15 Apr
2019
15 Apr
'19
10:05 p.m.
That reminds me... I do have panels for a temporary dance floor here.
20 4x8 sheets. Requires wood, at least 3/4" strapping under it.
Its possible Dela & Dugan have never seen it but Chrissy, you may have.
Call me for dets.
I also know that the swing dancers in Portland roll out a massive carpet
like material to dance on.
About dancing on grass. If it's not park quality devoid of clumps and Mike
holes keep it well under 100bpm. Even my highly groomed dance lawn wasn't
fast enough for the hotshots.
And any sustained dancing will leave it's Mark so the parks folks should be
made aware you intend to make an impression on the turf.
I had my own liability policy if course but I am pretty dang thankful we
never had a serious twisted ankle.
On Mon, Apr 15, 2019, 5:50 PM Dugan Murphy via Organizers <
organizers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
Below are a few more notes from my wife, Dela Murphy.
She is not signed
up for this listserv, so I am sharing on her behalf.
How very cool, Chrissy! :) Go Belfast Flying Shoes!
Another few notes:
- It's great to partner with an organization that has a broad audience
that can co-market to bring in new dancers, or to offer the dance during a
pre-established event/festival. This way, you can maximize your investment
and open your audience.
- Plan for children to attend. Plan for lots of diverse audience members
with differing levels of ability, including different levels of
comprehension.
- Have a handful of "planted" experienced dancers coming who are ready to
dance with newbies - not each other.
- Have a rain plan in place. In Congress Square, we cancel by 10am without
payment, and do our best to postpone to a later date. All marketing online
is updated asap in case of a cancellation.
- We provide ice water from a drink dispenser and compostable cups.
- Be sure to bring promotional materials like flyers or postcards. Be very
clear in your marketing about regular dance series location and provide a
website with more information if available. (People generally won't call a
number to get more information.)
- Consider bringing a large, outdoor stand up sign that promotes your
organization or website.
All the best,
Dela Murphy
dela at delahere.com
www.DelaHere.com
www.PortlandIntownContraDance.com
www.NufSed.consulting
Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2019 18:05:48 +0000
From: Chrissy Fowler <ktaadn_me(a)hotmail.com>
To: organizers shared weight <organizers(a)lists.sharedweight.net>
Subject: [Organizers] outdoor dances in parks?
Anyone have tips/advice for ways to successfully structure a free (no
charge) outdoor dance series for the general public in public parks?
* Logistics
* Sound
* Tips for dancing on grass/pavement
* Dance repertoire
* Promotion, including language to help welcome in non-dancers
* Hydration that doesn't involve single-use plastic bottles from
aquifer- draining profiteers (ooops, crankpot editorializing...)
* Add-ons
* Other
We're working with our parks & rec director and other local groups to
produce a series this summer. Would love any 'hot tips" from the hive.
Cheers,
Chrissy Fowler
Belfast Flying Shoes, Belfast ME
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