5 Dec
2011
5 Dec
'11
5:19 a.m.
I too have driven the roads of Nelson, NH where the trees might well run
around, so: I record myself calling a few times to recorded music and let
the music run many times without calls as well, put it all on a CD and pop
it into the car's CD player. Then I can drive around New Hampshire (and
beyond) where the trees do in fact pose a significant danger of moving.
Rickey Holt,
Fremont, NH
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[mailto:callers-bounces@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Robert Livingston
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Subject: Re: [Callers] Practicing Calling thread
Lisa Sieverts probably drives in less traffic than Linda Leslie - although
the trees do tend to run around at night. CT prohibits drivers from all
cell phone use.
Bob Livingston
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From: Linda Leslie <laleslierjg(a)comcast.net>
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Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 7:11 PM
Subject: [Callers] Practicing Calling thread
We each have a variety of experiential voices that whisper/speak to us when
issues come up. For these Shared Weight discussions, of course, it is
usually my caller/dancer voice that is at the forefront. However, in this
particular case, my nurse voice is asking for some time......In particular,
I am reminded that society is trying to get drivers to avoid activities
which take their eyes off the road (California prohibits cell phone use;
Mass prohibits texting by teens, etc).
It seems to me that memorizing dances at home, not looking at any cards or
other written form of the dance while driving, and then practicing to music
in the car accomplishes at least three things: 1) gets the caller into the
habit of memorizing dances, which always is helpful; 2) offers you extra
practice time beyond that which you can do while at home; 3) keeps the
driver's eyes safely on the road.
Linda Leslie
On Dec 3, 2011, at 10:05 AM, Lisa Sieverts wrote:
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I print my dances in very large fonts on full-size
paper, so it's easy
to glance over at the dance on the passenger seat to check the
sequence. I try to learn it as quickly as possible to minimize the
moments when my eyes are not on the road. This is a skill that is also
useful on
stage.
I don't want to lose sight of the fact that one's ability to teach a
dance effectively is as important as being able to call it well.
Lisa
On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Don Veino
<sharedweight_net(a)veino.com>wrote;wrote:
> Thanks Lisa. Are you reading from cards when doing this or do you
> memorize the dances? I've done a fair bit of practicing while riding
> in the car, but not yet driving.
>
> On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Lisa Sieverts
<lisa(a)lisasieverts.com>wrote;wrote:
> Don,
>
> Welcome!
>
> My favorite way to practice calling is to play tunes on the stereo
> and call while DRIVING. It's a reasonable simulation of the number
> of things you need to be able to do at the same time that you are
> calling.
>
> Note that I have missed exits in this manner, but have never been in
> an accident :-).
>
> Best,
> Lisa
>
>
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