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(a)lists.sharedweight.net> on behalf of Emily Addison via Organizers <organizers(a)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-visual… 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