2 Oct
2011
2 Oct
'11
3:59 p.m.
I like to teach newbies the first dance I am going to call. This is after going over the
giving of weight, walking in time to the music, how to hold hands, swing. I do a few of
the very basic moves, knowing that they will pick up the rest throughout the evening.
But I do teach them the first dance, partly to show how progression works, but also to
give them a little head start - some familiarity with the way the dances actually work.
Jo Mortland
Chicago
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On Oct 2, 2011, at 2:21 PM, "Dorcas Hand" <handd51(a)tekkmail.com> wrote:
That the dance works in 8-step chunks, and the music
tells you when the move is about to change.
You can use a circle formation to teach that, circle left and right , into the middle, a
few times while you doodle (preferable) or count (only preferable if you can't really
sing).
Giving weight - or whatever term your community uses. This is also teachable through the
circle formation.
Swing basics, especially hand placement and the importance of mutual support. A demo of
the buss step is a bonus.
THEN, I move to the line formation and explain hands four, and progression. I probably
use a figure or two to demonstrate how the foursome moves within itself, and how to move
to the new four.
It's a very full 30 minutes - but it works.
Dorcas Hand
Houston
-----Original Message-----
From: callers-bounces(a)sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-bounces@sharedweight.net] On
Behalf Of D Bar
Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 2:17 PM
To: callers(a)sharedweight.net
Subject: [Callers] The Beginners' Lesson Tips?
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
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