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1. Re: Contra Etiquette poster (William M Loving via Organizers)
2. Welcoming dances (Claire Takemori via Organizers)
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 15:41:45 -0600
From: William M Loving via Organizers
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To: Greg Allan via Organizers <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net >
Subject: Re: [Organizers] Contra Etiquette poster
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With regard to Greg?s comments, I second all of them but particularly the full justified text which from graphic design standpoint is not a great choice and makes the text notably more difficult to read. (This has been a problem from the original design of the poster some years ago).
I would strongly suggest using left-justified text in most places for even spacing between words and rely on the backgrounds shading and graphics to define the shape of your columns.
> On Aug 16, 2017, at 12:31 PM, Greg Allan via Organizers <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:organizers@lists.sharedweight.net >> wrote:
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> Great Share!
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> Thanks so much. There is a contra coming up that I'm organizing for a very safety/oppression sensitive group. I will print this and make it available for that event. Perfect Timing!
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> Looking it over, there are some typos and some other constructive criticisms:
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> - orange citation text at the top left: Linky instead of Lindy.
> - Justified text looks awkward all over the poster, like the word "personal" in the leftmost column, second paragraph, followed by an awkward looking "bow out"; rightmost column first paragraph. Though I realize some of these may have been on purpose, like the words "space" and apologize" in the next-to-rightmost column, third paragraph.
> - Perhaps a few more images of contra-esque dancers, rather than singular individuals? I'd like to see that.
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> Thanks again,
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> Greg
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> 1. Contra etiquette poster (Emily Addison via Organizers)
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> Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:20:29 -0500
> From: Emily Addison via Organizers <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net <mailto:organizers@lists.sharedweight.net >>
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> Hi All,
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> We just finished developing our own version of a contra etiquette poster
> here in Ottawa so I wanted to share!
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> We got permission to edit the original lindy hop poster as so did lots of
> thinking about what different messaging and wording we wanted. I think I
> remember even asking this list for ideas.
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> Anyway, we sent the poster out via email/facebook to our community last
> week and response so far is good! We will be posting it in our hall (along
> with our code of conduct) and have copies for folks to take home. Hopefully
> a fun, informative and proactive way to share ideas for positive
> interaction.
> :)
> see attached.
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> Curious as to what you all think!
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> Emily in Ottawa
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Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2017 17:42:03 -0700
From: Claire Takemori via Organizers
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Subject: [Organizers] Welcoming dances
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Hi Organizers!
We just had a FABULOUS Balance the Bay weekend in San Francisco last weekend. We are so pleased to get many comments saying how welcoming and friendly the dance felt to new or out of area dancers.
I?d love to hear what you are doing to make your local dances or weekends more welcoming?
Here?s some of what we did:
1. We did not gender balance (and it turned out fine, though the Bay Area has a large number of dancers who can dance both roles)
2. We offered stickers to put on name buttons at checkin to anyone who wanted to self-identify that they were new to this dance weekend. Then we had a sign on the wall indicating to everyone that we should especially welcome those with the stickers & consider asking them to dance. We also asked the caller to remind dancers to dance with folks they don?t know.
3. We provide a buffet dinner on Sat eve, so folks have more opportunity to socialize together.
4. Many in the community are supporting inclusive dancing by NOT booking ahead. Many dancers said that it was a relief not to have to scramble for a parter right after each dance. They could get some water, come back and always find dancers available.
5. We offered child care with a family sharing their care giver with other families who signed up. We had a donation box for anyone in the community to support having child care at the dance. We also organically had a couple family dances during the breaks with dancer musicians and even a 5 year old new caller, who called his own choreography!
6. We printed some of the BIDA (Boston Intergenerational Dance Advocates) safety signs and put them around the dance hall.
https://www.jefftk.com/p/bida-signs <https://www.jefftk.com/p/bida-signs >
7. We had a ?dancer connection? large wall paper that allowed dancers to connect, offer meals together, etc. We also had a ride share board for offers or needs.
8. We had our most welcoming volunteers at the front table on Friday evening. Greeting dancers by name and handing them their name buttons when possible.
I?m sure there?s more, but that?s what comes to mind. I?d love to hear what you do at your dances?
Claire Takemori
Dance Caller
South Bay Contra Organizer
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