I was just thinking the same thing...we could integrate lighting signals into "techno" contras to help reinforce the dance phrasing as an alternative or adjunct to the extensive vocal cueing that is often called for with this music. I'm looking forward to exploring this idea. Brian Hamshar -----Original Message----- Date: Sunday, August 07, 2011 11:12:34 am To: "Caller's discussion list" <callers(a)sharedweight.net> From: "Dorcas Hand" <handd51(a)tekkmail.com> Subject: Re: [Callers] Firedancing/ Hooping while calling and other possible future Burning Man innovations I've never done techno, but this lighting plan sounds well suited to some of that. So interesting. Dorcas Hand -----Original Message----- From: callers-bounces(a)sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-bounces@sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Greg McKenzie Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2011 10:09 AM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers] Firedancing/ Hooping while calling and other possible future Burning Man innovations I can understand Jolaine's hesitation. But the "Look at ME!" part of the caller's ego has always been a factor at contra dances. Like Jolaine I also feel that the caller should "fade into the background" as soon as possible, but I recognize that I am in the minority of callers and I am willing to let others experiment. I also recognize that burning man is a unique venue with extreme considerations for anyone attempting to call a contra dance there. If we learn from our mistakes then those organizing the burningman contra will learn much. I wish I could participate. I hav