberg Dance Ranch 710 I WAS COUNTRY

by K. Caldwell

Dance Ranch 711 FOUR LEAF CLOVER

by D. Tausworlhe • WE OFFER •

A monthly/No Return/You Keep The -New Releases Tape Service. $32.00 per year/U.S. • $42.00 U.S. Funds/Other Countries - Call or Write for Free Sample (Callers Only Pleas.)

All your Audio Tape Needs-Cassettes C-12/C-21/C-47/C-62/C-92 Reel to Reel-1/4', 1/T, 1' and 7 Plastic Reels, 1/4x5', 1/4x7', 1/4x10' and flub Reels. Labels & Boxes for the above cassettes & reels.

• CALL OR WRITE FOR PRICES •

MERRBACH RECORD SERVICE PO BOX 7309, Houston, TX 77248-7309 323 West 14th, St., Houston TX 77008

713-862-7077 VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED

NADINE MERRBACH

JOHNNY VVYKOFF


Don Williamson

NEW RELEASE RB-3028

SHINE ON HARVEST MOON

Mike Noose Johnny Don Willim- Mac McCall

NOW BOOKING 92-93, CALL 615-638-7784

RB 3028 SHINE ON HARVEST MOON Don W. RBS 1337 ANNIE'S SONG Don C.

Dorn Coy RBS 1338 MIDNIGHT HOUR Cleo RBS 1339 ROBINSON CRUSO Jolly RB 2027 SEASHORES OF MEXICO Lowell RBS 1338 CIELITO LINDO Stan RBS 1335 COLD COLD HEART Norm RBS 1334 FOOTBALL HERO Bill P. RB 3026 DRINKING CHAMPAGNE Danny RB 3025 DUMAS WALKER Mike H.

Bob Barnes RB 3017 PINK CADILLAC Don RB 3023 THERE'S NOTHING I CAN DOJohnny J. RB 3020 IF THE SOUTH WOULD HAVE WONRBB RBS 1326 ACE IN THE HOLE Bob RBS 1331 SOMETHING GOOD Chuck Meyer RBS 1330 MOONLIGHT BAY Jim W.

Danny Weeks

Pa ph Korrnegay

Stan Burdick

Jim Wheeler

Chuck Meyer Norm Wilcox

Lowell Young Jolly Baldwin Jim & Fee Park

Chuck Marlow

Mike Lavarone

RED BOOT PRODUCTIONS INC. Rt. 8 College Hills, Box 281, Crest Dr.

Greeneville TN 37743 Phone: 615-638-7784 Fax No: 615-638-0302

Don "Red Boots" Williamson

SQUARE & ROUND DANCE VACATIONS Let Me Arrange Your

II

RED BOO? rco. of

Paying Top Staff Commissions

G Tfi i r 91, Pigeon Forge, r

Customized Square Dance Recordings

Branson, MO, Las Vegas, NV RED BOOT BOYS QUARTET

7 D Brown

Cleo Barker

1992 CALLER COLLEGES

by Don Williamson (Callerlab Accredited) (At his Smoky Mt. Home) Apr 20-24 New Callers May 4-8 Experienced May 26-29 New Callers Jul 13-17 Experienced Aug 10-14 New Callers Aug 17-21 Experienced


21

t PARTY

LINE

by Cathie Burdick

Wlen February parties are being

i:olanned, we think of Valentines and heart themes and all the variations for a sweetheart night. Wait! February gives us the birthdays of two presidents. Have you thought of having a Presidential Party? This is election year, so the theme might be very appropriate for 1992

Here are some games and gimmicks. All of them might be too much for one dance evening but pick and choose... Of course, decorations would be red, white and blue. Refreshments could also be "All-American": apple pie, hot dogs, ham-burgers. Prizes might be Liberty Bell banks, paper flowers with Lincoln pennies taped in the center. For a novelty touch, try the Virginia Reel, or if your caller knows the routine, the older version, the Sir Roger de Coverly, in which just two opposing dancers (head gent and foot lady, then head lady and foot gent) do the figures. This was George Washington's favorite dance. On cards on the walls, you might pose ques-tions to be answered by each couple as they arrive. Some questions: How many presi-dents have there been? Name one who died in office? Name one who was assassinated? Who was the only bachelor president? (See

your encyclopedia for more trivial facts about the presidency.) Have cards made out in advance with these sentences;

If I were president.. I'd live I'd vote for I'd eat I'd marry I'd buy I'd vacation in I'd make a law to I'd appoint as Have the group in a circle. Each writes

the answer to the first question, then passes the card to the left person for the next answer, and so on. Pass one more time after last question and have answers read aloud. This could be done at refreshment tables, if your dance group is too large to do it all together. Cards are placed all around the room with one letter on each. Couples are asked to spell A-B-R-A-H-A-M L-I-N-C-O-L-N by picking up one letter at a time in that order. Crossing the Delaware: Two lines made by crepe paper or rope mark the Delaware borders. Chairs arc placed along the "river." Players weave around chairs across river as music is played. When the music stops, anyone caught in the river drops out. Relay race: Carry maraschino cherries on small plastic spoons from start-ing point, around a "post" and back to next person in line. A nice touch would be a "thank you" to your own club president as part of this theme (and perhaps to the other officers, too.) Have fun!

"120—$4.50 DEALER ENQUIRIES SUE'S ORIGINAL PATTERNS #122—$4.56 WELCOME

SEND $1.50 FOR NEW EXPANDED CATALOG REFUNDABLE ON FIRST ORDER

MANY NEW PATTERNS Sizes: (64-10) (12-14-16) (18-20-40) Blouse Size: (10-12-14) (16-18) MAIL TO: SUE'S ORIGINALS 3913 Fort Ave., Waco TX 76710

PATTERNS: #120 and #122

NAME

ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Add for Postage & Handling: 1 pat. 0.25

3 pan. $2.55 4 2 pelt. $2.00

patt. $2.90

22

ikeVk DANCING TIPS

115 by Dorothy Peeler

WHYFORE WHITER? Part I*

We probably would all agree that the reason we enjoy being square dancers

is that we like to dance and we like to dance with groups of people. Many of us like ballroom dancing and round dancing be-cause we also enjoy dancing as couples. But there is something phenomenal about large groups of people hanging together year after year, in some cases travelling many miles together, and maintaining special costumes, just in order to dance with each other. The phenomenon cries out for analysis, though there are some who would say don't get serious, please, let's just have fun without wondering why it is so satisfy-ing.

However, the summer season is ap-proaching, when we will be thinking ahead to recruiting new members for our begin-ner classes in September. Some thoughts about what things really attract and keep our permanent members may give us a clue or two as to how to approach potential dancers.

No one has just one single reason for regular attendance at square dances. (Ex-cept, possibly, the person whose spouse says I'm going dancing regardless, and I insist that you come with me.) Let's look at all the variations in the attractiveness of the activity and see if some combinations of lures fits someone you know — yourself for example.

First and primarily, dancers like to move to music. The music must have a beat that begs for a response — it sets your foot tapping or your head bobbing. 99% of our square dance music does this. Even non—square dancers find it hard to resist. How-ever, not all of us translate this inner pulse into feet movements, so you will see dan-cers enjoying themselves tremendously even though they seem not to be keeping

American Squaredanco, February 1982

time to the music. This is one of the biggest lures for many people — you can pick'em up or lay em down on your own beat and still perform all the figures the other seven people in your square are doing. And it doesn't matter if you start on the left or right. To sum it up, people who love to move to music but are frustrated by a set pattern of foot movements will find that they are free to enjoy the dance.

Next, square dancing is a participation sport, not a spectator sport. Many people enjoy sports such as baseball, football, ice hockey or wrestling, without ever actually trying to play any of those games. There is nothing wrong with this. Quite a few of us dancers are fans. But those of us who make dancing a regular part of our lives like to be involved, not just observers. This is one reason we try to stress singing call dances when we demonstrate square dancing to non—dancers. To me, it is not especially interesting to look at the backs of eight people executing Explode the Wave, Chase Right, Boys Fold, Girls Turn Back, Al-lemande Left, etc., though that is an in-triguing set of moves when I am dancing. So, point two is that square dancers are active people, the participation intrigues them. They are the campers, the cyclers, the bowlers, the movers. Among your non—dancing friends there may be some who would like to be movers but haven't found the sport they like yet.

All of us appreciate the sociability of the square dance. It isn't just you and your partner going round and round the floor. Being part of a group, working together just for the fun of it, and achieving something that won't change the course of history (I got my corner back!). All this is pure pleasure for most of us. Besides interacting with seven particular people in a square, you find an entirely new combination of people the very next tip you get up to dance. And, in the large sense, the club you dance with provides more social contacts than you would make ballroom dancing. You are much better acquainted with each other after dancing together. Squares promote a camaraderie that no other kind of dancing does. One incidental plus about the sociability of square dances is that al-coholic refreshments are not a part of the

23

scene — you don't have to be artificially rewed up. The dance itself brings on a “high.,,

A big part of the "high" or excitement of square dancing for most of us is the mental challenge combined with the physical pleasure. From our first day in beginner class we are told that listening is vital. Ac-tually, it is hearing that is vital, and translat-ing what you hear into actions that you do is the essence of square dancing. In the early days of square dancing this was also true, but the great numbers of basics used today and the possible combinations there-of demand that we keep our memory banks

Jerry Story any (Link.

well stocked and available for us. This men-tal challenge is what holds fascination for people taking up Advanced and Challenge workshops. But all of our levels have this common denominator, starting from the first lesson. One of the pleasures resulting from this feature of square dancing is the surprise you experience when a creative caller come up with a new combination. Because of this we are never stale — new ideas are continually being born.

TO BE CONTINUED *Definition of the title will be suppled

next month.

ninny Zbon kon4 j2knoy4.. ty

SPECTACULAR NEW RELEASES RYL 310 BLUE CHRISTMAS by Jerry & Tony RYL 309 ACTION by Tony & Jerry RYL 214 LOUISIANA MAN by Tony RYL 116 MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS by Jerry RYL 506 GET RHYTHM by Larry Letson RYL 308 I SAW THE LIGHT by Tony & Jerry RYL 213 LONGER by Tony RYL 801 SALLY WAS A GOOD OLD GIRL by Randy RYL 115 I'VE GOT A WINNER IN YOU byJerry

records

ROYAL RECORDS CONVENTION March 6-7-8

Pheasant Run Resort St. Charles, IL

ROYAL RECORDS INC. Rt. 1 Box 33, Fairfield IA 52556 515-472-3795

American Squatedanue, February 1992 24

6INCINIVATI - YOU GOTTA SEE IV!

What's Going On In Suuare IDancirut 41ST NATIONAL CONVENTION

Total floor space for Dancing equal to 8 football Fields in use at once.

rr he space to be used for the 41st Nation-1 al Square Dance Convention will be over 273,000 square feet. To help you visualize that space, imagine 8 separate football fields in use at the same time..with dancers using every part of each field.

Square Dancing of all levels will use 152,987 square feet, distributed over several locations. This is enough space for 1,054 squares to dance at once.

Round Dancing will use 110,299 square feet, enough to accommodate over 3,000 couples.

Clogging will have 5,800 square feet as-signed, Contra 4,400 and Hoedown 3,600.

Additional space has been reserved and allocated for non-dancing activities such as the Showcases of Ideas, Education Semi-nars, Sewing activities and, of course, space for vendors of every imaginable type of dance related merchandise. .

Besides the Convention Center which we will occupy fully, the Convention or-ganizers have been able to reserve excellent space in Riverfront Coliseum and in the 5 largest Downtown Hotels including the Clarion, the Hyatt Regency, the Westin, the Terrace Hilton and the Omni Nether-land Plaza. All these hotels are just A short walk from the Convention Center. In addi-tion, we will make good use of THE Riverfront Coliseum which is a short ride by shuttle bus from the Convention Center and the surrounding hotels. Aside from good dancing space, the Coliseum offers seating for 16,000 tired dancers to watch

American Squanedance, February 1882

the Fashion Show, the Parade of States and the Bid Session for the 1996 Convention.

There will be continuous shuttle service between the Convention Center and the Coliseum and various Hotels as well as the large camp grounds and certain hotels out-side the Downtown area. And walking is easy since downtown Cincinnati features a series of Skyways linking the hotels to the Convention Center.

CALLERLAB

rad Foote, Chairman of the Challenge Committee, announces changes in the

C-1 program as a result of the latest ballot-ing.

Two calls have been added to the C-1 program.

Flip the line 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, Full. Make Magic The following statement is added under

Magic Column formation/Concept: "At C-1, right or left hand Magic Columns only".

The call ROUND OFF was dropped from the C-1 program.

To order the new updated program lists, call or write to the CALLERLAB Home Office, They may be ordered at $4.50 per hundred or $2.50 per 50..

Bill Higgins, Chairman of the CAL-LERLAB Round Dance committee, announces that the Round Dance of the quarter for the 1st Quarter of 1992 is SHE's A LITTLE PAST FORTY (TNT 277). A cue sheet from Round Dancer Magazine is reproduced in Cue Tips.

1991 selections were: ANNIVERSARY WALTZ - 1st Quarter AU REVOIR - 2nd Quarter 0' JOHNNY - 3rd Quarter ROWDY - 4th Quarter

CALLERLAB hopes that most clubs will use these selections in their dance programs. Squares and Rounds belong together and CALLERLAB encourages full participation in the Round Dance Pro-gram.

25

ROUNDALAB

ID OUNDALAB Awards & Recogni-.1%tions

At the 15th Annual Convention of Roundalab, the International Association of round Dance Teachers, Inc. certificates were presented to John & Hope Ander-berg (OR), Jim & Sheri Brown (MO), Frank & Joy Delgrosso (New Zealand), Doug & Leslie Dodge (CA), Mike & Deanne Richards (WY), Lynn & Donna Roumagoux (AZ), Leonard & Dorothy Row (CA), and Ray & Virginia Walz (OR) who had completed their 10th year of teaching round dancing in 1991.

Ribbon Plaques for teaching 15 years were distributed to Mary Gilbreath (GA), Bob & Barbara Herbst (TX), Wayne & Dee Hochhalter (IA), Doris Jenks (WA), Mary & Mike Michel (GA), and Dennis & Suzanne Smith (OR).

Larger ribbon plaques and certificates were given to Rae & Frank McKenzie (New Zealand) and John & Jean Wilkinson (NY) who had reached their 20th year of teaching round dancing.

Attaining their 25th year of teaching and receiving Maestro trophies were Ann & Wilson McCreary (AL) and Jack & Dorothy Wright (Wa). Maestro trophies for teaching over 25 years, were also presented to Harold & Mary Domi (BC) "27 years", Man, & Bev K (WA) "31 years", Gene and Bettye Welsh (CA) "31 years", Bill & Peggy Winkler (FL) "36 years", Emil & Jo Schlenker (AL) "37 years", and Honorary Members Forrest & Kay Richards (CA) "39 years".

Viator awards, given to a member resid-ing outside the continental forty eight United States the first time they attended a ROUNDALAB Convention, were presented to Canadians Harold & Mary Domi, Bert & Hazel Leys and Emil & Jo Schlenker. Also receiving Viators were Arla Yancy, Denise Schmidt & Charley Schneider from Alaska and Frank & Joy DelGrosso from New Zealand.

Norma Wylie Buehman announced the recipients of the Wayne Wylie Scholarship. Receiving tuition scholarships were Donald & Jackie Miller (IL), Thomas & Thelma Wilson (TX), Lois Vandergrift &

26

Dick Simons (PA), Jim & Caroline Kirscht (OK), and Jean & Freeman Smith (IA)

ROUNDALAB Special Awards

The Distinguished Service Award for individuals whose service to the round dance movement has been of such impor-tance as to be worthy of special recognition was presented to George & Johnnie Ed-dins for their outstanding and noteworthy contributions to Round Dancing during the past forty—three years. Ann McCreary ac-cepted the award and read a letter of ac-ceptance from the Eddins who were unable to attend due to ill health.

The Silver Circle — a special award for ROUNDALAB members who have con-tributed outstanding service to ROUN-DALAB was given to Charlie & Edith Capon who served for seven years as ROUNDALAB's first Executive Secretary. Also presented with the Silver Circle Award was Harmon & Betty Joritsma recognizing their work in developing the present Phase System and the stability, harmony & zestful insight they brought to ROUNDALAB.

ROUNDALAB's highest award, the Silver Halo Award for ROUNDALAB members who have make an outstanding contribution to round dancing and the sig-nificant impact they have had on the move-ment was awarded to ROUNDALAB's first Chairman who was most instrumental in bringing the dream of an international Round Dance organization into reality —Wayne & Norma Wylie.

USDA EDUCATION PROGRAM

Square dancing has become a very im-portant form of recreation to many

people in all walks of life. It has to compete with a great number of other forms of entertainment available to the average per-son today. The success of any club, area, state or national association can be directly attributed to the competence of its management or leadership. Moreover, it is not just the expertise of the leaders of the higher organizations but the expertise of all levels from committee of a club to the top leaders of the national and international association. All of us are either in a leader-

Arnioncan Squaredance, February 1882

New Years Eve dances always sparkle at the Flushing Roadrunners with Grace

and Clare Strong of New Lothrop, Michigan.

Grace used 31/2 yds. of holiday material for this shiny, taffeta dress. The top is simp-ly cut with a rounded neckline. The sleeves are a full puff with an elastic band. The skirt is two widths of material, tapering the sides a few inches narrower toward the waist.Duc to the simplicity of the dress she found it very easy to make.

With this fabric Grace didn't need alot of frills and ruffles and under the sparkling ceiling ball light she really stood out. Hus-band Clare wears a matching tie to complete a matching pair. Bev Warner

cV..9 CV.9 Gs1..9 C*.D C•+,9C 9 C4.-9 C*.D C`+.9

Spew notee Peureuut Following brands in stock for immediate shipment:

AUTHENTIC, C & C ORIGINAL, KWIK SEW. RUFFLE COLLECTION & FANN BURRUS

geavadeited eta padeet4 eezei .7eseoeti Jacket back has Club Name. Square Dance Figures. City & State.

Club Towels can have either Club Name or Square Dance Figure.

Enclose $1.00 for catalog

Name

Address

City State, Zip:

Toubec cD cRoductionf,.. Jtic 4110 Willow Ridge Road #SD

Douglasville. Georgia 30135 (404) 949-3648

C4.9 G•4,-9 C4.9 CsI.D C%+.9


ship position now or will soon be ap-proached for a position of leadership at some level within the square dance activity. Therefore, everyone should know some-thing about leadership. Likewise, things do not just happen in the wonderful world of square dancing, they are brought about and made to happen!

Examples: National Square Dance Con-vention, State Conventions, after parties, etc. To make these square dance events happen requires the appropriate knowledge, skill and attitude. How does an individual obtain these three attributes? Universities and colleges provide the necessary education for people entering the business world, but how about the square dance world?

USDA has complied and developed many information sheets related to square dance leadership; club operations; club management; duties and responsibilities of leaders, callers, delegates, members; code of ethics; good listening; checklist for club functions and responsibilities; why have or-ganizations; attributes of leaders; good leadership; ten commandments of human relations; club announcements; club newsletters; meeting agenda; caller con-tracts; ideal club atmosphere; fun ideas; seminar subjects; recruiting new dancers; the class plan; typical class plan; answers to questions people often ask; why join a club; why do we lose dancers; plan to keep dan-cers; contributions to a no-fun club; and others. These items have been successfully utilized in many USDA "Leadership", "Recruiting and Keeping Dancers", "The Organization" and "Square Dance Fun" seminars.

The USDA Education Committee is presently working to develop educational Information Sheets and Pamphlets for use by the dance community. For more infor-mation about the USDA Educational Pro-gram or single copies of the existing information sheets, please contact the USDA Education Chairman and specify the subject of the articles you desire.

Joe and DeAnn Hutchinson, chairman USDA Education Committee

USDA AFFILIATION Why should my state or Area Associa-

tion affiliate with a national dancers as-

sociation? How much will it cost? What benefits do we receive from a national dancer's association?

These are the questions most often asked about any organization beyond the club level. Most dancers do not com-prehend the total mass of organizations involved in the square dance movement including; over 30 major US organizations, over 350 State and Area Associations and over 10,000 clubs. there are organizations that represent the callers, cuers, instruc-tors, singles, campers, suppliers and now there is an organization to represent the [Dancers] - The UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC. (USDA)

The purpose of USDA is to promote and perpetuate the total square dance movement, which includes square, round, contra, clogging, line and heritage dancing; establish a line of communication from the individual dancer to a recognized unified body to make decisions at the national level; provide for education to further the growth and enjoyment of square dancing; encourage cooperation between member clubs, state associations, councils, federa-tions, national, international organizations; provide a forum for implementing the benefits of individual membership and to represent square dancing to the general public as a wholesome, enjoyable family type organization.

A State organization may join USDA and represent all dancers in that state for only $100.00 per year. An Area organiza-tion may join USDA (if the State organiza-tion declines) for $25.00 or $50.00 per year depending on the number of dancers rep-resented within their State.

The benefits derived by State and Area Association membership in the USDA in-clude entitlement to receiving the most economical and best insurance coverage for your dancers, clubs, officers, and as-sociations that is available in the USA - now at a $2.05 per dancer in lieu of the $2.70 per dancer for non-members. This benefit alone can save a club or association $300 -$600 that is paid for insurance for each special, festival or convention. The clubs and associations may obtain FREE educa-tional material to assist in the training of

28

American Squareclance, February 1992

11 you are interested

in recording on Slurp

Shooter Retools

call or vale

FINE TUNE RECORDS c/o Rick Hampton

1280 Ventura Kingsburg CA 93631

FT-120 DT'S JUST) AN OLD-FASHIONED LOVE SONG

FT-101 PICKING UP STRANGERS-Johnny Lee Hlt

11.102 COMMON MAN-John Conlee H11

FT-103 PICK ME UP ON YOUR WAY DOWN (Classic)

FT-104 SNIPE ROMP-Great 34 Basic Flip Hoedown

FT-105 LOVE'S BEEN A LITTLE HARD ON ME

FT-106 SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME-Dolly Parton Hit

FT-107 SONG SUNG BLUE-Neil Diamond Hit

FT-105 TELL ME BABY WHY YOU BEEN GONE SO LONG

FT-109 TUNE UP- Best Selling 41 Basic Hoedown

FT-110 LOVE SICK BLUES-Hank Sr Classic

FT-112 HEARTBREAK HOTEL-Elvis. Willie and Leon Hit

FT-113 CROCODILE ROCK--70's Pop Hit

FT-114 THERE MUST BE SOMETHING ABOUT ME BABY THAT SHE LOVES

FT115 HOUSTON (One Day Closer to You)-Gatlin Bros. Hits

SHARPSHOOTER RECORDS -55-101 HEY GOOD LOOKS

LENGTH AND WAIST ADJUSTABLE PETTICOAT 60 YARD DOUBLE LAYER

To wake is oriallw jun soave the beaten over on she elastic. To make o shorter Just ',num twee, Aube ad slip Ono stitching One inch or two inches below. 0592 NYLON ORGANDY $4295 ose2 sorr CHIFFON $3695 00500 CRYSTAL $6935 MATCHING PEITIPANTS $930 Peacoat & Pertipeal skis MAO, Red, Bleck. Navy, U Yelow, U. Peak Li Blue, Natant Wow, Aqua, 1.41•C. Purple, Royal, Kelly. Duey Rom J.J., 11.61,crry, Naomi Maw

VICKI Low cut theatrical vamp. 2 an covered leather beet top gram kerb. uppers Pally heed self ad) beak. chrome .pia bather °latencies, noel shard, full keel comnen, resod be Colors5ros • Black M 5-11, N 6.9, W 5 1/2 -10, Red Al 6-9 1/2,N 7-9, W 6-9, Slyer M 6-10, N 7.9, W 7-10, Wboe M 5.11,N 611, W 5.10

IS-STEPPER " T " strap flat All !stove leather uppers elk sok* with gull caste= 101011,11 that anti make walking or &mat a pleasure llus shoe • abeolorely mew la oomeuctoo & cordon Saes NNW! 4 1/2 - II. Colors Black, Mate. Red

MAJESTIC The ukmate m comfort Traditional irk, beet, glove leather upper. fay 171004 hoed, some leather outside Bled a Reel N 5-12, M 4 12, W 510 wal, 1/2 saes Wale 5 610 °eh

<At%Western Squares, Intl. 61120 °NOKIA • St. MO 63116

(314) 353.7230

xi=A

MESQUITE SHIRTS 65% poity/35% cotton Cobs While, Red, Royal Blue, Derry Rose, Black Boternt Navy, Litre, Yelknar, Pitk. Perch, Cream, Peacock Blee, Grey. Sim 15-17 1/2 $27.95, 18-19 533.95

pc47/20% mike Colas: Wham/Whirs, Crserra/Creas, Lt. Bba&t Blue. SIM: 15.17 1/2 528.95, 113-19 S34.95

RANGER PANTS $36.95 each Bared Warr. Seep Packet

111% Poky. Cokes: Burgmely, Whir, Rely Orem, Taa, Black, Rad, Lt Grey, Med Orey, Royal, Navy Dusty Rose, Powder Blue, Brows 1. Saes: 28, 29,30. 31.32, 33.34, 35, 36,37, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48 T 4-'-- • 65% Poky/35% Canoe: Colors %Ruse, Grey, Black, Navy Brown

CHEYENNE Pull leader upper A Iming Square dame & casual dome fa sea Steel thank, caution amok, crepe amok & beet 13arnorely comfortable. Black, White, Nowa. Bore, M 7-13, W 7.13 CHEYENNE 152.95

MR. STOMPER & MS. STOMPER • -m.o.?'

