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April
2012
A History of the Fairs ’n Squares Square Dance Club
of Framingham, Massachusetts
By Glenn Ickler
The call to square dance in Framingham came in October of 1961 when the Framingham Department of Recreation sponsored a class at the Civic League with Paul
Pratt of Chelmsford as the caller and teacher. Three couples showed up that first evening and a man was recruited from an office in the building to dance with the caller’s
wife in order to complete a square.
By graduation in the spring of 1962 there were 3 to 4 sets dancing. An independent
club was formed in 1962 with a board of directors. George and Carolyn Frost, the first
presidents, named the club and designed the badge still in use today.
During the club’s first “official year” there were ten squares in class. Dances were
held in any and all halls large enough to accommodate the crowd. A telephone tree was
established to inform dancers of the location of each dance. Coffee, made at home in a
large urn, was transported hot to the dance location by a very careful driver.
A permanent home was found the following year. The club has moved to five other
halls since then, settling into its present home in Ellison Hall in 1995.
In 1964, the Fairs ’n Squares originated the Presidents’ Ball, an annual event that
drew presidents and vice presidents from dozens of New England clubs for 25 years. In
1965 the club organized the Town and Country Jubilee, which drew 3,000 dancers to
the Prudential Center in Boston.
In 1979, the Fairs ’n Squares became the first (and for more than 20 years the only)
club to receive the Yankee Clipper Award at the New England Square and Round
Dance Convention.
A scholarship fund was established in 1970 and each year $1,000 is granted to a
deserving Framingham high school graduate attending a college or university. Over
the years, club members have participated in numerous community events, including
helping charitable fund raisers, marching in the Framingham Flag Day parade and
entertaining residents of Framingham nursing homes.
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LETTERS
NESD
Hi Ed and Pat,
I am a UK reader of your magazine and I have been following you letters in February and March with great interest. I have
been a dancer for over 20 years and I fear that the pastime is
slowly dying in the UK - recruitment of any age group is difficult.
I am not a caller and work commitments prevent me from giving it the time required
to learn. Over the last 5 years I have thought out of the box to support my club and now
when our caller is away I occasionally run what have become known as Bob’s Disco’s. I
try to give people something different. I dim the lights in the hall and use gentle disco
lighting to improve the atmosphere – who wants to sit all night in a room harshly lit by
fluorescent lights?
I use good quality recorded music which I gather from around the world, played
through a good sound system. I control my PC with a remote control so that my wife
and I can dance as well. I totally don’t care what people wear, I just want them dancing.
6 squares in modern dress beats 2 in square dance clothing in my book! The nights are
lively, relaxed, I make as many mistakes as the other dancers and we all laugh about it. I
often get more dancers than we get on our usual club nights !
I know it isn’t the solution to our problems, I cannot teach people but at least I can give
our existing dancers a good time and hopefully stop them getting bored.
I think my message is that whether we are callers, club committee members or simply dancers we all must work together and not be afraid to try different things. If some of
them come right Square Dancing will have a future.
Regards
Bob Sillitoe
C2 Workshop 7:15 - 9:45 PM Wednesdays
With two C3A Tips if the floor can do them.
Donna’s basement – 53 Angell Brook Dr, W Boylston
Saturday Classes Available - Lawrence, MA
France Rouff
A daytime C1 class will start in May.
Meet one Saturday per month - double sessions.
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Comment
JIM MAYO
I’ve been working on the SquareDanceHistory.org web site recently. We have
collected a lot of information and video images. I have been trying to understand how
and when we made the transition from traditional square dancing to what we are now
calling “modern western” square dancing. We are pretty much agreed on what the
difference is. In traditional dancing the dance routine is repeated several times during
each individual tip. In modern square dancing the caller changes the dance routine as it
is called.
That idea of changing the dance pattern during the dance happened, generally, after
WW2. It may have been done in isolated places before the war but we don’t have any
recordings that let us know about those. We do know that by the early 1960’s there were
books describing for callers how to manage that kind of choreographic change.
It is nearly certain that the changing of the dance pattern as it was called in modern
square dancing became common during the fifteen year period from 1945 to 1960.
Another difference between most traditional square dancing and its modern siblings is
the club. We know that there were traditional square dance clubs but much of traditional
dancing was put on by the musicians or the caller or by some other organization that hired
them both. In New England some of the clubs that started before there was modern square
dancing made the changeover in that same fifteen year period.
When I returned to New England after the Korean War there were three clubs that I
knew of already in operation; the Pittsfield Quadrille Club, the Fitchburg Quadrille Club
and the Seacoast Region Square Dance Club. All of them made the transition to modern
square dancing and continued as modern clubs for several decades although the Fitchburg
club went through several name changes along the way. I think there was one south of
Boston, too.
I wrote recently to Earl Johnston and I have spoken with Al Brundage. We all think
Al’s Connecticut Club was the first truly modern (meaning different from the traditional
New England) square dance club in New England. He formed that club after his visit to
Pappy Shaw’s in Colorado in 1949. If anyone knows of some other information that would
help me understand more about the origin of modern square dancing, I would love to hear
from you.
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Square Dance
Music Review
TOM RUDEBOCK
4551 Grafton Rd, Leetonia OH 44431 ~ 330-427-6358
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TITLE
Music Source
ARTIST
All CDs and MP3s are recorded in 3 keys, unless otherwise noted.
Engine #9
Bob Cat BC 507 (CD, MP3)
Ken Bower
Hi Hat HH5145 (45) Re-release
Tom Miller
A hit for Roger Miller in 1965. Guitar, steel, bass, piano and drums. Chases give it
a full sound. Recorded in one key. Hds (Sds) Tch 1/4, Hd (Sd) Boys Run, Star Thru,
R & L Thru, 2 Ladies Chain, Send ‘em Back Dixie Style OW, Boys Trade, Left Swing Thru,
Girls Run Left, Promenade.
