[Callers] Re: [External] looking for suggestions for contras for virtual dance

Tips for Callers of virtual dances 1. Most are dancing solo, some have partners in the room; very rarely foursomes. I prefer to call to those who are dancing alone and 2. In general, there is no difference between partner and neighbor, so try to avoid having swings with both 3. Avoid 16 count swings 4. Watch out for an excess of CW moves (circle left, swing, DSD, Rory spins to the right) 5. Avoid swing - circle Left 3/4 - swing 6. Keep calling all the way through. Don’t stop - people don’t have as many cues and need the caller, even at the end of the dance. 7. 5-6 times through is more than plenty. When not changing partners, it gets tedious quickly. 8. Do encourage people to adapt to their needs - whether their space is not conducive to the choreography, or they get dizzy or tired - change it to fit their circumstance 9. Limit the number of times you say "It doesn't matter" 10. Program just like you would program for any dance - variety is the watch word. Change up the figures, formations, music styles. 11. We strongly prefer “Larks and Robins” instead of “Gents and Ladies”. It is good to introduce the terms - don’t assume everyone knows what Larks and Robbins are 12. We strongly prefer “Right shoulder ‘round” instead of “Gypsy” Seth Tepfer Director of Software Engineering, Oxford College Schedule an appointment: oxford.emory.edu/SethBooking<https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/… 770-784-8487 seth.tepfer(a)emory.edu Use AskIT for fastest response: Oxford.emory.edu/AskIT<https://app.oxford.emory.edu/WebApps/OCIT/forms/A… <https://app.oxford.emory.edu/WebApps/OCIT/forms/AskIT/index.cfm> Preferred pronouns: he, him, his <https://app.oxford.emory.edu/WebApps/Directories/index.cfm?fuseaction=v.searchresults&searchname=tepfer> ________________________________ From: Jonathan Sivier via Contra Callers &lt;contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 3:15 PM To: New Contra Callers List &lt;contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net&gt; Subject: [External] [Callers] looking for suggestions for contras for virtual dance I've been asked to call a virtual contra dance next month and am looking for some suggestions for good dances that people have used that work well for 1 or 2 dancers. I've participated in just a few virtual dances, but haven't called one before. I've got a few ideas, but could use some more. Are there any repositories of modified contras suitable for virtual dances? I know there is a site with a lot of English dances, but haven't heard of a similar one for contras. Also, any tips on things to do, or not do, while leading a virtual dance would be welcome. Let me know if you have come across any modified dances that have gone over well at online dances. Thanks. Jonathan ----- Jonathan Sivier Caller of Contra, Square, English and Early American Dances jsivier AT illinois DOT edu Dance Page: https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sivier… _______________________________________________ Contra Callers mailing list -- contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net To unsubscribe send an email to contracallers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net ________________________________ This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments).