[Callers] caller suggestions for beginner handout

[Emily Addison via Callers]

Hello shared weight callers :)

Knowing that callers do so much to support brand new contra dancers, as a
dance organizer, I have a question for you!

Ottawa Contra is working on a 1-pg handout to give to first time dancers.
The goal of the handout is to provide tidbits that will help convince first
timers  to come back, that contra's accessible/they can be successful/climb
that learning curve, and that contra's a great fit for them.  Who knows if
the handout will actually work but we want to try as part of our focus on
increasing the retention of all the beginners we get.

I have a few examples of other handouts but they often focus on explaining
the specific moves.

We're thinking more along things that speak to the spirit of contra/are
inspiring PLLLUS great technical tips (nuggets!) that can make a huge
different to their experience as beginners.

If you have any ideas, please pass them along. They may be little messages
you feel every beginner should know, or even tips you provide in the
beginner/intro lesson before the actual dance.

With much thanks!
Emily Addison in Ottawa ON
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