Gamic Jazz Sryk Oxford unlaced glove bureau app e. wood Mel with composibou amok Great sloe for cloggrog, ay, mood darmag or hdlroom. MOM alma id 2-14 (6-11 *rah hall sees) & W 7.13(7-11 with ball sizes) Wale ankh new addiam Coker Black! Mint. Labs Asn 3-ION (AA),4-1ceA (B), 4-IOW (D) Half sizes available Cobm Wbe STOMP RS $40.95

CURRENT CATALOG $1.00 - REFUNDABLE FIRST ORDER

TO ORDER: Stab style. color, size and prim, send with your name. address, city. stale. zip and taiephon• number. Prone add $4 00 tor shipping arid handling. Missouri customers plea.. add 5 725% sales tax Foreign shIpmenti please add $6.00 per Bent. Canada, Hewed & Alaska reeklenta add $3.00 per Item. CHARGE PURCHASES: Send card number. norne printed on card and expiration dab of card. VISA and MASTERCARD accepted

Aloes 3-4 Weeks fee Delway

Mat ewe as

•••1•11111••••

VICKI $43.50

III. P bit 331.50

mAJEH71C $4195

club and association officers and members. Affiliate members will also benefit finan-cially from the USDA Square Dancers Credit Card and SPRINT Long Distance Telephone Programs. USDA members will gain inner satisfaction by participating in the Handicapable Program, the USDA

After Parties, Education Program and other USDA activities.

For more information about affiliating with the UNITED SQUARE DANCERS of AMERICA, contact the USDA Direc-tor of Information: Jim & Peggy Segraves, 8913 Seaton Dr., Huntsville, Al. 35802, (205) 881-6044


29

= -

Mike Sikorsky 714-838-3013

Gary Mahnken 816-394-2667

Bill Volner, A.C.A 314-471-0392

Paul Marcum 615-889-6238

roue tAR D QUADRILLE RECORDS

"The Quality Sound" Until April 1

Islander FN Resort Lake Havasu City, AZ

NEW RELEASES:

4B-6115 BRADLEY THE BROWN NOSED

REINDEER—Mike

RECENT BEST SELLERS 4B-6113 DOES YOUR CHEWING GUM LOSE

ITS FLAVOR—Bill

4B-6112 TIGER BY THE TAIL—Mike

4B-6111 MANY MANSIONS—Gary 4B-6110 JUKEBOX IN MY MIND—Gary

4B-6109 JAWS I/JAWS II—Hoedown

4B-6108 TILL I SEE YOU AGAIN—Paul

*************

Lee Main 918-234-6075

Bob Huff 314-635-6659

Dance to Sam & Shane at the Spring Fling April 3 & 4, 1992

Gatlinburg, TN

NEW QUADRILLE RELEASES:

0-884 CARMEN—Sam

Q-883 YOUR LOVE IS A MIRACLE—Shane 0-882 COUNTRY GENTLEMAN/UP THE ROAD

—Hoedown

Q-881

IF IT WEREN'T FOR COUNTRY MUSIC

—Richard

RECENT QUADRILLE RELEASES:

Q-879 LOUISIANA RED DIRT HIGHWAY—Sam

0-878 DANCE WITH WHO BRUNG YOU—Ken Q-877 WAIT FOR THE LIGHT TO SHINE

—Quadrille Wranglers

0-876 CAN'T HAVE NOTHIN'—Ken

0-875 WE AIN'T OUT OF LOVE YET—Lee

0-874 SUGAR PIE, HONEY BUNCH—Richard

0-873 HOLDIN' A GOOD HAND—Bob Huff

Cassette Tapes Available

INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION FOR

LLOYD SHAW FOUNDATION

CONTRA & EDUCATIONAL RECORDS

Call or Write for our Free Catalogue,

Box 7 — 11

Macks Creek, MO 65786

(314)363-5432

Ken Burke 708-465-1353

Richard Lane 602-344-1969

Lowe 803-269-1927

r°1

Shane Greer 918-485-8772

30


C

The Yellow Rock—Velcro

Fiasco

by Dave & Charlotte Stone Wichita, Kansas

Western Square Dancing as we know it had an auspicious start. And it almost

had an auspicious ending in Mid West City, USA, recently.

The Illustrious Henry Ford wanted to preserve a portions of the folk dance his-tory of his country. He chose Square Danc-ing. Can you not picture the elegantly gowned and pantalooned ladies of Michigan doing a Virginia Reel, or a Con-tra, or a Rainbow Stroll? I certainly can.

"Find your partner, and form a square. Following it we will do a reel. Later we will do a contra dance."

Next along came Lloyd 'Pappy' Shaw of Colorado Springs, Colorado. And Western Square Dancing began its growth. First the pantaloons began creeping up the legs, then the long skirts began to get shorter. Men began dressing in Western Suits, leav-ing holsters and spurs at home. Instead of hoops in the dresses, French Can"Can slips took over. Hem lines rose even higher. Non"dancing women saw and loved the dress up costumes and convinced their mates to begin square dancing. The men liked the sight of well rounded calves and ankles. Pantaloons became Petti"pants. Live bands gave away to recorded music and the callers used electronic microphones to amplify their voices. The Do"Sa"Do that could be circumscribed ac-curately with protractor and compass remained justly so. Friendships began, friendliness spread. The activity grew, transcending all economic boundaries.

Old timers said the demise of square dancing began, the death knell tolled " or is that knoll telled? Some long forgotten callers introduced their dancers to the dreaded YELLOW ROCK and the ARM SWING DO"SI"DO. Dancers invented BUMPING OF HIPS or TWIRLING the


ladies, both became commonplace on a Weave The Ring.

As the Yellow Rock was originally intro-duced it was merely a way of introducing yourself to your corner.

"Hi, I'm Hank Dancer, of the Promenaders of Northrock."

"And I'm Henrietta Prancer of the Circle Eighters of Decatur."

First a hand shake, then holding both hands became normal. Heaven forbid, the gentlemen started patting the ladies shoulder in familiarity. From the pat the men put their arm around their corner's shoulders. The dancers thrived in the ex-hibited friendliness. This then led to the dreaded hugging of the present day Yellow Rock. For some unearthly reason Square Dancing continued to grow. Was it because of or in spite of the new socialibility? The death Knell " er " knoll " er ". In any case Square Dancing grew, friendships outside square dancing became the recruiting grounds.

The Yellow Rock persisted. In fact it persisted so much that one unnamed local caller in Mid West City, USA, took it one step farther in a singing call.

" Now here's your corner for a swing, Yellow Rock that Pretty Thing! " '

And Hank Dancer, Jr. swung his corner, Miss Fancy Prancer, a little stronger than usual. He swung her feet off the floor. She squealed in delight.

Other male dancers took to swinging Miss Fancy like Hank and started, even after she became Mrs. Fancy Legspringer. She especially liked the arm swing do"si"do as did many of the younger ladies.

The next time Hank Jr. was told to Yel-low Rock Mrs. Fancy she was ready. She helped him by springing into the air when he grasped her waist. There she was above

31

YOU'LL HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

ME" 15 GREAT WEEKS 15 GREAT STAFFS

FOR INFORMATION WRITE:

KIRKWOOD LODGE BOX 37

Osage Beach, MO 65065

314-348-2161 LOCGTED CU-11141-114TER i S EDGE

his shoulders being swung in a horrendous arc, instead of a graceful swing, can"can blossoming out and petti"pants showing to all sitting on the sidelines. The crowd gasped, the Petti"Pants Inspector fun badge was born on that night.

Again the other young male dancers took their cue from Hank Jr. when dancing with Mrs. Fancy and other consenting ladies. Sometimes they did not wait for consent. Confusion reigned, especially when one of the young bucks tried to swing Mrs. Henrietta Prancer, Mrs. Fancy's mother, in the same manner. Her weight was more and he was not as strong. Her firm hand at the end of a stiff arm to the chest stopped him. The chastened young swinger thereafter swung Mrs. Henrietta properly.

The springing"swinging Yellow Rock spread, surely the downfall of Western Square Dancing had arrived, even if many of the dancers enjoyed the Yellow Rock and Arm Swing Do"Si"Do.

Then Velcro made its entry. Mrs. Henrietta made a special skirt for

Mrs. Fancy. Instead of snaps or catches she sewed Velcro to the back of the waist and the overlap.

At the next dance Hank Jr. maneuvered his partner into a square with the Legspringers. He signalled the caller, the original inventor of the Corner Yellow Rock to do his stuff.

He did! And Hank Jr. did! And there was Mrs. Fancy springing

high into the air. The Velcro didn't hold, it wasn't

designed to take such stress.

The ceiling was acoustic tile, almost like Velcro.

Yep, you guessed it! Mrs. Fancy Legspringer was stuck to the

ceiling by the Velcro meant to hold her skirt together. The dancers stood around below wondering what to do, when they heard the awful sound of Velcro coming apart.

Rrriippp. Mrs. Fancy fell into the arms of several

courageous men. I would be remiss if I tried to convince

you that no more Yellow Rock Swings were called. Habits are hard to break. But one thing resulted form the Yellow Rock"Velcro Fiasco.

Dances were written with the proper Do"Sa"Do in mind and accentuated by the caller. Others were written using the arm swing Do"Si"Do. The Yellow Rock Swing began to die out in Mid West City. Hank Jr. became a very smooth dancer, other male dancers and the Legspringers followed his example. Even the bumping and twirling on the Weave The Ring decreased to a slight touching of the inside hands, except in cer-tain clubs. A lady now only needed to hold her skirt with both hands to discourage even that.

Lately Hank III has been asking his father why certain club members who used to wear Fun Buttons that said I SWING ANYTHING and BUMP, BUMP, OLE' HUMP has changed and wear only I SWING GENTLY, or BAN THE BUMP.

Many of us still say 'Square Dancing is Friendship Set to Music.' It has survived The Yellow Rock"Velcro Fiasco. It will survive almost anything.

Hope to see you in a Friendly Square Soon.

32


HEAR YE, IF HEAR YE. P.

SUBSCRIBE NOW! $15.00 for 12 issues

$16.00 for Canada $25.00 Foreign

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

PLUMB LINE

THE SQUARE DANCE BARN

Scottsburg, Indiana

Unti11982 the Rainbow Strollers Square Dance Club of Scottsburg, Indiana had

always had it's problem finding a suitable place to hold a square dance. but that was the year Club members Jim and Hazel Miner donated a piece of land from their farm and together with other Strollers they designed and built the Square Dance Barn. Many hours of blood, sweat and even some tears, plus one broken heel went into the construction of the 50' X 100' building.

the interior is complete with a kitchen and the necessary rooms and there is built-in bench seating around the sides of the big hall. The stage and all interior is finished in rustic oak panel wood and decorated in antiques.

The Barn was finished and the first dance was held May 28,1983 when the club held a benefit dance in conjunction with

WHAS-TV's Crusade for Children (Louis-ville).

In 1989 the Barn was sold to June and Charlie Richie of the Red Star Cloggers. Besides square dancing and clogging the barn is rented to organizations for senior Citizens activities, receptions and country/music groups. There is plenty of parking space on the grounds.

The Barn is easy to fmd, it's only five miles west of Scottsburg on Highway 56 and turn left about 1/2 mile on a county road. On the way you pass Raintree Campground which helps to attract campers.

The Strollers dance every 2nd Friday and 4th Saturday night at 8 P.M. Visitors are always welcome.

For more information call (812) 752-2498 or (812) 794-2411

Don and Norma Taylor, Presidents

American Squareclance, Febeuexy 1992 33

LEARN BY VIDEO

J. GOLD STAR VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

The Original

SQUARE DANCE TAPES 1. BASIC 1 TRAINING TAPE - (1-23) 2. BASIC 2 TRAINING TAPE - (24-49) 3. MAINSTREAM TRAINING TAPE 4. PLUS TRAINING TAPE 5. SINGING CALL TAPE - From Basic to Plus

ADVANCED SQUARE DANCE TAPES 6. A-1 PART A 7. A-1 PART B 8. A-1 DANCE TIPS 9. A-2 PART 1

10. A-2 PART 2 ROUND DANCE TAPES

11. WALTZ BASICS - R/D 12. TWO-STEP BASICS - R/D No. 1 13. TWO-STEP BASICS - R/D No. 2 14. EASY LEVEL ROUND (12 Two Step, 6 Waltz Routines)

15. PHASE III Waltz/Fox-trot 16. PHASE III Cha Cha/Rhumba 17. PHASE III Tango/Jive/2 Step 18. PHASE IV Waltz 19. Phase IV Foxtrot 20. Phase IV Cha Cha/Rhumba 21. Phase IV Jive/West Coast Swing 22. Phase IV Paso Doble/Quickstep

GUITAR 23. BASIC GUITAR 24. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GUITAR

ROUNDS CUED WITH HARMONY 25. CUEING WITH HARMONY (II Two-Step, 8 Waltz Routines)

C>

ALL TAPES

539.95 EA.

PLUS SHIPPING AND HANDLING

HOW TO ORDER Send a check or money order (no cash please) payable to GOLD STAR VIDEO PRODUC-TIONS, $3.50 for shipping, handling and insurance for each tape).

AMERICAN CURRENCY

(Shipping and Handling $10 each tape out-side U.S.A. — $5 each tape for Canada)

Add 61/2 % sales tax if you live in California.

GOLD STAR VIDEO PRODUCTIONS

P.O. BOX 417802

SACRAMENTO, CA 95841

CALL TOLL FREE

1-800-87-HINGE IN CA CALL 916/331-2550

IMMEDIATE DELIVERY

VHS ONLY

34

Arrencan Squaredance, February 1992

Sound Systems QUALITY THROUGHOUT...

QUALITY SOUND • QUALITY DESIGN • QUAL ITY PERFORMANCE • QUALITY SERVICE

MICRO 75C

• SPEAKERS

• SPEAKER STANDS

• CORDS & CABLES

AC-300C

• RECORD CASES

• MICROPHONES

• TAPE RECORDERS

THE DIRECTOR SOUND COLUMN

BY YAK STACK

• WIRELESS MICROPHONES

CALL OR WRITE FOR INFORMATION

HILTON AUDIO PRODUCTS, INC. 1033-E SHARY CIRCLE • CONCORD, CA 94518

PHONE 510-682-8390 • FAX 510-682-8497


CARRY ME BACK TO OLD VIRGINNY Grenn 12229, Caller:Ralph Kinnane Mainstream FIGURE: Heads promenade 3/4, side ladies chain, courtesy turn full around, dosado, all star thru, four couples cross trail, allemande left, four men star right across, turn opposite lady left 3/4, then swing the corner, promenade.

COLD, COLD HEART Red Boot Star RBS 1335 Caller Norm Wilcox FIGURE: Heads square thru 4, with corner swing thru, boys run, couples circu-late, chain down the line, star thru, pass thru, trade by, swing and promenade.

FOUR LEAF CLOVER Dance Ranch 711 Caller:D.Tausworthe„J.Wykoff FIGURE: Heads star thru, double pass thru, cloverleaf, zoom, centers pass thru, dosado, 8 chain four, swing, promenade.

AND BE NOBODY'S BABY BUT MINE Bogan 1393 Caller Johnny Wykoff FIGURE: Heads promenade 1/2, in mid-dle right and left thru, sides pass the ocean, swing thru, boys run, 1/2 tag, left al-lemande, pass partner, swing next and promenade.

SOMEBODY SPECIAL Chaparral C-712 Caller: Marshall Flippo FIGURE: Heads promenade 1/2, sides right and left thru, square thru 4, dosado, eight chain four, swing, promenade.

RESTLESS Chaparral C-221 Caller: Jerry Haag FIGURE:Heads square thru 4, swing thru, boys run, couples circulate, chain down the line, pass the ocean, 8 circulate, swing, promenade.

TILL THE MOUNTAINS DISAPPEAR—Hi Hat 136 Caller Bronc Wise FIGURE: Heads promenade 1/2, walk in square thru 4, right and left thru, veer left, couples circulate, 1/2 tag, scootback, scoot-back, swing and promenade.

IF IT WILL IT WILL Hi Hat 5137 Callen Wayne McDonald FIGURE: Heads promenade 1/2, walk in square thru 4, swing thru, boys run, ferris wheel, square thru 3/4, swing and promenade.

DO I EVER CROSS YOUR MIND Hi Hat 5139 Caller Tom Perry Mainstream FIGURE: Heads promenade 1/2, walk in right and left thru, star thru, pass thru, dosado, swing thru, boys run, couples circulate, 1/2 tag,swing and promenade.

BARE NECESSITIES-Hi Hat 5140 Caller Bronc Wise Plus FIGURE: Heads square thru 4, dosado,swing thru, girls fold, peel the top, right and left thru, square thru 3/4, swing corner, promenade.

HOLD ON PARTNER—ESP 173 Caller Elmer Sheffield, Jr. FIGURE: Heads promenade 1/2, square thru 4, right and left thru, veer left, ferris wheel, square thru 3/4, swing corner, promenade.

ANNIES SONG Red Boot Star RBS 1337 Caller Don Coy FIGURE: Heads promenade 1/2, walk in pass the ocean, extend, swing thru, spin the top, right and left thru, square thru 3/4, swing corner, promenade.

36 American Squaredance. February 1992

tl

MIDNIGHT HOUR Red Boot Star RBS 1338 Caller: Cleo Barker FIGURE: Heads square thru 4, dosado, swing thru, boys run, bend the line, right and left thru, flutterwheel, slide thru, swing and promenade.

ROBINSON CRUSOE Red Boot Star RBS 1339 Caller: Jolly Baldwin FIGURE: Heads square thru 4, dosado, swing thru, boys run, couples circulate, wheel and deal, pass thru, trade by, swing and promenade.

SEASHORES OF OLD MEXICO Red Boot 3027 Caller: Lowell Young FIGURE: four ladies chain 3/4, heads square thru 4, swing thru, boys run, ferris wheel, centers pass thru, left allemande, some back swing and promenade.

SHINE ON HARVEST MOON Red Boot 3028 Caller: Don Williamson FIGURE: Heads square thru 4, make s right hand star, heads star left, all the way around, touch 1/4, scootback, scootback, star thru and promenade.

GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK Cardinal 10 CallerJerry Routh FIG URE:Heads promenade 1/2, sown middle pass the ocean, extend, swing thru, girls run, wheel and deal, dosado, square thru one, allemande the partner, swing corner, promenade.

YOUR LOVE IS A MIRACLE Quadrille-883 Caller Shane Greer FIGURE :Heads promenade 1/2, down the middle, pass thr ocean, extend, swing thru, boy run, tag the line, face right, wheel and deal, turn thru with corner, left allemande, promenade.

PATTER RECORDS:

HAPPY PATTER/SAINTS HOE Blue Star 2405

"Savethe Humans"

Install a CONDENSATOR®

(Supplementary Carburetor)

To receive FREE information call: Nate Bliss (707) 554-3563 Ext. 810

• Proven to Reduce Vehicle Emissions! • Cuts Engine Wear & Costly Repair!

• Provides Better Gas Mileage! • Won't Void Warranties!

• Pays for Itself!


37

Them alto** an nsanufactured In our factory, located In Monrovia*, NY, USA

mum, as are abbe to offs, "ALL LEATHER"

shoes of Incomparable Quality and price.

14‘ tutadoes I .41w 4k kinrit iN AMI

Style: 'Jan' 8604 $27 95ipr. Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver, Red Last: Classic (Modified broad toe character) Hoak 1.4" Matching

Stylo: 'Shag' 1522 526.95/pr Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver, Red Last: Uptown (Modified slender toe charade+) Heel: !/2' Rubber cushioned with non-marring

replaceable top lilt.

4,

Style: "Peggy' 1608 $28 95/pr Colors: Black, While, Goid, Silver, Red Last: Nicole (Slender toe character) H..!: 1'4" Matching

Features: • Soft genuine garment leather uppers, including Gold and Silver metallics III Non-marring split leather outsoles • Fully lined with foam and Drilex• perspiration absorbing nylon IN Foam cushioned long wearing flex-insole and added 'ball" padding III Engineered and constructed for the 'Dancer"

Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Daytime Phone No.:

Style: 'Dancer #519 $26.95/pr. Colors: Black, While, Denim Navy, Bone, Red Last: Uptown (Modified slender toe character) Hook j" Rubber cushioned with non-marring

replaceable top lift.

Style: Size: Width: Style: Size: Width: Cr. Card No.:

Color: Color:

Exp. C MC 13 Visa Signature:

Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Back Send to:

Tlc-Tac-Toes Mfg. Co. PO Box 953 • 231 Kingsboro Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078

1-800-648-8126 during factory hours M-F, 7:30-4:00 EST.

Sizing i WIdths (woman's): Narrow 6-10 i 11; Medium 5-10 i 11; Wide 5-10 Ili 11.

or Call:

Add $3.00/pr. shipping and handling. NY residents add 7% sales tax, and give county. Canada add $7.00/pr.

38


(

81/45°44 ROUND REVIEWS

by Fronk & Phyl Lohnert

CARESS-Grenn 17158 Choreography by Phil & Norma Roberts Good music, high intermediate classic cued by Ray Brown

STUMBLING-Grenn 17159 Choreography by Andy Handy Good music, two-step, fishtail,strolling vine, traveling box. cued by Andy

PAPA LOVES MAMBO-Spec. Press. Choreography by Betty Easterday Good music, fun type challenging mambo.P-5+ 1

STEAMROLLER BLUES RCA10156 Choreography by Richard & Jo Anne Lawson A little different P-5 + 1(whip with inside trn) Swing to Elvis Presley

SOMEDAY SOON Capitol NR-44772 Choreography by Bill Bovard A flowing basic two-step P-2 + 2(Fishtail & strolling vine; Susy Boggus vocal.

WHISPERING-Atlantic 0S-13163 Choreography by Jan & Bud Cohan Good music-nino tempo & April Stevens vocal, easy two-step, P-2

KILLING TIME-RCA-8945-7 Choreography by Mike Seurer Good country music-Clint Black-fits well-P2 + 1(Fishtail) 47RPM

RIGHT NOW-Col-38-73699 Choreography by David Lovell & Iris Avendovech Good jumpin' music with an easy 4 part two-step P-2

American Squaredancik February 1992

LITTLE WHITE LIES-Atlantic 7-87680 Choreography by Chas. & Fran Maris Little different two-step P-2 + 1 (strolling vine)- Martin Delray, vocal.

DREAMLAND Grenn 17156 & 14224 Choreography by Larry & Pam Wacker Good easy waltz, progressing twinkles, cued by Larry P-2

TANGO CINCO MAYA Grenn 17157,14117 Choreography by George & Judy Mc-Farland Good music, high intermediate interna-tional tango, cued by George P-5

NEW DAWN Grenn 14111 Choreography by Joseph Dinatale Good music comfortable P-4 waltz using mostly basics

DON'T SAY GOODBYE Grenn 14282 Choreography by David Lovell Pretty music with a nice easy waltz P-2

NAPOLI THEME Grenn 17073 Choreography by Lyle & Faye Long Good music and a comfortable easy two step P-2

A WHITE CHRISTMAS Belco 400,203 Choreography by Pam & Larry Wacker Nice music & a good seasonal four part easy waltz Cued by Pam P-2

COCA COLA COWBOY Belco 400 Choreography by Jack & Ann von der Heide Catchy music and a comfortable easy two step, (fishtail) cued by jack P-2+ 1

THREE TIMES A LADY Spec Press Choreography by Russ & Barbara Casey Pretty music and a good challenging P-6 waltz

39

FC: FACING

k4-4.4:THELOD:•:,V . . J BILL AND DOROTHY STEWART

Surprise, Arizona

Bill and Dorothy began square dancing in 1978 in Junction City, KS. and during

the first two years of square dancing, round dancing was introduced to them. In 1980 they began round dance lessons and in 1981 their instructors encouraged them to start cueing in the area. In 1982 they began a class in their home. Soon after they formed their own STU's Q's club at Junc-tion City, KS. They began cueing regularly for several square dance clubs in the area. In 1987 they began teaching and cueing at 2 resorts in Phoenix and Surprise, Az.This fall they will be resident round dance in-structors at Sunflower Resort and also teaching at Happy Trails Resort both in Surprise, Az. They will teach a full program through PHASE 5. They will be cueing for the Sunflower Squares and the Wag-goneers at Happy Trails. They also cue for the Paradise Resort Hummers Square DAnce club in Sun City, Az. The round dance program at the square dances where they cue are very popular as they believe in cueing to the floor.

They are active in the Arizona State Teachers Assn, Rounds Assn and are Chairman for the Assn's STAR BALL 1991. They have cued, at National Square Conventions, State Conventions and been on staff at festivals and weekends in the midwest and Az. They are members of Roundalab, URDC, DRDC, KRDA. During the winter months they take round dance workshops and an international ballroom lesson each week to improve their teaching techniques.

Dances they have choreographed are JENNY'S WALTZ, SARAH'S TWO-STEP, THAT'S HOW I KNOW, and JINGLE BELL CHA.

Bill is retired from Army Communica-tions. He attended Schillingers School of Music now Berklee School of Music for professional musicians in Boston, Mas. During Navy service he played tenor sax with the Navy Band. He played with area bands in Kansas until 1976. Dorothy was employed with the Kansas School Food Services and as a secretary. She enjoys designing and sewing. They both enjoy teaching dancing, and dancing themselves. They have been married for 37 years. For 4 years Arizona has been their winter home. During the summer months they look for-ward to visiting their three children and 7 grandchildren and attending ball games and rodeos with them. In their own free time, if they can find any, they attend round dance schools to further their round dance expertise and just round and square dance for fun.

An activity known as" Square Dance" I'm certain your life will enhance You'll have found a new way To stay younger each day!

40


• • • NEW IN '92 • • •

ROUND DANCE TAPE SERVICE A Monthly Tape With ALL The New Releases

THAT'S 12 TAPES PER YEAR!!! (Plus Other Bonus Tapes Free) ONLY $40.00 (USA) PER YEAR CALL NOW - 1-800-328-3800

Patunino

Square nee

OVER 20,000 ROUND DANCE RECORDS IN STOCK WE CARRY ALL LABELS INCLUDING POP'S!

