14 Apr
2008
14 Apr
'08
1:58 p.m.
Hello Shared Weight colleagues,
I'm writing to let folks know that I'm leading a second "Introduction to
Contra Calling" workshop series in Maine in May, and it's possible there will be
some space for others. (I
am currently teaching a two-part class for new callers this month,
and it's been a great experience thus far. And, because several people
who originally planned to take the class couldn't make it at the last
minute, I'm doing a second series in May.)
If you know anyone you think might be interested, have them contact me
(or pass along their name & contact info and I'll contact them.)
Thanks! :-)
Chrissy Fowler
Belfast, ME
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Hello there,
Have
you ever wanted to try calling a contradance? Are you curious what
callers think about when they are not actively prompting a dance? Do you wonder
what they talk to the band about? Well here's a chance to learn some
new things and try your hand at calling.
I am
leading a New Callers Class next month in midcoast Maine.
The DownEast
Country Dance Festival board is sponsoring these workshops in an effort to increase the
pool of interested and experienced callers in Maine. It's also an opportunity for
folks who are 'just curious' (musicians, dancers, organizers) to find out a bit
more about the ins and outs of the leadership role assumed by a dance caller. Also, if
you are
really excited about lbecoming a caller, please note that this
introductory workshop fulfills a prerequisite for the next-level workshop that
Lisa Greenleaf will lead in the Portland area Sept 12-14.
Here are the details for the intro:
Friday evening, May 2, Belfast Flying Shoes Dance Series in Belfast -
http://www.belfastflyingshoes.org
(all
participants attend as part of the series, brief 'class time' during
dance, potential for overnight hospitality in Belfast area with
pre-arrangement)
Saturday daytime, May 3, first 5 hr workshop session in Belfast
Saturday daytime, May 24, second 5 hr workshop session in Belfast or Rockport area
Saturday evening, May 24, Simonton Corners Contradance in Rockport -
http://simontoncorners.com/
(all participants attend as part of the series, and are encouraged to call a dance in a
guest slot.)
COST:
ONLY $20 (includes admission to both dances, handouts, and a book) This extremely low
cost is made possible
through the generosity of the DECDF board
(http://starleft.org/decdf/current/callers.htm) with additional funding as needed from the
Country
Dance and Song Society (CDSS -- http://www.cdss.org)
CLASS SIZE: Limited to 10 participants
TO EXPRESS INTEREST: Email me at ktaadn_me(a)hotmail.com or call me at 338-0979, and please
include the following contact info.
Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Cellphone:
Email:
TO
REGISTER: Please send a check for $20 made out to "DownEast Country
Dance Festival Association" to Chrissy Fowler, 93 Kaler Road, Belfast,
ME 04915. Once I get the check, your registration process will be
complete and your spot in the class will be reserved. :-)
If
you know other folks who may be interested, please forward and/or send
me their contact info. I'm thrilled that there is such interest in
maintaining our contradance traditions in Maine, and look forward to
working with many of you next month.
Cheers!
Chrissy Fowler
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Announcing a NEW CALLERS WORKSHOP
in midcoast Maine (Belfast/Rockport area)
Friday evening, May 2
Saturday daytime, May 3
Saturday daytime and evening, May 24
A 3-part introduction to calling for contradances
led by Chrissy Fowler
$20 for the whole series
Please preregister - Limited to 10 participants
Sponsored by the DownEast Country Dance Festival Association
FMI: email ktaadn_me(a)hotmail.com
(207) 338-0979
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