All That Jazz
Buddy Weaver
Blue Star BS 2555 (CD, MP3)
The opening song from the 1975 musical “Chicago”. Bright sounds from horns, piano, tuba,
bass and drums. The break and close have different figures. Several key changes. Hds
(Sds) Tch 1/4, Hd (Sd) Boys Run, R & L Thru, Half Sashay, Swing Thru, Recycle, Square
Thru 3, Swing, Promenade.
Flash Of Fire
Beryl Main
Chaparral C402 (CD, MP3) Re-release
A hit for Hoyt Axton in 1976. Guitar, bass, muted horn, fiddle, piano, and drums well mixed
for an uplifting tempo. Hds (Sds) Flutterwheel, Sweep 1/4, Pass Thru, R & L Thru, DoSaDo,
Make a Wave, Girls Trade, Recycle, Left Allemande, DoSaDo, Swing Corner, Promenade.
I’m So In Love With You
Ken Bower
Chaparral C 510 (45, CD, MP3) Re-release
Guitar, bass, harmonica, mandolin and drums in a flowing tempo that will add some zest
to your dance. Hds (Sds) Promenade Half, Pass the Ocean, Extend, Swing Thru, Spin the
Top, R & L Thru, Square Thru 3, Swing Corner, Promenade.
I’d Like To Be
Jerry Routh
Cardinal CAR 2033 (CD, MP3) Re-release
Cardinal CAR 33 (45) Re-release
Pretty country song recorded by Jim Reeves. Guitar, bass, steel, fiddle and drums in a
cheery mix that will bring smiles. Hds (Sds) Square Thru, DoSaDo, Swing Thru, Boys
Run, Couples Circulate, Chain Down The Line, Pass the Ocean, All 8 Circulate, Swing
Corner, Promenade.
American Dream
Davey Nakamori
Elite ER 1063 (CD, MP3)
A release by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Steel, guitar, bass, piano and drums in an ear
candy mix. Hds (Sds) Square Thru, DoSaDo, Swing Thru, Spin the Top, Recycle, Pass the
Ocean, Swing Thru, Swing Corner, Promenade.
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Hummingbird
Daryl Clendenin
Chinook CK 093 (CD, MP3) Re-release
A release by Restless Heart. A driving rhythm from a guitar, harmonica, bass, steel and
drums. Non-intrusive background vocals that add. A real floor lifter. Hds (Sds) Square
Thru, DoSaDo, Swing Thru, Boys Run, Tag the Line, Face Right, Wheel & Deal, Tch 1/4,
Scoot Back, Swing Corner, Promenade.
Little Joe Wrangler
Doug Davis
Chinook CK 200 (CD, MP3) Re-release
A hit for Marty Robbins and Chris LeDoux. Fiddle, guitar, bass, piano and drums in a toe
tapping mix. Key change in break and closer. Standard Ferris Wheel Figure.
It Never Rains In California
Steve Kopman
ESP 927 (CD, MP3)
Released b Albert Hammond, a British born singer songwriter in 1972, it peaked at #5 on
the US Billboard Hot 100. Harmonica, flute, guitar, banjo, silky strings, bass and drums
in a full sound mix. Hds (Sds) Promenade Half, Sds (Hds) R & L Thru, Square Thru,
DoSaDo, 8 Chain 4, Swing, Promenade.
You Ain’t Much Fun
Gary Shoemake
ESP 1145 (CD, MP3)
Co-written and recorded by Toby Keith, it peaked at # 2 on the Billboard Hot Country
Single Chart. Guitar, steel, piano, bass harmonica and drums in a toe tapping mix of this
hit song. Hds (Sds) Square Thru, DoSaDo, Swing Thru, Spin the Top, R & L Thru, Square
Thru 3, Swing Corner, Promenade.
Knee Deep
Scott & Shawn Brown
Goldrush GLDR 148 (CD, MP3)
A release by the Zac Brown band. Rolling banjo, piano, bass and drums. Hds (Sds)
Promenade Half, R & L Thru, Square Thru, DoSaDo, 8 Chain 4, Swing, Promenade.
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Daddy Frank
Scott Brown
Goldrush GLDR 146 (CD, MP3)
A # 1 hit for Merle Haggard in 1971. Rolling electronic sound from a piano, fiddle, bass,
xylophone and drums. Hds (Sds) Pass the Ocean, Extend, Swing Thru, Boys Run, Girls
Hinge, Diamond Circulate, Cut the Diamond, Bend the Line, Square Thru 3, Swing
Corner, Promenade.
Sink The Bismark
Shawn Brown & Chris Jacobs
Goldrush GLDR 147 (CD, MP3)
Co-written by Johnny Horton, it reached # 3 on the country charts in 1960. Piano, rolling
banjo, bass and drums. Hds (Sds) Promenade Half, R & L Thru, Square Thru, R & L
Thru, Star Thru, Load the Boat, Swing, Promenade.
Back To Donegal
Grenn G 12424 (CD, MP3)
Brian Hotchkies
Grenn G 12239 (45) Re-release
Vern Smith
A hit for Bing Crosby. Guitar, banjo, bass, piano, and drums mixed in a true Irish flavor.
Hds (Sds) Square Thru, Tch 1/4, Scoot Back, Boys Run, R & L Thru, Star Thru, Right
Pull By, Allemande Left, Promenade. Listen to the vocal side for an additional figure.
The Motown Song
Steve Anderson
JRR 112 (CD, MP3)
Recorded by Rod Stewart, it reached # 10 on the American and UK charts. A swinging
arrangement in the Motown style. Electronic keyboard, bass, guitar and drums. Hds (Sds)
Promenade Half, R & L Thru, Flutterwheel, Sweep 1/4, Zoom, Square Thru 3, Pass Thru,
Trade By, Swing Corner, Promenade.
A Place In the Choir
Jim Kline
DoubleM MM 195 (CD, MP3)
Written by Bill Staines. The best know recording was by The Clancy Brothers and Tommy
Maken. Banjo, guitar, steel, bass and drums in a gospel tune that moves right along. Hds
(Sds) Promenade Half, Lead Right, R & L Thru, Veer Left, Couples Circulate, Chain Down
the Line, Pass the Ocean, Boys Circulate, Girls Trade, Swing Corner, Promenade.
