PUBLICATIONS OF ARTS MEMBERS
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ROUNDALAB |
This 2 hour DVD of the June 2004 Wednesday Teachers Seminar in Denver, Colorado includes a presentation by Brent and Judy Moore on "Getting around the floor: Concepts on Turning and Pivoting" and a presentation by Al and Carol Lillefield on "Dancing and Teaching the Quickstep". Brent and Judy's presentation covers: simple tums, left turns, maneuver, heel turns, telemark, impetus, pivots and spins. Al and Carors presentation covers: Dancing faster dances, closed position, banjo & sidecar, dancing your own weight, lower & rise, chasse's & locks, dancing quickstep dances, quarter turn progressive chasse, fishtail, collecting, reverse chasse turn, open impetus/wing, and running forward locks. The DVD has been edited to capture only the information and tips on dancing and teaching techniques without including all the drill sessions for the seminar attendees. |
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USDA |
A Club Guide to Successful Lessons- how to setup and run a successful set of lessons BOOKLETS (8 1/2" X 11") |
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ROUNDALAB |
This booklet lists most common abbreviations used in writing round dance cue sheets. The purpose of abbreviations is to reduce the size of words, without confusing the reader, and to conserve space within the body of the cue sheet. It also includes guidelines that apply to the usage of abbreviations and punctuation. |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains the definitions, timing information, and styling information for the CALLERLAB Advanced (A-1 and A-2) Program of square dance calls. |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains the definitions, timing information, and styling information for the CALLERLAB Challenge (C-1) Program of square dance calls. |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains the definitions, timing information, and styling information for the CALLERLAB Challenge (C-2) Program of square dance calls. |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains the definitions, timing information, and styling information for the CALLERLAB Challenge (C-3A) Program of square dance calls. |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains the eight chapters covering the following subjects: 1)PURPOSE, 2) SMOOTH DANCING, 3) ANTICIPATION, 4) ACCURACY OF EXECUTION, 5) CHOREOGRAPHIC MANAGEMENT, 6) DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY, 7) SELECTION OF MOVES, and 8) SUCCESS WITH DIFFICULT CHOREOGRAPHY. The various chapters of this book are designed to provide information directly related to improving the dance experience for dancers helping callers create a smooth flowing dance with just the right touch of excitement and challenge. This book contains a considerable amount of information intended to help callers gain an appreciation for the factors which contribute to a smooth dance experience for the dancers. Also included is information on what dancers perceive as difficult and why they view certain choreography as difficult and other dance material as not difficult. |
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USDA |
Trifold about Class Graduation |
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USDA |
how to have a successful and fun Class Graduation PAMPHLETS (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club Caller Responsibilities |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club Checklist what to do when |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club Delegate Responsibilities |
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USDA |
Club Erosion- how to keep dancers PAMPHLETS (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club Incorporation |
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USDA |
a guide on how and why a club should Incorpate PAMPHLETS (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club Member Responsibilities |
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USDA |
Trifold about Publishing a Club Newsletters |
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USDA |
a guide to help the club have a successful newsletter PAMPHLETS (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club President Responsibilities |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club Secretary Responsibilities |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club Specials Dances |
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USDA |
Club Specials- a guide to clubs wanting to have special dances BOOKLETS (8 1/2" X 11") |
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USDA |
Trifold about Club Treasurer Responsibilities |
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ROUNDALAB |
This booklet lists record companies and record suppliers. It describes in minute detail the procedures for writing a standardized cue sheet. It includes a sample cue sheet with explanations of what each section should include. It also has sample cue sheet segments for most rhythms. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This booklet suggests cueing techniques that will be the least confusing for the dancers. It covers step cues, single measure cues, jive and west coast swing cues, two measure cues, four measure cues, defined figures that require a numerical suffix, general and optional cues. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This manual is an outline for the minimum items to be covered in a Teachers School. It covers sound equipment, voice, music, cueing, figure execution and dance techniques, teaching, programming, leadership, and the business side of cueing and teaching |
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CALLERLAB |
The purpose of this manual is to provide useful information and standardized curriculum guidelines to aid and assist Caller-Coaches in three areas: (1) when conducting or serving on the staff of a caller school; (2) when conducting a caller clinic or training seminar; or (3) when working with a single caller student in an apprentice training program. The manual may also serve as a guide for caller association training directors to assure that association training programs cover the material adequately. This document contains very technical information intended for caller-coaches or other experienced callers who desire a technical manual. It may not be appropriate for newer callers. |
