Howdy,
I am going to be calling one of my first gigged contra dances in a week! I
have a half-hour to introduce newbies on what's what in the dance prior and
I am wondering what do other callers find has been the most effective use of
that half hour?
I imagine going over improper formation [ladies on the right etc.], and a
few of the base moves are good. But I'd like to see if anyone else has some
good hints I can work with!
Thanks,
Davey
I know that there have been threads regarding this but I do need some help
so forgive the revisit. I'm looking for ideas for posters that will "grab"
the interest of college students and get them to come to our dance. We are
in Buffalo NY that has an incredible number of colleges and universities
either in Buffalo or in the immediate outlying areas. Our college age
attendance is pretty small and mostly the net result of one initial college
age dancer. (we love her!) I'd like to get some posters up at the local
campuses and wondered what had worked for others, and what did not. Thanks
in advance!
Mary Collins
QCCD.org
You might look at a series of articles on the CDSS website addressing the question
of how to attract young people to dances:
http://www.cdss.org/recruit-young-people.html
David Millstone
Lebanon, NH
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All, spread the word far and wide and recommend your favorite rising bands
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Grab your card box and the mic, and maybe we'll see you on the Catapult
stage in May.
ciao,
rah
Rob Harper
(404) 307-3444
rah(a)mindspring.com
I don't recognize it, but it looks interesting- a new creation?
Sarah VanNorstrand
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Hello all,
I was calling at a friends' wedding, and I wanted a straightforward Becket
dance. I'm not sure if I wrote this one, or just called it up from my
subconscious where someone else had planted it. Anyone recognize it?
Becket
A1
Star Left 1x
Star Right 1x
A2
Partner Do-Si-Do
Partner Swing
B1
Circle Left 3/4
Neighbor Swing
B2
Ladies Chain across
Long Lines yearn to the left
Thanks
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Hello all,
I was calling at a friends' wedding, and I wanted a straightforward Becket
dance. I'm not sure if I wrote this one, or just called it up from my
subconscious where someone else had planted it. Anyone recognize it?
Becket
A1
Star Left 1x
Star Right 1x
A2
Partner Do-Si-Do
Partner Swing
B1
Circle Left 3/4
Neighbor Swing
B2
Ladies Chain across
Long Lines yearn to the left
Thanks
--
Luke Donforth
Luke.Donforth(a)gmail.com <Luke.Donev(a)gmail.com>
www.lukedonev.com
Exciting news for current callers, wanna-be callers, and primates of all species:
Callers Week Intensive at Cumberland Dance Week (July 15-21)
Due to the overwhelming success of last year, we are repeating the Caller’s intensive this year. Limited to 12 participants. Two full sessions each day of instruction, exercises, and practice time, led by Seth Tepfer. The week will feature 3 late night open mic calling times and opportunities to add more dance parties.
During the week we will cover:
* Introduction to calling
* Effective teaching
* Calling squares
* Programming an evening
* The Beginners workshop (new dancer session)
* Working with musicians
* and much more
This class is for people who want to:
* learn to call from scratch (contras or squares)
* take their calling to the next level
* call and teach more effectively
* practice calling in a safe space
Each day we will have one session where we will go over material in a setting that provides a mix of lecture, discussion, and active participatory exercises. The second session will be lab, where we will be practicing calling contras and squares with live music and dance guinea pigs.
Participants will have homework each day and be expected to participate in the open calling sessions and dance parties.
Cumberland Dance Week is July 15-21, 2012 at Lake Cumberland 4-H Educational Center, Nancy Kentucky.
Cost, details, scholarship information all available at: www.cumberlanddanceweek.org/<http://www.cumberlanddanceweek.org/>
Call 770-289-3204 or email seth(a)danceRhapsody.com<http://www.dancerhapsody.com/redir.aspx?C=9ea99a1f8b424edba2141ac2e0fc0748&…> to discuss details.
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I am arriving at the Atlanta airport on Friday Nov 18 around noon. I'll be leaving from the same airport on Sunday around 7 p.m.