COMPARE OUR PRICE - $3.75* (*except for Telemark, Hoctor, Folkcraft, Sydney Thompson,

Lloyd Shaw, Elk, and Special Pressed Rounds)

NO MINIMUM PURCHASE REQUIRED!!! Visa & Mastercard Accepted

NEW OWNERS! TOM & PAM DILLANDER

1050 TOULON DR. MARION, OH 43302

OVER 20,000 SQUARE DANCE RECORDS IN STOCK WE CARRY ALL SQUARE DANCE LABELS @ $3.75!!!

MONTHLY SQUARE DANCE TAPE SERVICE ONLY $40.00 PER YEAR!

• Monthly Newsletter Available • Caller & Cuer Accessories

• Speaker Stands, Microphones • Needles, Books, Etc.

EVERY DAY SHIPPING!!! COMPARE OUR SERVICE!

CALL OR FAX: 1-800-328-3800


41

DICK WAIBEL 675 E. Alluvial

Fresno CA 93710 209-439-3478

STAN COLE 40786 Hwy. 149

Oakhurst CA 93644 209-683-5182

RAY TAYLOR Rd. 3 Box 218

Bainbridge NY 13733 607-563-2083

DALE MCCLARY 2681 Fountainhead

Melbourne FL 32935

a

OTTO DEGNER 2408 Mesa Verde Farmington NM

87401

--

QUALITY MUSIC

FOR QUALITY

CUSTOMERS

WELCOME ABOARD

'DICK' 'NEWMAN'

JIM SNYDER

DICK NEUMANN

CHUCK HANSEN RD 3 Box 101

P.O. Box 26

'2458 E 38th St. Bernville PA 19508

El Centro, CA 92244

vuma AZ 85365 215-488-6988

819-337-1848

602-342-2785

re,„,

• HOT NEW RAWHIDE RELEASES •

RWH-172 CANDY KISSES by Ray

RWH-171 TAKE THESE CHAINS by Stan

RWH-170 WORKIN' ON A FULL HOUSE by Lee

• COMING SOON •

RWH-173 IN THE ARMS OF A FOOL by Jerry J.

RWH-174 ANGRY by Larry

• SIZZLIN' SELLERS •

RWH-169 I AIN'T NEVER by Steve

RWH-168 I'LL BE SWINGIN' TOO by Dale

RWH-167 TURN IT ON & TURN ME LOOSE by Stan

RWH-166 WHY BABY WHY by Jerry J.

• PEPPY NEW HOEDOWNS •

RWH-518 FIDDLE DEE DEE HOEDOWN by Jerry J

RWH-517 TEN PENNY HOEDOWN by Ray

• EXCITING NEW ROUND DANCES •

RWH-722 CARELESS HEART by the Rows

RWH-721 YOU BELONG TO ME by the Hamiltons

ill BUCKSKIN RECORDS

• HOT NEW BUCKSKIN RELEASES •

BUC-1243 HEAVEN SAYS HELLO by Otto

BUC-1242 BALL & CHAIN by D. Neumann

BUC-1241 DOWN IN MY EASY CHAIR by Jim

BUC-1240 ROCKY TOP by Chuck

• GREAT NEW HOEDOWNS •

BUC-1517 OTTO'S ADVANCED HOEDOWN by Otto

BUC-1516 HEYDAY HOEDOWN by Ken

11" LEE MCCORMACK

RI 6 Box 16IA Mena AR 71953 501-394-5913

LARRY COLE 3302 N 500 West Marion IN 46952 317-384-7089

*no

STEVE SULLIVAN 105 Park View Dr

Pocatello ID 83204 208-233-0206

JERRY JOHNSON 2119 Stirling

Rapid City SD 57701 605-343-4397

JERRY HAMILTON 621 Madden St.

Hemel CA 92343 714-652-3.442

WRITE FOR YOUR FREE COPY OF OUR BRAND NEW CATALOG

DICK WAIBEL ENTERPRISES 675 E. ALLUVIAL, FRESNO CA 93720 • 209-439-3478

42

American Squeredance, February 1992

by Mary Fabik Highlights from Past Issues of this Magazine

10 YEARS AGO - FEBRUARY 1982

In Challenge Chatter, Russ and Nancy Nichols approached a difficult subject. How to back down gracefully. Square dancing by nature is a continuous learning process...Eventually we all reach a level that we choose to try to maintain. After a while, there comes a time when we all must back down, for varied reasons as health, & family time. All the time we are advancing there are willing people to help out; why can't there be as many who want to help on the way down? Several people have men-tioned to us the fact that they don't want to quit, they just want to ease back for awhile. Remember to be kind and considerate when squaring up, no matter what level you are dancing.

LEGACY: LEGACY is a non-profit in-ternational Assembly of Trustees repre-senting all facets of square dancing including dancers, callers, and cuers, sup-pliers, publishers and special interest groups. Trustees meet every two years to exchange ideas and formulate proposals and guidelines for the welfare of the overall square dance activity. LEGACY has been defined as a leadership communication resource center.

NEW DANCER TIPS: If you get con-fused on any call, don't turn around, don't back up. Normal movement in most calls is forward. If you turn around or back up, it is difficult for anyone to help you.

Look for a new feature called "Facing the L. 0. D.". It's only fair that cuers have equal time-and space!

NEW IDEA: LINEAR FERRIS WHEEL by Jim Blackwood.

25 YEARS AGO - FEBRUARY 1967


Giving Dancers enjoyment. This is the primary reason that callers

are needed. Giving enjoyment should be the primary concern of the caller no matter what the size of the dancing group may be, what the dancing ability may be nor what the environment may be. The majority are to be pleased, nig the minority at any one given time and place.

Giving enjoyment also includes helping good fellowship, and observing proper decorum at every dance...Willard Orlich, workshop editor.

"If we live to be a hundred, we hope we never turn our backs on couples who are new to square dancing. We seldom meet square dancers we cannot like, except the dancer who somehow loses sight of the fact that he was once a new dancer who had to be helped.

Square dancing has not only changed our lives, but our friends and our outlook. We expect to square dance for a long time to come, as long as we can find others who dance for fun,"...Grace and Ernest Snyder

Edwina and Paul Gravette see every square dancer as a potential round dancer. If we round dancers will participate in all the rounds programmed at square dance festivals, we can help draw more people into round dancing.

NEW IDEA: Square The Block by Hol-man Hudspeth, Detroit, Mi.

The top singing call this month is Big Sombrero called by Beryl Main. Here's a catchy, buoyant, balanced, bubbly hat-full of hit. The break contains a circulate, and the figure includes an optional turn thru (or box the gnat, pull by). There's a little country flavor too.

43

e5 jiver e5 aunt% Records

* RECENT RELEASES * SSR 142 ONE FINE DAY—Paul Cole SSR 130 JUST AN OLD FASHIONED LOVE SONG—

Jack 8 Bruce SSR 141 IF THE DEVIL DANCED—Red SSR 140 DAYDREAM—Mike SSR 139 SUGARTIME—JIm SSR 138 WE SHOULD BE TOGETHER—Don SSR 137 MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC—Tony SSR 136 OUT BEHIND THE BARN—Bruce W. SSR 135 MEMORY—Jack SSR 134 PERSONALITY—Mike SSR 133 SHOUT—Jack & Bruce M. SSR 132 CROSS-EYED FIDDLER—Bruce W.

(Hoedown) SSR 128 WHY DON'T YOU LOVE ME—

Mark Castracane SSR 119 WHEN I FALL IN LOVE—Mickey SSR 118 PALISADES PARK—Phil Kandrut SSR 115 GLENDALE TRAIN—Cliff SSR 112 MY HERO (Wind Beneath My Wings)—Jack

SILVER SOUNDS RECORDINGS Bruce Williamson * P.O. Box 229 * Glastonbury CT 06033 *

(203)633-0370 or (203)529-0937

Cliff lirodcur Red Bates Tony McUmber

Bruce McCue

Micke:, Rogers

Don Brown

Mike Imarone

Jack (rlaar:,

Jim /4.?alis

INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONAL 1-1

jr---airujr-70 L.11 L.-I 11.1

OF GAY SQUARE DANCE CLUBS 584 Castro St • Suite 483

San Francisco, CA 94114-2588 (800) 835-6462

44


Good for introducing our activity to the spectators!

Dancln' Under The StarS

Traditional square and round dancing under the stars held

at Old Colorado City's Bancroft Park is a summer affair.

Music for the events is provided by the Hoedown-Aires, an or-chestra comprised of local musicians.

Hosted by the Fun Finders dance group, the Tuesday night events often feature hundreds of dancers, spectators and summer-time visitors from throughout the United States.

The goal of the programs is to utilize the characteristics of tradi-tional square-round dancing and calling to bring people together, young and old, beginners and ex-perienced, to have fun.

The programs feature an in-structional early bird session for guests who want to take part in the square dancing and fun.

50th Anniversary

Sometime during the summer our daughters said to us, keep

Saturday Sept. 7 free as we want you to be at Canterbury Com-munity Centre at 2 P. M.. For once in our lives we were on time. What a pleasant surprise and breath-taking experience when we walked in the door to see the crowds of people waiting for us to arrive. Our Square Dance Clubs and our 2 daughters along with many long time friends who had danced at our Clubs at one time or another got together to put on this beautiful reception for us to celebrate our 50th Wedding An-niversary. According to the guest books, just under 400 people signed in.

CPeOpPT. IN THE NEWS

W. N. Y.'s Professionals

Political Promenade

Western New York received a double do-si-do last Monday

as Buffalo Mayor James Griffin and County Executive Dennis Gorski, opponents in this year's race for county executive, declared September as National Square Dance Month in Buffalo and Erie County. Although there have been some high-falootin' antics - each candidate accusing the other of promenading around the issues, trying to swing some extra votes while high-steppin' in any available political forum-both bowed "to the gent across the hall" to encourage everyone to get involved with this fun and interesting dance form. Some see Gorski as the square and Grif-fin as the dancer on the floor of Western New York politics.

Square Dancers Keep A

Strenuous Pace

The Friendship Squares liven up the Morningside Recrea-

tion Center in Clearwater every Thursday night.

Each year the group holds clas-ses to teach basic square dance moves with a graduation in the summer. Graduates often return to the dances each week, al-though they are open to the public, and members of other groups regularly attend.

You don't have to be a resident of Clearwater; the Friendship Squares have about 150 mem-bers and many of them come from Largo, Seminole, Safety Harbor and other communities.

They have been dancing for more than 20 years.

Text and photo by Kelley Ben-ham

Holiday Square Dance Is

Children's Home Benefit.

The Solo Squares held their 18th annual benefit square

dance on Dec.8th at Cuahoga county Fair-grounds in Berea, Ohio.

The charity dance was started in 1973 as a "Toys for Tots" dance. In recent years the money has been channeled to the Berea Children's Home and Family Ser-vices.

$1,464 was collected and was given to the Children's Home benefit .Eight callers and cuers donated their time to the dance.

The Home and it's family ser-vices serves children and families from more than 20 Northeastern Ohio counties.

Annual Bar-B-Q Festival

Local square Dancers preformed at the "Annual Bar-

B-0 Festival" in Owensboro, Ky. several squares preformed in the middle of Main St. at dusk. About four squares attributed to this show of square dancing for the entertainment of the public.


So a great big "Thank You" for the many people who were in-volved in all the work in making the party such a huge and wonderful success,

Harry and Lil Peterson, caller for Corners and Belles

1 WHAT A BREAK

Chuck Kipley, Traverse City, Michigan was playing tennis

when he broke his leg. Not an ordinary break either, a com-pound fracture. The surgery and cast went on in August and it may be February before it comes off. The doctor has talked about a walking cast, but he and wife Penny want a "dancing cast". The two of them have decided if this broken leg is going to be an inconvenience to their dancing, they might as well have fun with it. So Penny loads up the car with a lounge chair and cushions and they go everywhere there is a dance. As you can see by the picture, Chuck is really enjoying his handicap. The other guys think they are missing something and they all want their own casts.

Bev Warner, Bay, Michigan

Square Bears

Enclosed is a photograph of the Square Bears of New Car-

rollton, Maryland, a children square dance club. Caller Jim Wass (back right) formed a class which began in September 1990. Caller Charlie Pineda (back left) started another class in January 1991, and his graduates joined the club upon graduation in Sep-

tember. Some of the Square Bears also join the Good Luck Squares, an open mainstream club, at their weekly dances.

Many people are wondering about the future of square danc-ing. We feel that one answer may be to get people started at an early age. Twenty to twenty-five years ago, youth clubs were com-mon and some of those people are still active as dancers and callers. Maybe it is time to em-phasize youth programs again.

Ann Wass, Riverdale, Md.

Marianne Elser Crowder

Marianne Elser Crowder, the Cheyene girl who taught

Lloyd "Peppy" Shaw to dance, returned to Colorado Springs Sept. 8th to visit with old friends from her days at Cheyenne Mountain High School.

The vibrant dancer who still teaches 100 students weekly in Palo Alto, Calif. has been credited with first bringing "dance fever" to Cheyenne Mountain High School.

At 15 years of age, Marianne caught the attention of Lloyd Shaw due to her skills in dancing. He responded to her grace and expressiveness though he was ignorant in this art, and did not dance. Shaw was a "Barnum" - a showman who could convince anybody to do anything. He per-suaded the high school boys that folk dancing was something they should do and they found out it was as hard as football.

Black Forest artist AI Wynne dis-cusses Marianne Chowder in his book, "Oh, My Cheyenne,- Oh, When I Am Old" which he wrote for the 50th reunion of the CMHS class of 1940.

"Part of my motivation in writing the book is to see that this woman gets the credit she deser-ves. If it weren't for her, there might not have been dancing at Cheyenne Mountain High".

Noli Morath, Cheyenne Mt. Journal, Colorado.

OBITUARIES

EVE MAXHIMER

One of the pioneers in the field of contemporary round

dancing passed away December 27 in southern California. Eve, together with her late husband, Ralph Maxhimer, entered the ac-tivity in the mid-1940's when the Varsouvianna, Boston Two-step and Laces and Graces were the rounds of the times. Early atten-dees of the Lloyd Shaw Institutes in Colorado Springs, the Max-himers were among the first leaders to de\ elop teaching methods that helped to popularize round dancing for generations to come.

Creators of several popular round dances, including a num-ber that were recorded on the MacGregor labe , Eve and Ralph were on the staff of the first Asilomar Square Dance Institutes in 1951. They traveled throughout North America ap-pearing at festivals and square dancing conventions and win-ning many friends to the joys of round dancing where ever they traveled.

Eve and Ralph were members of the Square Dance Hall of Fame and received Roundalab's highest award.

At the funeral cn January 2, the eulogy given by former square dancer and renowned animater, Chuck Jones, stressed the great joy that Eve and Ralph had so unselfishly shared with dancers throughout the world.

JACK HASKINS

Caller Jack Haskins passed away in October. Originally

from the Cleveland, Ohio area, he had spent his retirement call-ing years in Jensen Beach,


A Kiss is a course of procedure,

cunningly devised, for the mutual

stoppage of speech at a moment

when words are superflous.

SHIRLEY'S Newest Square Dance Pattern

#S-4 BLOUSES a Beautiful, east-to-

$4.95 + S1.50 pstg. for all patterns, blouses, apron, and skirts

Square Dance MAIL ORDER CATALOC. S Contains newest S/D patterns; plus S/D patterns from all major companies; also apparel including specials on pettipants skirts, houses, mens' shirts, jewelry. Send $1.00 refunded on 1st $10.00 order

make blouses from 2

basic patterns

in sizes XS.

S, & L.

gathered Apron pattern;

View 05 a 6-Gore Square

Dance Skirt pattern; and

View #6 longer length 6-

Gore Skirt Pattern for

Country Dancing.

SHIRLEY'S SiD SHOPPE Route 9-d Box 423 Dept B Hughsonville, NY 12537 „;;;;v•••

'Also includes view #4 a

Telephone (914) 297-8504

CLUB OFFICERS: To introduce your new CLASS MEMBERS to our catalog, we will send you 12 FREE COPIES per class, if you'll send $2.00 to help defary postage.

Florida. Sympathy is extended to his wife Betty.

ED HENSON

Caller Ed Henson passed away Oct. 20, 1991 after a long bat-

tle with cancer. He was a well known caller in Livonia for over 20 years.

He and his wife, Barbara were in charge of Caller Hospitality at the 1982 Convention in Detroit. They worked long and hard to promote square dancing and called at many benefits.

He was a member of Mich. Square dance Leaders Associa-

tion, National Square Dance Campers and an Associate mem-ber of CALLERLAB.

Besides his wife, Barbara, Ed is survived by sons Douglas, Daryl and Robert and 6 grandchildren.

Mary M. Brennan, Mich.


America's Finest Square Dance Resort •

1992 Weekend (2 Day) Schedule BIG ENIS & LITTLE ENIS

Wes Dyer (KY) Kenny Jarvis (KY)

Special sessions of C!W Dancing, Clogging & Rds

May 15-17

Buddy Trundle (GA) [RDS] Carlene & Steve

Bohannon (GA) June 19-21

Bill Everhart (IN) Dave Craw (IN)

[RDS] Judy Everhart (IN)

July 17-19

Phil Kozlowski (IN) [RDS] Phil Van Lokeren

& Rocky Bolton (OH)

August 14-16

Stan Russell (SC) Sam Lowe (SC)

[ADS] Larry Monday & Gladys Guenthner (NC) September 11-13

LIGHTNING RECORDS Jimmy Roberson (NC)

Barry Echols & Bob Price (NC) [ADS] Wentz & Norma

Dickenson (TN) October 9-11

*CHAPARRAL RECORDS* Ken Bower (CA)

Marshall Flippo (TX) Jerry Haag (TX), Scott Smith (UT)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [RDS] Ray & Bea Dowdy (WV)

May 29-31

CINCINNATI NATIONAL CLOSED

June 26-28

GOOD OLE BOYS Sam Dunn (OH), Mike King (OH)

Keith Zimmerman (OH) [RDS] Phyllis & Bob

Hathaway (OH) July 24-26

Gene Record (OH) [RDS] Carl & Vera

Poppe (OH)

August 21-23

Chuck Myers (AL) Rick Burnette (Al)

[RDS] Chuck & Nancy Sample (FL)

September 18-20

Harold Kelley (GA) John Swindle (GA)

[RDS] Hal & Sadie Roden (GA)

October16-18

SINGLES WEEKEND Roy Hawes (GA)

Ray Donahoo (TN) Johnny Chambers (TN)

[RDS] John & Mary Lunn (TN) June 5-7

Bill Bumgarner (OH) Dave Freidlein (OH)

[RDS) Bud & Jan Cohan (OH) July 3-5

Ray Brigance (TN) [RDS] Grant & Barbara

Pinkston (TN)

July 31-August 2

*ROYAL RECORDS* Tony Oxendine (SC)

Jerry Story & Larry Letson (TX) (RDS] Jim & Jane Poorman (IL)

August 28-30

Mel Estes (AL) No Rounds

September 25-27

*ESP RECORDS* Elmer Sheffield Jr (FL)

Bob Newman (TX) Craig Rowe (MD)

Steve Kopman (TN) (RDS) Steve & Jackie WWI (TN)

October 23-25

N ck Hartley (IN) Jerry Sleeman (MI) [RDS] Chuck & Barb

Jobe (OH)

June 12-14

George Shell (VA) Drew Scearce (VA)

No Rounds July 10-12

Dare Stuthard (OH) Homer Magnet (OH)

[RDS] Ken & Mary Carol Meyers (OH)

August 7-9

Ware McDonald (TN) [RDS) Dee Smith (TN)

September 4-6

Cecil Sayre & Ed Graham (WV) Jim Durham (VA)

[RDS) Charlie & Carolyn Hearn (WV)

October 2-4

SINGLES WEEKEND George Lavender (AL) Larry Sandefur (GA)

[ADS] John & Martha Pritchard (GA)

Oct. 30-Nov. 1

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: ENGLISH MOUNTAIN SQUARE DANCE RETREAT 1096 ALPINE DRIVE • SEVIERVILLE TN 37862 • 615-453-0171 (TN) or 1-800-633-1281

48


Mountain In The Heart of the Great Smoky Mountains

1992 5-Day Schedule CALLER SCHOOL Stan Burdick (OH)

Gary Shoemake (TN) May 3-7

Tony Oxendine (SC) Wade Driver (AZ)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Rds] Dick & Gail Blaskis (OH)

May 31-June 5

King Caldwell (LA) James Martin (TX)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Rds] Frances & Jerry

Stinson (LA) June 28-July 3

Ken Bower ICA) Bill Harrison (MD)

Gary Shoemake (TN) Jim Randall (CA)

(Ads] Ozzie Ostlund (VA) July 26-31

C-1 & C-2 WEEK Ross Howell (TX) Bob Gambell (TX) Mike Jacobs (VA) August 23-28

Chuck Peel (IN) Virgil Troxell (IN)

John Paul Bresnan (AL) Gary Shoemake (TN)

[Ads] R & W Collier (IN) September 20-25

Tony Oxendine (SC) Jerry Story (TX)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Rds] Jim & Priscilla

Adcocks (VA) October 18-23

Jon Jones (TX) George Horn (OK) Ernie Haynes (OK)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Rds] Merle & Maxine Montee (001

May 10-15

Paul Walker (FL) Shelby Evers (TX)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Ads] Jim 8 Barbara Winters IFL)

June 7-12

Marshall Flippo (TX) Jerry Haag (TX)

Gary Shoemake (TN) (ADS] Dan 8 Linda Prosser (PA)

July 5-10

Tony Oxendine (SC) Jerry Story & Larry Letson (Tx)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [ADS) Jim & Jane Poorman (IL)

August 2-7

Guy Adams (IL) Shane Greer (OK)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Rds] Bill & Betty Lincoln (AR)

August 30-Sept. 4

Larry Letson (TX) Lem Gravelle (LA)

[RDS] Marilyn & Clitt Hicks (Ml(

Sept. 27-October 2

Tim Marriner (VA) Craig Rowe (MD)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Rds] Barbara Stewart (NC)

October 25-29

Gene Record (KY) Dick McPherson (NC) Harold Thomas (SC) Gary Shoemake (TN)

(Rds] Bonnie & Torn Tomchik (NC) May 17-24

ROUNDS WEEK Charlie Lovelace (FL)

Tom & Jan Kannapel (KY) June 14-19

AZ-C1 WEEK Darryl Lipscomb (TX)

Chuck Myers (AL) Chuck Stinchcomb (MO)

Gary Shoemake (TN) July 12-17

Jim Park (MI) Cindy Whitaker (IL) Gary Shoemake (TN)

[ADS] Chuck & Sandi Weiss (Ml) August 9-14

ROUNDS WEEK Wayne & Barbara Blackford (FL) Frank & Phyl Lehnert (OH)

September 6-11

Ken Bower (CA) Gary Shoemake (TN)

Jerry Haag (TX) [Ads] Chuck & Voncille

Murphy (MS) October 4-9

Scotty Sharrer (OH) Frank Gatrell (OH) Herb Oesterle (IL)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Rds] Frank & Phyl Lehnert (OH)

May 24-28

Darryl McMillan (FL) Alan Schultz (KS)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [RH] Phil & Becky Guenther (KY)

June 21-26

Frank Gatrell (OH) Scotty Sharrer (OH)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [RDS] Dick & Pat Winter (OH)

July 19-24

Ramon Marsch (OH) Gary Brown (FL)

Gary Shoemake ("TN) [Rds] Bill Hart & Helen LAM (OH)

August 16-21

Larry Prior (FL) Gary Shoemake (TN)

[Rds] Larry & Bernice Prior (FL)

September 13-18

Dick Duckham (MI) Woody Ussery (AR)

Gary Shoemake (TN) [Rds] Neal & Arlhurlyn Brown

October 11-16

TO BE ANNOUNCED

November 1-6


49

I

94.rimrmoi

Q **111W/1 T T ION

LXPLRINIENTAL BASIC

pi a

V4 tag the line Track two Trade the wave Triple scoot Triple trade

ASD Not a Callerlab program

CALLERLAB QUARTERLY SELECTIONS

MAINSTREAM Slither

PLUS QS Cut the diamond Broken wheel

ADVANCED OS Drop in Cross cut

MAINSTREAM & PLUS LIST 1988 Update Order IN -form X-4 from ASD, 50C one copy

OS DEFINITIONS & DIAGRAMS Order IN-form J-6 from ASD, 50C one copy

PLUS PROGRAM All eight spin the top (Anything) and roll (Anything) and spread Chase right Coordinate Crossfire Diamond circulate Dixie grand Explode family

a. waves b. and anything

Extend Flip the diamond Follow hour neighbor Grand swing thru Linear cycle (waves

only) Load the boat Peel family

a. Peel Off b. Peel the top

Ping pong circulate Relay the deucey

Remake the thar Single circle to a wave Spin chain and

exchange the gears Spin chain the gears Teacup chain

ASD PULSE POLL EXPERIMENTALS Caution: Not recom-mended for dancers prior to Plus program activity.