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USDA |
Trifold about USDA Dancer Insurance Program |
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USDA |
Trifold about how to setup and use the Dancers Internet Communications Network (Email Tree) The key to keeping Dancers informed is Communications |
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USDA |
Ethics & Code of Conduct for Dancers |
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USDA |
Games, Gimmicks, Skits BOOKLETS (8 1/2" X 11") |
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ROUNDALAB |
The Glossary is a separate section of the ROUNDALAB Standards that lists terms used in Round Dancing that are not figures and may not have the same meaning as the common dictionary definition. These terms may be in current usage or may be terms formerly used in Round Dancing in which case the current term will be shown. |
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USDA |
Trifold about Handicapable Dancers Program |
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USDA |
Ian Henzel Plan for Sq. Dn. Recruitment PAMPHLETS (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") |
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ROUNDALAB |
This booklet is an index for the Glossary and all 6 phases of round dance manuals. It lists the location of the figure by manual and rhythm. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This manual is an index of routines and is divided into three sections. It has an alphabetical index by dance routines, by choreographer and rhythm. It is an index only and does not have the cue sheet available. Record number, alternate record number and the record artist are listed when known. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This manual is an index of routines and is divided into three sections. It has an alphabetical index by dance routines, by choreographer and rhythm. It is an index only and does not have the cue sheet available. Record number, alternate record number and file record artist are listed when known. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This manual is an index of routines and is divided into three sections. It has an alphabetical index by dance routines, by choreographer and rhythm. It is an index only and does not have the cue sheet available. Record number, alternate record number and the record artist are listed when known. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This manual is an index of routines and is divided into three sections. It has an alphabetical index by dance routines, by choreographer and rhythm. It is an index only and does not have the cue sheet available. Record number, alternate record number and the record artist are listed when known. |
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USDA |
Trifold about Installation of Officers |
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ROUNDALAB |
These DVD’s describe the different dance figures. They are divided by phase and rhythm. The first view on each figure shows the man and lady dancing the figure. The second view shows the man performing the figure to his cues. The third view shows the lady performing the figure to her cues. The fourth view shows footwork in relationship to a direction of dance arrow on the floor. The fifth view shows the couple dancing an introduction figure, the figure being demonstrated and an exit figure. There are 5 different sets of two DVD’s each. You can view a more detailed description of each DVD set on the web site at www.roundalab.org |
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CALLERLAB |
This book is made up of jokes and words of wisdom from Square Dance Publications and has been a big hit with callers and dancers. There are 126 spiral bound pages containing over 400 jokes. For the caller that likes to have a fresh joke at their dances, this joke book is a must. |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains the definitions, timing information, and styling information for the CALLERLAB Mainstream Program of square dance calls. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This manual will give the new instructor ideas to help them be successful. It lists the elements of round dancing, helps break down a cue sheet and describes some of the technique in cueing. It lists things you should know about your sound equipment, teaching techniques and has an example teaching sequence. It has a lesson plan for two step and waltz as well as cueing modules to help the beginning instructor. |
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Manual for Square Dance Callers using Rounds in the Square Dance Program |
ROUNDALAB |
This manual includes a number of things a square dance caller should consider when including rounds in the square dance program. It includes the five elements of round dancing, the cue sheet, cueing, teaching techniques, example teaching sequences, selecting dance routines, programming round dances, ROUNDALAB membership, and round dance references. It has lesson plans, cueing modules, and teaching routines for both two step and waltz. |
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USDA |
Trifold about being a Master of Ceremonies |
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NEC |
"National Squares" is a available by subscription and covers the upcoming convention. |
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USDA |
Things New Dancers need to know. |
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NSDCA |
Quarterly Magazine |
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USDA |
How to Conduct a Meeting |
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USDA |
Trifold about Past President Responsibilities |
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ROUNDALAB |