Everybody’s Reaching Out
Monk Moore
DoubleM MM 196 (CD, MP3)
A hit for Brenda Lee. Bright electronic sound, bass, piano, accordion and drums. Hds (Sds)
Square Thru, DoSaDo, Swing Thru, Spin the Top, R & L Thru, Square Thru 3, Swing
Corner, Promenade.
All Night Party
Jimmy Roberson
Platinum PLM 110 (45, CD, MP3)
Uptown Disco beat. Electronic sound with a bass and drums. Non intrusive background
vocals. Try it for patter. Hds (Sds) Square Thru, DoSaDo, Tch 1/4, Split Circulate, Single
Hinge, Fan the Top, R & L Thru, Square Thru 3, Swing Corner, Promenade.
Moments To Remember
Don Williamson & Mike Hoose
Red Boot RB 3104 (CD, MP3)
Originally recorded by the Four Lads in 1955, reaching # 2 on the Disc Jockey Chart. Also
covered by Louis Armstrong, Ray Conniff and The Lettermen. Xylophone, piano, silky
strings, bass, electronic keyboard and drums in a smoothie that will bring smiles and
memories. Hds (Sds) Star Thru, Pass Thru, Circle To A Line, Pass Thru, Wheel & Deal,
Centers Star Thru, Pass Thru, Cloverleaf, Centers Square Thru, Single Circle, Promenade.
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Palomino Records, Inc. 502-543-1521
www.dosado.com/music - music@dosado.com
Old Dogs, Children & Watermelon Wine
Ken Burke
Quadrille Q 1858 (CD, MP3)
A hit for Tom T. Hall in 1972. Harmonica, guitar, bass, pino, electronic keyboard and
drums in a smooth mid evening relaxer. Key change in closer. Hds (Sds) Square Thru,
Right Hand Star, Hds (Sds) Star Left – Full Turn, R & L Thru, Rollaway, Single Circle,
Swing Corner, Promenade.
Mind Your Own Business
Jerry Story
Royal RYL 116 (CD, MP3) Re-release
Written and recorded by Hank Williams in 1949. It went to # 6 on the C & W best Seller
list. Easy rock tempo with a steel, fiddle, guitar, harmonica, bass and drums. Runs and
chases give it a full sound. Hds (Sds) Promenade Half, Square Thru, R & L Thru, Tch 1/4,
Follow Your Neighbor – Spread, All 8 Circulate, Swing Corner, Promenade.
Get Rhythm
Larry Letson
Royal RYL 509 (CD, MP3) Re-release
A song about optimism written and recorded by Johnny Cash in 1969. A real floor
lifter, steel, harmonica, fiddle, guitar, bass and drums. Key change in break and closer.
Standard Ferris Wheel Figure.
Everyone’s Working For The Weekend
Bob Asp
Solid Gold SG 513 (CD, MP3)
Released in 1981 by the rock band Loverboy. It reached # 2 in US Mainstream Rock. Lots
of drive. Electronic keyboard, guitar, bass and drums. Try it for patter. An extra no melody
track is included. Hds (Sds) Promenade Half, Sds (Hds) R & L Thru, Square Thru, 8
Chain 4, Swing, Promenade.
I’m Gonna Knock On Your Door
Square Tunes ST 1002 (CD, MP3)
Brian Hotchkies
AT 147 (45) Re-release
Bob Poyner
Released by the Isley Brothers in 1959. It became a hit for teenage actor Eddie Hodges in
1961. Banjo, muted horn, bass, piano, guitar and drums in a toe tapping arrangement. Key
change in the break. Hds (Sds) Square Thru, Swing Thru, Boys Trade, Spin the Top, R &
L Thru, Boys Walk, Girls Dodge, Swing Thru, Centers Trade, Swing Corner, Promenade.
Hoedowns
Big Time / Grand Colonel
Buddy Weaver
Blue Star BS 2554 (CD, MP3)
Big Time has a Dixieland sound from trumpets, banjo, bass, drums, trombone, clarinet
and guitar. Buddy calls Plus on the vocal track. Grand Colonel has a bright cheery
electronic big band sound. Buddy call Mainstream on the vocal track.
Marldon / Will-O-Wisp
Brian Hotchkies
Grenn G12809 (CD, MP3)
Marldon has a banjo, fiddle, guitar, bass and drums. Will-O-Wisp has bells, guitar and
drums. Recorded in one key. Available on CD and MP3.
Lots of variety this month, jazz, country, big band, traditional. Check them all out on
your review service or listen on line. Until next month keep it FUN.
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Reviewing
Round Dances
PHIL & SANDIE GATCHELL
11 Canterbury Road, Woburn MA 01801
Phil_Gatchell@comcast.net
COUNTRY ROADS by Joe Scarlatella and Monica Shanks
Phase 2 + 1 (Strolling Vine) Two Step; available from Amazon. Traditional John Denver
music with a good dance. Travelling box, hitch, walk 2, twirl/vine, face to face and back to
back, broken box, strolling vine, open vine, lace up, turning two steps, circle away, strut
together, basketball turn and twirl/vine 2.
IN KANSAS CITY by Al and Martha Wolff
Phase 2 Two Step; available from Amazon. Good ol’ country music from Buck Owens. Box,
reverse box, hitch, scissors, circle away, strut together, vine apart and together, open vine
4, vine 3, wrap, unwrap, change sides, face to forward two steps, face and back to back, side
draw close, rock forward and recover, back and recover, lunge turn in and a travelling box.
WHY ASK FOR THE MOON by Collina DeFore Meyer
Phase 2 Two Step; available on Decca or Hi Hat. Forward two steps, scissors, limp, side
draw close, twirl/vine, reverse twirl vine, face to face and back to back, basketball turn,
box, dip and recover, vine 3, warp, unwrap and change sides.
COOL TO BE A FOOL by Jerry Carmen
Phase 2 + 1 (Fishtail) Two Step; available on iTunes and Amazon. Here is more country
music and an easy dance that can be done at an open dance. Box, scissors, vine 4, turning
two steps, face to face and back to back, basketball, turn, hitch, circle away and together,
progressive scissors, fishtail, travelling box, left turning box, lunge and twist.