EXPERIMENTALS (Priority order)

1. Quarterback Sneak/ Scook Pass & Peel

2. Motivate The Deucey/ Dixie Chain Thru

CALLERLAB q=a5DCITED CALLER COACHES

ARE BEST FOR YOUR CLINIC OR SCHOOL

ASSURES KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Al Brundage PO Box 125, Jensen Beach, FL 34958, 407-335-4788 Bill Davis 1359 Belleville, Sunnydale, CA 94087, 408-736-5624 "Decko" Deck

36 Columbia Ave., Rehoboth, DE 19971, 703-524-1166 Herb Egender 2928 S Parker Ct., Aurora, CO 80014, 303-755-8161 Ed Foote (Specialty)

140 McCandeless Dr., Wexford, PA 15090, 412-935-2734

Betsy Gotta 2 Laurel l'1. N. Brunswick, NJ 08902, 201-249-2086 Jon Jones

1523 Bluebonnet, Arlington, TX 76013, 817-469-1179 John Kaltenthaler PO Box 679, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, 717-646-8411 Frank Lane PO Box 1382, Estes Park, CO 80517, 303-586-3696 Martin Mallard 222 Stillwater Dr, Saskatoon, SK Can. S7J 4A4, 306-374-5250 Jim Mayo PO Box 367, Ilainpstead, NI1 03841, 603-329-5492 Wayne Morvent

4915 Beaumont Dr., Beaumont, TX 77708, 409-899-1098 Randy Page 14 Boxwood Lane, Danbury, CT 06810, 203-794-0053 Vaughn Parrish

Rt 2 Parrish Rd., Berthoud, CO 80513, 303-772-5118 Bill Peters PO Box 10692, Zephyr Cove, NV 89448, 702-588-7181 Al Stevens Bachstr. 22, 7512 Rheinstetten 2, W. Germany, 07242-1786

Don Williamson Route 8 College Ilills, Greenville, TN 37743, 615-638-7784

50

American Squaadance, February 1992

UNITED SQUARE DANCERS CF AMERICA USDA HANDICAPABLE

COMMITTEE

The idea of a Handicapable Committee was formed in 1983 at the National

Square DAnce Convention in Louisville, Ky. A handicapable square dance club from Pensacola, Florida had just finished their exhibition and Frank and Nancy Cherry, caller for the Pensacola Special Steppers and Mac and Chieko Mac Kenzie, club President, had the opportunity to ob-serve a wheelchair club preform the intri-cate movements of square dancing. After discussions with the leaders of this wheel-chair group and other square dance leaders, it was learned that there was no national organization which was repre-senting the interests of persons with hand-icaps/disabilities who desire to learn how to square dance.

As a result of these discussions, the Cherrys and the MacKenzies developed a concept of an organization to promote square dancing as an appropriate form of recreation for persons with handicaps/dis-abilities. A presentation was made in 1984 to the Executive Committee of the UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA. Recognizing the fact that there is a place within the square dance movement for the handicapped and dis-abled, the Committee for Handicapablc Dancers was accepted by the USDA as an integral part of the national organization. The Handicapable Dancers now have status and a national organization support-ing them.

The USDA Handicapable committee works to assure that handicapped dancers have an opportunity to enjoy square danc-ing. The committee coordinates the dis-semination of information concerning other groups which serve the disabled. The committee also serves as a forum for the identification of existing clubs and leaders, encouraging establishment of clubs and classes for the handicapped, encouraging an exchange of ideas beneficial to the promotion, preservation and growth of these special dancers. As a result of these activities, other organizations can be made

American Squaredance. February 1992

aware of the importance of including the handicapable within their programs.

Through the creation of the USDA Handicapable Dancers Committee, the USDA is very proud to have taken the initial step in recognizing that a place exists within the square dance movement. Hope-fully others will join the UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA in extending this overdue recognition and ac-ceptance of a vital segment of the activity.

For additional handicapable dancer in-formation contact the Co-Chairman of the USDA COMMITTEE FOR HAND-ICAPABLE DANCERS.

Mac and Chieko Mac Kenzie, P.O. Box 280, Gulf Breeze, Fl. 32562, (904) 932-6367 or Frank and Nancy Cherry, 257 Man-0-War Circle, Cantonment, Fl. 32533, (904) 478-0754

RESOLUTION HANDICAPABLE

DANCERS WHEREAS. the UNITED SQUARE

DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC. , was established in 1981 to promote Square Dancing in all of its forms, and to provide Square Dancers with a National forum to which individual members can provide op-tions regarding the establishment of policies for making National decisions;

WHEREAS, in 1984, the UNITED SQUARE DANCERS OF AMERICA, INC., recognized the need for a place within the Square Dance Activity for in-dividual dancers with handicaps or dis-abilities and created the COMMITTEE FOR HANDICAPABLE DANCERS to serve as a forum for the identification of existing clubs and leaders, encouraging an exchange of ideas beneficial to the promo-tion, preservation, and growth of these spe-cial interest groups;

WHEREAS, since 1984 there has been a steady increase in the number of clubs for HANDICAPABLE DANCERS and the interest continues to grow.

WHEREAS, in 1990, the US Congress passed the [Americans with Disabilities Act] (ADA) which gives civil rights protec-

51

tion to individuals with disabilities includ-ing a variety of public accommodations;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT;

Affiliates of UNITED SQUARE DAN-CERS OF AMERICA, INC. should take positive actions to expand the oppor-tunities for persons with disabilities to have [access] to the Square Dance Activity by establishing direct contacts with organiza-tions which serve individuals with dis-

abilities, offering to assist in starting or continuing HANDICAPABLE CLUBS. Affiliates should solicit the support and cooperation of local callers and cuers, and call upon the USDA COMMITTEE FOR HANDICAPABLE DANCERS to assist as required.

(Adopted June 1991 and Supersedes HANDICAPABLE resolution of June 1985)

RECORDS DEAN CROWELL

Pasadena TX 713-487-6738

WAYNE BALDWIN McKinney TX 214-542.7724

BRAD CALDWELL Austin TX

NEW RELEASES CD-252 Put Yourself in My Place by Dean CD-251 Brand New Man by Brad CD-250 Magic in the Rain by Andy CD-502 Buzzy's Breakdown (Hoedown) CD-249 First Thing by Andy CD-248 Down Home by Dean CD-245 Becky Morgan by Dean CD-247 Turns Me Inside Out by Wayne CD-501 Let It Roll/Rockin' Rhythm (Hoedown) BEST SELLERS CD-233 Wildflowers by Dean CD-235 It Keeps Right On A-Hurting by Andy CD-236 You Go, You're Gone by Dean CD-237 Don't Waste It On the Blues by Wayne CD-238 Cumberland Road by Andy CD-242 Not Counting You by Andy CD-243 On Second Thought by Dean CD-244 Hillbilly Rock by Andy

4804 IVY • PASADENA, TX 77505 • (713)487-6738

ANDY PETRERE Baton Rouge LA

504-261-6143

RECORDS

Produced by Circle D Records

NICKEY ZIMMERMAN, Mountain yaw OK

NEW RELEASE A-K 109 Fourteen Minutes Old - Nickcy A-K 108 My Past Is Present - Nickey

BEST SELLERS A-K 101 You Keep Me Hanging On by Jay A-K 102 Three Times A Loser by David A-K 103 I Couldn't Leave You If I Tried by King A-K 104 Never Given' Up On Love by Nickey A-K 105 Much Too Young by Brad A-K 106 Hard Times Roll by King A-K 107 I Cried My Last Tear For You by Brad


Wayne McDonald

Buddy ri •

HIIt HAT RDEACNOcR,,,,

a Fin!. liinnimy Torn Perry

KEEP 'EM SQUARED UP WITH HI-HAT & BLUE RIBBON DANCE RECORDS

BRAND NEW ON HI-HAT & ELK RECORDINGS

Tom Millier

HH 5141 MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI by Ernie Kinney HH 5141C MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI (Harmony) Hi-Hat Pioneers HH 5139 DO I EVER CROSS YOUR MIND by Tom Perry HH 5139 DO I EVER CROSS YOUR MIND (Harmony) by Tom Perry ELK 019 BLUE SIDE OF LONESOME by Tom Perry (Sing-A-Long)

RECENT BEST SELLERS ON HI-HAT & ELK RECORDINGS HH 5137 IF IT WILL, IT WILL by Wayne McDonald HH 5136 'TILL THE MOUNTAINS DISAPPEAR by Bronc Wise HH 5135 FIREBALL MAIL by Buddy Weaver HH 657 HIGH OCTANE Flip A/2 2 Cpl. Hoedown by Bronc Wise ELK 018 MAKE THE WORLD GO AWAY by Tom Perry (Sing-A--Long)

ELK SING-A-LONGS AND HI-HAT PIONEER TAPES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE PRODUCER

BLUE RIBBON RECORDS

Wet) DaY19

BRAND NEW ON BLUE RIBBON BR 264 LOST IN LOVE by Jason Dean RECENT BEST SELLERS ON BLUE RIBBON BR 263 IT'S NOW OR NEVER by Dave Parker BR 1006 KIMBERLY MOON (Round Dance) by Bob Ford BR 262 KIMBERLY MOON by Jason Dean

PRODUCER ERNIE KINNEY ENTERPRISES

3925 N. TOLLHOUSE ROAD FRESNO, CA 93726 PHONE: 209-227-2764

American Squareaance, February 1992 53

Marshall Flippo

Ken Bower Gary Shoemake

Scott Smith

BEAUTIES IN BOW TIES

Many lady square dancers have lost their partners, and in order to remain in the activity, have learned the man's part as well. Clubs with single members welcome these ladies, because they can FILL EITHER position in a square.

Rather than wear a man's tie (which identifies the wearer as dancing the boy's part ONLY), our unique ladies wear this badge.

Designed by Dot Loewenstein, a NG caller who encourages these wonderful

DOT LOEWENSTEIN

ladies who often [switch] in order to fill a square, this badge should be universally accepted to identify a dancer who can fill tithes (both) positions in a square.

Badges can be ordered from Micro Plas-tics, PO Box 847, Rifle, Co. 81650 for $3.50 each, plus shipping. Name bars, if desired, are $1 more.

Jerry Haag

NEW 112EIJEASES C-713 I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTIIING BUT LOVE BABY

- Marshall C-816 DELTA QUEEN - Scott C-117 RESTLESS ROMP/STRINGS GLORE - Hoedown C-325 I'M GONNA CLIMB THAT MOUNTAIN - Gary C-221 WALKING MY BABY BACK HOME - Ken C-326 ALL ROWDY FRIENDS - Gary

1992 CHAPARRAL CONVENTIONS MAY 22-24 Kansas City, Missouri

JUNE 26-28 Denver, Colorado SEPTEMBER 4-6 Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

(chaparral \

CHAPARRAL RECORDS, INC. 1425 Oakhill Dive, Plano TX 75075 214-423-7389

N% N.* NNNNN

54

American Squaiedance, February 1992

ADWANCE oiALtErdati.

by Ed Foote

Square Dancing in England and the U.S.

ast month we discussed Advanced Ldancing in England and said that the average Advanced dance there is sig-nificantly higher than in the U. S.. We defined [higher level] as the ability to do APD-DBD from a great many positions, along with good styling of dancing, mean-ing tight squares and dancing to the music.

It was observed that the reason for Ad-vanced being generally higher in England is that Mainstream and Plus are both sig-nificantly higher in England than in the U. S., and specific calling examples were given to illustrate this. Now we come to the ques-tion of why the level of Mainstream and Plus is so much higher in England than the U. S. There are a number of reasons.

1. The mind-set of the English dancer, English dancers have a desire to totally understand the calls they are dancing. The mind-set is that fun only really begins once a person thoroughly understands the calls. Before this knowledge is achieved, a per-son is likely to break down, and thus danc-ing is partially work until this thorough knowledge is acquired. In contrast, most U.S. dancers feel that only a little knowledge is required to have fun, and that acquiring a lot of knowledge makes work out of dancing.

English dancers enjoy workshopping Mainstream and Plus calls, because it reminds them of the fun they had workshopping in learning to dance, and thus they will support extra workshops scheduled by callers. While U.S. dancers also refer to the fun of beginners class, they emphasize the [dance] aspect, and are often reluctant to do extra workshopping, even if it is part of their regular dance.

One English caller told me he constantly emphasizes Run, Trade and Circulate from all positions, because these are the three

American Squaneclance, February 1992

calls that cause most breakdowns at any program, be it Mainstream, Plus, Ad-vanced or Challenge. Other English callers must share his philosophy, because English dancers simply never break down on these calls, no matter what the starting position. On the other hand, U.S. dancers at Mainstream and Plus will consistently break down on these calls if given from anything other than pre-memorized posi-tions. Even at Advanced and Challenge it is surprising how often dancers will go wrong on these three calls.

2. Callers are more inclined to work calls from various positions, both in begin-ners class and at regular dances. With English dancers having a desire to thoroughly understand the calls, it is natural for callers to try and satisfy the dancers' wishes. In the U.S. the strong feedback to most callers from the dancers is "keep it simple". If a caller does some-thing unusual causing the floor to break down and asks the floor if they want to try it again, the vast majority of dancers will say "no".

3. Beginners classes are longer.A year or 15 months is not that unusual in various areas. This means the dancers are thoroughly grounded in the basics before graduation.

4. There is more emphasis on Mainstream. Dancers are not pushed to rush to Plus as in the U.S. Dancers stay at Mainstream for a year or more, which gives them ample opportunity to develop a strong foundation. Many dances alternate Mainstream and Plus tips, instead of being all Plus.

5. Dancers stay in the activity a long time. Many dancers in each club seem to have been dancing a long time - 10 or 12 years is not unusual. Obviously such ex-perience raises the level of a floor. The experience level at U.S. dances is generally far less.

Why are there so many experienced dancers? One reason is that new dancers are not graduated until they are competent, so experienced dancers do not have the yearly frustration of dropping back to a very easy level every time a class graduates, as is so often the case in the U.S.

55

Elmer Sheffield Jr

Bob Newman

Craig Rowe

A Joe Pornft

Vern Weese

Jim & Dottie cCord

Jerry Jestin

Allen Tipton

6. Many callers receive little or no pay for calling for their home club There are many [hobby callers] who do not care if they earn any money other than to cover expen-ses of equipment and gasoline. To them calling is a hobby, just like bowling or bridge. The result is two-fold. First, if the club does not have to generate money to pay a caller, the club does not pressure the caller to graduate classes early. if the caller wishes to keep people in class an extra three months until he feels they are ready, this is fine with the club.

Second, if dancers request an extra workshop night, the caller is willing to do

this for just one or two squares, because the only requirement is that the income cover the hall rent.

Summary. This article has looked at generalities. Certainly there are dancers in the U.S. as good as the best English dan-cers, and there arc English dancers that are weak. Because of the difference in the two countries social and economic structure, the English program might well be unsuc-cessful in the U.S. But the English program does seem to have incorporated some things which have been talked about for years in the U.S. and does provide food for thought.

QUALITY SQUARE & ROUND DANCE MUSIC BY: SOUTHERN SATISFACTION

NEW RELEASES. ESP-901 GOODY GOODY by Steve ESP-212 THINKIN TONIGHT OF MY BLUE EYES

by Elmer & Steve ESP-409 "THUNDER" Hoedown w/plus by Steve

RECENT RELEASES:

ESP-173 HOLD ON PARTNER by Elmer Sheffield ESP-528 IT'S BEEN A LONG LONG TIME by Bob newman ESP-900 BALLING THE JACK by Steve Kopman ESP-527 FOR IN THE MORNING by Bob ESP-408 CUTTIN' UP, Hoedown with Plus by Elmer ESP-715 OH YOU BEAUTIFUL DOLL by Craig

ROUND: ESP-017 RHYTHM IS GONNA GET YOU

pp. 4 by ESP 105 )

BEST SELLERS: JP/ESP-804 I'LL COME RUNNING by Jerry JP/ESP-362 MA SHE'S MAKING EYES AT ME by Vern JP/ESP-233 EL PASO by Joe

WRITE FOR CATALOG AND INFORMATION ESP, 2213 S. Adams St., Tallahassee FL 32301

56

American Squaadance, February 1992

International News

GUNS AND GARTERS FUN NIGHT

Happy New Year! We want to take this opportunity to say how glad we are

that the "Taw Twirlers" of Monterey in-vited our club to participate with them on a "New Year's Eve" dance. Not only was there dancing for all levels of square danc-ing, but there were also "skits", adeptly produced and directed by our own lovely lady Joan Wynne, and her husband Dale. We had an "Adam and Eve" production, and later in the evening we spiced things up a bit with "All the girls are prettier at clos-ing time". We want to thank the brave men in our club who agreed to be the "Ladies". All I can say is if they had been born girls, they would still be single. Then there was of course,"Father Time", and our twins of the club wished us double. Luck in the New Year!

Monterey Peninsula, Calif.

E r , A

The Kettle Moraine Squares, Allenton, Wi. ushered in the new year in grand

style- with fun and friends. The club mem-bers invited the folks from the lesson pro-gram to join in on the fun as well. Gordie

American Squarer:lance, February 1992

Ziemann called squares and Mary Ann Ziemann cued the rounds. Sheik Ali Square from "IWAC" was on hand to foretell the future of square dancing. Other skits were provided by club members. The highlight of the evening was when Father Time (alias Jim Wetzel) and the 1991 Baby of the year (Lloyd Gotzke) arrived. The new year's baby even danced a tip although his diaper kept slipping! All those in atten-dance went home with sore ribs from all the laughing.

What a great way to start the New Year! It was also an excellent way to make the lesson people a part of the club. We may be small in size, but we're big on fun!!

Allenton, Wi.

Earl Johnston And Al Brundage Enter Their 30th Year Conducting Callers

Schools

hown above Earl and Al prepare to start Canother callers school session at the Hayloft in Sturbridge, Mass. "We would like to express our appreciation to the alumni for their show of confidence by con-stantly recommending our Callers School. We will continually strive to present the highest quality professional leadership and instruction to the callers of the future.

Al and Earl

11.11 .110 4:44

Dancing In The Dirt

ancers allemande left on the center 1/ line of the Alaska Highway. Circle

57

WALT COLE PERSPICACIOUS calling SQUARE-ROUND-CONTRA

Dancing is singing with your feet, and we put the song in your soles.

Caller Schools & Clinics Leadership Seminars Caller Training Tapes

The Basis of Calling is Timing The Basis of Timing is Music

944 Chatelain Rd., Ogden UT 84403 Summer-801-392-9078 Winter-802-728-8415

ED FRAIDENBURG (Calling For You)

* * * 1916 Poseyville Rd.

Midland, Michigan 48640

Phone: 517-835-9524

* * *

Calling All Levels Thru A-2

Call or Write for Rates & Dates

7 DAYS CRUISING THE CARIBBEAN

aboard the MS STARWARD

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11,1992

From San Juan, Puerto Rico to the Southern Caribbean to include these exciting ports:

Aruba FROM Curacaco $1,189 St. Thomas (dbl-occ.) Tortola, Virgin Gorda

Share an exciting cruise week with several callers — ask for color brochure.

STAN & CATHIE BURDICK 216 WILLIAMS ST., HURON, OH 44839 Phone: (419) 433-2188

a riverbank in the shadow of the Alaska pipeline. Dance by the camp-fires in the early hours of the morning. Every Memorial Day week-end the tiny town of Delta Junction, 100 miles south of Fair-banks, Alaska, swells by more than 400 people . Eager dancers come from all over the world for this annual Buffalo Wallow Square and Round Dance Festival.

The Buffalo Wallow for 1992 will coin-cide with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Alaska highway completion. Because of the anniversary, the midnight dance on the official end if the highway will be special this year. Alaska has been connected by road to the rest of the United States only these past 50 years.

Susan H Ellis, Soldotna, Alaska

r 1p ,3,1f; IA t-t tErt .

-i-i-z-.1,t4..t..f.. _ .

4 i_i_i_t..N

uilialaiiibo Dancing On The Fifty Yard Line

Spin Chain and Exchange the Gears replaced "First and ten at the fifty" as

caller Bob Paris of Danbury, Ct. called square dance routines to the accompani-ment of the U.S. Military Academy Band directed by Lt. Col. Frank Dubuy during the half time show at West Point's Michie stadium on September 28, 1991.Twenty-four dancers representing Orange Squares, DO-C-DO, Boots and Boxs, Putnam Pran-cers, and D & H Dancers, all member clubs of New York's Hudson Valley Council, were led by Tom and Nancy Dick. Tom, a retired Band member, coordinated the participation of the dancers to enhance the Western theme organized for the Band's half time show by Sgt. First Class Arthur Himmelberger.

Not only did the dancers enjoy being part of the half time show but they wish to extend their sincere thanks and apprecia-tion to the U.S. Military Academy Band for its many courtesies and the opportunity to present the fun and joy of square dancing to more than thirty-five thousand people in attendance at the game.


L

i SQUARE.

0

01.

DANCE

0

CFI

0 -set

CINCINNATI

t Holland America Line

ALASKA PAUL PRATT Presents AN ALASKA CRUISE

For Square Dancers & Friends

July 26 — August, 2, 1992

Space is Limited. Call or Write Now. BLACKWOOD TRAVEL (309444-8011

118 Elm Suite 101, Washington IL 61571

LE PAREE TWO-STEP (PH. II)

LE PAREE WALTZ (PH. III)

Easy Rounds for Square Dancers

(Flip Side Cued)

* * * PALOMINO DANCE SERVICE

1050 Toulon Dr. Marion OH 43302

1-800-328-3800

June 25. 24 27, 992

THE

et. EPSCOT

BAHAMAS--"►

DISNEYWORLD See

Carnivore Gat The

'Fun"!

May 14 - 21, 1992

BLACKWOOD TRAVEL (309)444-8011 118 S. Elm Suite 101, Washington 11 61571

~~ BOB & ANN JIM & JAN

POYNER BURGESON

PRESENT


Dorothy & Bob Snyder,Poughkeepsie, Ny.

riphe magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra, 1 India affords an interesting back-ground for the United Squares group es-corted by Al and Bea Brundage. Cities visited were Bombay, Aurangabad, Jaipur, Varanasi, Delhi and Agra. The group spent several days in Nepal visiting Kathmandu and the Royal Chitwan National Park for an elephant wildlife safari.

Our years of travel have included many modes of transportation including camels in Egypt, but our elephant safari topped them all. We learned to love these extraor-dinary surefooted animals and spent many hours on -their backs.

Al and Bea have future trips planned and are convinced that traveling with square dancers on a well-organized tour is the best possible way to see the world.

rr he Fort St. Clair Square Dance Club of 1 Eaton, Ohio sponsored a benefit dance on November 1, 1991 for Habitat for Humanity. The guest callers and cuers all donated their time. The callers were all "amateur callers" just getting started, John Usas of Dayton, Dick Winkler of Huber Heights, and Pam Courts of Batavia. The round dance cuers were Stuart Lewis of Vandalia, the regular club cuer, and Gay Chevalier of Dayton, a new cuer. Emcee duties by Phil Price the club caller.

All of the money collected at the door plus other donations were donated to Habitat for Humanity, Preble County; who is now using this money to finish up their first new construction home to be donated to a specific needy family.

Janet E. Hart, Eaton, Ohio.

A marathon dance was held in Farwell, ttTexas on the 9th of November of 1991. There were numerous clubs that were present, including people from Portales, New Mexico, Clovis, New Mexico, Amaril-

59

lo, Texas, as well as other places. In be-tween tips, there was a cake walk, several skits, a jitterbug contest, and round danc-ing. The dance lasted from 8:30PM to around 12:30 AM with seven squares danc-ing throughout the evening. The caller for the evening was James Pettus of Portales, New Mexico.

Bill Elliott, New Mexico

Ffifteen years ago at the monthly Central Arizona Callers Association meeting,

Dick Kenyon made the suggestion that we do something to help others. The 24 hour Muscular Dystrophy square dance on Labor Day weekend was born. Smokey and Ginger Snook agreed to become chairper-sons, and for fifteen years they carried the ball in what was to become the biggest fund raising event in Arizona square dance his-tory. Over $100,000 has been donated to Jerry's Kids through the efforts of the Phoenix area square dancers, also par-ticipating were dancers from Payson, Pres-cott, and even some from California. The difficulty of finding a permanent home for the event was solved when the Moose Lodge #708 donated the use of their fine facilities. This years event was co-chaired by round dance cuers, Kay and Dan O'-Connell for the Mariposa County Square Dancers Assn. and by Joe Varrelli and Dorothy Horrigan of the Central Ariz. Callers Assn.Pledges were taken during the 24 hour program. Callers and cuers donated their time and the entire proceeds went to MD. Midnight to 6 AM became a pajama party with dancers, callers, and cuers changing to PJ's and other funny garb. A "jail"' was set up to send callers and dancers behind bars for a fee. A "pie in the face" for $10.00 was hilarious. Merchants and dancers donated door prizes with the grand prize being a trip to Los Vegas. A portion of the dance was televised and the O'Connells went to the station to make a check presentation. Over 75 squares came out for the event and with minutes remain-ing a contribution came in to push this years total to over $10,000. The traditional en-ding has been for Joe Varrelli to sing "Our Way"; and with everyone joining hands and some tears falling the MD dance came to an end and the seed continued to grow.

National Square Dance DIRECTORY

• 10,000 clubs around the world. • Directories of festivals & conventions.

$8.95 (plus $3.05 postage) $50.00—Life Subscription

PO Box 880, Brandon MS 39043 Phone: 601-8254831

Call Toll Free: 1-800442-4010

The Best In Square Round Dance Music

'SSe4M. Al! Rounds Cued

TNT 272 PISTOL PACKING MAMA, Rd by Fran Kropl TNT 273 IF I DIDN'T CARE by Peg Mulroy TNT 274 JUST LOVING YOU (Flip) by Ed Shortman TNT 275 WALKING SHOES, Rd by Jack Ray* TNT 276 SEA OF A HEARTBREAK, Rd by Steve Wilhoit TNT 277 SHE'S A LITTLE PAST FORTY by Ron Noble TNT 278 COME FOLLOW ME BABE, Rd by Fran Kroph

MOOERN STYLE CONTRA PARTY LP1001-0101 Lew $t+.75 pd. Masa Rawl am' Arallable

Ouanlity Discounts lot 25, 50, 100 4 1000

RFD 2 Rt. 7, St. Albans VT 0547S, 1102.5214424

WE DESIGN CLUB 1 line "Wm Jim" Name only, Moguls: Slag Name and Than OR Design Name and Than and Design Name, lbwn, Design, Club Stift Shape

$5. Minimum Order Badge Colors: Black, white,

yellow and Orders $10.00 or lean, add $1.00. Orders over 10.00, add $2.00.

Thank you MICRO PI.A111C4 PO Illei sa Mlle CO IMO 1111: 3034254711

BADGES $1.50 $1.55 $2.00 $2.75

Nome $3.00 $3.00 a Up

blue, brown, gamin, rod, walnut

.. ELLIE MANDERS

JPTOWN, U.S A.

