tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89231611515501564072024-03-05T17:43:39.716-08:00Turn and SpurnS McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-37640408088339065592014-12-11T12:25:00.001-08:002014-12-11T13:10:05.710-08:00One Ring to Reel Them All<div>All the parties! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LMJV12uPbHIDyyqjKibcqQRrPZn02nKcmbF4kE-_39HtImKFFn3wDxmqZ80HcZxoABKkX3WWG5ScTWSFqtgEFYhym1HVAUK2Ae_6ce3F9oeZRMak2BgYmjtPAS6KRkm8cEgUriByyy4/s640/blogger-image-1889477202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0LMJV12uPbHIDyyqjKibcqQRrPZn02nKcmbF4kE-_39HtImKFFn3wDxmqZ80HcZxoABKkX3WWG5ScTWSFqtgEFYhym1HVAUK2Ae_6ce3F9oeZRMak2BgYmjtPAS6KRkm8cEgUriByyy4/s640/blogger-image-1889477202.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Here at Loch Mich we've been trying to ignore winter by scheduling as many parties as possible. We had our congratulations party for Tim, a Masque dance for Halloween, and everyone's favorite: Geek Week. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvrdRYTTi3stFQvp0rH1AW1LcZFdKhlIrXdGEHgrRqBug7waVz3_uncne_2rd-VBtayXnF189unyLhWXd2S6wJ0Y3mIuRNMMgoLVEz5CKz2Rnw1T-kzMnDnSJEK99gm4EXlNXD6xsojU/s640/blogger-image-1728385234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigvrdRYTTi3stFQvp0rH1AW1LcZFdKhlIrXdGEHgrRqBug7waVz3_uncne_2rd-VBtayXnF189unyLhWXd2S6wJ0Y3mIuRNMMgoLVEz5CKz2Rnw1T-kzMnDnSJEK99gm4EXlNXD6xsojU/s640/blogger-image-1728385234.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>We had a handful of thoroughly costumed dancers on hand to celebrate their love of Tolkien and Scottish.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3JeWwI7I-BKAlRMM0jAs39fKxG2d6Irh2RpkL0V8zHDcNIYtoPLlpk5hBYykyxjqdsOxs_fosGSbO7P-XLHjJY9-sh9ZA5JQ-bt02Wx9stoATBnb2nwbuse5c8b2baA48BnJFg7pV8yI/s640/blogger-image--1165348116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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What sort of costumes do you want to wear? Why not try your hand at writing a themed dance to be performed by the class? All forms of fan enthusiasm are welcome.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GALBPclgRxAkRanbIJo26VnxTtZhi7N-IKqP-1vVKUiZtv00K7T_yBVjmBMZ-jYfAp9KBtnbp6LEASdzkguXbkUYT9hPWr5Y5KfyJhMZglXbGxHSLHhmGNWpaqJJPP1DS7_hbSAIMBE/s640/blogger-image-937982799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-GALBPclgRxAkRanbIJo26VnxTtZhi7N-IKqP-1vVKUiZtv00K7T_yBVjmBMZ-jYfAp9KBtnbp6LEASdzkguXbkUYT9hPWr5Y5KfyJhMZglXbGxHSLHhmGNWpaqJJPP1DS7_hbSAIMBE/s640/blogger-image-937982799.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Until then, everyone prepare your dancing shoes for the upcoming New Years Ball, which will be held on January 16-18 in St. Charles at the Baker Community Center and in the Fermilab barn with live music from Earl Gaddis and Karen Alexrod.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tkYLQ0PKjhILnx6apxMi6Y4AM1QkrDbSifayOF5GSTis_9MtQdYvRgOkE54e_5o4gJv2Uql5b0mW-KyDlFIcf2nQA4Yfar04EIkYSSz6vm0yKr94HPafYaxnP3iRjEkXrw3LCkWV-vY/s640/blogger-image-118157670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tkYLQ0PKjhILnx6apxMi6Y4AM1QkrDbSifayOF5GSTis_9MtQdYvRgOkE54e_5o4gJv2Uql5b0mW-KyDlFIcf2nQA4Yfar04EIkYSSz6vm0yKr94HPafYaxnP3iRjEkXrw3LCkWV-vY/s640/blogger-image-118157670.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvLkxYDrGwEdYzHRSRZxvTBdgEwRmFsJBQ3Xfrw-tojgmk8SEiGmTqf8n55lPVAZFoTjeNJXgq0Ab0NNrfJR61Z9l3X8D9fdKlSMykNTyPcErfw-zBqRt-qV0PhoeUhVU2jTeQsU76rQ/s640/blogger-image-715167023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYvLkxYDrGwEdYzHRSRZxvTBdgEwRmFsJBQ3Xfrw-tojgmk8SEiGmTqf8n55lPVAZFoTjeNJXgq0Ab0NNrfJR61Z9l3X8D9fdKlSMykNTyPcErfw-zBqRt-qV0PhoeUhVU2jTeQsU76rQ/s640/blogger-image-715167023.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3tkYLQ0PKjhILnx6apxMi6Y4AM1QkrDbSifayOF5GSTis_9MtQdYvRgOkE54e_5o4gJv2Uql5b0mW-KyDlFIcf2nQA4Yfar04EIkYSSz6vm0yKr94HPafYaxnP3iRjEkXrw3LCkWV-vY/s640/blogger-image-118157670.jpg"></div><br></div><div>(An example of us dancing)</div><div><br></div><div>Ta Ta dancers!</div>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-53285498400490391352014-10-07T14:44:00.001-07:002014-10-07T14:44:23.482-07:00Surprise treat!Check out our (almost) all men's set for Shiftin' Bobbins. 