From dave at daveswebplace.net Tue Sep 19 11:38:48 2006
From: dave at daveswebplace.net (Dave Hinde)
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:38:48 -0400
Subject: [Squaredancing] Need some article info
Message-ID: <011301c6dc01$b405e100$6500a8c0@dave4200>
I am writing an article, or two, about square dancing, and I need some
articles for reference. Several months ago I got a reply to another
message, that stated square dancing has been labeled the number one aerobic
exercise. I can't remember who sent me that message, but I'd like to find
the source of the information. Who labeled square dancing the #1 Aerobic
Exercise?
Also, many years ago I remember seeing an article that referenced a printing
from the 1800 about square dancing. It was a reporter or writer talking
about visiting a mining camp and there was a square dance going on. The
dancers turned out to be all men, but half wore aprons or skirts and danced
the "women's" part.
If anyone knows where I can get this information, so I can quote it in other
articles, I'd appreciate the help,
Thanks,
Dave Hinde
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From larry.belcher at charter.net Tue Sep 19 13:23:48 2006
From: larry.belcher at charter.net (Larry Belcher)
Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:23:48 -0500
Subject: [Squaredancing] Need some article info
References: <011301c6dc01$b405e100$6500a8c0@dave4200>
Message-ID: <007701c6dc10$5f1c3770$6401a8c0@larry60c74da35>
Here are some articles from Vic Ceder's site
http://www.ceder.net/ArticleCoOp/viewsingle.php4?RecordId=198
http://www.ceder.net/ArticleCoOp/viewsingle.php4?RecordId=197
http://www.ceder.net/ArticleCoOp/viewsingle.php4?RecordId=65
http://www.ceder.net/ArticleCoOp/viewsingle.php4?RecordId=207
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From: Dave Hinde
To: squaredancing at rbnsn.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2006 10:38 AM
Subject: [Squaredancing] Need some article info
I am writing an article, or two, about square dancing, and I need some
articles for reference. Several months ago I got a reply to another
message, that stated square dancing has been labeled the number one aerobic
exercise. I can't remember who sent me that message, but I'd like to find
the source of the information. Who labeled square dancing the #1 Aerobic
Exercise?
Also, many years ago I remember seeing an article that referenced a
printing from the 1800 about square dancing. It was a reporter or writer
talking about visiting a mining camp and there was a square dance going on.
The dancers turned out to be all men, but half wore aprons or skirts and
danced the "women's" part.
If anyone knows where I can get this information, so I can quote it in
other articles, I'd appreciate the help,
Thanks,
Dave Hinde
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From whirlandtwirl at earthlink.net Wed Sep 20 15:22:20 2006
From: whirlandtwirl at earthlink.net (Whirl & Twirl)
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2006 15:22:20 -0400
Subject: [Squaredancing] Tony Oxendine
Message-ID: <007701c6dcea$18d3ceb0$6401a8c0@Bruce>
We have received word that the mother of Tony Oxendine passed away on
Tuesday, September 19, 2006. The following information will allow you to
share your thoughts, prayers and concerns to the Oxendine family.
?
Funeral Arrangements:? Funeral Services will be held on????
???????????????????????????????????? Thursday, September 21 at 3:00 pm at
????????????????????????????????Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home
????????????????????????????????515 Miller Road
????????????????????????????????Sumpter, SC??? Phone: 803-775-7500
?
???????????????The Oxendine family will be using the following florist:
????????????????????????Doris County Flowers?? Phone:? 803-481-8743
?
Tony's address is:
????Tony Oxendine
????2640 Goldeneye Ridge
????Sumpter, SC? 29150
?
Please keep the Oxendine family in your prayers.
We thank Grand Square, Inc for providing this information.
From WA8VEC at ARRL.NET Tue Sep 26 03:20:33 2006
From: WA8VEC at ARRL.NET (Mike Gormley)
Date: Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:20:33 -0400
Subject: [Squaredancing] Malone, NY
Message-ID: <4518D4C1.8020609@ARRL.NET>
Any square dance clubs within driving distance from Malone, NY please
contact me. I have a square dancing couple moving to Malone from the
Keys, I wish to put you in touch with.
Mike Gormley
Florida Keys
From WA8VEC at ARRL.NET Wed Sep 27 00:20:37 2006
From: WA8VEC at ARRL.NET (Mike Gormley)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:20:37 -0400
Subject: [Squaredancing] Re: Calling for a Deaf Person
In-Reply-To: <306.b86e00d.324b4861@aol.com>
References: <306.b86e00d.324b4861@aol.com>
Message-ID: <4519FC15.1090409@ARRL.NET>
Kenritucci at aol.com wrote:
> A local club is going to be having a totally deaf person attempt to
> take lessons this year. They asked me if I could solicit any ideas out
> there of callers/clubs who might have attempted to do this and how it
> was handled.
>
> Has anyone ever attempted this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken
Sounds like an interesting challenge. I have no experience with this.
It seems like this question came up once before on one of the many
mailing lists.