CALLERS or DANCERS EQUIPMENT BOX COVERS

1 Amp, 1 Speaker $99.00 — per set

i ,,, , „ .-,, N., -.,, , , , • • •—::;:e'f 14ittit4110

•-.4' I- I ,-;,,,-,,„„v451(544144i4;4 A JJAIIIII/A Willie"'

i.1-IYIIIIJIIIIII 1 a a 1 1,1 4,44 §,41,IIIIIJJ),I,1,I.1 I 1 1 1 1 ,,, ..1 II I/ 41,,,,,I, ,Vitit i t i t , 4 I . 4, Caller

iii aI I I I 044,0 i.l.0 0 • . t ,l j t Gift 1,1///,',Ii.,'", i : : 't , .','." . J

Idea J & .1 Manufacturing protection with a Golden Strip Shopping Center Mauldin, South Carolina 29662 professional look. Phone (803) 288-4000 S & H Included

VISA — MC Prepayment Ck or MO Inside Con. U.S.

60 American SgLaredanco, February 1992

WE'LL BE PLAYING YOUR TUNE 4r AT THE SQUARE, ROUND & COUNTRY DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA

An event oldie 1992 Dogwood Arts Festival to be held Friday, April 10,1992 6:00 PM-10:30 PM World's Fair Park Knoxville, Tennessee For information call (615) 6374561

240 lisid-Pilled Esssiseed

SQUIRE BL ICE JEWEL!!! P Earrings or Pendant sass WA Mr sob SUS

Ilan $110 all & kaisdllso (Ceit. res. add 0% sales tax) Earring also available

with dips. When ordering specify dress color: red, blue or black. Send chedi or money order to

hwnu-Reaction P.O. 8•4 4208

Vint HMI CA O1308

§ fdt

• "41,i41 Z6'

o3,:p•Ot v- VW.," N..

edai.t. 7ase rq & "We 'Du-et' Right!"

Traveling to your area! We want to call for you! Audio Ts Video tapes available.

Call or write for info: P.O. Box 130

Plaistow, NH 03865

ATTENTION: PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME

TRAVELING CALLERS GET YOUR NAME/ADDRESS ON OUR

"TRAVCALL" LISTING FOR WIDER EXPOSURE IN USA

ALSO, CLUB/FESTIVAL BOOKING AGENTS:

ASK FOR OUR 3-PAGE LISTING FOR AVAILABLE CALLERS TO CALL YOUR

CLUB/EVENT SEND STAMPED RETURN ENVELOPE

STAN BURDICK 216 WILIAMS ST. HURON, OHIO 44839


With passage of HCR 153 by the Texas House of Representatives on May 21 and by the Texas Senate on May 27, 1991, square dancing was named official folk dance of Texas.

Wayne and Betty Brasell of Lubbock and chairman of the State Folk Dance Committee leading the charge for success-ful passage of the measure said, "We felt confident Governor Richards would look favorably upon the bill because during a proclamation signing ceremony with her recently announcing the week of May 26 -June 1 as "Square Dance Week in Texas" she indicated to us that if such a bill ever reached her desk, she would sign it into law".

Texas now becomes the 16th state to pass such legislation. Oregon was the first.

at happened at 3 seconds before midnight? This epic is humorlarious!

My husband and I and several other friends took our motorhomes to Gilroy on New Year's Eve. We didn't want to drive home with all the nuts on the road. The square dance was put on by the Gilroy Gliders; it's been an annual occasion for some years now. The caller was Jay Klassen, a very popular caller from the Sunnyvale area near San Jose, Calif. The hall was crowded and everyone was having a ball. Around 11:30PM the caterers came into the Grange kitchen with the dinner that was to be served. Everyone was smelling that good food and licking their lips, especially after a fun night of dancing.

The call for the last square up was an-nounced and of course everyone flocked to the floor. About 10 seconds before mid-night Jay stopped the music and was count-ing down to the crucial moment. At exactly 3 seconds to midnight by his watch, all the lights went outc And I mean "all" the lights. In fact the whole neighborhood was dark. Well, we couldn't see our hands in front of our faces so we all just yelled "Happy New Year"!! Not to be stopped by this minor incident my husband, Jim Briscoe and a friend, Malcolm Gayman strung electrical cords from our motorhome generator, fired it up and "bingo", we had enough light to have dinner. What a way to celebrate the

61

New Year. Jay said "boy, did I ever blow that square". We won't forget January 1, 1992.

J. Briscoe

Atop sweeping curved stairways, elegant women in sparkling gowns smile down

on couples clad in glimmering lame', danc-ing amid the giant musical notes, beneath the glistening mirror ball.

It may sound like a Hollywood musical fantasy, but this is the scene created by Lincoln Council of Square and Round Dancers for their star City Holiday Parade float. A musical extravaganza.

Council member Kevin Study credits Diane Nelson with the idea of building a float instead of organizing a walking unit (which the council had done in recent years).Study, chairperson of the float builders, reiterates the use of aluminum foil retrieved from a scrap yard; it was washed off and used to cover the giant mirror ball. Frustrations of building the curved stair-way became a rewarding tangibility when the float was finished.

The dancers on the float will preform two different round dances.

The 300 member Council of Square and Round dancers includes 12 clubs in Lin-coln. The float will carry three couples, but they can't all dance at once.

Lincoln Journal and Star, Lincoln, Nebraska

Tip of the Pink Poke bonnet; to Mayor Coy Payne of Chandler for lending his presence to the 12th annual Autumn leaves Festival of the Sagebrush Squares. He led the grand march with Fran Peterson, fes-tival chairperson as his partner.

Featured caller was Scott Smith, of St. George, Utah. Helping him were cuers Leo and Reatha Lange.

tf someone told Albert Braun 24 years ago he would be square dancing, he would

have said,"forget it.". Today 23 years after his first square dancing lesson and hundreds of square dances later, he can't get enough of it.

In fact, his love of square dancing led him to become one of the most fun-loving and in-demand callers in northwest Kan-sas.

Braun said his feelings about square dancing changed dramatically the first time he ever took to the floor.

He swears square dancing is emotionally and physically beneficial, the best dose of medicine anyone could take."If I can make somebody have even a little fun, it's certain-ly worth the effort".

Alan Wilds, Hays Daily News

On Dec. 15, 1991, the North Monterey County Senior Citizens held their an-

nual Christmas party and square dance. All arrangements were made by Slyvia Jack-son, wife of the caller, Jim Jackson. Ninety year old Ethel Gerbrick reveled in being the guest of honor at the affair when she was presented with a birthday cake with which to celebrate her "Great Day". She was also presented with a "Lifetime" Honorary membership by the Grange. Lots of fun dancing, good food and good fellow-ship made the day one to remember, espe-cially when Santa appeared with a box of candy for each person...keep truckin'. Ethel!

Our lessons were going just great But one couple always came late They messed up our squares We got grouchy as bears And wished them a terrible fate! *

62


1

COUNTRY AND WESTERN ID4.--;S(CING by Jim "Who" Cholmodeley

Just what is this Country Western Danc-ing?

You may think that the Country Western dance craze is new but in reality it is as old as the West is young!

Pioneer settlers brought many styles of dancing into the West. They are credited with the simple footwork and the casual style of Country Western dancing. The CW dance, like Square Dancing, reflects the heritage and culture of the early cow-boy.

If you talk to todays cowboys they are quick to claim this heritage, like rodeos, barbecues, and horse back riding. They make this claim sitting in their modern pick-up trucks drinking Diet Coke or whatever. Country Western dancing is a more important part of the cowboys life today than it was in the past. The hard fisted drinking and fighting that so many people associate with CW and Square Dancing just doesn't happen. The dances are to involved to drink very much.

In 1980, the motion picture "Urban Cowboy" catapulted the CW dance into the new era. Over-night the fashion-minded public traded in disco shoes for cowboy boots, slick pants and shirts for denim jeans and jackets. The cowboy hats with feathers covered the various hair styles and the CW tread was reborn

It was attractive to many because it was easy to learn and lots of fun for the in-dividual who likes to be inventive. CW music began to skyrocket and the CW

dance craze went right along with it. Line dances began to be developed faster than one could learn them. The good ones have stayed around, while the others dropped off after a few months (like so many square dance movements).

Many of our square dance friends began to skip the square dances and started at-tending CW dances. I'm afraid that we lost some good square dancers to the CW dance craze. Many have asked why we lost some of our dancers and how CW got so many followers so fast when we have trouble getting just a few for classes. Lets take a look at a simple comparison (these are just a few items):

CWRDSQ DNC Length of classes (weeks)83032 *Cost of Lessons$40$75$80 Practice at homeYesYesNo Costume requiredNoYesYes Special musicNoNoYes Can leave for a few months and pick up

where you left offYesNoNo LevelsNoYesYes Average age of dancer326257 *based on $5 for CW; $2.50 for RD/SD

PO BOX 216

GRENN BATH OH 44210

Latest ROUND DANCE GR 17162 FM CONFESSIN' Ph II Two-step by Jim & Carol Tucker

Latest CLASSIC ROUND Converted to Vocal Cues: GR 17163 FOLSOM PRISON BLUES Ph III Cha by Pete & Ann Peterman

No. 30 in the SQUARE DANCE PROGRESSION Series: GR 12230 (repress) RUNNING BEAR Instrumental Singing Call Dick Jones calls the flip: Arky figures

New ROUND DANCES to old Grenn records: GR 14273 CHERRY BLOSSOM TWO-STEP Ph II Dance by Glen & Beth McLeod

CHERRY BLOSSOM FOXTROT Ph V Dance by Glen & Beth McLeod New CIRCLE MIXER to old Grenn Record

GR 15016 JUDY'S DREAM BABY (Moonlight Saving Time) by Judy Hirsch


63

THE COLLEGES ARE COMING

TRAINING FOR CALLERS & CUERS

17th ANNUAL TURKEY RUN ROUND DANCE

LEADERS SCHOOL Turkey Run

Marshall, Indiana July 26-31, 1992 Phases July 24-26 1992 Phases III-IV Staff: Betty & Clancy Mueller

310 E. Methodist Dr. Franklin IN 46131

(317) 736-1157

SUPER SCHOOL — EAST Pocono Manor Resort

Pocono Manor, PA August 16-21, 1992

Herb Egender, Bill Peters John Kaltenthaler, Jim Mayo Full Curriculum - Tailored

To Individual Needs Write:

John Kaltenthaler Box 679

Pocono Pines, PA 18350

NORTHERN N.Y. CALLERS COLLEGE

Hague, N.Y. July 15-19, 1992

Stan Burdick & guest staff Especially New Callers

Complete Choreo Fundamentals

Write Stan Burdick 216 Williams St.

Huron, OH 44839 (419) 433-2188

MIDWEST CALLERS SCHOOL Promenade Hall Auburn, Indiana

for new/newer callers June 14-19

(Just before nat'l Convention) Stan Burdick Don Taylor

Don Taylor, Promenade hall 112 Depot St. Auburn IN 46706

219-925-3818 or 925-6039

MICHIGAN'S CALLER COLLEGE July 12, 13, 14, 15, 1992

Holiday of Hartland Dick Bayer

Limited to 12 Callers 0-3 Yrears Experience

NEW CALLERS WELCOME Emphasis on choreo

Dick Bayer 313-632-5170 PO Box 91

Harland, MI 48353

WALT COLE'S TIMING/ MUSIC/CHOREO SCHOOL

Hannibal, Missouri May 22-25

New & Experienced Callers The first step to good calling!

NEW R/D TEACHERS Hannibal, Missouri

May 17-20 Cueing -Rhythms-Teaching Walt Cole 801-392-9078

944 Chatelain Rd. Ogden UT 84403

LLOYD SHAW FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING INST.

Canyon City, Colorado June 29- July 4, 1992

Staff: Calvin Campbell Don Armstrong,

Bill Litchman Teaching methods for Squares

Contras, Rounds, Folk Calvin & Judy Campbell

343 Turf Lane Castle Rock CO 80104

DANCE 0 RAMA COLLEGE (Since 1965)

August 28, 29, 30, 1992 Complete Curriculum

Lodging & Meals Included New & Experienced Callers

Individual Attention

Write for Information to: Harold Bausch, 2120 Jaynes

Fremont NE 68025 402-721-4925

ENGLISH MOUNTAIL CALLERS SCHOOL

Sevierville, Tennessee May 3-7, 1992

Staff: Gary Shoemake & Stan Burdick

2 Levels of Training Experienced & New Callers

Write English Mountain 1096 Alpine Dr.

Sevlerville TN 37862 1-800-633-1281

(Not in TN)

ED FOOTE CALLER'S SCHOOL

Pittsburg, Pennsylvania August 16-20, 1992

Emphasis on Choreography, Sight Calling, Stage Presence,

Programming, Voice, Workshopping

Limit 8 for max. pers. attention New (6 mos.) & Experineced

Write Ed Foote, 140 McCan— dless Dr. Wexfortd PA 15090

NO. TEXAS CALLERS COLLEGE Frendship Hall Rockwall, TX Close Individual Supervision

For 0-3 Year Callers June 14-19, 1992

Staff. T.D. Brown & Guests Choreo Management, Sight vs.

Modules, Mental Image, Memory Write: T.D. Brown

PO Box 940 Rockwall TX 75087

214-771-9701

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CALLERS COLLEGES Apr 20-24 New Callers May 4-8 Experienced

May 26-29 New Callers July 13-17 Experienced Aug 10-14 New Callers Aug 17-21 Experienced

Don Williamson (Callerlab Accredited)

Don Williamson PO Box 177

Pigeon Forge, TN 615-638-7784


by Bob Howell

aisY lei

Jane Carlson of Weston, Ma. sends along still another version of Tulsa Time, which she says has been

enjoyed by all of her dancers. Here is her notation of - TULSA TIME Formation: Solo Music: Tulsa Time, Don Williams - MAC-53557

Routine: Counts: 1 - 4 Walk two, cha, cha, cha(step forward on the left foot, step forward on the right foot, then a

quick step, step,step). 5 - 8 Walk two, cha, cha, cha,(repeat counts 1 - 4, beginning on the right foot).

9 - 12 Rock forward and back, cha, cha, cha,(step forward on the left foot, then backward on the

right foot and a quick cha. cha, cha,) 13 - 16 Rock backward and forward, cha, cha, cha,(repeat counts 9 - 12, but move backward first)

17 - 20 Vine left, cha, cha, cha (step left with the left foot, cross right foot behind left foot, and a quick cha, cha, cha).

21 - 24 Vine right, cha, cha, cha (repeat to the right making a 114 right face turn as you do the

chas). 25 - 28 Rock forward, recover, cha, cha, cha (rock forward on left, recover on right, cha, cha, cha).

29 - 32 Rock back, recover, cha, cha, cha (rock back on right, recover on left, cha, cha, cha).

With our month for lovers, comes a quick-teach break that I have used with a recording that Mac Mc- Culler of San Luis Obispo, Ca, provided for me. Here is a simple variation of ...HEARTBREAK MOUN-

TAI N Formation: Square Music: Heartbreak Mountain, Big Mac BM 113 Routine: Intro, middle break, closer Counts: 1 - 16 Circle left 17 - 32 Circle right 33 - 40 Dosado partner 41 - 48 Swing partner 49 - 64 Promenade. Break: 1 - 16 Four ladies promenade outside the ring 17 - 24 Come into the middle, star right once around.

25 - 32 Turn partner left 33 - 40 Dosado corner 41 - 48 Swing partner 49 - 64 Promenade. If you wish to make it a partner-change routine, have the dancers dosado corner and then swing

Corner and promenade.

This month, Hugh Macey of Bath, Oh. is releasing another love song which is an alternative for the

Grand Square as it is listed in the Community Dance Program booklet published by CALLERLAB.

Dick Leger calls the flip side. (Note: See advertisement for same in the Grenn ad in this issue of the

magazine). He calls it the GRAND SQUARE POLKA QUADRILLE Music: Grenn 16023 ("Oh Johnny")

Note: From head position couples do two polka steps forward to center of square

From side position couples always go directly to their right; Couples remain together through entire sequence; All couples move simultaneously from every position.

Ame'can Squaredance, FerorLany 1992

65

For teaching figure. From head position, couples do two polka steps forward to center of square; In four walking steps they will turn and back out to side position on right: From side position, couples do two polka steps directly to their right; In four walking steps they will walk to nearest head position to face center. FIGURE: (Heads forward, sides to the right) Polka, polka, walk, 2, 3, 4 (New heads forward) Polka, Polka, walk, 2, 3, 4, (New heads forward Polka, polka, walk, 2, 3, 4 (New heads forward) Polka, polka, walk, 2, 3, 4 (four ladies chain) Oh, Johnny, OH, Johnny, you turn them and chain them home Oh, Johnny, Oh, Johnny, your corner promenade You're not handsome, it's true, but when I look at you, I just Oh, Johnny, Oh, Johnny,Oh! (Heads forward, sides to the right) 12121)LEJ33F-AK: (Sides face, grand square) Oh, Johnny, Oh, Johnny, how you can love Oh, Johnny, Oh, Johnny, heavens above(reverse) You make my sad heart jump with joy And when you're near the ladies have to chain across the ring Oh, Johnny, Oh, Johnny, please chain them back What makes me love you so? (Promenade) You're not handsome, it's true, but when I look at you I just Oh, Johnny, Oh, Johnny, Oh! (Heads forward, sides to the right) SEQUENCE: Fig. Fig. Middle break, Fig. Fig. Note: In middle break, the same footwork can be used. Polka, Polka, walk, 2, 3, 4!

Bill Johnson from San Clemente, Ca. shares a contra that Paul Moore of Redlands, Ca. wrote. It too fits into our theme for Valentine's Day. Paul entitled his creation FLIRTATIOUS GYPSY By Paul Moore Alternate Duple NOTE: The balances in the wave are all with a right foot lead for both men and ladies Count Intro

Action Do sa do to an ocean wave

1 - 8- ; Bal.R. Bal L _ _ 9- 16 Turn R. 1/2 ; Bal. R, Bal. L. 17 - 24 Turn L 1/2 ; Gypsy 25 - 32 Swing her _ _ 33- 40 Cir. L full around 41 - 48 Ladies chain 49 - 56 Star thru 56 - 64 Pass thru ; Do Sa Do to ocean wave Comments: When teaching the Gypsy, stress that dancers hold the maneuver through the counts until the swing. There is a tendency for some dancers to just very briefly do a Gypsy and then rush to swing.

"6 a

- 3 4

Pattern Co. Box 23

Catalog $1.50 Hamlin, Texas 79520 plus 50c postage & handling

American Squareclance, February 1992 66

#3 2'1/4"x 33/4" - $16.50

Your pin-on badges need-

4

BADGE HOLDERS

-to protect clothing from pin holes and tears

At Your Square Dance Shop and Badge Maker

DEALERS: Call or write for brochure

BADGE HOLDERS, INC. (510) 783-8724

24813 BROADMORE AVE. HAYWARD, CA. 94544

Custom Engraved Belt Buckles Engraved with your club or personal name

#1 151s" x 3" - $12.50

#2 2"x 3" - $14.50

Buckles are heavy, chrome plated steel Buckles are available through many local Square Dance and Western retail stores, or you may order direct from Capital Engraving Co. Shipping is included in our prices.

We also make club badges, dangles, fun badges, bars and name badges.

Dealer Inquiries Welcome for more information call or write 1-800-628-4985 • (503) 371-1862

CAPITAL ENGRAVING CO. 3208 Keen Ave. N.E. • Salem, OR 97303

PROMENADERS Clog & SID Shoes %Mr Blk 6 Mt $37.95 • '1 - Colors $3715 Gold 6 $II. $39.95 ASH add $3.50

SOPHIA T'S Tel. 919-778-0478

Severe Dance & Western Wear Fashions, Inc. Eastern N.C.'s Largest Square Dance Shop

Rt 9, Box 283 • Hwy. 70 East • Goldsboro NC 27534

UNGER for meet (black & whits) (2.000ER for women (whits °sly) $36.95

Brochure raillable—$2.00 (refunded on first order) Checks. MasterCard. Visa. A/molten Express

American Squareclance, February 1992 67

RECORD DEALERS MAIL ORDER - MASTER RECORD SERVICE P.O. Box 82716 Phonix AZ 85071-2718 (602-993-9932) Square, Round, ballroom, pop labels Specializing in mail & phone orders

MERRBACH RECORD SERVICE PO Box 7039 Houston TX 77248-7309 Phone 713-862-7077

SPECIALTY RECORDS & SUPPLIES PO Box 335 Largo FL 34649 882-DANCE(3262 or 813-535-3043 All Labels, amplifiers, needles, etc.

PALOMINO S/D SERVICE 1050 Toulon Dr. Marion OH 43302 (1-800-328-3800

SUPREME AUDIO/HANHURSTS TAPE SERVICE PO Box 687, Ridgewood NJ 07451(0687 Toll Free: 1-800-445-7398 (U.S. & Canads) THE Professional Source for Square and Round Dance Records & Equipment

PROMENADE SHOP 11909 N.E. Halsey, Portland OR 97220 503-252-7623 New Record Release Tape Service for Just $22.50 Yr. & You keep the tapes.

EDDIES AND BOBBIE'S RECORDS Box 17668 - 1835 S. Buckner Dallas TX 75217-0868 (214-398-7508)

SQUARE DANCE RECORD ROUNDUP 957 Sheridan Blvd. Denver CO 802214 Phone 303-238-4810 Phone Orders Welcome OVERSEAS HOWARD MARKS, 1 try Road London El 7, England (Ph.081-539-7967) Serving the movement since 1954 Mail Order A Speciaty. Member NASRDS

SCHALLPLATTENVERSAND Jutta Erfurth Postbox 1641 D-6080 Gross Gerau, W. Germany

BADGES CENTURY CLUB Merit Badge of Distinction. Join Today. PO Box 72 Westfield MA 01086 Cost: $2.59 plus 50a postage & handling.

PAULY'S (717-845-3973) Wausau WI 54402 Engraved and Jeweled Badges

H & R BADGE & STAMP CO (614-471-3735) Engraved Badges & Rubber Stamps From our Design or Yours Harold 8 Roberta Mercer 2585 Mock Rd., Columbus OH 43219

KA-MO ENGRAVERS PO Box 30337 Alburquerque NM 87190 3D Club & Fun Badges Free Calaogue - Ph. 1-800-352-KAMO

D & H ENGRAVING 704 1st St. N.E. (205-373-2788) Aliceville AL 35442 Club, Fun & Mini Badges

Computerized Engraving by LOWELL'S PLACE 119 West Main. Moore OK 73160-5105 (405-794-5774) Mail Order 1-800-669-5774 Many Times Free Set-up

NOTES FOR CALLERS THE NEW VIEW Bill Davis 1359 Belleville Sunnyvale, CA 94087

CHOREO BREAKDOWN Don Beck (508-897-9767) Stow MA 01775 Send for FREE sample.

MINNESOTA CALLERS NOTES Warren Berquam 3775 County Road 92 No. Maple Plain MN 55359 Mainstream through A-2

MIKESIDE MANAGEMENT Stan & Cathie Burdick 216 Williams Street Huron, OH 44839 (419) 433-2188 Write for tree sample

DANCE TIME NOTES FOR CALLERS Dick Han 219-583-5902 513 South Bluff St. Monticello IN 47960 Write for Free Sample

CANADIAN CALLERS NOTES Joe Uebelacker RR4, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X5 Canada (705-652-7868) Basic thru Plus; C1 thru C3; Al & A2 sup.

MAINSTREAM FLOW For the 'Complete' Club Caller 1735 Deer Run, San Antonio, IX 78232 Rusty Fennell-512-490-1010 Write or Call for complimentary Copy

TAPE SERVICE SUBSCRIPTION TAPE SERVICE AVAILABLE. Write for sample lap*. Palomino S/D Service, 1050 Toulon Dr., Marion OH 43302 Phone 1-800-328-3800

FREE! SAMPLE TAPE HANHURSTS TAPE & RECORD SERVICE

MONTHLY TAPE Contains All New S/D Music The Continuing Choice of 1600 Callers

Serving Callers Since 1971 - A Perfect Gift for Your Caller Call TOLL FREE 1-800-445-7398 (U.S. & Canada)

Bill & Peggy Heyman, PO BOX 887 Ridgewood NJ 07451-0887

ALLEMANDE SHOP RECORD TAPE SERVICE PO Box 8246, Chattanooga TN 37411

1.800-348-4867 1-815-499-5554

MERRBACH RECORD SERVICE PO Box 7309, Houston TX 77248-7309

Phone 713-862-7077

TAPES AUDIO TEACH & DANCE TAPES BY ED FOOTE. MS & Plus taught all-position to dancers who already know the calls from standard position. A-1 and A -2 taught with walkthru & practice of all calls. Teach tapes emphasize understanding of calla, are widely acclaimed as best on the market. Drill tapes, dance lopes & two-couple tape also available. Write for literature to: Ed Foote, 140 McCandless Pl., Wexford PA 15090.


BOOKS BURLESON'S SQUARE DANCE ENCYCLOPEDIA: Over 4800 dif-ferent calls and movements; $15.00. ADVANCED DIAGRAMED GUIDE: Plus - C2; $10.00. DIAGRAMED GUIDE: Basic & Plus, $7.00. MINI-BOOK: Basics-C2. Order from Jon Sanborn, 661 Middlefield Rd., Salinas CA 93901-1004. Phone 408-443-0761.

STEP-CLOSE-STEP ROUND DANCE BASICS. 1989 Edfflon, Round Dance Basics Book, $8.00 ppd. Now includes 10-week dancer-proven course, dance positions, complete approved ter-minology, mixers, teaching hints, plus Introduction Into foxtrot, tango, cha cha and ballroom. Coordinate with the Grenn record teaching series. Order book and/or records from Frank Lehnert, 2844, S. 109th St., Toledo OH 43611.

THE TWO POCKET DICTIONARIES OF SQUARE DANCE CALLS - Book 1, Mainstream; Book 2, Plus program and Al & A2, to order: Send $4.00 Incl. Pstg. to Pocket Dictionary, PO Box 2223, Vernon CT 06066. Specify which book you are ordering.