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S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-11879672258241330982014-05-23T18:28:00.001-07:002014-05-23T18:28:12.859-07:00Kittens with Lightsabers<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You know how when you do something all day, every day, sometimes you just can't do it any more? That's what writing is like for me. Phew, there. I said it. But now that I am putting metaphorical pen back to paper, there are a few updates we need to share.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLe9UhL0dBDAwYE19KAjs9DZQLl2ANzTABpyxkOS2CxcKJvYElyDX5KTeXTZHFYKxm-WRe4vkH-345ZM6p_aPxoBo6CXIxeHOYKGvPUQR9DiFlOCiktQnjogZpTWtTm_GyzLSyzZvMGvE/s640/blogger-image-482561107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLe9UhL0dBDAwYE19KAjs9DZQLl2ANzTABpyxkOS2CxcKJvYElyDX5KTeXTZHFYKxm-WRe4vkH-345ZM6p_aPxoBo6CXIxeHOYKGvPUQR9DiFlOCiktQnjogZpTWtTm_GyzLSyzZvMGvE/s640/blogger-image-482561107.jpg"></a></div><br><br>First, our spring dance was fantastic. We had an enlightening AGM with constitutional debates and a vote on new COM members. To that end:<br><br>Chairperson: Charles Coulon<br>Treasurer: Sue McKinnell<br>Secretary: Stephanie McDaniel (me)<br>Members at Large: Greg Canfield, Noel Chavez, and Liz Stake<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgelXedpMfg74Xaf2rwFyjwL3A9oIiwHapEtRDBsGpndmOsuoZk9c-xIrgBGlGa8qPK3Kd3k5r2ypFB9cOmUXPzx9BtffJisLjSUrYhg1MmuKIi9zpUByTYbjOt-yzUNB27FBgZ5F-0Wk/s640/blogger-image-296444417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgelXedpMfg74Xaf2rwFyjwL3A9oIiwHapEtRDBsGpndmOsuoZk9c-xIrgBGlGa8qPK3Kd3k5r2ypFB9cOmUXPzx9BtffJisLjSUrYhg1MmuKIi9zpUByTYbjOt-yzUNB27FBgZ5F-0Wk/s640/blogger-image-296444417.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br><br>This weekend we are going to have our Star Wars dance. I know of at least one Leia, Jedi, Padme, and Han Solo who will be in attendance. We welcome any and all others to join us for live music, snacks, and themed dances including The Death Star and Wookie Walk, both by Sue McKinnell.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tmX9m6YRHBXURdJE9eqJk65YPAvm8C4xnagYZubAJQdkMrd3vYIzb4Mf4Z7VGx20XG4oMxa57_i31s_b1ycV4VgSLsVFYyXbvlmRJpdR-PbngJ2tvIk5YO7jehvMdbsmXHXU4vrABko/s640/blogger-image-1909076067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0tmX9m6YRHBXURdJE9eqJk65YPAvm8C4xnagYZubAJQdkMrd3vYIzb4Mf4Z7VGx20XG4oMxa57_i31s_b1ycV4VgSLsVFYyXbvlmRJpdR-PbngJ2tvIk5YO7jehvMdbsmXHXU4vrABko/s640/blogger-image-1909076067.jpg"></a></div><br><br>Then, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0">June 6-8</a> is the Midwest Scottish Weekend. Remember a few lines back when I mentioned doing something so much that it made you want to never do it again? Right. <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjCMaZiq3JkbfpNIbpkNGloX1jVeeM8eg-gg9Od0b4vSMijPntrol12XOa6gaau_Qr1RD6A1CsAu6Ho6GhHHqW3ZJTNoj1eEZZDHNv85wJuy5Y9gwU9imtMIHD1aF6YCkEjllthZ9gms/s640/blogger-image--1977636657.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjCMaZiq3JkbfpNIbpkNGloX1jVeeM8eg-gg9Od0b4vSMijPntrol12XOa6gaau_Qr1RD6A1CsAu6Ho6GhHHqW3ZJTNoj1eEZZDHNv85wJuy5Y9gwU9imtMIHD1aF6YCkEjllthZ9gms/s640/blogger-image--1977636657.jpg"></a></div><br><br>That's what this weekend can do to you-but in a positive way. This is your annual opportunity to improve your Scottish technique, march to a piper's tune, and dance with your friends from all over the Midwest, all while wearing a sparkly gown or Prince Charlie jacket and kilt. If you can't tell, I'm really excited. <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8Hr3AotxbisxNZ49jFbA5pRD0FAWFqZm6HNZ58In7mMidpX3boF-JphHwKgT3IZUto3qibcBgPFgOsVXnqqROLhyphenhyphen3LPEyafyGwKMJuTlmeJTAI0qR73p39Pepk6vPJdZF0aVbenO9HY/s640/blogger-image--1183033518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8Hr3AotxbisxNZ49jFbA5pRD0FAWFqZm6HNZ58In7mMidpX3boF-JphHwKgT3IZUto3qibcBgPFgOsVXnqqROLhyphenhyphen3LPEyafyGwKMJuTlmeJTAI0qR73p39Pepk6vPJdZF0aVbenO9HY/s640/blogger-image--1183033518.jpg"></a></div><br><br>I hope to see you all in the Beloit dorms (and before that in full Star Wars regalia). Until then, good job on that turn out.