Mike Gormley
Florida Keys
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From WA8VEC at ARRL.NET Wed Sep 27 01:12:25 2006
From: WA8VEC at ARRL.NET (Mike Gormley)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 01:12:25 -0400
Subject: [Squaredancing] Re: Calling for a Deaf Person
In-Reply-To: <306.b86e00d.324b4861@aol.com>
References: <306.b86e00d.324b4861@aol.com>
Message-ID: <451A0839.6090309@ARRL.NET>
Kenritucci at aol.com wrote:
> A local club is going to be having a totally deaf person attempt to
> take lessons this year. They asked me if I could solicit any ideas out
> there of callers/clubs who might have attempted to do this and how it
> was handled.
>
> Has anyone ever attempted this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ken
The first thought I would have is if he can hear a "little" to use a
hearing enhancement system tuned strictly to the callers voice.
The second thought I have is to keep the choreo to set figures such as
done in Eastern Square Dancing. The deaf dancer could then be in the #4
position of the square and know what to do by watching the others first.
If Modern Western Square Dance movements are used, try standard
figures. Advise the deaf dancer in advance the figure to be used
before it is called. The figures could be numbered. The dancer and
the caller would memorize the figure number. The dancer could square
up in the number 2, 3 or 4 position of the square, so he could glance
over to the caller for "hand signal" of the next figure to be called.
The signal would be given during the Promenade Home.
Maybe there is some way to take a radio transmitter keyed to the Beats
per Minute of the music, and transmit it to the receiver worn by the
deaf person. The difference is the receiver would be like a vibrator
attached to his body. He could then "feel" the beat and "dance away".
If a cell phone can vibrate as a ringer, why can't any such receiver
vibrate in 128 pulses per minute? Or maybe the signal could be a small
LED light tied to the BPM attached to his glasses.
I know the later part of this message is a little wild, but I am
brainstorming. Maybe my Son, the inventor, can come up with something.
Mike Gormley
Florida Keys
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From WA8VEC at ARRL.NET Wed Sep 27 02:22:41 2006
From: WA8VEC at ARRL.NET (Mike Gormley)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 02:22:41 -0400
Subject: [Squaredancing] Re: Calling for a Deaf Person
In-Reply-To: <451A0839.6090309@ARRL.NET>
References: <306.b86e00d.324b4861@aol.com> <451A0839.6090309@ARRL.NET>
Message-ID: <451A18B1.7090005@ARRL.NET>
Mike Gormley wrote:
> Kenritucci at aol.com wrote:
>
>> A local club is going to be having a totally deaf person attempt to
>> take lessons this year. They asked me if I could solicit any ideas
>> out there of callers/clubs who might have attempted to do this and
>> how it was handled.
>>
>> Has anyone ever attempted this?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ken
>
> The first thought I would have is if he can hear a "little" to use a
> hearing enhancement system tuned strictly to the callers voice.
>
> The second thought I have is to keep the choreo to set figures such as
> done in Eastern Square Dancing. The deaf dancer could then be in the
> #4 position of the square and know what to do by watching the others
> first.
>
> If Modern Western Square Dance movements are used, try standard
> figures. Advise the deaf dancer in advance the figure to be used
> before it is called. The figures could be numbered. The dancer and
> the caller would memorize the figure number. The dancer could square
> up in the number 2, 3 or 4 position of the square, so he could glance
> over to the caller for "hand signal" of the next figure to be
> called. The signal would be given during the Promenade Home.
>
> Maybe there is some way to take a radio transmitter keyed to the
> Beats per Minute of the music, and transmit it to the receiver worn
> by the deaf person. The difference is the receiver would be like a
> vibrator attached to his body. He could then "feel" the beat and
> "dance away". If a cell phone can vibrate as a ringer, why can't any
> such receiver vibrate in 128 pulses per minute? Or maybe the signal
> could be a small LED light tied to the BPM attached to his glasses.
>
> I know the later part of this message is a little wild, but I am
> brainstorming. Maybe my Son, the inventor, can come up with something.
>
> Mike Gormley
> Florida Keys
Additional comments from Mike Gormley:
I would suggest that what we teach to ALL DANCERS, be strongly
emphasized AGAIN TO ALL DANCERS under this circumstance of dancing in a
square with a deaf person part of it. What I am talking about is:
proper positioning after each call (how does a Dosado, a DoPaso or a
Swing end?), reach out an touch somebody to establish your partner or
the line you are in, how to help someone else in a square without
pushing or pulling, etc. If the other dancers are not in position for
each call or touching hands, they can't help others who are limited or
who are having troubles hearing the calls.
Mike Gormley
Florida Keys
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From ljknews at mac.com Wed Sep 27 10:56:28 2006
From: ljknews at mac.com (ljknews)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:56:28 -0400
Subject: [Squaredancing] Re: [sd-callers] Calling for a Deaf Person
In-Reply-To: <306.b86e00d.324b4861@aol.com>
References: <306.b86e00d.324b4861@aol.com>
Message-ID:
At 11:22 PM -0400 9/26/06, Kenritucci at aol.com wrote:
> A local club is going to be having a totally deaf person attempt to take
> lessons this year. They asked me if I could solicit any ideas out there of
> callers/clubs who might have attempted to do this and how it was handled.