MIRA RIVER WALTZ by Debbie and Paul Taylor
Phase 2 + 1 (Pivot to semi) Waltz; available on Amazon. Beautiful piano music and a
pretty dance. Waltz away and together, solo turn to closed, maneuver, right turns, twisty
balance, twisty vine, left turning box, step swing, spin/maneuver, left turns, twinkle,
reverse twirl, open box, twirl/vine, progressive twinkles and a dip back and twist.
COME PAINT THE WIND by Howard and Anna Hoffman
Phase 3 + 1 (Alemana) Rumba; available from iTunes and Amazon. Doors circle away and
together, basic, underarm turn, reverse underarm turn, shoulder to shoulder, fence line,
serpiente, spot turn, chase, alemana, lariat, crabwalks, sidewalks, hand to hand, side close
and side corte.
ONLY YOU (SOLO TU) by Gert-Jan and Susie Rotscheid
Phase 3 + 2 (Cross Swivel and Cross Body) + 1 (Sunburst); available from Casa Musica.
Starts with un-phased Sunburst, cucarachas, shoulder to shoulder, basic, spot turn, wheel,
chase with peek-a-boo, cross body, cross swivels, break back to open, sliding doors, side
walks, lariat, fence lines, New Yorker, whip, side close and side corte.
Only two things in life are certain - death and taxes.
Too bad they don’t come in that order.
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SOUTHERLY RUMBA by Howard and Anna Hoffman
Phase 3 + 2 (Alemana and Aida) Rumba; available from iTunes and Amazon. Pretty music.
Basic, underarm turn, alemana, lariat, cucaracha, crab walk, chase, shoulder to shoulder,
hand to hand, serpiente, doors, progressive walks, New Yorker, spot turn, chase with
double peek-a-boo, time and spot, spot and time and an aida.
COOL FOOL RUMBA by Jerry Carmen
Phase 3 Rumba; available from iTunes and Amazon. (Same music as the phase 2 reviewed
above.) Box, vine 3, crabwalks, New Yorkers, alemana, hand to hand, basic, circle away
and together, fence lines, chase with peek-a-boo, shoulder to shoulder, chase, merengue
and a lunge and twist.
HOLD ON TOGETHER by Takao and Setsuko Ito
Phase 4 Bolero; available from Amazon. Great Diana Ross music and a good dance. Hip
rock, lunge, basic, underarm turn, in and out runs, preparation aida, aida line, fence line,
hip lift, turning basic, fallaway rhonde, open contra check, cross body, syncopated turning
basic overturned, head loop and lady under to opening out.
LAST WALTZ OF THE EVENING by Russ and Judy Francis
Phase 4 Waltz; available from Amazon. Very pretty dance to a well performed piece
of music. Box finish, diamond turn, forward waltz, maneuver, spin turn, cross hovers,
telemark, impetus, weave, whisk, hover corte, back whisk, wing, canter, left turns, in and
out runs, chair-recover-slip, hover fallaway, dip – twist and leg crawl.
WHAT A DAY FOR A DAYDREAM by Joe Yakimowski
Phase 4 + 1 (American Spin) Foxtrot and Swing; available on Hi Hat EN027 and HH855.
This is a good dance written by a good friend. Foxtrot – diamond turn, cross hovers, wing,
open telemark, cross pivot, twinkle, maneuver, spin turn, box, left turns. Swing – Rock
the boat, kick ball change, swivel, jive chasse left and right, spanish arms, American spin,
Ending – Slow apart point.
RETURN TO ME by Carmen and Mildred Smarrelli
Phase 5 Rumba; available on Columbia Hall of Fame by Marty Robbins and Amazon.
Pretty music with a dance written by two dear departed friends. Alemana turn with loop,
kiki walks, spiral, aida, cucarachas, basic, side walk, woman solo spin, spot turn, contra
check, pivot with flair, crab walks, fence line, circle to press line, rock and roll to a sit line.
IF I WERE A PAINTING by Kay and Joy Read
Phase 6 Waltz; available on Maters of Modern Thirteen by DanceLife. This is a controlled
waltz with super music. Whisk, lady roll out, slow cross check, forward 2/ lady rise and
prep, double telespin, mini telespin, contra check and switch, curved feather, outside spin
to hinge, hover corte, impetus, double reverse, outside change, right turning lock, ronde,
develop, link to promenade, weave 5 checking and switch, double natural, natural hover
cross, back passing change and tumble turn.
We only review those dances that have readily available music. Enjoy these
dances and remember to LISTEN to the music before you buy it – it may not be
your style. Some cuers and dancers have asked me for certain cue sheets that
have been reviewed. I will always send the cue sheet when requested.
Anyone wishing to have their dance reviewed should e-mail a FULL cue sheet and an mp3
of the music (cued if possible) to Phil and Sandie at Phil_Gatchell@comcast.net.
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ED FOOTE
AS A DANCER, WHAT I LOOK FOR IN A CALLER
Each year my Plus club has guest callers, and I try to attend if I am in town. I also
try to attend dances when I am traveling. As a dancer, here is a list of things I look for
in a caller.
1. FREQUENT ALLEMANDE LEFTS The dancers need to be rewarded with the
carrot of a Left Allemande when they have done well, and it is good to have constant
positive reinforcement. Thus, I like to see a Left Allemande at least every 45 - 60 seconds.
The Allemandes do not all have to be followed with a Right & Left Grand - the key is
the Allemande itself. Some callers just call and call with very few Allemandes, and this
causes some dancers to be nervous, in addition to putting a damper on enthusiasm from
the floor.
2. SMOOTH CHOREOGRAPHY This should be automatic for all callers, but I am
amazed by the number of times I experience direct reversal of body flow, or combinations
that are adequate but could be made much better with a little thought. Women dancers
often suffer more from un-smooth choreography, because most callers are men and they
assume that if something is smooth for the men then it is also smooth for the women. This
is not necessarily the case.