</span>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-32507427993615919202014-04-09T20:49:00.001-07:002014-04-10T20:27:27.525-07:00Parties, Voting, and a Dancing Darth Vader<div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So, I went to Fermilab’s dance group for the first time, guys. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to fill their week with more Scottish dancing. Plus, it was pretty cool to see the branch from the other side. Who knew we had so much in common with our western brethren?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In other news, the very first of many monthly music nights is happening this weekend, <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0">April 13th.</a>Tim will be playing a selection of his favorite songs and we will cover some need-to-know Spring Dance instructions. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Then, the actual Spring Dance and AGM will take place <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1">on May 11th</a>, again at Bethany <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2">at 6 p.m.</a> If you ever wanted to see the political side of SCD, this is the perfect event to attend. We will be voting on Committee of Management positions and debating whether or not the men should be required to wear kilts <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://3" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3">24/7</a>.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Finally, our Star Wars night will hopefully bring in dancers from all over the area. We will have costumes, snacks, and themed music (i.e. Imperial March on the fiddle, anyone?) <a href="x-apple-data-detectors://4" x-apple-data-detectors="true" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4">on May 25th at 6 p.m.</a> Hope to see you there </span></div>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-57614292110994114212014-02-19T22:15:00.001-08:002014-02-19T22:15:09.368-08:00At Joffrey Academy, a Ballet Class for BeginnersHere it is, the result of my interview with Tim on his newfound ballet skills.<div><br></div><div><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">http://www.groupon.com/articles/at-joffrey-academy-a-ballet-class-for-beginners-al</span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "><br></span></div>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-59649988174439681052014-02-17T17:23:00.001-08:002014-02-17T17:23:16.685-08:00The Winter Has Taken Its TollOk, everyone repeat after me. You ready?<div><br></div><div>Bad blogger!</div><div><br></div><div>Ok, now that that's done with, I'm sorry for not posting anything since, oh, November? Wow. Can I just say that I shut down like a bear when the winter comes? This is my first real winter. I never knew snow could just keep stacking up like that. </div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, now that we are seeing the tail end of this 100-year Narnian winter, I hope to be posting more regularly again. </div><div><br></div><div>And we just had an unbelievable class in Loch Mich. There was a full set for the first time all winter. Eight whole dancers. And five of them were men. Rachel and I got a kick out of having our pick of gentlemen the entire night, and every so often, Tim and Dave would sit down to play for us. Plus, we had a new member show up who was more than decent at dancing. All in all, it was a very pleasant experience. I hope we get more dancers in soon (including two of our regulars out on extended vacation) and perhaps some Fermilab bodies as well.</div><div><br></div><div>On a another quite delayed note, the dance competition went smoothly and the chosen dance was submitted to Headquarters. It is slightly complicated little strathspey called The Jedburgh Arches written by everyone's favorite blogger with an original tune composed by Tim Macdonald. I hope everyone (including me) gets to hear it soon.