19 Aug
2008
19 Aug
'08
5:35 p.m.
Tina,
Recently, after two years of calling full nights at various locations in NY metro area, I
had to be evaluated while calling a full night for a dance community. This process may
have seemed overkill but what the process did was to remove subjectivty from the process.
The evaluation form was derived from the Atlanta dance series and here is the link to the
form: http://www.contradance.org/pdfs/caller_eval.pdf The form is quite extensive.
Also, I agree what has been stated from others that it is very helpful and important to
have a mentor. Someone who would be honest with constructive feedback both good and bad.
When I have taped myself, it is possible to review an evening for areas of improvement and
areas that were well done. The tape doesn't have selective memory like I sometimes
do. A mentor would be able to point out areas for improvement and areas done well.
See ya on the floor,
Dan
19 Aug
19 Aug
7:43 p.m.
New subject: Trouble Getting Gigs (very long)
Watching that audio/video tape of myself calling is the hardest thing I've ever done.
Practicing calling is easy. Listening to feedback is easy. Watching that tape -
excruciating.
And also the best exercise you can do to improve your calling. Along with getting a
mentor.
Seth Tepfer 770-784-8487 seth.tepfer(a)emory.edu
Director of Administrative Computing, Oxford College
Proud Pappa (again): Zyle Caspian, born Thursday, April 17, 2:38 pm. 8 lbs, 19.5 inches.
Baby Pix at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25804137@N08/
-----Original Message-----
From: callers-bounces(a)sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-
bounces(a)sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Dan Black
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 1:36 PM
To: Caller's discussion list
Subject: Re: [Callers] Trouble Getting Gigs (very long)
Tina,
Recently, after two years of calling full nights at various locations
in NY metro area, I had to be evaluated while calling a full night for
a dance community. This process may have seemed overkill but what the
process did was to remove subjectivty from the process. The evaluation
form was derived from the Atlanta dance series and here is the link to
the form: http://www.contradance.org/pdfs/caller_eval.pdf The form
is quite extensive.
Also, I agree what has been stated from others that it is very helpful
and important to have a mentor. Someone who would be honest with
constructive feedback both good and bad. When I have taped myself, it
is possible to review an evening for areas of improvement and areas
that were well done. The tape doesn't have selective memory like I
sometimes do. A mentor would be able to point out areas for
improvement and areas done well.
See ya on the floor,
Dan
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