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@modernjive.com 01233 625 362 & 07802 940 574
http://www.contrafusion.co.uk for Dancing in Kent
From: Brian Roberts via Contra Callers <contracallers@lists.sharedweight.net>
Sent: 12 February 2025 21:32
To: contracallers@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,