On the flip side, I danced to one caller who was so perfect on smooth choreography that
everyone was a constant state of perfect flow. By the second half of the dance my body was
crying out for something different - not something awkward but at least something that
would let some dancers stop occasionally. We never got it. In other words, it is possible to
be too perfect.
3. FEW TO NO DO-SA-DOS Do-Sa-Do is a double reversal of body flow. The more
this call is given, the less smooth the dance. In addition, if a caller calls Do-Sa-Do prior
to a Swing Thru, it is talking down to the dancers, in effect saying: “I don’t think you
are capable of doing a Swing Thru without doing a Do-Sa-Do first.” I count the number
of times a caller uses Do-Sa-Do. Three or 4 a night might be ok, simply because it
is a traditional call, but any more is excessive and indicates a lack of thinking about
choreography. One or no Do-Sa-Dos during a dance greatly elevates the caller in my eyes.
Continued in the June issue.
PLUS, ADVANCED & CHALLENGE Diagram Books from ED FOOTE
5 books available: Plus, A1 & A2 (both in 1 book), C1, 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 8½ x 11 with spiral binding; laser printing provides clear, sharp images. The most complete diagram
books for Plus, Advanced and Challenge available today.
Cost: $19.50 per book includes shipping. (Canada add $1.00.)
Order from: Ed Foote, 140 McCandless Pl., Wexford PA 15090
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Sew it goes
KAREN REICHARDT
WWW.SQUAREDANCESEWING.COM
DKREICHARDT@GMAIL.COM
Sew Creatively
This is the title of the sewing book for the 61st National Square Dance Convention
in Spokane. It will be over 80 pages of square dance sewing information. There are
no reprints from previous conventions. Diagrams and pictures on almost every page
compliment the text. The entire book has been typed in a large clear font. No scans or
photocopies have been used. It will be coil bound to lay flat next to the sewing machine for
easy reference. The reading lists, notions suggestions and interesting quotes fill out the
pages and provide information for every level of needle artist. This book will be used for
many dance related sewing projects.
It starts off with three crochet and three knit patterns for capes, shawls and wraps
to keep you stylish and warm prior to dancing or while you are taking a break. Why
cover your dance ensemble with an old sweater when you can create a beautiful garment
that will keep you comfortable and not crush your sleeves or mash your ruffles? The
instructions range from very easy to moderately challenging. They have been tested
several times for accuracy. All of the knit and crochet items will be on display in the
sewing studio.
There are new skirts to make using your serger and ‘jelly rolls’ of fabric from the
quilting section. These involve making the strips into panels and cutting the panels into
sections for skirt construction. All of the instructions have a picture of the item. Complete
directions and formulas for creating flat circle skirts are also included. You will be able
to make a circle skirt to fit a child or a very tall woman with this information. All of the
garments and projects pictured in the book will be available for inspection at the sewing
studio. You will be able to handle the items and make your own notes.
Sew Creatively is also the name of the sewing studio at the convention. It is very easy
to find on the second floor of the entrance hall. The four Make & Take sessions in the
studio will be - Pincushions, Ruched Flowers, Muslin Quilt Squares and Beaded T-shirts.
Check the program book for exact times when you get to the convention. There will be
volunteers to help you with each of these projects. Volunteers will also be prepared to
help with any fashion mishaps. If you split a seam or loose a hem just go to the sewing
studio for help with a repair. The tracing area will also have volunteers to keep things
running smoothly.
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Many new patterns for tracing have been developed. The emphasis is on asymmetrical
skirt construction. There are several different patterns for tracing and the instructions
for easy asymmetrical construction are in the sewing book. Serger and sewing machine
instructions are included. These skirts are not difficult and they really look graceful on the
dance floor.
There will be a Free Table in the Sewing Studio. Donations of patterns and sewing
books or magazines would all be very welcome. Just bring them along to the convention
and share them with other dancers.
The Sewing Seminars will be in the Conference Theater on the ground floor. It has
tiered seating for 270 people with a writing table attached to each seat. Presenters will be
using the sound system so everyone will be able to hear. The projector will allow everyone
to see the presentation clearly. The schedule will be listed in the program book and on
display boards in the convention center.
For further information on the book, sewing studio or seminars go to the sewing tab
on the 61st NSDC web site www.61nsdc.com or www.SquareDanceSewing.com. Contact
us if you would like to volunteer for a couple of hours in the sewing studio or in the
Conference Theater.
Please order your Sew Creatively book right now. The number of books ordered will be
the number printed. Don’t count on buying your copy at the door. If you did not purchase a
copy of the book when you registered you may add it to your registration by going on line
to regchair@61nsdc.com. The books will be printed the end of April so orders sent in after
April might not be filled.
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COMPOSERS: Dorothy Sanders
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MUSIC: “Singing the Blues” by Marty Robbins
Col-13-33045 - download from iTunes
FOOTWORK: Opposite unless noted
PHASE: 2+2 (Fishtail & Susie Q)
SEQUENCE: INTRO, A, B, A (1-8), C, A, B, A (9-16)
RHYTHM: Two Step
INTRO
1 - 2 CP/LOD WAIT PU NOTES + VOCAL “WELL I” DANCE START ON “NEVER”
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9 - 12 2 FWD TWO STEPS;; 2 PROG SCISSORS CKG;;
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9 - 12 CIRCLE AWAY 2 TWO STEPS;; STRUT 4 BFLY;;
13 - 16 SUSIE Q;; TWIRL 2; WLK & PU;
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or send self addressed, stamped envelope to
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Merit Badge of Distinction
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$2.75 plus $1.00 postage
PO Box 57, Westfield, MA 01086
413-848-2243
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CLUB News
RIVERSIDE SQUARES, Danvers, MA
By Peter and Anne Schwind
Fun Night in January with new members
Back row left - club caller Norm
Back row right - class coordinator Joyce
Riverside Squares is committed to holding
classes for new square dancers as we believe
it is important to recruit new folks into square
dancing. Left is our September 2011 class on
“Mastering Mainstream” night. Below are some
of the new folks that are interested in learning
square dancing. They came to a free Fun Night
to see if they like square dancing. Most sign up
for our 15 week mainstream class. Check our
web site for details, www.riversidesquares.org or
see our ad on page 20.