SIGHT CALLING SIMPLIFIED - An easy and simple system for new sight callers. Based on the premise that anyone can sight call. Price $7.00 Order from Whitey Aamol, 312 Lilac Ct., Waseca MN 58093

R/0 BOOKS by K Anderson: Cold Feet: How To Get Them Dancing, step-by-step directions/diagrams for two-step (I-III), waltz (I-II) $10.00 + p/h; Fancy Footwork: The Art of Round Dancing, ref. for beg/Adv dancer, 90 + pits/diagrams, 800 + item index, $15.95 + p/h. P/h - $2.50 first bk/$.50 ea. addl. Dance Action, Dept. AS, PO Box 7162, Mesa AZ 85216

COUNTRY WESTERN DANCING. Book I, Line, Partner & Couple dances. Book II, Continues on I; Book III, Photographed Turns% Book IV, Teacher's Manual; Book V, Line Dances Galore; Book VI, Partner Dances, Shuffles & Schottis-ches; Book VII, More Photographed Turns, Order by number. $20 each includes pslg. & handling. Kelly GeIlette, PO Box 43425, Las Vegas NV 89118.

POTLUCKS AND PETTICOATS, 336 pages of square dancers' favorite recipes AND a full color history of American S/D. Club fund raisers-Christmas presents- everyday use! $11.95 plus 61.50 shpg. Ouanity discounts. Potlucks and Petticoats, PO Box 129, Dillard GA 30537. Credit card orders 404-748-2134.

PLUS, ADVANCED & CHALLENGE DIAGRAM BOOKS FROM ED FOOTE. 5 books available: Plus, Al & A2 (both in 1 book), Cl, C2, C-3A. Each book diagrams all calls for the Indicated program from a variety of positions, also includes helpful hints for dancing the calls, Books are 8 1/2 x 11 with spiral binding, laser printing provides clear sharp images. The most complete diagram books for Plus, Advanced & Challenge available today. Cost: $14.10/book includes shpg. (515.10 for C3A). (Canada add 5.65). Order from Ed Foote, 140 McCandless PI., Wexford PA 15090.

ABC'S OF ROUND DANCING-A comprehensive 117,414 word glossary-reference manual for teacher, beginners, experienced dancers. Over 2200 ballroom & R/D terms, articles, desc & definitions. Order now $13.50 ppd. Fred Maury, 8810 La Grime de Oro Rd NE, Albuquerque NM 87111. 505-298-5050.

DISTRIBUTORS ASTEC RECORD DISTRIBUTORS, PO box 687 Ridgewood NJ 07451-0687, 1-800-445-7398 US & Canada Continuing Dealer Management Program

MERRBAC11 RECORD SERVICE, PO Box 7309 Houston TX 77248-7309,713-862-7077

SUNDANCE DISTRIBUTORS, 9356 Natick Ave. Sepulveda CA 91343,818-891-6622

S/D PRODUCTS SUPREME AUDIO, PO Box 687

'The Professional Source For Dance Audio' Largest selection of professional calling and cueing equipment,

records and publicalions available from one source, SUPREME SOUND COLUMNS,

DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR JR. YAK STACKS P.O. Box 687, Ridgewood NJ 07451-0687,

Call TOLL FREE 1-800-445-7398 (201-445-7398 Foreign)

SQUARE DANCE SEALS-Five color, eye-catching SEALS on all correspondence, checks, etc., are an invitation to square dancing. Order from 3070 Summer Ave., p 56, Memphis TN

38112-2450.3 sheets (50 each), $1.50 p&h; 10 sheets, $3 + 751 p&h; 20 sheets, $5.00+$1.50 p&h; 100 sheets,

617.50+92.50 p&h (Samples on request. SASE appreciated)

YAK STACK- Sound Columns for Callers Write P.O. Box 361, Tolland CT 06084-7530

Phone 203-647-7530 YAKETS (Plastic Record Covers)

$10.00 Per 100 plus 5.50 shipping

SQUARE DANCE/ROUND DANCE THEME COUNTED CROSS-STITCH PATTERNS. 3 square books, 1 round book, 5 patterns each. 55.00 ea + 51.50 pstg. per order. State patterns available upon request at $1.50 ea. + 505 pstg. per order. Dealers wel-come. Ralph & Mary Ann Kornegay, 138 Mohican Trail, Wil-mington NC 28409.

HILTON AUDIO PRODUCTS, INC. amplifiers • speakers • microphones

wireless microphones • speaker stands 1033 E Shary Circle, Concord CA 94518

Telephone: 510-682-8390

WIRELESS MICROPHONES Nady 101. Hand held microphone $290. Lavalier $280. Ecomi-

cal TR 100 hand held $85. Shipping addt'I. Also: Samson Telex. Free catalog. WORLDTONE MUSIC, 230 Seventh Ave.,

New York NY 1001. 212691-1934

VARIABLE SPEED CASSETTE PLAYERS Califon. 4530 $125. Marantz 201 $235. Shipping addt'I. Other models available. Also variable speed dual cassette players, compact disc players, phonos. free catalog. WORLDTONE

MUSIC, 230 7th Ave., NY, NY 10011. 212-691-1934

BLANK AUDIO CASSETTE TAPES Agfa 649. fifty 10' tapes 708 ea. Fifty 15' tapes 755 ea. Fitly 20' tapes 805 ea. Other lengths and quantities available. Shipping

addt'l. Also audio equipment. Free catalog. WORLTONE MUSIC, 230 7th Ave., NY, NY 10011. 212-691.1934

VIDEOS CHOREOGRAPHY VIDEO, SIGHT CALLING VIDEO by Ed Foote, well-known caller instructor. Each Color Video about 90 min. long. Presentations organized and complete. 549.95-one tape. $79.95- both tapes. Order from Dale Garlock, 2107 Shunk Ave., Alliance OH 44601

VIDEO ALL POSMON TEACH TAPES BY ED FOOTE. Calls are taught all position for dancers who already know the calls from standard position. Numerous waikthrus of the more difficult calls at each Callertab program, along with brief samples of dancing, and hints for successful dancing. Understanding of calls Is emphasized. 4 video tapes available: Mainstream, Plus, A-1, A[2, each tape about 90 minutes long. VHS formal. Cost: $39.95-1 tape; $59.95-2 tapes. Order from Dale Garlock, 2107 Shunk Ave., Alliance OH 44601.

ASSOCIATIONS NATIONAL S/D CAMPERS ASSOCIATION Dept. B. PO Box 224, Little Chute WI 54140


NOBODY TREATS DANCERS BETTER THAN COPECREST Vacation In the mountains with a week of dancing at Copecrest Our caller staff is outstanding, with all levels of squares. We offer superb food, modern air-conditioned rooms, swimming pool and a staff that pampers youl Write Copecrest S/D Resort. PO Box 129 Dillard GA 30537, or call 404-748-2134

MAGAZINES APART POINT MAGAZINE, This Intimation Round Dance Magazine attuned to the needs of the Round Dancer and Leader. Cu. sheets, article by 'on star leaders, 'pop' poll, and much more Rates: US 822, Can. $29, Others $29. Send to Apart Point, 33369 Tollhouse Rd., Tollhouse CA 93667 or call 20x 841-3728

ROUND DANCER MAGAZINE, the choice of the best Informed Dancers, Leaders, Teachers & Curare In the RD activity-since

FOR SALE 40 yd While Petticoat, Pettipants, 3 Skirts, 2 blouses (all XL).

Asst Jewelry Alone more than worth the price $100 plus ship-ping o.b.o. Virgie Carr, 3400 Kuhio A 312, Uhrs, HI 96766

RECORD SALE - HUGE SAVINGS Hundreds of Square Dance Records and Books

Excellent Condition - All Records In Plastic Sleeves. Will Sell Indiindually Or As A Set. Call Steve Al 806-222.9151 (Days), 608-423-3400 (Eve.) - HURRY BEFORE ALL GONE

SALE - Newcomb T40 On. Speaker, Cover, Microphone, 65 Records Patter,

Squares, Unes, Rounds (in plastic lockets), Record Case S10 Caller/Teacher Manual. R/D Manual. Misc Items $600 Plus Ship ping o.b.o.Virglis Carr, 3400 Kuhio Hwy, A312, Uhuir, HI 96766

RESORTS/CAMPGROUNDS 1957. FREE introductory package. Write: RDM Intro Pkg. RD 1-Box 843, Petersburg, PA 16669-9304. Call 814-667-2530. (US Sub 820/yr.)

I danced like a dream with Gary I felt like a beautiful fairy But I tried to escape Cause he felt like an ape His arms were so dreadfully hairy!

1

YAK STACK The Most Requested Speaker

Ever Designed and Built!

The Choice of Professionals For Over 30 Years.

Portable, Dependable— You Can Hear the Difference.

INVEST IN A YAK STACK— Never worry about sound problems again.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO PLACE AN ORDER,

CALL GARY & CINDY JOHNSTON (203) 647-7530

OR WRITE: Co vorsi,, YAK STACK =mg

P.O. Box 361, Tolland CT 06084-0361

1

Arrer,can Squaredance, February 1992 70

ak

•4

411•10 ARIZONA

dialraddjIf it knew it, you'd do i

THE BEST SQUARE DANCE FUN UNDER THE SUN Join the thousands of winter visitors who make Yuma their stomping grounds every year.

There are plenty of RV parks, golf courses, special events, sights to see and great places to put on the feedbag. Temperatures in the seventies, the air is dry and the dancing is at it's best. Get your boots in good condition 'cause we're going to DANCE, DANCE, DANCE

ARIZONA

• The BEST in Square Dancing, Round Dancing, Clogging and Contra.

• Beginners lessons In Square Danicng, Round Dancing, Clogging and Contra.

• Mainstrem, Plus, Advanced I & II, Challenge One Workshops, Lessons, arid Dances for Square Dancing.

• Phase 1,11, IV & V Clinics, Workshops, Lessons, and Dances for Round Dancing.

• Extenled Basics, Easy Intermediate and inter-mediate Workshops and Dances for Clogging.

Join these National Callers Walt & Louise COLE Jim & Nancy IIAMM Chuck & Vickty IIANSEN Jerry & Janice JESTIN Richard LANE Kim & Faith LINDER Craig & Julie ROWE Ralph & Evy SABEY Aronold & Jeanette TRAMP Jack & Dorothy WRIGHT Don & Rhonda YOUNG Chick & Mary GRAY

FREE CATALOG ASHTON & CALIFONE AMPLIFERS

NADY WIRELESS MICROPHONES

ASTATIC & ELECTROVOICE

CALLER AND CUER CADDIES MICROPHONES

3 AND 5—YEAR CALENDARS CUSTOMIZED MUSIC VOLUME CONTROLS

MAGETIC & TRAVEL PATTER AIDS

SPEAKER STANDS

NEEDLES, WAX, MISC. RECORD SLEVES

REPAIR SERVICE POLYETHLYENE RECORD STORAGE BOX

RANDOM SOUND, INC. Oscar & Shirley Johnson 7317 Harriet Ave., S., Minneapolis MN 55423 612-869-9501 Bus. — 612-869-6168 Res.

Oa/zee/4 _rod e,- T.O. Box 472

Tool. Ca. 91908-0472 (619) 282-1851

1-800-423-9046

Mail Order Service

Call or Write For Free Catalog


71

EXPERIENCED, WELL-QUALIFIED CALLER-INSTRUCTORS FOR YOUR CALLER SCHOOL OR CLINIC

HAROLD BAUSCH DICK BAYER T.D. BROWN

STAN BURDICK WALT COLE

RUSTY FENNELL ED FOOTE TONY MCUMBER MAL MINSHALL WAYNE MORVENT

2120 Jaynes, Fremont NE 68025

9099 Parshallville Rd., Fenton MI 48430

PO Box 940, Rockwall TX 75087

216 Williams St., Huron OH 44839

944 Chatelain Rd., Ogden UT 84403

5911 Oak Run, San Antonio TX 78247

140 McCandless Dr., Wexford PA 15090

1601 36th St., Hannibal MO 63401

1316 Quince, Sidney NE 69162

4915 Beaumont Dr., Beaumont TX 77708

402-721-4925

313-629-2706

214-771-9701

419-433-2188

801-392-9078

512-655-8080

412-935-2734

314-221-6199

308-254-4809

409-899-1098

DON TAYLOR Promenade Hall, 1212 Depot St., Auburn IN 46706 219-925-3818

TOM TRAINOR 12809 Seville Dr., Sun City West AZ 85375 602-584-3607

JOE UEBELACKER RR4, Peterborough, Ont., Can. K9J 6X2 705-292-53352

JIM WHEELER 11 Crabapple Ct., Orchard Park NY 14127 716-662-7284

HAVE IT ALL IN ONE COMPLETE PACKAG

jASHTON ELECTRONICS P.O. BOX 5398 SAN JOSE, (A 95150 408 995.6544

FF411

IV ASHTON 5000 SERIES BUILT IN

VARIABLE SPEED

TAPE DECK

BUILT IN WIRELESS

MICROPHONE WITH

YOUR CHOICE OF

HANDHELD LAPEL OR HEADSET

MICROPHONES

VARIABLE SPEED

TURNTABLE

LED DIGITAL SPEED

INDICATOR

ASHTON 5000 SERIES 550-WATTS

5100 - 100 WATTS 5150 - 150 WATTS

E SO WELL ENGINEERED, WE GUARANTEE IT TWO RULL YEARS

72

American Sqwedancs, Feteuary 1992

DAVE CRAW

Dave Craw, Fountain City, Indiana, I./began Caller classes with Bill and Ron Everhart, Hartford City, Indiana after having danced a month after graduation. That was seven years ago, he now has the Limberlost Squares, Portland, Indiana, Twin Base Square, Fairborn, Ohio, Grand Squares, Englewood, Ohio, Treaty Squares, Greenville, Ohio. Dave is a Cal-lerlab member, belongs to Northeast In-diana Caller and Cuer Assoc., Miami Valley Ohio Callers Assoc., Indiana State Square Dance CAllers Assoc., and is a recording artist.

How Dave has time for a day job of Press Operator in Winchester, I don't know. He travels six states calling. Has a wife Sherry and 3 daughters who are fully supportive of Dave and Sherry.

Dave is an accomplished yodler and how he learned is an interesting story in itself. When Dave was working as a carpenter, a friends barn burned. Dave was part of the

crew hired to help rebuild it along with Amishman Milton Shetlar. Evidently the rafters would ring with singing and yodel-ing while these men were at work. Dave wanted to learn the art of yodeling so he asked Milton to show him how by slowing the sounds way down. Milton was an excel-lent instructor.

Daves philosophy is purely fun. He is a people lover and wants to see everyone have a good time. The calling comes so easily to him, he is one of the fortunate ones who has never had to struggle with learning the art. Dave likes to golf when he has a free moment, but he would rather be on the road full time.


A smile is a beautiful gift It gives those who see it a lift You can give it away Day after day And it sure makes a friend really swift

73

1

"THE DUO," Paul Cote & Ted Lizotte PO Box 130, Plaistow NH 03865 (603)362-5462 "We 'DU-ET' Right!"

Bill Barr (203-934-2653) 427 Campbell Ave. Box 352 West Haven CT 06516 Have a Wain Hite With "Railroad Bill" Traveling Weekends

Walt Cole (801-392-9078) 944 Chatelain Rd. Ogden UT 84403 The basis of calling is timing The bails of timing Is music

Jim "Who" Cholmondeley 12610 Lusher Road Florissant MO 63033 (314)741-7799 or 653-1441 The Caller Who Cares

Charlie Wheatley 6402 Beulah Church Rd. Louisville KY 40228 (502)239-1956 Calling Full-TIme

Stan Burdick 216 Williams St. Huron OH 44839 Call 419-433-2188 or -5043 The Meandering Man

Plus Square Dancing (m) with DON McWHIRTER Vol. 1: Teacup Chain to Relay the Ducey

0 Vol. 2: Cross Fire to Spin Chain & Exchange the Gears Western Dancing with MAXINE PEARL CO Vol. 2: 10-step; with Vanaticns; and Others

IMPROVE YOUR logging With MARILYN HANSEN

DANCE SKILLS 0 va. 1: Beginning Clogging Basic Square Dancing with LARRY McBEE

THRU Vd. 1: 1 Thru 23 0 Vol. 2:24 thru 49 0 Vol 3: Mainstream

\ Round Dancing with BOB & EDNA FAUDREE 0 Phase 1 & 2: Fraulein & St Louis Blues

3649 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90323 0 Phase 3 & 4: Arswer Me 213/262-5942 0 Contra Dancing with HAL RICE

ORDER FORM NAME

x $29.95 =

Sales Tax (CA only)

Shipping / Handling

Total Enclosed

R&R VIDEO INTERNATIONAL

N

VIDEO

ADDRES

CITY

STATE/ZI P

3.00

CALLER LINE-UP These Callers Are Available To Call For Clubs and Festivals...Call Them! .

_ 1

74

American Squeredence, February 1992

Future Dates

1993 — MAY 14.15. It 1994 — APRIL 29. 30. MAY 1 1995 — APRIL 28. 29. 30 1996 — MAY 3. 4. 5

FRIDAY 1'01.S.VT SUNDA 1 SATURDAY

Al.l. 1.EVLI.S (I' U:\NI:1NG

Gary Carnes

TI/ kiik 51,

Vic Marla Santa I:n0K IA

Vic ICaaria Isapia Iron I.\

Elver Sheffield Tanana:ore Ii.

BID Helm Portland. OR

ERI.MAINSTREAM

Per Couple Per Person

540.00 0 520.011 0

PRE• REGISTRATION — 45th ANNUAL SILVER STATE FESTIVAL

Pre-Registration Package All Dance Events 13 days) Ends April 15

45th SlillovER STATE SQUARE ROUND DANCE FESTWAL

MAY 1, 2, 3, 1992 Sponsored By inier-Oub Square and Round Dance Council

Reno.Sparks Convenuon & Vuoinoi Authority

.• ,nenO

urni arY rivi woo: -

Reno-Sparks Convention Center PLUS LEVEL ADVANCED

SOUND BY

HILTON

SW Peters Zephyr Cove. NV

AFTER PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT

SQUARE DANCE ATTIRE REQUIRED AT ALL SESSIONS

PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY EL1G1HLE FOR DOOR PRLZLIS

MAINSTREAM FRIDAY — SATURDAY

PLUS LEVEL FRIDAY — SATURDAY — SUNDAY

CLOGGING FRIDAY — SATURDAY — SUNDAY

Sharon 41 lace) Parker

Mai ova.

CLOGGING

Chip Woodall

ADVANCED A-I & A-2 FRIDAY & SATURDAY

2-HALLS. WOODEN FLOOR

ROUND DANCING 'CUED PROGRAM"

FRIDAY — SATURDAY — SUNDAY

1111

Roger Morris Sacramento. IA

li M AINSTREAM

3-Day Door Package

PER EVENT FRIDAY SATURDAY

SATURDAY NIGHT SUNDAY

ADDRESS

$48.00 0 $24 IX) 0

DOOR DONATION s 00 0

513.1x) 0 $101x) El

5 B.DU 0

Make Cheeks Payable To Silver State Square Dance Festival

Mall. TO ADVANCE REGLSTRATION TERRY L CAROLYN HOLM

11110 LEPoRI WAY SPARKS NV NN431

17021339-2.N67

No refunds after April IS. 1992

800 pm. - 1100 p.m. 61600 o All Day 1000 am. • 11.00 p.m. $2600 0

7:30 p.m. • 1100 p.m. 5201x1 0

All Day 10,00 am. - 300 p.m $161))) 0

STATE/ZIP Now did you hear show the Silver Slate Square & Round Dance Festive, 0 Magazine 0 Flyer 0 Other

PLEASE CHF,CX — 0 SQUARE DANCER 0 ROUND DANCER 0 CLOGGER 050W 0 TRAVEL BY RV

FUN — SQUARE DANCE AFTER PARTY — FUN SATURDAY NIGHT I LOO p m. Til ,77

FREE TO ALL GUEST CALLERS

NAME_

75

SHE'S A LITTLE PAST FORTY COREOGRAPHY; Ron & Mary Noble RECORD; TNT *277 DANCE; Two step LEVEL; Phase II FOOTWORK; Opposite except as noted SEQUENCE; Intro, A, 9, A, C, B, Break, A, Ending.

(77,T

IPS CUE

INTRODUCTION 1 (SCP LOD) WAIT ONE MEASURE;

PART A 1-4 TWO FORWARD 2-STEPS;; OPEN VINE 4 (SCP);;

Fwd L, cl R, fwd L; fwd R, cl L, fwd r,-; Sd L (LOD),-,xrib (LOD RLOD),-; sd L (LOD),-,Xrif (SCP LOD),-

5 8 TWO FWD 2-STEPS;; TWISTY VINE 4 (BJO);; Repeat measures 1-2; Sd L (LOD),-,XRIB (VV XLIF),-; sd L,-, XRIF (W XLIB) (BJO LOD),

9-12 FWD, LOCK, FWD (TWICE);;FWD HITCH; HITCH/SICSSORS (SCP); Fwd L. lk RIB, fwd L,-; fwd R, lk LIB, fwd R,-; Fwd L, cl R, bk L,-; bk R,c1 L,fwd R (W sd L, cl R XLIF) (SCP),-;

13-17 TWO TURNING 2-STEPS;; TWIRL VINE 2; WALK FACE (BFLY); SIDE DRAW CLOSE: Sd L, cl R, fwd L trn RF 1/2 (COH),-; sd R,cIL, fwd R trn RF 1/2, (WALL) -; Sd L,-,XRIB,-(W twirls RF); sd L,-,thru R trn 1/4 (CP WALL),-; Sd L, draw R to L,-, close R (BTFY WALL);

PART B 1 4 FACE TO FACE; BACK TO BACK; ROCK SIDE, REC; CROSS, SIDE, CROSS;

Sd L LOD,cI R, sd L trn LF to bk to bk pos (W trn Rf),-; Sd R Lod, cl, sd R trn Rf to BFLY WALL (W trn LF),-; Slow rk sd L LOD,-,rec R,-; XLIF, sd R, XLIF,-;

5-8 ROCK SIDE, REC; CROSS, SIDE, CROSS; BASKETBALL TURN (OP LOD);; Slow rk sd R ROLD,-,rec L,-; XRIF, sd L ,XRIF,-; Lunge sd L LOD,-,rec R trn RF LOP RLOD,-; Lunge sd L RLOD (trn RF to bk to bk pos),-,rec R trng RF (OP LOD),-,

9-12 SLIDING DOOR ACROSS;; SLIDING DOOR BACK;; Rk sd L COH,-,rec R,-; XLIF,sdR, XLIF,(M crosses behind W crosses behind W to LOP LOD),-; RK sd R WALL,-,rec L,-; XRIF,sd L, XRIF (M crosses behind W to OP LOD),-;

13 17 M CIRCLE AWAY & TOG TWO 2-STEPS (W CIR AWAY TWO 2-STEPS);; M WAITS 3 MEASURES WHILE W STRUTS TOG 6 (SCP);; M cir away LF fwd L, cl R fwd L,-; tog fwd R cl L, fwd R (WALL),-; (W cir away RF fwd R, cl L fwd R, fwd L, cl R, fwd L trng to face M,-;) M waits 3 measures;;; ON struts R,-,L,-; R,-,L; R,-,L,- (SCP); (2nd time to CP WALL) M gently slaps his face with his hand while W struts her stuff to him.

PART C 1 4 VINE 3, TCH; WRAP UP; UNWRAP; CHANGE SIDES (OP RLOD);

(BFLY WALL) Sd L LOD, XRIB, sd L, tch R; sd R RLOD, XLIB, sd R, tch L (W wraps LF); in pl L.R.L,- ON unwraps RF to OP LOD); With M's R & W's L hands joined, change sides to OP RLOD R,L,R,-;

5-8 CIRCLE AWAY TWO 2-STEPS;; STRUT TOG 4 (BFLY COH);; Cir away LF fwd L, cl R, fwd L,-; fwd R, cl L, fwd R trng to face W,-; Strut tog L,-,R,-; L,-,R,- (BFLY COH);

9-12 VINE 3, TCH; WRAP UP; UNWRAP; CHANGE SIDES (OP LOD); Repeat measures 1-4 going RLOD;;;;

13-17 CIRCLE AWAY TWO 2-STEPS;; STRUT TOG 4 (BFLY);; SIDE DRAW CLOSE; Repeat measures 5-8 ending BFLY WALL;;;; sd L, draw R to L,-, cl R;

BREAK 1 SIDE DRAW CLOSE;

Sd L, draw R to L,-,clR (SCP LOD); ENDING

1 4 TWO FORWARD 2-STEPS;; CIR AWWAY & TOG IN 4 (BFLY);; Repeat measure 1-2 Part A;; Cir away Lf L,-,R,-; cir tog L,-,R,- )BFLY);

5-8 SIDE DRAW CLOSE; LUNGE SIDE & HOLD; Sd L, draw R to L,-,cl R; lunge sd L,-,-,- (& hold);


IS SQUARE DANCING DOOMED?

by Troy Ray

Each year we see fewer and fewer dan-cers on the square dance floor. This

year my wife, Carol and I were asked to be panelists for discussions held at the Nation-al Square Dance Convention in Salt Lake City. These panels had to do with recruiting and retaining dancers, and "Where have all our callers, leaders and dancers gone?" Many of the dancers and callers there ex-pressed their deep concern over this situa-tion.

What is happening? In today's square dance world, we are competing with other things, such as movies, other types of clubs, home video games, etc. If we are able to get some of the people out to our square dance lessons, they usually get caught up in 20 lessons, 2 hours a night, over a 20 week span. In other words, we cram the material to them as fast as we possibly can, because of finances for club and caller, and also to get them into the clubs as quickly as pos-sible. If they do manage to survive the les-son period, then there are other problems that many get caught up in — club politics, refreshments, club officers, who's who and who's not, visitation here, there and yonder, etc. All of that really takes up more time than what they had planned when they started.

Another major problem is that many of the students are not really accepted by club members. If we really want to expand our clubs, we MIME make these people feel that they are not only part of our club, but our friends as well. This attitude must continue after graduation if we intend to keep them, regardless of how well they can dance. It's sad to see experienced dancers avoid squaring up with new dancers.

