stream of consciousness suggestions (as in not edited):


work together

no partner needed

all dances taught

simple footwork

traditional

social

living tradition

vibrant

community-building

community-spirited

participatory

we're all in it together

welcoming

trad fiddle tunes

inclusive

all are welcome

engaging

lively

teamwork

no lessons required

all levels

all ages

smiles

eye contact

friendly

accessible

individual expression in a group context

move to music

rhythmic

phrased

everyone works to make it happen

every dancer matters

delight

joy


Chrissy Fowler

Belfast, ME


From: Organizers <organizers-bounces+ktaadn_me=hotmail.com@lists.sharedweight.net> on behalf of Emily Addison via Organizers <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2016 3:16:36 PM
To: organizers shared weight
Subject: [Organizers] Word cloud words for a contra poster???
 
Hi fellow organizers :)

In Ottawa, we're working on a new poster ... the kind you put up around town to try to attract to people who have never heard about contra before.  Yes, not nearly as effective as word of mouth but we'd like to give it good shot!

The thing we're struggling with is how to communicate what contra dance is in a way that will grab the uninitiated.  This was raised by Marie-Michelle on the list earlier this year... ... 'what's the elevator pitch'????

Our current plan is to create a word cloud somewhat like this:
http://coedtech.hdesd.org/2012/09/10/word-clouds-are-a-simple-way-to-visualize-class-discussions/

We're looking for words to populate the cloud, mostly wanting to avoid unfamiliar words (e.g., many of the figures etc) but instead go for words that really sell the experience and that would attract brand new people.

Things like... community, super fun, great exercise, live music....

Any ideas for words you find sell the experience???? ???

Has anyone made a contra word cloud before????

:) 
Emily in Ottawa