Re: [Callers] Callers COmpuerized systems for Dnace Notes

In response to Kalia and systems for ECD, I have been organizing the ECD program in Arkansas for the past two years and have a number if defining criteria for each program and I don't know if a computer system would help. Please let me know. I still use a spreadsheet for listing which dances were used in each program, a program lists of dance instructions and music, and cards for all the dances used to-date. First, our band insists that we only have 2 new tunes to learn for each monthly dance so I have to track what we have used in each program and not introduce more than two. Next, I need to have 8 main dances and two extras for each program. They need to include easier ones at the beginning and gradually work up to the experienced dances. I like to have variety in the formation so they are not all Longways, Duple Minor. Or start with Set and turn single. I try to include at least one USA dance and I end with a waltz. AND, I try to vary the music with peppy tunes, minor keys, modern music, and classic music. For each program I specify the tune, the dance instructions and a video link to a performance if I can find one. I have 3 additional people who call with me and we divide up the program so I think it helps if they can see "their" dances performed and especially if it is taught in the video as well. Meeting these criteria in each program is a tall order and I could use any help or suggestions you have. It takes me about 4-6 hours per program to set one up and then log everything in my personal system of spread, program list, and cards. Thanks, Carolyn ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list Callers(a)sharedweight.net http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers End of Callers Digest, Vol 97, Issue 7 **************************************