2 Feb
2016
2 Feb
'16
10:54 p.m.
Info to pass on to the teens:
I knew a fellow who took all the dance classes offered. When asked why,
his reply That's where the girls are.
when I was a teen I was pretty much a disaster. But I loved to dance and I
was a good dancer. I never lacked for a partner.
It's a life activity. At 4-score I still dance.
Sylvia Miskoe, Concord, NH
On Tue, Feb 2, 2016 at 1:43 PM, 'Marian Rose' marian(a)marianrose.com
[trad-dance-callers] <trad-dance-callers(a)yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Hello all
Marian Rose here. I have been lurking on this listserve for several years,
but don't join in since I haven't been actively calling squares or contras
lately.
I am preparing for several conferences where I will be giving a session
entitled 'Folk Dancing for Teens'.
It is an age group that I love to work with, and I happen to believe that
they are the ones who *should* be dancing, even more than us old folks.
I am currently writing a philosophical and historical introduction for my
handout, and would love some input from all of you.
1. Why is folk/social dancing so important for teens?
2. Why do people (teens and teachers) so often shy away from it?
3. Do we have to give them music that they are used to hearing, or is
it valid to present 'older' music that is nevertheless thrilling and that
has excited generations of young people before them?
4. How does dancing help with teen angst and courtship?
5. What are some of your best experiences working with teens? Your own
stories dancing as a teen?
If you want to include some of your favourite 'reel-in-the-adolescents'
dances, that would be great. I have my favourites, but increasingly will
use anything at all, if it feels right.
I look forward to your thoughts!
--- Marian, in Quebec, where it is cold, clear and stunningly beautiful.
Marian Rose
CP 8162, 150 rue Racine Est
Chicoutimi, QC G7H 5B7
(418) 545-6603 (maison)
(581) 234-1614 (cellulaire)
www.marianrose.com