[Callers] Re: Classes for callers?

Hi Brian, Here is some material that might be useful: Calling: Andrew Swaine Calling workshop notes https://andrewswaine.uk/articles/calling-workshop-notes Colin Hume Callers' Workshop — Basic Notes https://colinhume.com/callers1.htm Callers and Music - Some Tips https://contrafusion.co.uk/CallersandMusic.html Links to Gender-Free Resources https://contrafusion.co.uk/DancesEDS.html#historical Dances: Ceilidh & Country Dance YouTube Playlist - John Sweeney - Videos and instructions for lots of ceilidh dances: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLITfllSO9aV0DNCtcgAQdCDctl2rn6OZg Resources for Callers - Thousands of Dance Instructions https://contrafusion.co.uk/CallerResources.html Skills: Stepping & Footwork for Country Dance & English Ceilidh https://contrafusion.co.uk/Stepping.html Swing Workshop - Twenty Swing Variations https://contrafusion.co.uk/SwingWorkshop.html John Sweeney's Dance Articles - Lots more useful material https://contrafusion.co.uk/DanceNotes.html Happy dancing, John John Sweeney, Dancer, England john(a)modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574 http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent From: Brian Roberts via Contra Callers <contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> Sent: 12 February 2025 21:32 To: contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net Subject: [Callers] Classes for callers? Long time dancer, first time caller. Anyone know of any courses / workshops to improve my calling (in person or online)? I'm willing to travel for the right course. (E.g. Meet Me in St Louis had a calling workshop in 2024, but the schedule isn't out yet for 2025.) My wife and I were long-time Boston-area contra dancers who are now trying to bring the tradition to our adopted city in Austria. Almost all the dancers are new, I'm a new caller, and I believe it would help me to attend a class to learn more and get feedback on my technique. Thanks, Brian ---- Bringing contra dance to Graz, Austria https://contradance.at/