Volume XLIX Issue 1 For the Record October 15, 2018 From the Desk of the President Hi All, It s that time of year when classes are starting. I hope all of you have sat down and reviewed all the Basic and Mainstream definitions. It never hurts to review what you already know. I know every time I review the definitions, I realize how much I take for granted. A review brings me back in focus. I m sure it will work for you as well. With this in mind, my remarks about reviewing the definitions bring to mind how much we need to reinforce this knowledge to all of our dancers. I would encourage all the club members to angel the class. Even they may realize they were a little fuzzy on some moves. As the old saying goes A little review never hurt anyone. Now in regard to the new students: I find that student dancers do not get enough repetition on the moves they are learning. I would strongly recommend we spend a little more time with each move and raise the bar on each move you teach. I have included some basic drills you may wish to use and encourage all of you to send some of your drills to share. Remember: we are in this together to rebuild square dancing to the glory days of the 70 s and 80 s! A dancer called me and suggested that when callers teach a class they provide a list of the moves so the dancers can follow along and mark off the moves as they are taught. I also received a call from a dancer concerned about a caller using singing calls with suggestive lyrics. If this is happening, keep in mind this is not acceptable by Callerlab, ACA or TSCA code of ethics. Please be aware of the age group you have at your dances and/or classes. Teens or younger dancers should not be subjected to adult phrases. It would be to your benefit to use better judgement when calling a dance. Enough said. John Carlton
2 From the Desk of the Vice President Thank you to the TSCA members for attending the seminar in October. It was one of the most attended seminars in years. Thanks to Joe Kromer from Tannheim, Germany, for a very educational presentation. TSCA members ROCK! The last writing, I focused on the time, really the lack of time we provide for new dancers to dance at a club dance. Today I am analyzing another step into the dance time. I recently attended a local club dance in the DFW area. Because I am unable to dance currently I took the time to truly evaluate (in between some great conversations) the pattern of the dance programs and the participation. Here is what transpired: Early rounds, one plus tip, 5 mainstream tips with 2 rounds between. So this night approximately, 90% of the crowd participated in the mainstream square dancing continually at a time (9+ squares). Then 7 squares participated in the plus tip. Now let s look at participation during round dancing. After the mainstream tips there were anywhere from 14-20 couples depending on the song. After the square dance plus tip there were 5 couples dancing. Let that sink in, 5 couples. For approximately 8-10 minutes no one else could or would dance. Approximately 10% of the dancers were participating. Why would anyone only want 10% of the dancers on the floor? The cuer shouldn t, the club shouldn t, so why can you find this routinely across the DFW area? Is this happening in your area? Why is there not a stipulation in contracts to eliminate this issue. As was previously published, we have limited new and mainstream dancers to approximately 40 minutes of dancing at a club dance. If you happen to dance mainstream and plus you can have an hour and if you re one that knows round dance and the songs you can actually dance all night, yet everyone pays the same price. Again, absolutely everything thing above can be recalculated, weighted differently, etc. Every club is different. This may not be your club at all, maybe you have a single dance program. This is wishing for you to only have a conversation if you have dancers sitting out because of what we are doing. Last time I wrote about this subject someone agreed with what I stated but asked what was the fix. I don t know that I have the answer, every club has its own personality and leader s perspective. I do have this recommendation though. Included below is a new Caller and Cuer Confirmation Agreement. The form is designed to provide a club the ability to more clearly define the dance programs. I personally have never received an agreement with the level of rounds specified, yet I always see the square dance program defined. Please consider sharing this form with clubs in your area. Michele Vieira