This manual has a suggested teaching progression of phase 3 figures. It includes possible dances to use to emphasize different figures. It also includes a number of modules to use when hash cueing to reinforce the figures you are teaching. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This manual has a suggested teaching progression of phase 4 figures. It includes possible dances to use to emphasize different figures. It also includes a number of modules to use when hash cueing to reinforce the figures you are teaching. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This booklet lists all figures under each rhythm by phase. |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains the definitions, timing information, and styling information for the CALLERLAB Plus Program of square dance calls. |
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USDA |
Trifold about USDA Prescription Card Program |
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USDA |
Recruiting & Keeping New Dancers BOOKLETS (8 1/2" X 11") |
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USDA |
Trifold about Recruiting New Dancers |
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USDA |
Trifold about Retaining Dancers |
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ROUNDALAB Phase Manuals, Teaching Manuals & Cue Sheets on CD |
ROUNDALAB |
This includes the Index, Glossary, Phase Rated Figures by Rhythm, Abbreviations, all six phase books, Manual for New Round Dance Leaders, Phase 3 Teaching Manual, Phase 4 Teaching Manual, Cueing Guidelines, Cue Sheet Writing Guidelines, and Standardized Cue Sheets. The manuals will be in both Word and PDF. |
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ROUNDALAB |
These booklets describe and define the actions, movements and figures used in the various rhythms of round dances. The material in these booklets is divided into sections according to the rhythm and phase. Entries appear alphabetically within each appropriate section. Rhythm characteristics are defined at the beginning of each rhythm. The format for each figure within that rhythm consists of the title and abbreviation (if applicable), and the preferred cue term. Timing, basic steps for the man, and basic steps for the woman (in parentheses) follow. Descriptions of the figures are given for the MAN and WOMAN and explanatory notes (if needed). The following rhythms are included depending on the phase: Bolero, BL; Cha Cha, CH; Foxtrot, FT; Jive, JV; Mambo, MB; Merengue, MR; Paso Doble, PD; Quickstep, QS; Rumba, RB; Samba, SB; Slow Two Step, ST; Tango, TG; Two Step, TS; Waltz, WZ; West Coast Swing, WC. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This includes the Index, Glossary, Phase Rated Figures by rhythm, Abbreviations, and all six phase manuals. |
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ROUNDALAB |
This three ring binder includes the Index, Glossary, Phase Rated Figures by rhythm, Abbreviations, and all six phase books listed above. It includes tabs to divide the sections. |
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USDA |
Trifold about Square Dance Attire |
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USDA |
Square Dance Attire- who why and when BOOKLETS (8 1/2" X 11") |
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USDA |
Trifold about Square Dance Floats |
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USDA |
Trifold about Square Dance Organizations |
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ROUNDALAB |
This loose leaf booklet contains the classic dance cues that have been standardized. They are printed one per page. These are the same cue sheets that are available under the menu Classic Cues, Suggested on the web page www.roundalab.org |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains information and handouts with basic information about learning to call square dances. This document is designed to assist newer callers or callers who work with newer callers to learn to call. Among the contents of this document are the Mainstream Program Definitions, the Mainstream Standard Application book, the Plus Program Definitions, the Plus Standard Applications book, and scholarship information. |
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CALLERLAB |
Contains information about styling for square dance calls. |
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USDA |
Take the Youthful Step - all about starting and maintaining a youth club BOOKLETS (8 1/2" X 11") |
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NEC |
“The Story” is a booklet about all the National Square Dance Conventions. |
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USDA |
Purpose: To promote visitation between dancers in all 50 states. To encourage visitations of square dancers to regular club dances, festivals and state or national square dance conventions across state lines and around the United States. Goal: To attend a club dance, a state or national convention, or a local festival in all 50 states. A badge and a bar will be awarded to the participant(s), at no charge to them, after they have visited at least 12 states, and have a form signed and returned to USDA to be verified. Additional different colored bars will be awarded as follows: 12 states - Red bar, 24 states - White bar, 36 states - Blue bar, 48 states - Silver bar, 50 states - Gold bar. No duplication of states is permitted. You must visit each of the 50 states. Any participant who visits 48 or 50 states will also be awarded paid admission(s) to the next National Square Dance Convention. |
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USDA |
Trifold - Information about United Square Dancers of America (USDA) |
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USDA |
The newsletter of the United Square Dancers of America |
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USDA |
Trifold about Vice President Responsibilities |
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USDA |
Information on Wheelchair & Handicapable Dancing |
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USDA |
Information on Youth Competition Dancing |
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USDA |
Trifold about USDA Youth Program |
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USDA |
USDA Youth Scholarship Application |