5 Dec
2011
5 Dec
'11
12:50 a.m.
Well, that sounds good. But I found that I visualize when I start going through the
dances, or my thoughts are such that I'm really not focusing on the road like I
should. It's like I glaze over!
Laurie P
~
When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can
only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~
~
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From: Linda Leslie <laleslierjg(a)comcast.net>
To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
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:
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:
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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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