Musicians February 2010

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[Organizers] FW: first contradance camp in the 20+ years of Burning Man

by Chrissy Fowler

Hi SW organizers & callers, This came to our Belfast Flying Shoes email address. I've heard about Burning Man, and imagine this would be a wild undertaking. Thought I'd spread the word, to cast the net wide for Mr Stowe. Cheers, Chrissy Fowler PS The Yahoo group seems to lay the vision all out (having given it a fast skim...). ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Mark Stowe <mkstowegnv(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 at 10:54 AM Subject: first contradance camp in the 20+ years of Burning Man To: belfastflyingshoes(a)gmail.com Dear local dance/music contact person, I am contacting a very large number of dance and music groups in the hopes of finding the rare souls who can make a contradance camp happen at Burning Man. I would be enormously grateful if you would post the email below to your local email list/ Facebook page, and write back to me to confirm that you have posted it. (I am trying to avoid subscribing to countless lists.) Please feel free to modify it or offer me your advice. Thanks so much, and thanks for all your volunteer work. Hi, I am organizing what will apparently be the first contradance camp in the 20+ years of Burning Man (a week of extreme art in an extreme environment - http://burningman.com). Even though there are a large number of 'burners' who are contradancers, we need to get this message out to as many people as possible in particular to be able to line up callers and musicians. In the discussion group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/burningmancontradance/ I lay out the logistical challenges and a preliminary plan for funding and otherwise making such a camp a reality (it will be easiest if you choose 'view all' and click the arrow that will reverse the default reverse chronological order). I would be very grateful if you could pass this email on to anyone you know who might be interested. I am sending this out to as many contradance discussion groups as I can, but I won't get 'all of them' without help. Please post to the groups you know and send me a note telling me what group(s) you have posted to. Thanks and best wishes, Mark Stowe mkstowegnv(a)gmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/201469227/direct/01/

14 years, 9 months

[Organizers] 3 things

by Chrissy Fowler

Hi all, Three things that I think have helped the dance series committees I've been part of are: - Be geared toward the needs of performers (having a guarantee with a bonus for good attendance, considering ways to increase the appeal for them to play/call for our series - like food, dinner, housing, etc) - Be geared toward the needs of dancers (thinking about what we as dancers love in a dance series, having an attitude of 'this will be fun!", having a broader concept of the sorts of dancers we want to attract - newbies *and* experienced folks of all ages) - Be clear about the vision we have for the series, but willing to adapt along the way, and making it workable for ourselves as commitee members (defining roles, distributing the responsibilities, communicating as things come up, giving small stipends for committee work - which takes the edge off feeling 'burdened', enjoying the process of dance management, wlecoming and even soliciting specific volunteer contributions, etc.) Great idea for a Shared Weight Organizers topic! Looking fwd to reading more contributions! Chrissy Fowler Belfast Maine ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ website www.chrissyfowler.com dance series www.belfastflyingshoes.org telephone 207-338-0979 cell 603-498-3506 > > So what I'd like to do is hear from people and find out what they > > know now that they wish they had known before they became involved > > with organizing dance events. Pick the top 3 things (or more if you > > want) and send them to the list. Afterwards, we should have a > > pretty good list of information for people who are interested in > > getting started. > > _________________________________________________________________ Your E-mail and More On-the-Go. Get Windows Live Hotmail Free. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/171222985/direct/01/

