14 Dec
2012
14 Dec
'12
11:31 a.m.
I've just noticed myself developing an instinct to say something on beat 6
or so of every 8-bar phrase, and shut up the rest of the time. Sometimes
when I get a bit distracted and lose my place on the card, I feel myself
wanting to speak without even knowing what the next move is, just because
of where the music is (and then I very quickly look down at my card and try
to figure out where exactly we are in the dance). Is that sort of what
you're talking about?
Peace,
Maia
On Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 8:35 PM, beth(a)hands4.com <beth(a)hands4.com> wrote:
This is a common experience when calling squares.
Squares calls (even non
singing calls) are very tied to the music. If the band is hot, the calling
feels like ice skating! You soar. It's a delight. Any caller needs to feel
like they are a part of the band (but don't tell the musicians this <G>)
Beth
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From: callers-bounces(a)sharedweight.net [mailto:
callers-bounces(a)sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Stephanie Marie
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 4:28 PM
To: callers(a)sharedweight.net
Subject: [Callers] Feeling the Music
Fairly new caller, first time poster here. In calling, I know there are
many ways you have to change your perspective from being on the dance
floor. As a dancer, I've had those many wonderful moments when the music is
so good that it feels like the tune is carrying you. You lose yourself in
the music. Have there ever been times when the music has the same effect on
you as a caller? How do you handle it? Do you have separate yourself from
the feeling, or do you go with it? Or a bit of both?
Stephanie Marie Voncannon
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