4 From the Desk of the Treasurer Texas State Callers Association Treasurer Report June 1, 2018 October 5, 2018 Expenses: Badge orders (Blankenship and Bible) $48.26 Michelle Vieira Reimburse TSCA Lunch 6/2/18 $476.30 TSCA October 2018 meeting Caller Training (Joe Kromer Travel expenses) $1482.85 = 1217.00 Euros Lessons Grant (Fairbees Square Dance Club) $250.00 Teen Scholarship donation (from change bottle) $401.47 Deposit for Allemande Hall rental for Oct 5&6 meeting/dances $200.00 Total Expenses: $2858.88 Income: TSFRD State Festival Trails End Dance $1146.06 Teen Scholarship change bottle $401.47 TSFRD State Festival 50/50 pot $167.00 TSFRD State Festival Trails End Dance Walk-ins $407.00 Total Income: $ 2121.53 2006 NSDC donation for caller training: $1590.00 - $1482.85 (Joe Kromer) Balance $107.15 TSCA Account: Previous Balance on May 31, 2018 report $9161.62 Plus this year s income $2121.53 Minus this year s expenses $2858.88 Checking register balance as of October 5, 2018 Total $8424.27 Bank account balance as of October 5, 2018 Total $8424.27
5 The nominating committee is asking for ANY full members interested in knowing more about serving or wish to serve on the board, from July 2019-June 2020, to contact them beginning December 1, 2018 but provide a bio no later than January 15, 2019. Requirements include providing an up-to-date Bio to publish with the ballot. Additionally, the nominee must be committed to attending the Association s June 15, 2019 and the October 12, 2019 meeting. Chair, Dave Vieira DVCaller@gmail.com 972-843-3035 Tim Tyl Tim@timtyl.com 903-738-6049 Matt Barnes bbautomotive@yahoo.com 979-779-3456 Don t forget scholarships are available through TSCA. http://www.txcallers.com/pdffiles/tsca%20scholarship%20app.pdf Also check out the web at www.txcallers.com for: Caller Training Seminar Grant Application Lesson Grants * TSCA Application (DUES ARE CURRENTLY FREE) Hall of Fame Requirements and Application
6 Dates for Your Calendar: January 5, 2019- Material for the FTR in January is due. January 15, 2019- Members wishing to run for the TSCA Board must have a Bio submitted to Committee January 18-19, 2019 TFSRDA, Nominating Meeting, East Texas March 1-2, 2019 TFSRDA, Conclave, Lubbock March 15, 2019- The Nominating Committee will certify a list of candidates for each office and present it to the Executive Board. April 1, 2019-Ballots will be distributed no later. April 5, 2019- Material for the FTR in April is due. May 1, 2019-Members must return their voting to the secretary. May 15, 2019-The Secretary will certify the election results to the Executive Board. June 13, 2019- Texas Callers Association Trails End Dance, Brazos Center, Bryan, Texas June 14, 2019- TFSRDA, Houston Federation, Friday Night, Brazos Center, Bryan, TX June 15-16, 2019-TFSRDA, State Festival, Brazos Center, Bryan, TX July 5, 2019- Material for the FTR in July is due. October 11-12, 2019, TFSDRA, Presidents Meeting, Texas State Camping Squares, Glen Rose, TX October 11-12, 2019, TSCA Fall, Location TBD
7 Basic Program Changes: The Thar Family and related calls are dropped, and as a result are moved to the Mainstream Program list. This includes: 32. Thar Family Allemande Thar Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar Wrong Way Thar 33. Slip the Clutch 34. Shoot the Star / Shoot the Star Full Around In addition, the Basic Teaching Order is modified as follows: Double Pass Thru, and First Couple Left/Right, Next Couple Left/Right are moved to follow Star Thru in the Basic Program teaching order. Mainstream Program Changes: The Thar Family and related called as dropped from the Basic Program are added to the Mainstream Program. This includes: Thar Family Allemande Thar Allemande Left to an Allemande Thar Wrong Way Thar Slip the Clutch Shoot the Star / Shoot the Star Full Around The Committee is currently determining where these calls will be placed on the Mainstream Program list. Also added to the Mainstream Program as a result of Mainstream Program balloting were: 1. 3/4 Tag 2. 1/4 Tag The Definitions Committee will address creating a Tag The Line Family similar to this: Tag The Line Family Tag The Line (Right/Left/In/Out) Fractional Tag (1/2 Tag, 3/4 Tag, 1/4 Tag)
8 TSCA October 6, 2018 Fall Membership Meeting Allemande Hall Speegleville, TX Meeting called to order by President John Carlton at 3:52PM There were enough members present for a Quorum. Secretary Report: Motion was made by Carol Teal and Seconded by John Kephart to approve the June 2018 Meeting Minutes. Motion Passed. Treasurer s Report: Dan Clairmont provided the current Treasurer s report to the members. Request by Dave Vieira to have Michele Vieira s name corrected in the report. The money allotted for training that was provided by NEC for the 2006 National there is $107.15 left. This will go away after the 2018 Caller Seminar cost has been paid out. Motion made by Jon Jones and seconded by Deborah Carroll-Jones to approve the treasurer s report as presented. Motion Passed. Dave Vieira asked that the treasurer s report show all expenses of the Trails End Dance. This information will help future TSCA boards determine whether to find our own hall or pay the suggested cost for the facility. It was determined that TSFSRD will be asked for the complete breakdown of this event. Hall Rent cost, Security costs, total income for this event, number of dancers that pre-paid, and any other expenses and incomes of this event. The approximate balance after today in the treasury will be $7907.12.