14 years, 10 months

[Organizers] Fw: World's Greatest Square Dance Event of 2010

by JOE WROCKLAGE

Click here for conference website. Stop by the Visitors Information Center located downtown adjacent to the Kentucky International Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency at the Corner of 4th and Jefferson Streets, Louisville Kentucky 40202. Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (502) 379-6109 June 23-26 Kentucky Expo Center Louisville, kentucky THE WORLD’S GREATEST SQUARE DANCE EVENT OF 2010 WILL BE THE BEST EVER One of the most important if not the most important part of a National Square Dance Convention® is SOUND. If you cannot hear the caller/cuer/etc you do not enjoy the dance. The 59th National Square Dance Convention® is doing everything possible to ensure that, the best sound possible will be available and that everyone will be able to hear the cuer/caller/etc. The owner for Yak Stacks, the premier speaker system preferred by most callers, has been contracted to provide, set-up and maintain the sound systems in all dance halls. In addition, eight of the dance halls will have a “Sound Enhancement System” installed. The personnel involved have sounded 11 previous National Square Dance Conventions®, most Mid-America Square Dance Jamborees that were also held at Kentucky Exposition Center as well as many other major square dance events. For those who are not familiar with “Sound Enhancement Systems” and how they are used in square dancing, here is a brief explanation. An FM transmitter is connected to the sound system. The transmitter broadcasts a radio signal over a distance of 300-500 feet. The transmitter only broadcast the cuer/caller/etc’s voice not the background music. Individual dancers can then use a small FM radio and earphones to hear the caller/cuer/etc. The sound can be received on any FM radio such as a small clip-on or Walkman type radio with earphones. Most dancers already have a small portable FM radio with earphones they can use. For dancers who do not have a FM radio they can use, radios will be available in the vendor area. Each of the eight dance halls will use a different frequency to broadcast so there will be no interference between halls. In some of the major halls the Williams Sound System will be used. This system has been used in past conventions. With the use of Yak Stacks speakers, Hilton turntables and Sound Enhancement Systems in eight dance halls along with the most experienced sound crew available, we will ensure every dancer will be able to easily hear and enjoy every minute of the 59th National Square Dance Convention®. With the best sound available, great facilities, friendly people, terrific food, (including lots of delicious ice cream), and many great tours of the surrounding beautiful and interesting sites, the 59th National Square Dance Convention® will be the best ever, you do not want to miss this one, if you do you will be sorry. Dancers will be talking about the 59th NSDC for many years, everyone who attends the convention will experience a fabulous time and have special memories that will last a lifetime. See you in Louisville at The World’s Greatest Square Dance Event of 2010, June 23-26, 2010 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER GO TO WWW.59thnsdc.COM Louisville is a city full of endless possibilities. It’s a city located somewhere between “way out there” and “feels like home”. A place known as both the “southern most northern city” and “the northern most southern city”. A place so unique, that you can pronounce our name 5 different ways – Looavul, Luhvul, Loueville, Looaville, Looeyville. It’s a place just for you, no matter how you wanna say it. Walk the streets of downtown, along Museum Row and you’ll find more galleries and museums than you can shake a stick at. And speaking of sticks, you sports lovers can see the world’s biggest bat on display at the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. In all, Museum Row on Main houses nine original attractions all within a six-block radius, now that’s what I call convenience! Since you are already downtown, you may as well stroll along the Urban Bourbon Trail or just hang out at Fourth Street Live, the city’s premier dining and entertainment district. Feel the excitement at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom by taking a ride on one of the world’s longest stand-up coasters or making waves in Splashwater Kingdom. Live through the fastest two minutes in sports by visiting Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Experience original one-of-a-kind cuisine by dining at one of our award-winning restaurants spread throughout four dining districts. Relax as you cruise the Ohio River aboard the Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark. Be sure to stop by our Visitors Center located downtown at the corner of 4th and Jefferson Streets, where you can pick-up literature, buy souvenirs, grab your Urban Bourbon Trail Passport, purchase discounted attraction tickets, get directions and make restaurant reservations, all with the help of friendly travel counselors. Whether you’re visiting Louisville for a convention, a family vacation or soaking in the city’s bourbon culture, we hope you enjoy all the charm and possibilities Louisville has to offer. After all - It’s Possible Here. Send to a Friend| View Online Version| Opt Out Newsletter| Unsubscribe This email was sent by: Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau 401 W. Main Street, Suite 2300; Louisville, KY 40202 We respect your privacy! Review our Privacy Statementfor more details.

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