Riverside Squares is planning a 2012 summer
dance program with the same location and
format as last year. We will be back at
the Woburn Memorial Senior Center on
three Saturday nights, with Red Bates
calling and Jo Yakimowski cueing on
June 23, Matt McGovern calling and
Barbara Nutting cueing on July 21,
and Bob Butler calling and Scott Cohen
cueing on August 18. All summer dances
are alternating MS and PLUS. Join us
for some summer fun.
September 2011 new dancers
completing Mainstream
Hope to see you at convention in
Hartford!!!
22nd Annial TUMBLING LEAVES FESTIVAL
“aLL roads lead to bennington college, bennington vt”
oCTOBER 19, 20 & 21
CALLERS: RED BATES, Randy dougherty, Bill Harrison
tim marriner, John Marshall & KEN RITUCCI
CUERS; RALPH & JOAN COLLIPI
5 HALLS: new!!! mainstream thru c-2
steve & irene bradt
~MANY
PACKAGES TO SELECT FROM
For information, call or write: Red Bates ~ redbates@juno.com ~ 941-223-0987 (cell)
November - May: 941-282-0481
5134 Latham Ter, Port Charlotte FL 33981
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June - October: 207-864-2524
PO Box 1197, Rangeley ME 04970
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ROUNDALAB ROQ – 2nd Quarter 2012
Carter & Ruby Ackerman, ROQ Chaircouple
Rounds of The Quarter (ROQ) & Runners Up (RU)
PHASE 2: Richard and Frances Matthews, Chaircouple
ROQ: Come Dance With Me (TS), Casey & Sharon Parker
Come Dance With Me, Nancy Hayes, iTunes
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1 RU: I’m Gonna Sit Right Down (TS), David & Carol Anderson, MCA-60083
“I’m Gonna Sit Right Down & Write Myself A Letter” by Billy Williams
2nd RU: I’m Singing The Blues (TS), Dorothy Sanders, Col. 13-33045, Marty Robbins
PHASE 3: Debbie & Paul Taylor, Chaircouple
ROQ: A Wink And A Smile (FT), Karen & Ed Gloodt
Epic #EK 53764 CD, Sleepless In Seattle
Orig Motion Picture Sound Track (Harry Connick, Jr)
st
1 RU: I Talk To The Trees (RB), Karen & Ed Gloodt,
CD: The Unmistakable Sound Of Billy Ternent & Orchestra, trk 8
nd
2 RU: Around The World (WZ), Casey & Sharon Parker
CD: Let’s Dance, Columbia Ballroom Orchestra, Vol 5
Modern Collection – Michelle, trk 1
PHASE 4: Dave Goss & Ulla Figwer, Chaircouple
ROQ: Donde Estas Yolanda (MB), Casey & Sharon Parker
CD: Sympathique, “Donde Estas, Yolanda?”, Pink Martini, trk 6
1st RU: My Kind Of Girl (FT/JV), Mike & Edie Kirsch
Warwick M636, “My Kind Of Girl” by Matt Monro
2nd RU: Makin’ Whoopee! (FT), Milo Molitoris & Cinda Firstenburg
“Makin Whoopee” by Doris Day, CD: Sentimental Journey, trk 9
PHASE 5: Debby & Tim Vogt, Chaircouple
ROQ: Eso Beso (SB), Kenji & Nobuko Shibata, CD: Ross Mitchell, Dansan trk 14
1st RU: The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing (FT), Steve & Irene Bradt
Danny Kaye Sings Hans Christian Andersen & Other Favourites, trk 18
nd
2 RU: Can You Read My Mind (BL), Peg & John Kincaid
“Can You Read My Mind” by Maureen McGovern
CD: Maureen McGovern Greatest Hits
PHASE 6: Chris & Terri Cantrell, Chaircouple
ROQ: Midnight Tango VI (TG), Debby & Tim Vogt
CD: The Fabulous Ballroom Collection, Arthur Murray Orchestra
st
1 RU: Bahia Blanca (ArgTG), Jack & Judy DeChenne
“Bahia Blanca” Florindo Sassone y su Orquesta (iTunes)
nd
2 RU: River Lullabye VI (WZ), Jack & Judy DeChenne
“River Lullaby” Samantha Dexter from “Princes of Egypt”
Casa Musica web site
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Fairs
’n Squares
Saturday, April 14 ~ 8:00-10:30 pm
STEVE PARK - Calling ~ BEVERLY MacKAY - Cuing
Ellison Hall behind Plymouth Church
87 Edgell Rd - Framingham Center - just north of route 9
April 22 - 50 th Anniversary Dance
BRUCE McCUE - Calling ~ BIRGIT MAGUIRE - Cuing
See March 2012 Issue for SPECIAL DETAILS
Thursdays - New Dancer Instructions at 7:30 pm - Club Workshop at 9:00
President: 508-877-1697 ~ Travel: 508-435-4263 ~ www.fairsnsquares.com
Baldwin Apple Squares
Presents
April 14 - April Showers Dance
Matt McGovern & Bernie Porter
Early A-1 ~ 7:30 to 8 PM ~ PLUS with Rounds - 8 to 10:30 ~ A-1 Tip at 10:30
OPEN WORKSHOPS with Rounds - Wednesdays
All events at Veteran's Memorial Senior Center - 144 School St, Woburn MA
Info: Dan 781-438-2363 ~ Banner: Karen 781-729-6202
www.baldwinapplesquares.freeservers.com
SUTTON COUNTRY SQUARES
Sutton High School, 383 Boston Rd., Sutton, MA
Saturday, April 14 ~ 8 to 10:30pm ~ MS&PL
48th ANNIVERSARY DANCE
MATT AUGER
BANNER Info: 508-835-4560
KATHY REARDON
Please call if you need more info.
Sad but true - common sence is not too common!!!