9 This does not include expenses for the seminar Old Business At the last meeting, it was decided that dues wavier would be brought up at the next year s meeting. A straw vote was taken to see who would be in favor for dues waiver for next year. Straw vote was to continue no dues for 2019-2020. Dave Vieira added that this year the badges are also free. This would have to be added to the motion. Badge cost is for single badge is $17.16, for 2 badges is $31.10. Discussion continued on the badge cost. Straw vote to have the badges paid by the association. The vote was yes. Discussion on the previous meeting about dues wavier to be continued was discussed. The minutes of the June 2018 meeting did not state this would be voted on at the June meeting, the motion by Charles Quisenberry for no dues for 2019-2020 was not approved. Will review under old business next year. We can vote now. Arnold Gladson made a motion and Jon Jones seconded the motion to extend the Dues and Badge wavier for another year and an annual review at each October meeting. Motion passed. New Business Michele and Dave Vieira attended the TSFSRD 2019 Festival meeting at College Station, TX. There are only going to be 3 halls. During the day (Morning & Afternoon) there will be a round dance hall and a square dance hall. During the evening there will be a Square Dance hall with rounds, a Round dance Hall, and a Teen hall. The evening hall will be alternating Mainstream & Plus. Next Year s Seminar The clinician has not been selected at this time. Nominating Committee
10 John Carlton advised that Dave Vieira will be the nominating committee chairman. Nominating Committee Chairman will select his committee. Nominating Committee will place a notice in the upcoming FTR for anyone that wants to be on the ballot. If you would like to be on the board and there are 3 others for that same board position, a ballot with all members that want that position will be sent out for vote by April 1, 2019. The process for the next board works like the Callerlab BOG voting process. New Members Dennis Camp, Lee Meador, David Toms, Jan Toms Jon Jones provided forms for the American Square Dance Magazine. It is owned by Bill Boyd in Florida. Lee & Steve Kopman provide the choreography in the publication. Please subscribe to the American Square Dance Magazine. Motion to adjourn the meeting made by John Kephart, seconded by Dave Vieira. Motion passed and Adjourned. Respectfully submitted by Dave Vieira This is a sample of quick drills that callers and club members may use to
11 reinforce what was taught at lessons. If you would like the complete packet I will be happy to email it to you. There are 59 pages in the complete packet. John Carlton: john_r_carlton@hotmail.com CLUB 50 REPETITION QUICK DRILLS The Repetition Quick Drill format is a reinforcement engaging combination of movements that can be repeated over and over again after the caller has taught the moves. These program drills are in line with the "Club 50" lesson plan. The drills can also be used between classes by dancers to reinforce what was taught the prior week at lessons. Please do not get ahead of the Caller's lesson plan. The emphasis moves are on the top of each page. These routines were put together by John Carlton and released September 17, 2018 to anyone who needs the help. STATIC SQUARE ALL ALL Circle Left then Circle Right till you get back home Forward and Back (4 steps in - 4 steps back) (Heads then Sides) (Men then Ladies) All 4 Ladies Chain / Head Ladies Chain / Side Ladies Chain Face Your Partner - Right & Left Grand / Do Sa Do / Weave the Ring (and you should be home)
12 HEADS SIDES HEADS SIDES HEADS SIDES Pass Thru - Wheel Around Pass Thru - Wheel Around Join Hands, Circle Left Half till you get back home Pass Thru Courtesy Turn Pass Thru - Courtesy Turn Join Hands - Circle to the Right till you get back home Pass Thru California Twirl Pass Thru- California Twirl Join Hands - Circle to the Left till you get back home HEADS SIDES Pass Thru Partner Trade Pass Thru Partner Trade Join Hands - Circle to the Right till you get back home 4 Men Promenade Inside the Ring - Get Back Home and Swing 4 Girls Promenade Inside the Ring - Get Back Home and Swing Join Hands - Circle Left -Swing your Corner, put her on your Right -Circle Left (3 more times) STATIC SQUARE STARS 4 Men Star By The Right Once Around 4 Men Star By The Left Once Around 4 Ladies Star By The Right Once Around 4 Ladies Star By The Left Once Around HEADS SIDES Couples Star by the Right Once Around Couples Star by the Left Once Around HEADS Couples Star Right half way- Face In and Pass Thru and Wheel Around SIDES Couples Star Right half way- Face In and Pass Thru and Wheel Around HEADS SIDES Couples Star Left half way- Face In and Pass Thru / Courtesy Turn Couples Star Left half way- Face In and Pass Thru / Courtesy Turn HEADS Pass Thru / U-Turn Back / Same Two Pass Thru / U-Turn Back (Right Shoulder Pass By Rule) SIDES Pass Thru / U-Turn Back / Same Two Pass Thru / U-Turn Back Presentations from the Joe Kromer Seminar
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