</div><div><br></div><div>With regular postings will come the return of that special feature I mentioned eons ago. Later this week I will post an article featuring the aforementioned violinist and dancer extraordinaire (Tim) that is being published on Groupon. </div><div><br></div><div>Stay tuned, and lovely dancing. </div>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-20201277807946512712013-11-17T19:03:00.001-08:002013-11-17T19:03:22.289-08:00Two Couples and a Tornado<span style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Dear dancers, I am afraid I have been remiss in my duties as official RSCDS Chicago jester. We had a Halloween dance and a fall dance without any snarky remarks. While I feel the costume contest was a bit frustrating (I didn't win </span><span style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><b>all </b></span><span style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">of the prizes--tsk tsk), the dance itself was full of merriment and colorful characters including an 11th doctor, Peter Pan and Captain Hook, and a government shutdown embodied. </span><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Just last weekend, the Branch met at Fermilab to discuss whether or not we wanted to ban all setting steps. ... Either that, or I was at the wrong meeting. Then we had a tasty feast of pastries and fruit before trying out the barn's new floor en masse. <div><br></div><div>For the Loch Mich class, Noel flew in from Minneapolis, on the heels of a tornado, to make it just in time for dancing. Unfortunately, she planned this week for three couples and we only had two--oops. But we picked out a grab bag of two person dances that we spent a good portion of the evening laughing about. There were a few real gems, but there were also one or two that made our Kiwi contingent grimace and squirm. If you ask me, that is just as good a reason to do funky dances as any.</div><div><br></div><div>The wind must have agreed that we should keep dancing--it battered the windows all night. Next week we begin doing the competition dances in earnest. With eight submissions, there are sure to be a few new favorites in the mix. If there are any that can't stand the heat--Hunger Games style--we take no prisoners. </div><div><br></div><div>Our teaching moment of the week was to blend warm-ups with proper foot positions to help them become ingrained in dancers' minds. Begin with an extended leg, the heel turned away from the body. Then shift into correct turnout position, with the heel turned in toward the body, as if leading forward from the heel. This both warms up the foot and reinforces good dancing technique. </div></div>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-73207566473674128692013-10-20T19:49:00.001-07:002013-10-20T20:10:53.287-07:00Which Way Do I Go Again?<div><br></div><div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">This week the Loch Mich class had an Aussie invasion--too bad for any kiwis in the room. </div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTvFPpIi-jxlj7GYJWXA4pM1RBsoEDW6SaOovDNcjKGD27H0rA0sBOL33jLg5_K2QiW_nDxSyr5OB9Rlt9uNjV3EOwdEER-BychQDxsMwX2lgcs6JFww0nQZGKq-karm6JUeE0d25kOkw/s640/blogger-image-194032186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTvFPpIi-jxlj7GYJWXA4pM1RBsoEDW6SaOovDNcjKGD27H0rA0sBOL33jLg5_K2QiW_nDxSyr5OB9Rlt9uNjV3EOwdEER-BychQDxsMwX2lgcs6JFww0nQZGKq-karm6JUeE0d25kOkw/s640/blogger-image-194032186.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Judy visited from her perch in Australia and deigned us with her presence at dance. She got her money's worth because our frustrations were a sight to see--believe me. We seem to have collectively forgotten how to do patterns. Whether its falling asleep (me) or forgetting whether you're a man or a woman (everyone but Greg). We couldn't quite get it down. Hilarity ensued.</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUdCFm-9lbl2UVqE_GvqvOBeddxEIZ6N0CApzWRHktoEAEI2qLY2VfnH_pMJYprn8dtQHfqjdwN74Qvwvyrai__plaTEl_smSN5eHrWZvymymq1N2_7yRiMfvmgSe4ouL_Dhmb-QjUK0/s640/blogger-image--865708072.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvUdCFm-9lbl2UVqE_GvqvOBeddxEIZ6N0CApzWRHktoEAEI2qLY2VfnH_pMJYprn8dtQHfqjdwN74Qvwvyrai__plaTEl_smSN5eHrWZvymymq1N2_7yRiMfvmgSe4ouL_Dhmb-QjUK0/s640/blogger-image--865708072.