I had planned to take the shuttle from Brasstown, but renting a car is less expensive. Let me know if anyone is flying in and out at about the same times and would like to share the ride.
Mapquest says it's about 2.5 to 3 hours. Piece of cake for a Texan...unless that cold white stuff starts falling from the sky!
Lissa Bengtson
Director, International Folk Culture Center
Our Lady of the Lake University
411 SW 24th St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
210-431-3922 or (cell) 210-867-0692
Hi Amy,
I'll be in the area and would be happy to call Saturday night if there's
still a need.
All best,
Kim Roberts
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> Hi folks - I'm down to the wire and resorting to desperate tactics. *PLEASE
> PASS THIS ON. Send it to your entire dance-booking email list if you can.*
>
> The Putney School - venerable, progressive, historic, selective, visionary,
> but not always clue-ful prep school - decided a few days ago it would be
> REALLY COOL to have a dance THIS SATURDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 15 as the kickoff
> to
> the big Harvest Festival /parents/alumni weekend, here in Putney, Vermont.
>
> They have been warned that booking a band/caller on one week's notice is
> difficult and likely to be expensive. I have a certain amount of
> flexibility
> with money.
>
> The dance will run from 8:ish to 10:00. Sound system provided.
>
> I can call or play fiddle or piano, at this point I don't care which. I
> just
> need two people.
>
> There are 10 student fiddlers and a dozen mixed
> tinwhistle/guitar/mandolin/irish harp players on campus and about 20 VERY
> enthusiastic contradancers who are thrilled that we're having a dance right
> here , so the student body of 200 will be well seeded with supportive
> folks.
>
> If you're traveling I've got a guest room, and dinner at the school will be
> excellent. The Harvest Fest next day is a lot of fun too, and I'll lend you
> my kayak if you want to get out on the river.
>
> This is a bright crowd. The kids are smart and responsive, the alumni all
> danced under Ralph Page.
>
> Expect to do one longways and one haste-to-the-wedding type, then "real"
> contras. Other formations welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Amy
>
> (does anyone have Fred Breunig's current phone number?)
>
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Hey, Amy!
I could either call or play backup guitar. And I'd be willing to trade
services with anyone who could play backup in place of me at a private 70th
birthday party on the 29th with Cuckoo's Nest. There would be money for that
gig. I had agreed to do it a week before discovering that people were hoping
I could call at well-known dancer Lois' White's 80th birthday party dance
the same night in Danville.
My availability is NOT contingent on the trade. Any leads on an available
backup pianist or guitarist would be very welcome!
Chip Hedler
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> Hi folks - I'm down to the wire and resorting to desperate tactics. *PLEASE
> PASS THIS ON. Send it to your entire dance-booking email list if you can.*
>
> The Putney School - venerable, progressive, historic, selective, visionary,
> but not always clue-ful prep school - decided a few days ago it would be
> REALLY COOL to have a dance THIS SATURDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 15 as the kickoff
> to
> the big Harvest Festival /parents/alumni weekend, here in Putney, Vermont.
>
> They have been warned that booking a band/caller on one week's notice is
> difficult and likely to be expensive. I have a certain amount of
> flexibility
> with money.
>
> The dance will run from 8:ish to 10:00. Sound system provided.
>
> I can call or play fiddle or piano, at this point I don't care which. I
> just
> need two people.
>
> There are 10 student fiddlers and a dozen mixed
> tinwhistle/guitar/mandolin/irish harp players on campus and about 20 VERY
> enthusiastic contradancers who are thrilled that we're having a dance right
> here , so the student body of 200 will be well seeded with supportive
> folks.
>
> If you're traveling I've got a guest room, and dinner at the school will be
> excellent. The Harvest Fest next day is a lot of fun too, and I'll lend you
> my kayak if you want to get out on the river.
>
> This is a bright crowd. The kids are smart and responsive, the alumni all
> danced under Ralph Page.
>
> Expect to do one longways and one haste-to-the-wedding type, then "real"
> contras. Other formations welcome.
>
> Thanks,
> Amy
>
> (does anyone have Fred Breunig's current phone number?)
>
>
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