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New Zoom series: Wednesday Walkthroughs
Wednesdays at 12 noon, US Central time, starting July 15
Caller Louise Siddons (http://www.scissortail.org/siddons/
<http://www.scissortail.org/siddons/>)
We’ve been solo dancing for a while now, and I’ve discovered that I really enjoy adapting
existing choreography for solo dancers. I love the way it emphasizes pattern and position,
encouraging dancers to think positionally and holistically about how the dance works. I’ve
also been challenged, as a solo dancer, to find the fun in contra dance choreography,
which often makes intense use of the connection between dancers for its zest.
In this workshop series, we’ll walk through the process of adapting dances for solo
dancers, choosing new dances each week. We’ll see the original choreography (as
interpreted by a solo dancer with ghosts), and then I’ll propose and call a solo
adaptation. After we dance, together we’ll talk about why the adaptation feels good (or
suggest a different one that feels better!). Along the way, I might introduce a variety of
dance genres and blur the lines between them — and encourage participants to do the same.
Dances will be approached from a positional framework (in other words, we’re going to be
gender-free by default, as solo dancers), and participants are encouraged to think
holistically about pattern, momentum, and space.
These workshops are free and open to anyone who is interested. Sign up here to receive
weekly details: https://forms.gle/eR8dbyLz9NV3592h8
<https://forms.gle/eR8dbyLz9NV3592h8>
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Louise Siddons, dance caller
http://www.scissortail.org/siddons/
lesiddons(a)gmail.com
9 Jul
9 Jul
6:37 p.m.
How wonderful Louise. Unfortunately for me, I am working, albeit from home, and as such
unable to join workshops during the day.
Would you consider recording the workshops?
LaurieWest Michigan
~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can
only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~
On Thursday, July 9, 2020, 12:29:33 PM EDT, Louise Siddons via Contra Callers
<contracallers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
New Zoom series: Wednesday WalkthroughsWednesdays at 12 noon, US Central time, starting
July 15Caller Louise Siddons (http://www.scissortail.org/siddons/)
We’ve been solo dancing for a while now, and I’ve discovered that I really enjoy adapting
existing choreography for solo dancers. I love the way it emphasizes pattern and position,
encouraging dancers to think positionally and holistically about how the dance works. I’ve
also been challenged, as a solo dancer, to find the fun in contra dance choreography,
which often makes intense use of the connection between dancers for its zest.
In this workshop series, we’ll walk through the process of adapting dances for solo
dancers, choosing new dances each week. We’ll see the original choreography (as
interpreted by a solo dancer with ghosts), and then I’ll propose and call a solo
adaptation. After we dance, together we’ll talk about why the adaptation feels good (or
suggest a different one that feels better!). Along the way, I might introduce a variety of
dance genres and blur the lines between them — and encourage participants to do the same.
Dances will be approached from a positional framework (in other words, we’re going to be
gender-free by default, as solo dancers), and participants are encouraged to think
holistically about pattern, momentum, and space.
These workshops are free and open to anyone who is interested. Sign up here to receive
weekly details: https://forms.gle/eR8dbyLz9NV3592h8
—Louise Siddons, dance callerhttp://www.scissortail.org/siddons/lesiddons@gmail.com
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7:03 p.m.
Hi Laurie (and all),
A few people have asked me this, so I’m replying to the list. I realized when I scheduled
it, of course, that during the day would pose a challenge for some people. My own work
schedule is evening-focused, so I'm familiar with this problem.
Although I’m not going to record the workshops (who really wants to sit through an hour of
pre-recorded Zoom workshop every week? This is actually part of my job at the moment and I
can affirm that it’s even more tedious than it sounds), I will be taking notes, which I’ll
share on my website. And I hope we’ll also come up with dances to share!
I also anticipate that for some people working from home, taking a lunch break won't
be unreasonable. I’m going to keep them to an hour maximum, and they’re ongoing — so even
if you can’t come every week, perhaps there’s the possibility of joining in periodically.
Louise.
On Jul 9, 2020, at 1:37 PM, Laur
<lcpgr(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
How wonderful Louise. Unfortunately for me, I am working, albeit from home, and as such
unable to join workshops during the day.
Would you consider recording the workshops?
Laurie
West Michigan
—
Louise Siddons, dance caller
http://www.scissortail.org/siddons/
lesiddons(a)gmail.com
7:07 p.m.
Thanks Louise. Notes are good, we can always ask you questions and share somewhat in the
experience. And I'm sure others can take advantage of a lunchtime break.
My hours sadly can't accommodate it. If I'm not running a virtual training class
then it may be possible at times to listen on the side.
Laurie
~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can
only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~
On Thursday, July 9, 2020, 03:03:11 PM EDT, Louise Siddons <lesiddons(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
Hi Laurie (and all),
A few people have asked me this, so I’m replying to the list. I realized when I scheduled
it, of course, that during the day would pose a challenge for some people. My own work
schedule is evening-focused, so I'm familiar with this problem.
Although I’m not going to record the workshops (who really wants to sit through an hour of
pre-recorded Zoom workshop every week? This is actually part of my job at the moment and I
can affirm that it’s even more tedious than it sounds), I will be taking notes, which I’ll
share on my website. And I hope we’ll also come up with dances to share!
I also anticipate that for some people working from home, taking a lunch break won't
be unreasonable. I’m going to keep them to an hour maximum, and they’re ongoing — so even
if you can’t come every week, perhaps there’s the possibility of joining in periodically.
Louise.
On Jul 9, 2020, at 1:37 PM, Laur <lcpgr(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
How wonderful Louise. Unfortunately for me, I am working, albeit from home, and as such
unable to join workshops during the day.
Would you consider recording the workshops?
LaurieWest Michigan
—Louise Siddons, dance callerhttp://www.scissortail.org/siddons/lesiddons@gmail.com
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