15 Sep
2010
15 Sep
'10
11:38 a.m.
good for you! i was in the same position a number of years ago in wichita, ks. i went to
manhattan, ks, and took an all-day class with enid cocke. we started the wichita dance in
2002 with two callers, and the dance continues to this day (though i no longer live
there).
when i lived in the midwest, there were tons of great callers in wisconsin and minnesota,
and great interest in mentoring and carrying on our tradition. once you start asking
around, i'm sure you can find someone willing to work with you.
seems like there are a lot of posts directing you to specific resources - this one is just
to tell you that you can do it and it'll be easier and more fun than you know!
barb
Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:50:22 -0700
From: field.mice(a)yahoo.com
To: callers(a)sharedweight.net
Subject: [Callers] Callers in Polk Co. WI? or How to learn calling?
Hello all,
I live in a small town called Luck in Northwestern Wisconsin. I would like to
start a monthly or bimonthly contra dance here. I have only been to a few
contra dances, I don't know any dances, and certainly don't have any experience
as a caller. I know a band who I think is well capable and interested in
playing the music, but we don't know of anyone in the area that is familiar with
or could lead a contra dance. So my questions are two:
Does anyone know of anyone in the Polk county area capable of being a caller?
if not
How can a complete beginner like me learn the system and enough dances to become
a caller? Are there any books, resources, workshops, etc. that would help me?
Anything to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Jonathan
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