3 Jan
2013
3 Jan
'13
11:24 p.m.
Hi Leslie,
Try this one out. It's not my favorite way to portray the dance
community (because of the comments on "segregating" and the focus only
the younger part of the communty instead of the inclusiveness of it),
but it might be what you need to get your group excited about the dance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuPbte5knOY
Chris Weiler
Craftsbury, VT
On 1/2/2013 4:16 PM, Leslie Gotfrit wrote:
I'm a new contra caller who does community/family
dances, kitchen parties and one night stands. I'm calling a dance for about 60 adults,
almost none of whom have even heard of contra dancing, but they do know each other. The
organizers have asked for a YouTube that would convey the fun of contra dancing, without
scaring off newbies. I've looked at dozens and can't find one where 1. The calls
and music are heard (otherwise they'll really wonder what they are paying me and the
band for) 2. People are having fun (but not twirling and flourishing so much people will
think they need to be experts 3. The dancers look a bit "cool" and aren't
all on the other side of middle aged (it's a young adult crowd and most people in my
(red)neck of the woods only know about western squares,/retired couples in costumes) 4.
The quality of the filming and music recording is good or great (again, to avoid the hokey
label). 5. Does all of that in under five minutes.
I know it's a tall order. Any suggestions? I'll take 4/5.
Leslie