Let's really get into the heart of what it will take to get numbers back into square dancing. Right now, what we are really saying to our potential new dancers (and American Squaredance, February 1992

friends) is this: Come join square dancing. We will cram it to you (Plus program within 25-30 lessons), and then we want you to dedicate the rest of your life to square dancing. The good old days are gone, and they didn't teach us anything with the way we're going. Most of the square dancers that I see on the square dance floor today started dancing 15 to 20 years ago and they were taught to dance with ten lessons, two nights a week and were square dancers. We didn't dance as many movements then, as we do now. Also a dancer could dance every night or once every two months and still have fun. These dancers have evolved into the square dancers we have today, and the majority of them do not want to lower their club level so we can get new people into our programs. It is either cram it to them (insult them) because of finances, or come and join square dancing and be in lessons for a year in order to enter our clubs and be accepted. Neither one is very attrac-tive to new dancers. No wonder we can't get, or keep, the new people that come out.

I've been calling since 1969 and have been a member of CALLERLAB since 1977.1 discussed this situation with several other callers. Their attitude was that CAL-LER LAB created a monster when the dif-ferent programs were created. One caller said that we would need to completely do away with the different programs if there is any hope for square dancing. Another caller said that the programs needed to be handled differently or the future square dancers would only be those 50 years of age or older and in the retirement areas. I per-sonally feel that a greater competition be-tween callers arose when the different programs were created. The attitude be-came that if a caller called a higher level, he was a better caller then the caller who stuck to Mainstream. This was felt by the dancers as well as the callers. As a result, regardless of what level a dance was supposed to be, callers were calling more movements, from more positions, in order to gain recogni-tion. This has caused even the Mainstream program to be a much higher level than it was in the past. It is my feeling that this has contributed substantially in causing many people to drop out of square dancing.

77

TRAVEL b TOVRS

In the north Texas area, the banner game is played among clubs. This is where a club visiting another club many get that club's banner or retrieve their own banner by bringing a certain number of dancers to the dance. Although it was intended to promote club visitation, I believe this has developed into a burden that has caused many dancers to drop out. The thing that does seem to work well is for clubs to sup-port their own caller when he or she is calling for another nearby club. The clubs I see supporting their own caller seem to have more members than the ones who do not.

I really feel that square dancing is doomed if we don't get it back to the at-

titude of "come square dancing, it doesn't take long to learn — two nights a week for five weeks, and have fun, meet people, come every week or once every two or three months and have fun." We have got to stop pushing people up into levels of dance that make them feel uncomfortable. We have already turned off too many people, and we will probably never get them back. What are the people who have dropped out of square dancing telling others? Are they telling them how much fun square dancing is? Can we get the numbers back into square dancing, or IS SQUARE DANC-ING DOOMED?

14-NIGHT SCANDINAVIA/RUSSIA CRUISE

FROM $ 3960

‘441111Milaw+

Sail on SONG OF NORWAY from Amterdam with stops in six ports, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Visby, Copenhagen, and Oslo. Also sail through the 61—mile Kiel Canal. Spend 2 extra days in Amterdam to shop and sightsee.

ROYAL T CARI BBEAN fIII %NI) HI •4 * I%t4 1111 %Rill.;

JAI, 4 Pk+ or,* •••• 111,....n. • •• .

101 S.Sluurl Ave. Elkton, VA 22827 (703) 298-8676 PIN es prr person lidsed on duublr quilt y

78


,/ Calling Tips

by Tim Carmen

TEACHING SQUARE DANCING

rrhe teaching of the square dance move- '. ments is an interesting challenge to all

who attempt to teach it. We currently have callers who do not instruct, instructors who do not call, and teachers who don't even know how to dance. They are all doing something wrong! A good caller is one who teaches lessons and keeps an open perspective of the basic movements in-volved. No matter what level of dance a caller progresses to, his basis of complexity is in the basic movements. On the other hand, an instructor who does not call can not give the student his all because the choreography is lacking.It's lacking from the instructors lack of "microphone time" and experience at calling. And face it, the worst case scenario is having an instructor who doesn't even know how to dance or, much less, call. It is important for a caller to know how to dance well in the mans , as well as the lady's position on the floor. This helps the caller to understand the basics for his choreography and know the "flow" of the movements.

There are many things that we, as callers who teach lessons, can not do to help this situation. But, there is one thing that we can do, and that is to work hard to be the best that we can be. This is where I don't under-stand the competition that falls between callers. We're not in this to try to out-do all of the other callers, we're in this to be the best that WE can be. This, obviously, in-cludes our teaching program.

Currently, I am an Asst. Scoutmaster for a Troop of learning disorder children, and have learned a lot from this ordeal. None of the children who come to us are stupid. In fact, the majority of them are brilliant in academics. The problem lies in how we


teach them. I attended special training to do just that, and have also used much of it in my Square Dance teaching program.

There are basically three types of learn-ing disorder and we use three different ways to communicate. They are visual, audible, and physical communications. Most callers use a verbal approach to teach with few other methods. But, according to this new teaching process, we need to teach on a verbal, visual and physical approach. First, we verbalize what it is we want done, then we demonstrate the move that we want done, and finally, we work with these on a one to one basis who are still having trouble comprehending. This is the FULL impact of a good teaching session.

In your verbal presentation, it is impor-tant that you are precise with your words and that your diction is clear and concise. This is where it is important to know your definitions word for word. It is also impor-tant to follow the K.I.S.S. method of "keep it successfully simple".Keep your descrip-tions as simple as possible and remember that you are teaching a totally new language to them, so relate as much as you can to common, every day things. In short, tell them in their language what you want them to do, then tell them what the move is called. Then, when you do it again, call it by the square dance name. It's also a great teaching tool to be able to cue the more complex calls.

Some ideas for a visual presentation are to have a board and easel, similar to what a football coach may use, to show your stu-dents their position and where they will need to go during a certain call. Another idea is to have a demonstration by a group showing a certain move, or to get out on the floor yourself, with other dancers, and show how a certain movement works.A very useful tool for this is the cordless microphone. It gives you the ability to get out among the people, to demonstrate moves and to be more of a physical part of the group.

Which brings us to the third and final way we can communicate with your stu-dents, and that is physical contact. Of course, we all know that Square DAncing is definitely a contact sport for those danc-ing, but what is needed is for the caller to

79

• Increase your calling level ability • $50. per set • Pays for itself In less than 1 dance • Immediate delivery • All requests confidential

M+ ____

ADV

Cl ____ _C3A

C2 ....._ _____C3B

become a physical part of the dancers. One way is the cordless microphone, or to just get out on the floor in the middle of your dancers and talk to them. Of course, it's important that they hear you! With you out there among them, the physical gap will be closed. This is especially true for those dan-cers who have little or none as far as an attention span. By you being so close to them, they are not as likely to stray away mentally or to talk when you talk.

There are many different techniques for teaching each of the many different moves that are listed in the various dance programs, but this is the basis of all the techniques you will ever hear. All of the teaching techniques that I have ever learned all fall into one of these categories.

I currently teach Mainstream, Plus, and Advanced lessons. I have built a 95% reten-tion rate with my lesson groups. But, it's not because of the before mentioned methods, it's because of the way that I teach lessons. We don't build an atmosphere of having a teacher-student relationship and that they will be coming to class every week for a half

a year. No, we let them know that they have a place to cone to once a week where they can get together and have FUN. We not only teach them to Square Dance, but also teach basic two-step and two-step line dan-ces to help break things up.

The key to keeping dancers interested through the lesson program is to make it fun for them, and make them want to come back every week. the use of the three types of communications will make it easier for your students to learn and will make them a better dancer once they graduate.

The final step is repetition. Keep them dancing. Convince them to go to other clubs and dance. When they first learn a routine it is conscious, but with repetition that routine will become a subconscious thought and your dancers will dance more at case and feel more confident about themselves.

Be patient. This is a timely process that does not happen overnight. Our job as Square DAnce instructors is to plant the seed. Then, it's up to us as callers to help it to grow.

If you like to get drunk and then dance You're taking a heck of a chance You'll foul up the square Cause you breathe on them there What you need is a kick in the pants!

Kopman's Choreography • 50 sequences per set (encough for I dance • Reduce your calling preparation • Not computer generated • Easy to read

Send check or money order to: STEVE & DEBBIE KOPMAN

1305 WHITOWER DRIVE KNOXVILLE, TN 37919 (615) 691-1580

80


f

c)\-\0\ccilgt\OA

EIGHT CHAIN THREE TO LEFT ALLEMANDE

From " DANCETIME" callers notes and written by Dick Han

Heads pass the ocean, fan the top, single hinge, walk & dodge, slide thru, touch 1/4, circulate, boys run, eight chain three, left allemande.

Heads touch 1/4, boys run, pass the ocean, fan the top, girls run, tag the line right, chain down the line, touch 1/4, boys run, eight chain three, left allemande.

Heads pass the ocean, extend, explode [and] touch 1/4, coordinate, bend the line, slide thru, eight chain three, left al-lemande.

Heads lead right and touch 1/4, split circu-late, boys run, load the boat, pass the ocean, explode the wave, trade by, eight chain three left allemande.

Heads touch 1/4, walk and dodge, pass the ocean, fan the top, eight circulate, swing thru, boys run, wheel and deal, eight chain three left allemande.

Heads pass thru, U turn back, star thru, slide thru, pass thru wheel and deal, centers slide thru, touch 1/4, walk and dodge, eight chain three, left allemande.


Heads touch 1/4, walk and dodge, pass the ocean, fan the top, circulate, linear cycle, load the boat, eight chain three, left al-lemande.

Heads pass the ocean, girls trade, ping pong circulate, extend, linear cycle, pass thru, wheel and deal, double pass thru, track two, girls trade, recycle, pass thru, trade by, eight chain three, left allemande.

RIGHT & LEFT GRAND & ON THE THIRD HAND PROMENADE

The following group of [MODULES] cam be used as get-outs to replace the EIGHT CHAIN THREE in the figures on the preceding page

1. Right & left thru,rollaway, right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

2. Pass thru, left allemande, right and left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

3. Box the gnat, right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

4. Eight chain five, left allemande, right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

5. Pass the ocean, fan the top, girls run, wheel & deal, square thru, on the third hand, right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

6. Single circle to a wave, right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

7. Slide thru and roll, right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

8. Star thru, pass thru, chase right, follow your neighbor & spread, right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

81

MAINSTREAM EMPHASIS CALL

NEW IDEA

RE-ADJUST by Ron Meisi

From parallel two-faced lines; Ends circu-late 1 1/2; centers hinge 1/4; very centers cast 3/4 to form a wave in the center; wave dancers recycle and sweep 1/4; outside couples 1/2 circulate and wheel in to end in a double pass thru formation.

SAMPLE CHOREO By Ron

Heads pass the ocean, ping pong circulate, extend, swing thru, boys run, RE-AD-JUST, pass thru, veer left, ends circulate, ferris wheel, pass thru, left allemande.

Heads touch 1/4, walk and dodge, veer left, RE-ADJUST, double pass thru, track two, relay the deucey, linear cycle, pass thru, wheel and deal, dixie grand, left allemande.

By Ed

Heads square thru four, swing thru, boys run, RE-ADJUST, double pass thru, track two, recycle, swing thru, right and left grand.

Heads square thru four, dosado to a wave, explode the wave, wheel and deal, centers pass thru, veer left, RE-ADJUST, zoom,

swing thru, turn thru, left allemande.

Heads pass thru, U turn back, star thru, veer left, RE-ADJUST, double pass thru, track two, swing thru, boys circulate, ferris wheel, centers square thru 3/4, left al-lemande.

Heads square thru four, [ocean wave], girls run, RE-ADJUST, pass thru, swing thru, pass thru, left allemande.

Head ladies chain, Heads square thru four, [ocean wave], girls run, RE-ADJUST, pass thru, pass thru, right and left grand.

Heads lead right, circle to a line, dixie style to a wave, boys trade, boys run, RE-AD-JUST, pass thru, swing thru, recycle, pass thru, trade by, touch to a wave, recycle, left allemande.

Heads lead right, circle to a line, pass the ocean, swing thru, boys run, RE-ADJUST, zoom, pass thru, allemande left.

Heads lead right and circle to a line, right and left thru, pass the ocean, swing thru, boys run, RE-ADJUST, dixie grand, left allemande.

CLOVERLEAF & SPIN CHAIN THRU

Excellent material from The New View and written by Bill Davis:

Heads right and left thru, star thru, double pass thru, cloverleaf, dixie grand, left al-lemande.

Heads pass thru, cloverleaf, sides pass thru, slide thru, square thru four, trade by, al-lemande left.

Sides star thru, zoom, double pass thru, peel off, star thru, cloverleaf, dixie grand, left allemande.

Heads square thru four, pass thru, out-facers cloverleaf, others pass thru, out-facers pass thru, others pass thru, left allemande.

Heads star thru and spread, touch 1/4, boys run, cloverleaf and spread, touch 1/4, boys run, cloverleaf, double pass thru, leaders trade, swing thru, boys run, 1/2 tag, 1/2 trade, 1/2 circulate, right and left grand.

Heads square thru four, slide thru, pass thru, tag the line, cloverleaf, right and left grand.


More right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

Left allemande, forward two, allemande thar, shoot the star, right and left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

Heads pass the ocean, girls trade, ping pong circulate, extend, swing thru, circu-late, right & left grand, on the third hand, promenade.

Heads swing thru, girls fold, peel the top, extend, scootback, all eight circulate 1 1/2, right & left grand, on the third hand promenade.

Heads pass the ocean, girls trade, extend, girls trade, all eight circulate, swing thru 1 1/2, girls run, wheel and deal, right & left grand, on the third hand promenade.

REVIEW

SOME TRACKS AND DIAMONDS

Heads lead right and circle to a line, ends box the gnat, all touch 1/4, boys track two, girls extend (twice), to a box, chain down the line, pass the ocean, swing thru, same sexes trade, right and left grand.

Heads lead right and circle to a line, centers box the gnat, all touch 1/4, girls track two, boys extend (twice) to a box, boys cross run, crossfire, circulate,boys run star thru, pass thru, wheel and deal, pass thru, left allemande.

Heads pass thru go round one to a line of four, touch 1/4, girls track two, boys extend, (twice), tag the line right, girls trade, ferris wheel, square thru 3/4, left allemande.

Heads lead right and circle to a line, ends box the gnat, all touch 1/4, boys track two, girls extend (twice) to a box, crossfire, cir-culate, boys run, veer left, ferris wheel, dixie grand, left allemande.


Heads lead right and circle to a line, centers box the gnat, all touch 1/4, girls track two, boys extend (twice) to a box, boys run, left swing thru, trade the wave, girls trade, boys run, promenade.

Heads lead right and circle to a line, ends box the gnat, all touch 1/4, boys track two, girls extend (twice), ferris wheel, double pass thru, track two, swing thru, same sexes trade, right and left grand.

Heads lead right and circle to a line, ends box the gnat, all touch 1/4, boys track two, girls extend (twice), broken wheel, centers pass thru, swing thru, right and left grand.

Heads square thru four, spin the top, boys run, very end boys trade, all girls trade, center boys hinge, (diamond) circulate, center girls hinge, center four wheel and deal, outsides bend the line, centers touch 1/4, boys run, square thru 3/4, allemande left.

Heads square thru four, sides rollaway, swing thru, centers run, bend the line, touch 1/4, circulate, boys track two, girls extend (twice), couples circulate, boys run, wheel and deal, left allemande.

Heads lead right and circle to a line, touch 1/4, circulate 1 1/2 , center boys trade and spread, girls circulate, boys diamond circu-late, girls hinge, center girls hinge, (ocean wave) recycle, others bend the line, centers right and left thru, pass thru, star thru, pass thru, wheel and deal, square thru 3/4, left allemande.

Four ladies chain, heads square thru four, slide thru, right and left thru, dixie stlye to a wave, boys trade, boys run, girls hinge, diamond circulate, center boys trade, cen-ter boys run, new center boys hinge, girls face in and pass thru, girls face right, boys diamond circulate 1 1/2, right and left grand.

Heads lead right and circle to a line, ends box the gnat, all touch 1/4, boys track two, girls extend (twice) and circulate, all 1/2 tag, girls trade, star thru, pass thru, trade by, left allemande.

83

"SPIN CHAIN THRU" is primarily done from parallel waves, "and possibly from thars". The key is the sequence of arm turns. That sequence, using alternate hands throughout is 1/2, 3/4, 1/2, 3/4. Ends or outsides in the formation should start un-less the caller specifies a starting hand

In an alamo, start with the last free hand unless the caller specifies otherwise. From an alamo, thar, or wrong way thar, spin chain thru is a zero.

Sample Choreo:

Heads lead right, circle to a line, right and left thru, pass the ocean, spin chain thru, girls circulate, right and left grand.

Heads square thru four, pass thru, trade-by, spin chain thru, girls U-turn back, once, promenade, [twice, right and left grand].

Heads square thru four, swing thru 1 & 1/2, trade the wave, [left spin chain thru], girls circulate, left allemande.

Heads square thru four, spin chain thru, girls circulate twice, right and left grand.

Four ladies chain, allemande left, alamo style, swing thru, spin chain thru, right and left grand.

Allemande left, alamo style, swing thru, single hinge, men star left 1/2 way [across], spin chain thru, right and left grand.

f ADVANCED QUARTERLY SELECTION

DROP-IN

From twin diamonds; [Points] turn 1/4 in as centers extend. Trailing diamonds end in parallel waves. Although an advanced quarterly, Drop- in is easy enough to use at any level.

NOTE: Following a diamond circulate, the call DROP-IN should be given quickly to maintain good flow.

Heads square thru four, right and left thru, veer left, centers hinge, diamond circulate, DROP-IN, split circulate twice, boys run, pass thru, wheel and deal, pass thru, left allemande.

Heads square thru four, slide thru, dixie style to a wave, centers trade, centers run, new centers hinge, diamond circulate, DROP-IN, centers trade, left swing thru, boys trade, all pass thru, wheel and deal, square thru 3/4, left allemande.

Heads promenade half, sides rollaway, heads lead right, swing thru, centers run, centers hinge, diamond circulate, DROP-IN, right and left grand.

Heads square thru four, [ocean wave] centers run, centers hinge, diamond circu-late, DROP-IN, split circulate boys run, pass thru, wheel and deal, square thru BUT on the third hand, dixie grand, lefrir lemande.

Heads lead right, circle to a line, dixie style to a wave, centers trade, centers run, new centers hinge, diamond circulate, DROP-IN, girls run, partner trade and roll, right and left grand.

Heads lead right, circle to a line, spin the top, centers run, centers hinge, diamond circulate, DROP-IN, boys run, reverse flut-ter wheel, left allemande.

June 25, 26, 27, 1992

84


1

P14 115 mica* oloWinfotatameorto

1111Tt CALLER NOTE SERVICES

Joe Uebelacker starts this time in his Canadian Callers Notes with a long dis-

cussion of teaching order and rcasons why he does it like he does. Good stuff. We like these little drills (or modules) for tag the line. Try them:

Lines of 4 facing: Pass thru, tag the line in, Pass thru, tag the line in = zero

Heads lead right and circle to a line, tag the fine in Box the gnat, right and left thru = zero

Heads lead right and circle to a line, pass thru, Tag the line in, star thru, California twirl, Slide thru = zero

Heads square thru four hands, swing thru, boys run, Tag the line in, pass thru, tag the line right, Wheel and deal = right and left thru

Instead of "face in," you can use "centers in, cast off 3/4" on tag the line calls.

A1 Stevensand Rudi Pohl give us some ood advice in Notes for European

Callers in discussing ways to improve class work: "Make note of these things that gave the class trouble on any given night, per-haps due to impractical or unwise teaching. Here's a good place to use your tape re-corder. Tape the teaching portions of the class, then play them back in order to analyze your own teaching techniques. Could you, as a dancer, follow your own instruction? Are you over-teaching? Are you taking too much for granted? Are you taking into consideration that last week several of your class members may have been absent and missed your teaching on a specific basic?"

Norm Wilcox edits Toronto and District Notes and has a lead article by Mac

Marcellus on the subject of "Introducing All Position Dancing to the New Dancer,"


which covers the subject in depth. Another interesting idea is to work inverted line stuff occasionally. Here are a couple of examples:

Heads square thru, centers in, cast off 3/4 Ends fold, centers square thru 3/4, do-sa-do Make a wave, centers trade, boys run, pass thru Wheel and deal, double pass thru, leads trade Left allemande...

Sides star thru, double pass thru, centers in Centers run, new centers partner trade Pass thru, wheel and deal, centers square thru 3/4 Centers in, cast off 3/4, ends fold Centers square thru 3/4, do-sa-do, touch 1/4 Centers trade, boys run, pass the ocean Recycle, pass thru, trade by, left al-lemande...

ill Davis in The New View calls it a "New .1.11Twist to the Gears" and says: "The definitions of both spin chain the gears and spin chain and exchange the gears allow (support) doing these calls from a tidal wave! You will need to help the dancers through it for the first time or two. This is because they won't know the definition well enough to do it from the unfamiliar starting formation. I suggest the following for starters. From a right-hand tidal wave with girls as centers and boys as ends: All turn 1/2 by the right, 4 ends (girls) turn back As 4 centers (boys) cast (left) 3/4 Very centers (girls) trade, make two stars Turn them 3/4, very centers (boys) trade With the ones they meet (boys) cast (left) 3/4 as others (girls) spread apart and turn back... Use the same technique with exchange the gears."

Now and then for variety, try the As Couples concept even at the MS level,

says Dick Han in his Dancetime Notes. For instance:

85

Heads touch 1/4, walk and dodge, swing thru Boys run, couples hinge, as couples centers trade As couples centers run, as couples half tag the line (Two—faced lines) ferris wheel, centers swing thru Turn thru, left allemande...

Heads pass the ocean, extend, single hinge Scoot back, centers run, as couples scoot back As couples walk and dodge, as couples partner trade (Normal) touch 1/4, eight circulate, boys run Square thru 3/4, pass thru, left allemande...

Try calling and dancing coordinate from half—sashayed lines sometime for a bit

of a challenge. Warren Bcrquam gives us some examples in Minnesota Callers Notes:

Zero line: Right and left thru, rollaway half—sashay Touch 1/4, coordinate, boys cross run, Wheel and deal, pass to the cen-ter Centers square thru 3/4, left al-lemande...

Zero line: Pass thru, U—turn back, touch 1/4 Coordinate, boys cross run, girls hinge Diamond circulate, flip the diamond Recycle, left allemande...

rr exas State Callers Association publish-". es For the Record where we often find interesting tidbits, such as this laudable stand, passed at a conclave in McAllen a

while back, concerning alcoholic beverages: "Resolved, that the Texas State Federation of Square and Round Dancers, in the best interest of square and round dancing, does not condone and dis-courages the practice of advertising, serv-ing or permitting the consumption of alcoholic beverages at the site of any square or round dance immediately before, during or after such dance."

Some very poignant points are made in Callerlink A.C.F. from Eric Wendell,

particularly in a feature article by Darryl Looker. One excerpt: "1 feel that newer dancers believe the square dance levels are like a school, each year they should move up a level. If this continues, what level will be acceptable in five years time? Do we have enough talent to satisfy the need? Where will the people go who are unable to keep up the pace? Is square dancing becoming too competitive?

Well, the Burdicks (Stan and Cathie) did it. They came out with the first

issue of their new note service, Mikeside Management. It contains less choreo than some, but has some good solid advice and technical stuff including a sight resolution idea, an editorial or two, leadership ideas and a little humor here and there.

CALLING BY JUST RELEASED

.JACK MURTHA Teacher's Starter

Set #2 STILL AVAILABLE:

'A. STAND BY ME SD 012

• WHEN YOU'RE SMILING SD 007

t.:11• / DIAMOND HOEDOWN SD 011

/'ry1/..

VIRGINIA REEL FOR SIX COUPLES SD 506

JACK MURTHA ENTERPRISES • PO BOX 3055 • YUBA CITY CA 95992-3055 • (916) 673-1120 41IL

86

American Squiredance, February 1902

P. S.: MS/OS by Walt Cole

FOR THE MODULAR CALLER:

1P-2P lines = Head men with opposite lady, sides with partners

1P-2P line: Pass thru, tag the line-right, ferris wheel & spread, touch 1/4, boys run, LA (zero box)

1P-2P line: Pass the ocean, recycle, LA. (zero box)

1P-2P line: pass thru, wheel & deal, double pass thru, cloverleaf,square thru 3/4, LA. (zero box)

1P-2P line: Pass thru, wheel & deal, right & left thru, outsides rollaway 1/2 sashay, zoom to a right & left grand.

Zero line: Right & left thru, rollaway 1/2 sashay, pass the ocean, grand right & left.

Zero line: Square thru 3/4, courtesy turn, flutter wheel, sweep 1/4, right & left thru, rollaway 1/2 sashay to a grand right & left.

TIMING'S THE THING

Intro

Heads Prom 3/4

THE BASIC PROGRAM

Static square: Head ladies chain, all four couples rollaway 1/2 sashay, heads star thru, pass thru, all U turn

back, step to a left hand wave,left swing thru, girls U turn back, star thru, California twirl, pass thru, LA.

Static square: Circle left, Left allemande to an Alamo wave. balance, swing thru, balance, boys run right, go forward & back, California twirl, balance out, boys run right, balance, swing thru, boys run right, LA.

Static square: Sides star right, turn it once, back by the left, pick up corner & star promenade, back out and circle left, four girls to the middle & back and then square thru, touch 1/4 (check your wave), boys trade, boys run right, wheel & deal, right & left thru, dive thru, square thru 3/4, LA.

Static square: Heads square thru, split the sides and go around one to a line, pass thru, U turn back, right & left thru, rollaway 1/2 sashay, star thru, California twirl, right & left thru, dive thru, square thru 3/4, LA.