Knowing the area you might consider "local", I presume you did not leave
out some part that said "unlimited budget". An ideal arrangement would
involve an assistant caller doing American Sign Language with a video
repeater projected onto each of the 4 walls.
For a beginning dancer with different training, it would be cheaper to
send Morse Code over a flashing light (again requiring an assistant caller).
Looking at the addressee list, I see that might be a possibility.
But if you are able to do anything in this regard, I think pumping a lot
of bass into a resonant floor would give a better chance for the target
dancer to have the same enjoyment of dancing to the music that hearing
dancers sense.
--
Larry Kilgallen
From callerman at hotmail.com Wed Sep 27 13:32:23 2006
From: callerman at hotmail.com (Ron Nelson)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:32:23 +0000
Subject: [Squaredancing] Re: Calling for a Deaf Person
In-Reply-To: <4519FC15.1090409@ARRL.NET>
Message-ID:
>From: Mike Gormley
>Reply-To: This list for discussing all aspect of MWSD
>
>To: sd-callers at all8.com
>CC: Dosado at yahoogroups.com, squaredancing at rbnsn.com, sd-abc at all8.com
>Subject: [Squaredancing] Re: Calling for a Deaf Person
>Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:20:37 -0400
>
>Kenritucci at aol.com wrote:
>
>>A local club is going to be having a totally deaf person attempt to take
>>lessons this year. They asked me if I could solicit any ideas out there of
>>callers/clubs who might have attempted to do this and how it was handled.
>> Has anyone ever attempted this?
>> Thanks,
>> Ken
>
>Sounds like an interesting challenge. I have no experience with this. It
>seems like this question came up once before on one of the many mailing
>lists.
>
>Mike Gormley
>Florida Keys
I have had the experience of teaching a deaf person to square dance. He
joined a class I taught for the Finest City Squares, San Diego's gay and
lesbian club. His partner was an experienced dancer. They had a published
list of calls with hand signals for each. I never attempted to learn the
hand signals, but some of the other dancers learned a few of them.
He learned to dance the ladies' role exclusively. Mostly he could get by
simply by observing his opposite counterpart. He went all the way into
Advanced classes, though I don't recall if he ever achieved full A2
capapbility.
I expect that somewhere someone had a copy of those hand signals. I know we
have a significant number of gay callers on this list. Perhaps one of them
has knowledge of where this call list might be. The dancer I taught is no
longer dancing. His partner is deceased (heart attack). so I don't know
where else to go with this.
Ron Nelson
Chula Vista, CA
From squarekopp at gmx.de Wed Sep 27 17:32:01 2006
From: squarekopp at gmx.de (squarekopp at gmx.de)
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 23:32:01 +0200
Subject: [Squaredancing] Re: Calling for a Deaf Person
Message-ID: <20060927213201.147940@gmx.net>
I only once had a deaf girl as a guest at my clubs. She was quick in the uptake what her opposites were doing, with some help. E.g. for a square thru 4, somebody should show her 4 fingers. She was the daughter of a caller, and therefore had a solid foundation in theory. In other words, she knew what she was doing; what is more than I can say of some people who can hear but do not listen.
Yours squarely,
Heiner Fischle
Hannover, Germany
From sdcaller1 at sympatico.ca Thu Sep 28 09:20:08 2006
From: sdcaller1 at sympatico.ca (Caller-G)
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 09:20:08 -0400
Subject: [Squaredancing] Re: [sd-callers] Malone, NY
References: <4518D4C1.8020609@ARRL.NET>
Message-ID:
Mike,
The "Skirts & Flirts" are located in Canton, NY. They dance 'Basic/Mainstream with Plus Tips & some
Rounds. Their Caller is Bob Brown and they dance Fridays at the Canton Central School, 99 State St.
Class from 7-8pm ; Club 8 to 10pm
I can provide you with their club contacts if you want to email me privately.
Cheers
Geoff Clarke,
Carleton Place, Ontario,
Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Gormley
To: sd-callers at all8.com ; squaredancing at rbnsn.com ; Dosado at yahoogroups.com ; ABC Concept
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 3:20 AM
Subject: [sd-callers] Malone, NY
Any square dance clubs within driving distance from Malone, NY please
contact me. I have a square dancing couple moving to Malone from the
Keys, I wish to put you in touch with.
Mike Gormley
Florida Keys
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From challengecaller at yahoo.co.jp Thu Sep 28 09:24:31 2006
From: challengecaller at yahoo.co.jp (Shinichi Mochizuki)
Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 22:24:31 +0900
Subject: [Squaredancing] (no subject)
Message-ID: <000901c6e301$6f4393d0$61b0b2da@N2040>