Re: [Callers] YouTube of contra dancing to entice nondancers?

The videos on this site may have too many flourishes for your needs, but I think meets your other criteria. The website is also a really good example of successful marketing to college students. http://www.contradanceswithwolves.org/ Bree Kalb -----Original Message----- From: Leslie Gotfrit Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 4:16 PM To: callers(a)sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] YouTube of contra dancing to entice nondancers? 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