[Callers] How to Describe a Ricochet Hey

[Amy Wimmer via Callers]

I concur: a demonstration is usually very helpful for my learning
something. I am very visual, and the use of too many words confuses
me. I have many "Ah HA!" moments while seeing a demonstration. Phooey
on those who poo-poo them.
-Amy in Seattle



> On Jun 19, 2015, at 4:04 AM, Tom Hinds via Callers <callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
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> I'm asking myself why not demo a ricochet?  In my mind there are some advantages to demonstrating a move instead of describing it (or doing both with a wireless mic).
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> My experience is most contra callers are highly educated and have exceptional verbal skills.  Maybe some callers don't value a good demonstration.  Or is a demonstration too beneath some of us?  One of my calling students told me that I failed as a caller because I demonstrated a move.
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> My own view is that watching and learning is an integral part of being human.  We could make a long list of older skills (like hunting) or newer ones like learning to play a musical instrument where watching and imitating is the key to learning.
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> I recently took an informal workshop on dance history.  The teachers pointed out that when people watch something, appropriate synapses fire in preparation for performing a task.  This physiological response helps the person actually learn a task better.
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