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">But ho! Salvation in the form of a former demo dance. Rest and Be Thankful was awesome. We couldn't get everyone up and dancing because it was toward the end of the evening, but everyone who did dance flew through it. We picked up new couples, spun about in half reels, and came in to meet in the middle. This dance especially gave us room to throw in the tricks that are favored among the younger half of our class, including twirling reels, high fives, and impromptu somersaults. 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She distracted me from taking down any exact quotes, unfortunately. But the gist of it was: pay attention to foot transitions between setting and hands round. In both directions you'll need to add in a little hop to change weight and make it look pretty. Coming back round before setting is easier because your jettee keeps going in the same direction as the step. </div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlK8Oo1N8I1DPmdnCGB7losrql_dumgfna091VewrAuoGQHvByMSG2zfiXNkpTvwY3KgOedwnglCD-3T-3Kd4_E6IW47hIN5gtb77BpmeUCX0zocciz6MZD-MZimrcOfo4QHdpbOEDnw/s640/blogger-image-800710953.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUlK8Oo1N8I1DPmdnCGB7losrql_dumgfna091VewrAuoGQHvByMSG2zfiXNkpTvwY3KgOedwnglCD-3T-3Kd4_E6IW47hIN5gtb77BpmeUCX0zocciz6MZD-MZimrcOfo4QHdpbOEDnw/s640/blogger-image-800710953.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Before we meet again (hopefully in a horrific costume at the Milwaukee Halloween dance), be prepared for a new segment in the coming weeks. If you ever wanted to get a closer look into your dance partner's head, this will be the perfect opportunity. </div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCR7kH6WxVccXPQQb6p2ZDf6B4u2XDak7EbQnImyt5VRcJtdgQhUdteIDf_7FeIsxPMdNwpCMiEKDTUzC3U1SzAJ3heHvATHcowujgbo_MGCtNW7BPtlGT1U4-UR0umPJftfOlSNLreQ/s640/blogger-image--816966437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYCR7kH6WxVccXPQQb6p2ZDf6B4u2XDak7EbQnImyt5VRcJtdgQhUdteIDf_7FeIsxPMdNwpCMiEKDTUzC3U1SzAJ3heHvATHcowujgbo_MGCtNW7BPtlGT1U4-UR0umPJftfOlSNLreQ/s640/blogger-image--816966437.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); ">Until then, Ciao my dancing friends.</div></div>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-80938791692304785192013-09-21T08:16:00.001-07:002013-09-21T08:16:04.813-07:00Performances and Puny Sets<div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">Sorry guys, this post is going to be more serious than comical. Next week I will work on my hilarity more.</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">Last weekend, the demo team flew--literally. We were on a segmented stage that moved up and down more than we ever could. But, bouncing aside, the six of us danced our nine dances admirably. And at least one audience member was pleased (she came up to me afterward and said she loved watching us dance). We should have a few more demos through the end of the year, including our renowned Museum of Science and Industry Christmas performance. Be sure to join in on the fun, watching or otherwise. </div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">Back at the Loch Mich class, we have had a couple of four-person classes due to members being out of town or too involved in their PhD work. Though I knew I would rather hide under a bush than be stuck in and endless procession of two-couple dances, the classes were surprisingly fun. We worked on technique and got the beady-eyed stare from Noel when each of us forgot to use turnout. With a small democracy we even traveled at our own pace and did dances we could all agree on. But the best part for me was undoubtedly the mocking of the teacher and each other. </div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">This weekend we should be inching back to a normal set size, but at least we know we can persevere regardless of class size. We have enthusiasm and a creative teacher who can find dances for any lesson plan, however unusual. </div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">On that note, I would like to honor our teacher with a new segment: Dancing Tip of the Week.