Four ladies chain 3/4

3/4 Side square thru

Circle 3/4

Square thru 3/4 Corner Swing Prom en ade

Four ladies chain 3/4

87 American Squanidance, February 1992

THEMAINSTREAUBILIGRANI DIXIES:

Static square: Heads right & left thru, dixie style to an ocean wave, left swing thru, girls trade, girls run, veer left, slide thru, right & left thru, dixie style to an ocean wave, boys trade, left swing thru, girls run, ferris wheel, double pass thru, first go left, next go right, right & left thru, dixie style to an ocean wave, boys trade (twice) LA.

VEER:

Static square: heads pass thru, partner trade, reverse the flutter, sweep 1/4, veer right, veer left, star thru, pass thru, partner trade, reverse flutter, sweep 1/4, veer right, ferris wheel, star thru, pass thru, partner trade, LA.

QUICK SAME SEX:

Zero box: Touch 1/4, swing thru, split cir-culate, swing thru (twice), boys run, tag the line-in, touch 1/4, circulate, boys run,d

double pass thru, leads U turn back, swing thru, boys run, star thru, square thru 3/4, LA.

Static square: Heads star thru, pass thru, touch 1/4, centers trade, split circulate, boys run, ferris wheel, square thru 3/4, slide thru, square thru 3/4, LA.

CHAIN DOWN THE LINE:

Static square: Sides slide thru, square thru 3/4, left swing thru, chain down the line, right & left thru, dixie style to an ocean

wave, left swing thru, chain down the line; flutter wheel, square thru 3/4, LA.

Zero box: swing thru, boys run, chain down the line, touch 1/4, all 8 circulate once & 1/2, center six trade and all boys move up , couples circulate, chain down the line, ladies chain, rollaway 1/2 sashay, slide thru, all U turn back, grand right and left.

TIP OPENERS:

Static square: Heads half square thru, do sa do (wave), all eight circulate, swing thru (double), turn thru, shake hands,- right and left grand.

Static square: All four couples rollaway 1/2 sashay, heads pass thru & cloverleaf, sides pass thru, all pass thru, grand right and left.

Static square: Four ladies chain, head ladies lead dixie style to an ocean wave, head men arch and side ladies lead thru the arch with a dixie style to an ocean wave, got an allemande thar so back it up, slip the clutch, LA.

Static square: Four couples roll away 1/2 sashay, heads lead right & do sa do to an ocean wave, swing thru, scoot back, weave the ring, promenade.

Static square: Heads a right and left thru & rollaway 1/2 sashay & pass thru, sides right & left thru & rollaway 1/2 sashay & pass thru, all cloverleaf, LA.

Static square: All four couples partner trade, boys fold, touch 1/4 to a (bar, all turn back, slip the clutch, LA.

ROCKIN

RECORDS

RMR RMR

PRODUCED BY WAYNE MORVENT

001 RUBBERDOLLY/CARNIVAL-Hoedown 101 PUT YOURSELF IN MY SHOES-Wayne

Wayne Moment Alvin Richard Kan Klrb Beaumont, TX Lake Charles, LA Roswell, NM 409-899-1098 318-439-4450 505623-4824

RMR 202 I GO TO PIECES-Alvin ROCKIN M RECORDS RMR 104 WAITING ON THE LIGHT TO CHANGE-Wayne

NEW RELEASES 4915 BEAUMONT DR. RMR 301 SWEET CITY WOMAN-ken BEAUMONT, TX 77708 RMR 901 HEART OF MINE-Trio

88


OHIO

TERRI'S WESTERN FASHIONS

(Formerly M & H Western Fashions)

13002 Lorain Ave.

Cleaveland OH 44111

216-671-5165 or 800-553-9761

OAKLAHOMA

LOWELL'S PLACE on Main

119 West Main

Moore OK 73160-5105

Apparel 405-799-5602

Just outside OK City & worth the trip

PENNSYLVANIA

FABIAN'S WESTERN WEAR

Square Dance Apparel

18th & Jefferson Sts.

Lewisburg PA 17837

Phone: 1-717-523-6280

SWING THRU

RD 1 Box 428

Cresco PA 18326

Phone 717-5135-7474

Catalog $2.00

TEXAS

THE CATCHALL

1813 Ninth

Wichita Falls TX 76301

Square & Round Dance Regalia

Immediate Mail Order Service

CIRCLES & SQUARES INC.

9047 Garland Rd.

Dallas TX 75218

214-328-8684

S/D Apparel & Monogramming

VIRGINIA

LIW WESTERN APPAREL

Rt. 4 Box 19

Elkton VA 22827

Phone: 703-298-8876

TRIPLE R WESTERN WEAR

KMB ENTERPRISES INC

250 W. Broad St.

Falls Church VA 22046

D A NEW LINE OF FASHIONS 0 Mail Orders Available from these shops a

ow CALIFORNIA

DORIS'S Crystal Magic Petticoats

8331 Pinecrest Drive

3 Redwood Valley CA 95470

Free Swatches, Flyers

CAROLS COUNTRY CORNER

21932 Shoenborn St.

Canoga Park, CA 91304

3 818-347.1207

ROMIE'S S/D & WESTERN WEAR

3827 El Caton Blvd.

San Diego CA 92105

(619) 280-2150

COLORADO

S/D RECORD ROUNDUP

957 Sheridan BNd.

0 Denver, CO 80214

0 Phone 303-238-4810 0 a Phone Orders Welcome a

3 FLORIDA

OXBOW S/D SHOP

8850 49th St. N.

Pinellas Park FL 34666

813-541-5700 0 a Everything the dancer needs

a ILLINOIS 0 0 SQUARE DANCE ATTIRE

7215 W. Irving Park Road

Chicago IL 60634

a INDIANA 0 a BEVS SQUARE DANCE & WEST

a 112 Depot St.

a Auburn IN 46706 a 219-925-3818 or 925-0639

24-hour Phone Service NEW YORK

O

3

SHERRY'S DANCE STORE

2468 Almaden Road

San Jose CA 95125

(408) 267-2333

Complete Line of SD Apparel

LOUISIANA

JANET'S S/D SHOPPE

Rt. 9 Box 997 (318)855-4470

Lake Charles LA 70611

Member NASRDS; Visa & MC

MAINE

WHEEL AND DEAL SHOP INC.

Rt 115 Yarmouth Rd.

Gray ME 04039

207-657-3412

Catalog S2 Refund with 1st Order

MARYLAND

ANDES S/D & WESTERN APPAREL

2109 Liberty Rd. (301-795-0808)

Eldersburg MD 21784

Catalogue Available - S2

Credited on First Order

MICHIGAN

RUTHAD (313-841-0588)

8869 Avls

Detroit MI 48209

Prettier, porta* peticoats &

pantalefles

NEW MEXICO

JEANETTE'S ORIGINALS

4017 Central Ave. NE

Albuquerque NM 87108

505-255-8981

MINNESOTA

SKYUNE S/D SHOP

9 Skyline Dr. 507-345-1900

Mankato MN 56001

Member of NASRDS

We welcome mail orders)

a KANSAS

0 DOROTHY'S S/D SHOP, Inc.

3300 Strong Ave. Box 6004 0

Kansas City KS 68106 (913)282-4240

Serving S&R dancers since 1972

Catalog $1.00

B/T S/D & WESTERN WEAR

0 637 E. 47th St. S., Wichita KS

o 2 bk. W of I-35 Trnk, Exit 42 0

316-522-6670, Closed Sun/Mon

co All New First Line Apparel

Al 0 inn Cr Inirririnn American Squaredance, February 1992

SKY RANCH WEST. & S/D STORE

109-111 S. Main SI. (315-688-2644)

Central Square NY 13036

Complete Western & S/D Store

Catalog SI Credited on 1st Order

NORTH CAROLINA

CIRCLE W S/D FASHIONS

Don &Jackie Wilkins

RI I Box 313 (Phone 919-327-3337)

Sneads Ferry NC 28460

Mail Services-MasterCard-VISA

cl00000alrflanni-nrann ern ro crIrts ?Tres ere-t$ 89

Fre-Convention Fiver Doat

Square Dance Cruises

on the Beautiful Ohio River Offering three, 3 hour square dance cruises

June 23, 1992 2:00 P.M. till 5:00 P.M. Cruise # 1 June 23, 1992 7:00 P.M. till 10:00 P.M. Cruise # 2 June 24, 1992 2:00 P.M. till 5:00 P.M. Cruise # 3

FEATURING THESE FINE CALLERS

Jack Pladdys - Utah

John Hicks - Ohio Sam Dunn - Ohio

Larry Letson - Texas Bobby Newman - Texas

Keith Rippeto - W. Va.

We have limited squares available Price: $35.00 per couple, which includes

the cruise and dance, or 2 different cruises for $60.00 There are different callers for each cruise,

so, for the cruise of your choice call: 513-857-9602 or 513-433-1685

Name

Address

City

Phone ( )

State Zip

Which Cruise? Circle the one prefered

No Refunds after March 30, 1992 Cruise #1 Cruise #2 Cruise #3

90


,gr PDIL[1_

Round Dance

1992-93 ROUNDALAB CLASSIC LIST

PHASES I & II A Taste of the wind Hush BulTy Jacalyn's Waltz Houston Baby O'Mine Piano Roil Waltz All Night Little White Moon Pearly Shells St. Louis Blues Cab Driver Kon Tki My Song Mission Bell Waltz

PHASE III Maria Rumba Apres L 'Entriente That Happy Feeling Lisbon Antigua Hallelujah Butterfly Third Man Theme In The Arms of Love Shiek of Araby Beautiful River Three AM. Games baser, Play Begin the Beguine

Don't Cry For Me Argentina

Inner Harbor Waltz

PHASE IV Adios Gazpacho Cha I Want A Quickstep Biloxi Lady Hooked on Swing Years May Come Facination Waltz Pennsylvania 6-S000 Girl In My Arms Twelfth Street Rag

PHASES V & VI Rainbow Foxtrot Tampa Jive Cavatina Andante Waltz Till There Was You Carmen La Pura Sweet Ida Foxtrot Caress Tango Capneciosn

TOM ROPER

.4h, BILL BUMGARNER

ROBERT TOWNSEND

MAC LETSON

IT'- .4

GEORGE SHELL

STAN RUSSELL

PHASE I & H 1. All Shook Up 2. Edilweiss 3. You've Got What

It Takes 4. Doggie In the

Window/Pizzazz

PHASE III 1. Moments of Magic 2. Non Dimenticar 3. Die Lorelei 4. Axel F 5. Black Velvet

PHASE IV 1. September Foxtrot 2. Manuela 3. Rainbow

Connection IV 4. Sugar Sugar PHASE V & VI 1. The Old !louse 2. Sinti 3. Let Mc Show You

I low/All Right, You Win

MOST POPULAR DANCES voted and enjoyed by 240 National Carousel Clubs (Adv. and High-Int Levels)

1. September Foxtrot (Slotsve) 2. London By Night (Goss) 3. Tequila (Rother) 4. All I Do (Moore) 5. Hopeless (Barton-Christmas) 6. Change Partners (Lamberty-Morales) 7. Kiss Me Goodbye Rumba (Lawson) 8. Alright You Win (Childers) 9. Almost There (Childers)

10. Non Dimenticar (Rumble) 11. Mambo Expresso (Rother) 12. Send For Me (Goss) 13. The Wonder Of You (Easterday) 14. I lappy Ever After (Goss) 15. Witchcraft IV (Slater) 16. The Cardinal (Moore)

Roundalab ROQ: Phase II-My Josephine Phase III - Heartaches '91 Phase IV -Roy G.B. IV Foxtrot Phase V - I lot I lot I lot Phase VI -Lazy Sugarfoot

NEW ON LOU-MAC: LM-184 HERO'S JUST THE SAME-Mac Letson LM-183-TIME TO BUM-Tom Roper LM-182-CYNTHIA-Bill Harrison (Hoedown) LM-181 OPERATOR OPERATOR-Bill Bumgarner LM-180 WHITE SPORT COAT-Harry Lackey LM-178 RUNAWAY-Fatback Green LM-177 WISH I COULD SEE YOU-Tom Roper LM-176 COWBOY RIDES AWAY-Mac Letson LM-175 HANGIN' AROUND-Randy Dougherty LM-174 GIVE IT YOUR BEST-Mac Letson

HOEDOWNS: LM-169 WORRY LM-163 ROAD LM-159 CIRCLE

MAR-LET RECORDS:

LOU MAC & MAR-LET RECORDS PO Box 2406, Muscle Shoals, Alabama 205-383-7585

fr

MAR-529 COUNTRY MORNING-Tommy Wells

MAR-528 TENNESSEE WALTZ-Stan Russell MAR-527 MEET IN THE MIDDLE-Wes Dyer

Kenny Jarvis MAR-526 LET A SMILE-Bob Bunch MAR-525 ALL OF ME by Drew Scearce

as

DREW SCEARCE TOMMY WELLS DYER & JARVIS


,

'At— .. .,---.j .....„.641112,/--___,,

••• ..:1".e,

1

-

41

-✓f!) - Xeab'S

...

I

Bob Scraper Bill Roles Jim Jeffenes Jerry Routh 913-742-3673 913-585-1241 913648.3831 471 282 6340

ROUNDS: CRD-003 THE OLD WATER WHEEL-Bob CRD-002 YESTERDAY ONCE MORE-Bob CRD-001 DON'T WASTE IT ON THE BLUES-Bob

SQUARES: QUALITY MUSIC

CAR-10 GRANDFATHER'S CLOCK-Jerry BY THE WESTERNAIRES For a complete list

CAR-9 RUB A DUB DUB-Bill of our records, contact: CAR-8 SUMMER SOUNDS-Jerry CARDINAL RECORDS CAR-7 TALK BACK TREMBLIN' LIPS-Jim 314-363-5432

CAR-5 SAN ANTONIO ROSE-Bob PO Box 7-11

CAR-4 IT TAKES A WORRIED MAN-Jerry Macks Creek MO 65786 Cardinal Is a division

CAR-3 LOVE IS THE REASON-Bill of Four Bar B Records, Inc. CAR-2 RED FEATHER/LET'S DANCE-Hoedown

BUILD CONFIDENCE • SHARPEN SKILLS • REINFORCE LESSONS

BASIC, MAINSTREAM and PLUS PROGRAM VIDEOS acpaima,,

Broadcast oi,aley BASIC Fealuring BE FSY GOT TA video tapes Filmed SECOND HALF Caller, 27 years Member or television studio. IMOvernentS 26.50) Board of Governors, shots ng overhead '49" Callerlab featuri

MAINSTREAM PLUS (Callerab sequence 51-67) (27 movements)

S add $10 Specey Payable rn U S Dollars"

Check nr MO only $3995 $4995

Add E3 50 postage and handling NJ res add 7% sales Ian

Please specify BASIC MAINSTREAM PLUS VHS BETA

Mail check or money order to:

I

SQUARE DANCE VIDEOS A DiviSiOn of Tra Bien, Inc

P.O. Box 1350, Maplewood, NJ 07040

Name (Please Prinn_

111 Address

It City

State _ Zip _

limmmommoommennwinsomimmnimmEmmmmmussommmmsemmini


SMILE

For Square Dancers

There were two old friends talking about the dreams they had the night before.

The first man said, "I had this really great dream about being in my old square dance class again, and there I was the only single guy with all those single women!"

The second man said "Let me tell you what happened in my dream. I was home, the doorbell rang, and when I opened the door, there stood Raquel Welch in this beautiful gown - she was gorgeous. Well, I was almost speechless, but I invited her in and we just started to sit down when the doorbell rang again. I mumbled some apol-ogy and went to the door, as I opened it I couldn't believe my eyes. This time it was Angie Dickinson in this silken pink lingerie. Well, I caught my breath and my tongue and quickly had her on my arm as we walked back and joined Raquel, where I sat down between these two movie stars."

His friend interrupted. "Hey, why didn't you call me, you had two of them?"

"I did, but you were out at a square dance class."

Glenn Marshall

Wagon Wheeler Combos

If Ron Noble and John Juhring opened a portable toilet company, they could call it

NOBLE JOHN'S

If Don White and Ray Walz opened a used car dealership they could call it

WHITE — WALZ'S

If Wayne Brown and Steve Panther started a motor cycle club, they could call it

THE BROWN PANTHERS

If Jim Werth and Ray Bunch opened an investment company they could call it

WERTH BUNCHES

If Howard Schwanke and Doug Hurst opened a funeral parlor they could call it

SCHWANKE HURSTS

MEG SIMKINS 1"Allen St Hampden, Mass. 01036 413-566-3349

Everything or Square Dancers

Seed $1.00 ler estakepto Rotaded ea Rest entre

A •

Hoedleg SIX n.

NEW NEW Luxurious nylon organdy Is used for this full, but light-weight, petticoat. All bot-toms are hemmed for comfort and long wear. Replaceable elastic at waistline.

Extremely full #6000—Sixty yards-3 layers-20 yds. each $33.00 Extremely full #5000—Fifty yards-2 layers-25 yds. each $31.00 Extremely full #4000—Forty yards-2 layers-20 yds. each $28.00

LENGTHS: 19,20,21,22 and 23 Inches.

COLORS: Red, Black, White, Light Blue, Royal Blue, Ivory, Peach, Burgundy, Pink, Hot Pink, Yellow, Purple, Lavender, Mint, Kelly Green, Navy.

SIZES: Small, Medium and Large


REEVES RECORDS INC. EDDIE'S & BOBBIE'S RECORDS

MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED

RECORD CASES

PLASTIC RECORD JACKETS

BOOKS, MANUALS

DANCE WAX

DIPLOMAS

SQUARE DANCE — ROUND DANCE — CLOGGING

RECORDS

We also have records that are hard to find and have been listed as not available.

EDDIE—BOBBIE—ROBBIE—SARAH REEVES

P.O. BOX 17668

1835 SO. BUCKNER DALLAS, TEXAS 75217-0668

214/398-7508

There was this bowler named Ed Thought he'd try dancing instead Joined a Square Dance one night Said, "Hey, That's alright" Even though he dances with Fred

The Complete Book of

gaJic Round Qincinq

by Jeff and Barb Grossman

. 160 pages

. 67 photos

. 18 positions

. 25 directions

. 21 actions

. 100 two-step figures

. 60 waltz figures

1 - 4 books, $18.50; 5 or more, $17.00 Shipping: $1.50 for first book $0.50 per additional book. Send to: P.O. Box 951, Tualatin OR 97062

94


WESTERN CARIBBEAN SQUARE, COUNTRY WESTERN AND ROUND DANCE CRUISE OF THE YEAR. TOP CALLERS, CUERS AND CW

INSTRUCTORS WILL BE WITH YOU.

CRUISE ON THE my ZENITH THE NEWEST SHIP ON THE SEAS - LAUNCHED APRIL 92 BIG EARLY BIRD SAVINGS UNTIL APRIL 10TH

CRUISE IS SPONSORED BY FRIENDSHIP SQUARES OF NORTH AMERICA

(A Travel Group by Square Dancers for Square Dancers)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OR HOW TO GO FREE) CALL:

C Cruises International 1-800-333-7349 Giveus_a rattans' lets talk cruising. and dancing

• • • • 6 • • • • • e • • • • • • • •• •

"The Best Little Square •

Dance Store Around"

•

•

•

Vs1 • • .‘01

Mil

jag .. WitilliVr

c.:7

Skl Nr tr .t%

e' ?

1r

'' I' ,,r

•

• Hours Mon-Wed. 10.6

• Thurs. 10-8 Friday 10.6

Saturday 10-S

• Closed Sunday

Style S-403

A lovely 3-piece set featuring a 3-tier Gypsy skirt with separate "reversible" belt - reverse side in aspirin side dot - as is the facing of the matching • Gypsy style blouse. An attractive jewel neck, button front blouse with detailed double sleeve. • 65/35 washable poly/cotton. Sizes: P-S-M-L-XL. • Colors: Black w/Black Dot on White

Red w/White Dot on Red • 3 pc. Set-S80.00 •

•

Send with order.

111 Style, Color. Site and Price. Your Name. Address, City. Stare & Zip. For Charge. Card Number and Expiration Dace.

...14. Add $4.00 toe postage & handling. $5 00 for Air Mail. Check. Visa and •

MasterCard accepted. •

Please allow 5.4 weeks foe delivery. •

•

•

• • • •••

• • • • •

•

• • • • •

•

250 West Broad Street (Route 7) Falls Church, VA 22046 (703) 534-7273

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 9 • • • • • •


SQUARE DANCE ROOK SERVICE 38 VARIETIES - BOOKS FOR CALLERS, CUERS, LEADERS, DANCERS & CLOGGERS

ACCOMPLISHING BETTER CALLING . . $4.00 HOEDOWN HERITAGE (History) $3.00 ADVANCED DIAGRAMED GUIDE $10.00 LEADERSHIP-SHAPE (Tips galore) . . $7.00 ADVANCED WORKSHOP NOTEBOOK . . $9.00 MAINSTREAM S/DANCING (Diagrams) $1.00 ALLEMANDE LEFT (Mentally Hadicapped) $5.00 MINI BOOK (Deffinations of S/D) $7.00 APPALACHIAN S/D FOR CLOGGERS . $10.00 MODERN CONTRA DANCING $3.00 BURLESON S/D ENCYCLOPEDIA . . . . $15.00 MODERN MODULE MODE (Figures) $3.00 CALLER CLINIC (Variety of subjects) . . . $6.00 PARTY LINE (After-party ideas) $6.00 CALLER'S GUIDEBOOK (300 page text) . $14.00 PLUS PROGRAM (Diagrams) $1.00 CHOREOGRAPHY GIMMICS $6.00 PLUS WORKSHOP NOTEBOOK $9.00 CLIP ART I (Sketches, paste-up) . $3.00 PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR CLUBS . $25.00 CLIP ART II (All different) $4.00 SET-UP AND GET-OUT (Modules) . . . $6.00 CLIP ART III (All different) $5.00 SHOW AND SELL S/D (Better Promotion) $8.00 CLOGGING (Basic book) $4.00 SOLO DANCES (Single, lice routines) . $7.00 DBD & TOUGH PLUS $5.00 SOUNDING THE HALL (Equipment) $3 00 DIAGRAMED GUIDE TO BETTER S/D $7.00 S/D STYLING (Smoother dancing) . $4.00 EASY LEVEL (0/N/S Material) $6.00 TEACHING CLOGGING $7.00 EASY SING-A-LONG (Adaptations) . . $3.00 TEACHIG TOTS TO DANCE (Family) . . . $3.00 FIRST STEPS TO CONTRA (Basic) . . . . $3.00 WHEEL AND DEALING (Nursing Homes) . $5.00 FUNNY WORLD OF S/D (Cartoons) . . . $4.00 WINDMILE SYSTEM (Image style) . . $5.00 GOOD CLUB MANAGEMENT $4.00 WORTH OF A SALESMAN (Showmanship)$10.00 GUIDEBOOK FOR SQUARE DANCERS . $2.00

POSTER PAK-1, PAK-2, PAK-3 (cartoons for fun & instruction . . $10.00 each DIPLOMAS: SQUARE, ROUND, CLOGGING $.20 each; 100-$15.00 CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION $ 20 each; 100-$15.00 PROMOTIONAL FOLDERS 100 for $10.; Quantity prices for 300 & 500 MAGAZINE CASE (Holds one years's issues) $3 00 IN-FORMS (guides, helps; 150 subjects) $.50/1; Ask for quantity prices

POSTAGE & HANDLING $1-$4.99 . $2.00 pstg Due to the proliferation of copying devices, it is $5-$9.99 . $2.75 pstg impossible to issue refunds on bcok orders, un- $10-19.99 $3.25 pstg less the book is defective. $20. & up $5.00 pstg

ORDER FROM AMERICAN SQUAREDANCE MAGAZINE 661 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD SALINAS, CA 93906-1004

Phone: 408-443-0761 or 449-9724 (During PST Business Hours)

FINISH LINE

Love iz like the meazles; we kant have it bad but onst, and the later in life we have it the tuffer it goes with us.

"Josh Billings" (Henry Wheeler Shaw)

[ 1818-1885]


SCOTTIES

O orbO

$15.00 (Postpaid)

Over 4000 Movements

Listed, Terms, Etc.

0E10

0 0

ono

000

0

O

0

0

OHO

0E1000 OLIO

DECALS

Fl RIBBONS

O

O ❑ 0 II iE

:ji

O P.O. BOX 947 - 1245 S. STRATHMORE AVE. LINDSAY, CA 93247 209-562-3177

JIM & CEC FISCHER

BUMPER STICKERS

CUSTOM ENGRAVING

LICENSE PLATE FRAMES

ql[itlEP] [ Jr4t1LI [ JEitl [Ttl142] [ift

SQUARE DANCE

ENCYCLOPEDIA

OTHER BOOKS AVAILABLE:

MINI-BOOK Basic thru C-3. 5' X B" $700

ADVANCED DIAGRAMS Plus thru C-2 $10 00

EXTENDED DIAGRAMS C-3 $7 00

DIAGRAMMED GUIDE Basic thru plus and $700

top movements since 1977

SANBORN ENTERPRISES 661 Middlefield Road

Salinas, CA 93906 Phone: (408) 443-0761

from New Fr:land Caller

2.3 m 0

Z 33 o

z m (-) s. '4 w

Fi 0 8 g 6 - 8 § 0> z> 0 0z m

lien HORST'S TAPE S RECORD SERVICE

A Division of Supreme Audio , Inc.

THE "ORIGINAL" MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION TAPE SERVICE

• Monthly Tape Contains ALL New Singing Calls & Hoedowns

• 50,00 Records in Stock • Fast Professional Service • Free Classified Ads • Toll Free Order Lines

The Continuing Choice of more than 1,650 Callers

FREE SAMPLE TAPE (Callers only please)

1-800-445-7398 (USA & Canada)

(201-445-7398 - Foreign)

lianhursrs Tape & Record Service i=1 P.O. Roe 687 Ridgewood, NJ 07.151.0687 II 11=

american - square dance - UNH Scholars' Repository

Documents

Transcript of american - square dance - UNH Scholars' Repository