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The HAYLOFT STEPPERS
PODUNK ROAD - STURBRIDGE, MA 01566
HOME OF THE
Off Route 49
Square Dancing in APRIL ~ Saturday ~ 8 - 10:30 pm ~ MS & PL
7 JOHN HENDRON / BIRGIT MAGUIRE - Let’s Color Eggs
21 ED FOOTE / ROY WILLIAMS - Earth Day
Sunday 4/15 ~ A-1 Dance ~ 2 - 4:30 pm - no rounds
JAY SILVA
A BANNER
CLUB
Info: 413-967-9048 www.hayloftsteppers.org
RENT THE BARN ~ Contact Richard Eckert ~ 413-967-9048 ~ wingzero112@gmail.com
Don Bachelder
Caller & Instructor since 1984.
Square Dance Caller
Wed - Monadnock Squares ~ Thursday Bradford Country Squares
134 Gill Road
Bernardston, MA 01337
(413) 648-3003
E-mail: donbachelder@comcast.net
Basic Instruction thru Advanced Club Levels
Mainstream thru A2
Will Travel Weekends
Memorial Weekend M/P w/Carol Stuart ~ Boothbay, Maine
June 22-24 Plus w/Ralph Peacock, Horseshoe Acres, Andover VT
Call for rates and dates for your events!
Fun Nights & Weekends
Great Plain Squares - The Place to Dance in 2012
GREAT PLAIN
SQUARES
Carter Memorial Church
800 Highland Avenue
Needham MA
Wednesdays
7:00-8:15 Square Dance Class
8:15 - 10:00 Plus with Rounds
Information: 781-801-0725
Come dance with us
every Wednesday.
Dance some plus then
dance some fast-track.
Our Caller and Cuers
Bob Butler
Phil Gatchell, Scott Cohen
www.GreatPlainSquares.org
Tri Club Dance
Fairs ’n Squares
Framingham MA
Mainstream and Plus
May 19, 2012
Caller: Jim DeNigris
Cuer: Harriett Clarke
Check www.GreatPlainSquares.org for details
SQUARE WHEELERS Inc.
PO Box 695, Acton, MA 01720-0695
Presidents: Brigid & Werner Menzi 978-897-9409
Banner: Bud & Marie Medeiros 978-486-3015
 April ~ Dancing 7:30 - 10:00 pm 
Fri 13 Alt MS/PL
John Hendron
David Goss
Acton - Boxborough Public Schools Administration Building
36 Charter Road, Acton MA
*** Dance automatically cancelled by no-school notice ***
The great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.
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Phone 781-592-8890 fax 781-598-6270
Email: majestic.badge@verizon.net
Specializing in custom club badges
ALSO AVAILABLE: Over 250 Fun Dangles & Special Dangles made to specifications.
ROUND DANCE WITH
BIRGIT & RICHARD MAGUIRE
Every Tuesday at the Hayloft Barn, Sturbridge MA
7:00 – 8:30 pm, Phase 4 Rhumba
8:30 –10:00 pm, All Rhythms - Phase 4 & 5
Sat 7 Hayloft Steppers, Sturbridge MA
Sat 14 Glastonbury Squares, Glastonbury CT
Sun 22 Fairs ’n Squares, Framingham MA
27 - 29 New England Convention - Hartford CT - See you there!
For rates and dates call Birgit or Richard Maguire ~ 508-584-0584 ~ www.breasyrounds.com
Riverside Squares
PO Box 382, Danvers, MA 01923 www.RiversideSquares.org
Dances and workshops at Calvary Episcopal Church Hall, corner of Holten & Cherry Streets, Danvers
Saturday, March 31 ~ 7:30 pm - 8 A1 ~ 8:00 - 10:30 pm - PL
Caller: Bill Mager
Cuer: Marilyn Rivenburg
Wednesday Square Dance Workshops
MS class - 7:00-8:15, PL - 8:15-9:30, Angel Plus Tip - 9:30-9:45
Peter & Anne Schwind ~ Presidents & Acting Banner Chairs ~ 978-475-8216
SQUARE RIGGERS
SQUARE DANCE CLUB, INC.
PO Box 434
Natick MA 01760
Founded 1965
LIGHTHOUSE CLASS BALL
Friday, April 13 ~ CLASS ~ DANCING 8 to 10:30 pm
BOB BUTLER
Harriett Clarke
Dances are held in the Westwood First Parish Church,
corner of Nahatan and Clapboardtree Streets in Westwood, MA.
CLUB: 781-235-8473
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Download the complete flyer at www.squaredance.ws/flyers/KRSS2012.pdf
He who cannot put his thoughts on ice - should never enter a heated dispute.
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Mailing Address: PO Box 232,Concord, NH 03302-0232
Banner: Ken & Marge Nesbitt 603-224-0823
Information & President: Ron Turcotte 603-620-3717
Saturday, April 7 - Class Dance
JERRY MAURICE
BERNIE PORTER
Join us in a Square!!
Dancing at the HOWARD RECREATIONAL CENTER
State Office Park South, 99 Pleasant St., Concord, NH
Celebrating 47 Years of Square Dancing and Friendship
Heel & Toe Square Dance Club
Manchester, NH
April Showers BRING MAY FLOWERs
And Pie Auction
Saturday, April 21
JIM SCHELL Calling
BERNIE PORTER Cuing
Bishop O’Neil Youth Center
30 South Elm St., Manchester, NH
8:00 - 10:30 pm
Banner: Erich & Linda Nitzsche (978) 578-1352
MS w/PL tips
hntbanner2010@yahoo.com
There are few, if any, jobs in which ability is sufficient.
Needed also are loyalty, sincerity, enthusiasm, and cooperation.