</div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">During set and link, the person casting should move forward a little bit to create the illusion of the pair moving together before they separate. If you move just enough to avoid turning on the spot, it'll make the figure look cleaner. Plus, don't let go of each others hands before the end of the third bar--you're meant to be a link, connected. </div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; "><br></div><div style="font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; ">Until next week, ciao my dancing friends.</div><div><br></div>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-6671869514257495442013-09-13T15:20:00.001-07:002013-09-13T15:20:04.536-07:00Upcoming performanceQuick check in, everybody. The demo team is performing at the Will County Folk Fest on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. The festival is in Joliet, but for anyone who can make it down, it looks quaint and is probably the last Celtic event for the summer. Hope to see you there :)S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-52231578204464199012013-09-09T13:49:00.000-07:002013-09-09T13:49:02.553-07:00Loch Mich Begins Again<span style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(130, 98, 83, 0.0976563); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(191, 107, 82, 0.496094); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); font-family: Noteworthy; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 24px;">What is the number one thing Chicago dancers wish they could have? </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Thanks, Bruce</span></i></div>
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Yes, we at Bethany have just had our first session of dancing on a new wooden floor and, oh, how we flew. I don't think there is a finer surface anywhere else in the city. So, if anyone wants to come down for a skip step race, you're on.</div>
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I've also heard whispers of a new floor at the Fermilab Barn, so we shall see how that fares for our fall dance, which is tentatively set for November 10th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.</div>
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We hope everyone enjoys the start of dancing for the fall season as much as we will. If I don't see you until the fall dance, adieu.</div>
S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8923161151550156407.post-77987530028315377102013-06-12T11:51:00.000-07:002013-06-12T12:05:51.526-07:00<span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">And so marks the end of the Loch Mich Scottish country dancing season.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, an ending may be a weird place to start but its where this blog begins. We had our final dance class and it was an ending full of beginnings. We had a new regular member show up for his first class. To make the moment special, he brought along a violin and a band-mate on recorder. So, we also had our first live music session of the year. The energy was high and the church hall was toasty--but not so hot as to cook actual toast--and I do try.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In a couple of weeks, we will have our ball walk through and a celebration for the class's recent PhD completion. Next, is the Scottish weekend complete with an all-Midwest ball. Then we say goodbye for the summer.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our class, though taking a break, is an official class of the RSCDS Chicago branch. And this is the official blog of RSCDS Chicago. So the summer will be replete with tales of Scottishness, even if my class isn't dancing. I will be covering the highland games and updates from our sister class at Fermilab, Silk and Thistle. Until then, keep practicing your turnout.</span>S McDanielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501333262689216125noreply@blogger.com0