[Organizers] outdoor dances in parks?

[Jeff Raymond]

I sent my email  before saying: Be well, Jeff!

On Mon, Apr 15, 2019, 6:05 PM Jeff Raymond <jeffraym at gmail.com> wrote:

> That reminds me... I do have panels for a temporary dance floor here.
> 20 4x8 sheets. Requires wood, at least 3/4" strapping under it.
> Its possible Dela & Dugan have never seen it but Chrissy, you may have.
> Call me for dets.
> I also know that the swing dancers in Portland roll out a massive carpet
> like material to dance on.
> About dancing on grass. If it's not park quality devoid of clumps and Mike
> holes keep it well under 100bpm. Even my highly groomed dance lawn wasn't
> fast enough for the hotshots.
> And any sustained dancing will leave it's Mark so the parks folks should
> be made aware you intend to make an impression on the turf.
> I had my own liability policy if course but I am pretty dang thankful we
> never had a serious twisted ankle.
>
> On Mon, Apr 15, 2019, 5:50 PM Dugan Murphy via Organizers <
> organizers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>> Below are a few more notes from my wife, Dela Murphy.  She is not signed
>> up for this listserv, so I am sharing on her behalf.
>>
>>
>>
>> How very cool, Chrissy! :)  Go Belfast Flying Shoes!
>>
>> Another few notes:
>> - It's great to partner with an organization that has a broad audience
>> that can co-market to bring in new dancers, or to offer the dance during a
>> pre-established event/festival. This way, you can maximize your investment
>> and open your audience.
>> - Plan for children to attend. Plan for lots of diverse audience members
>> with differing levels of ability, including different levels of
>> comprehension.
>> - Have a handful of "planted" experienced dancers coming who are ready to
>> dance with newbies - not each other.
>> - Have a rain plan in place. In Congress Square, we cancel by 10am
>> without payment, and do our best to postpone to a later date. All marketing
>> online is updated asap in case of a cancellation.
>> - We provide ice water from a drink dispenser and compostable cups.
>> - Be sure to bring promotional materials like flyers or postcards. Be
>> very clear in your marketing about regular dance series location and
>> provide a website with more information if available. (People generally
>> won't call a number to get more information.)
>> - Consider bringing a large, outdoor stand up sign that promotes your
>> organization or website.
>>
>> All the best,
>> Dela Murphy
>> dela at delahere.com
>> www.DelaHere.com
>> www.PortlandIntownContraDance.com
>> www.NufSed.consulting
>>
>>
>> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2019 18:05:48 +0000
>> From: Chrissy Fowler <ktaadn_me at hotmail.com>
>> To: organizers shared weight <organizers at lists.sharedweight.net>
>> Subject: [Organizers] outdoor dances in parks?
>>
>> Anyone have tips/advice for ways to successfully structure a free (no
>> charge) outdoor dance series for the general public in public parks?
>>
>>
>>   *   Logistics
>>   *   Sound
>>   *   Tips for dancing on grass/pavement
>>   *   Dance repertoire
>>   *   Promotion, including language to help welcome in non-dancers
>>   *   Hydration that doesn't involve single-use plastic bottles from
>> aquifer- draining profiteers (ooops, crankpot editorializing...)
>>   *   Add-ons
>>   *   Other
>>
>> We're working with our parks & rec director and other local groups to
>> produce a series this summer.  Would love any 'hot tips" from the hive.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Chrissy Fowler
>> Belfast Flying Shoes, Belfast ME
>>
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