Hi. I just called my first contra dance at camp last week. I didn't die, so
I'm thinking of working with our son's nature class to do some family dances.
In the meantime, I will try to call a contra when I can as a guest at our local
dances.
Do you know of a source/s (would you share yours)
Hi Claire,
A list of what has helped me:
I have learned lots just by closely listening to callers I like as they call.
Take notes.
Ask if you may record them.
A very valuable tool is house dances, where a small, supportive group
gathers for the purpose of learning together. (We're doing this
toni
Amy Wimmer listed several ways to learn teaching techniques:
> I have learned lots just by closely listening to callers I like as they call.
> Take notes.
> Ask if you may record them.
> A very valuable tool is house dances, where a small, supportive group
> gathers for the purpose of learning tog
I recently attended a dance weekend where the excellent callers, while teaching
dances, used the phrases ".. as in Rory O'More" and ".. as in Petronella"Many
of the dancers in attendance probably have never danced either Petronella or
Rory O'MoreThe movements implied by these terms can be easil