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BRADFORD COUNTRY SQUARES
April 21 - Saturday
Kearsarge Regional Elementary School, Old Warner Rd, Bradford NH
"Ducky"
$6.00 per person
Under 16: $3.00
Under 12: free
7:00 - 7:30 Early Rounds ~ 7:30 - 10:00 MS
Skip Brown
Betty Ann Brown
Questions? Warren Sherburne - 603-863-6394 or Dawn Baker - 603-456-3837 ~ Co-Presidents
Brent & Reggie Scudder - 603-763-0187 ~ Banners/Contracts
bradfordcountrysquaresnh@yahoo.com
www.bradfordcountrysquares.freeservers.com
M aine
Skip & Betty Ann Brown
Members of CALLERLAB & ROUNDALAB - BMI/ASCAP Licensed
Friday (10 am) - 6-13-20 - “Let’s Dance” - Ph III Waltz Class - Portland
Friday - 6-13-20 - Shaker Valley - Phase II/III Round Dance Class Beginner Square Dance Class - PLUS Dance - Alfred, ME
Apr 1-4 - Annual CALLERLAB Convention - Nashville, TN
Apr 21 - Bradford Country Squares - M&P - Bradford, NH - Both
Apr 26-29 - N. E. Square & Round Dance Convention – Hartford, CT - Both
Nov 2-4 - “A Touch of Class”- Phase III/IV Rounds - Rindge, NH
[Betty Ann with Marilyn Rivenburg]
104 Brighton Avenue - Portland, ME 04102 - (207) 773-1826
E-Mail - ICall@maine.rr.com
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SHOES
NUBBLE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS
Sunday - April 1
CALLER: Darrell Sprague & CUER: Barbara Horlor
Sundays - April 15, 22 & 29
CALLER: Kip Moulton & CUER: Linda Moulton
All Dates: Class: 6:30 - 7:30 $5pp then
Dance 7:30 - 9:30 ~ MS/PL (Rounds in between) $5pp
WELLS ACTIVITY CENTER ~ 113 Sanford Rd, RT 109 off RT 1 Wells, ME
INFO: John & Edna 207-985-8521 ~ Ruth 207-363-2774 ~ Ken & Denise 207-608-1333
Website: nubblelighthousekeepers.sqdancerme.us e-mail: nubblesdc@aol.com
Nothing is so annoying as to have someone go right on talking
when you’re interrupting!
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Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Great Plain Squares
Shaker Valley Squares
Concord Coach Squares
Hayloft Steppers
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Square Riggers
Square Wheelers
Shaker Valley Squares
Baldwin Apple Squares
Fairs ’n Squares
Happy Time Squares
Glastonbury Squares
Sutton Country Squares
Hayloft Steppers
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Great Plain Squares
Shaker Valley Squares
Bradford Country Squares
Hayloft Steppers
Heel & Toe
7 Hills Promenaders
Fairs ’n Squares
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Great Plain Squares
54th New England Convention
54th New England Convention
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers
Danvers MA
Mager / Rivenburg
EA-1, PL
Wells ME
Needham MA
Alfred ME
Concord NH
Sturbridge MA
Needham MA
Westwood MA
Acton MA
Alfred ME
Woburn MA
Framingham MA
Rochester NH
Glastonbury CT
Sutton MA
Sturbridge MA
Wells ME
Needham MA
Alfred ME
Bradford NH
Sturbridge MA
Manchester NH
Worcester MA
Framingham MA
Wells ME
Needham MA
Hartford CT
Hartford CT
Wells ME
Sprague / Horlor
Butler / Gatchell or Cohen
S Brown / B A Brown
Maurice / Porter
Hendron / Maguire
Butler / Gatchell or Cohen
Butler / Clarke
Hendron / Goss
S Brown / B A Brown
McGovern / Porter
Park / MacKay
Trapp / Horlor
/ Maguire
Auger / Reardon
Silva
K Moulton / L Moulton
Butler / Gatchell or Cohen
S Brown / B A Brown
S Brown / B A Brown
Foote / Williams
Schell / Porter
Gotta
McCue / Maguire
K Moulton / L Moulton
Butler / Gatchell or Cohen
Many / Many
Many / Many
K Moulton / L Moulton
MS & PL
PL
PL
CLASS
MS & PL
PL
CLASS
MS & PL
PL
EA-1, PL
Bachelder, Don .................................................19
Baldwin Apple Squares ....................................18
Bradford Country Squares................................23
Brown, Skip & Betty Ann ..................................23
Callers Black Book ...........................................15
Century Club ....................................................14
Claudia’s Western Shoppe ...............................12
Concord Coach ................................................22
Corben Geis “The Mascot with the Ascot”........13
Ed Foote Books ................................................ 11
Fairs ’n Squares ...............................................18
Great Plain Squares .........................................19
Happy Time Squares ........................................22
Hayloft Steppers ...............................................19
Heel & Toe ........................................................22
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MS & PL
A1
MS & PL
PL
PL
ERD, MS
MS & PL
MS w/PL
C-1 & C2
MS & PL
MS & PL
PL
MS & PL
Maguire, Birgit & Richard .................................20
Majestic Badge .................................................20
Northeast Callers School....................................6
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers .............................23
Palomino Records ..............................................8
Riverside Squares ............................................20
Rouff, Al ..............................................................3
Rudebock, Tom ................................................25
Square Dance Foundation of New England .......4
Square Riggers ................................................20
Square Wheelers..............................................19
Sturbridge Stampede .......................................21
Sutton Country Squares ...................................18
Tumbling Leaves Festival .................................16
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Workshops
Sunday
1-15-22-29
Nubble Lighthouse Keepers Wells, MA
CLASS
SQ
Tuesday
3-10-17-24
B & R Maguire
Sturbridge MA
PH 4 Rumba, all rhythms P4 & 5
RO
Wednesday
4-11-18-25 Baldwin Apple Squares
Great Plain Squares
Happy Time Squares
Riverside Squares
Seven Hills (Rouff)
Woburn MA
Needham MA
Rochester NH
Danvers MA
W Boylston MA
Open workshop
Class
Class, MS, PL
MS Class, PL
C2
Thursday
5-12-19-26
Fairs ’n Squares
Framingham MA Club W/S
S & BA Brown (10 AM)
Browns (Shaker Valley)
Portland ME
Alfred ME
Friday
6-13-20
PH 3 Waltz
Beg Sqs, PH 2 & 3
RO & SQ
SQ
SQ
SQ
SQ
SQ
RO
SQ & RO
TOM RUDEBOCK
Available to call in New England
Call for dates and rates 330-427-6358
or email tomsdcaller@gmail.com
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