[Callers] Brain Dead - Need Suggestions

[Linda S. Mrosko]

Thanks for all the great suggestions.  I think I'll focus on quickly saying
something like the difference between reels (animated alligators) and jigs
(all the kings horses...) -- waltzes and schottisches.  And 4 potatoes.
Anybody got a good 4 potatoes story?  If any of this giggles any bells, I'd
appreciate your comments.

On Sun, Aug 18, 2019 at 8:47 AM Rebecca <ffrogg526 at aol.com> wrote:

> Hi Linda,
>
> I each elementary music. I would be more than happy to help you with this
> if you still need it. My recommendations.....
>
> 1. Teaching the form is great but the little ones will have the hardest
> time with it and lose interest QUICKLY.
> 2. If this school event is like mine was, it’ll be an hour and a half of
> babysitting while parents sit on the side playing on their phones or
> talking. Maybe you’ll have better luck with this.
> 3. Actual contras are really hard for elementary aged kids as a whole. And
> I’ve been teaching them to my kids for years. They have a hard time with
> the progressions and they will not do a ballroom swing.
> 4. Several folks have suggested Heel Toe Polka. Great choice!  Also
> Sasha!  My kids can’t get enough Sasha!  Scatter mixers are your friend!  I
> get back to my classroom tomorrow and I can send you some options if you’d
> like them. The Vowel Mixer, La Bastraingue, Circle waltz Mixer, Chimes of
> Dunkirk, Gallopede are all good choices. If you have a large group of
> kinders, there’s a dance called Kindergarten Reel that you can do with
> everyone but it’s accessible for Kindergarten.
> 5. You’ll be calling most of the night. They don’t have the muscle memory
> that contra dancers have. They need so much more guidance.
>
> I wish you the best of luck!  If you have any questions, I would love to
> guide you in dealing with folk dancing and kiddos. Feel free to email me
> directly!
>
> Rebecca
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Aug 17, 2019, at 8:57 PM, Rich Sbardella via Callers <
> callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
> Linda,
> Chimes of Dunkirk is a great dance for tying the music to the dance.
> Also Heel & Toe Polka.
> Is there a dance that changes from 2/4 or 4/4 to 6/8?  I know I've danced
> one but I cannot recall it.
> I might suggest talking about the types of music we use in traditional
> dance and maybe talk about a particular tune and its origins.
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZgcvDRZI5Q
> Peace,
> Rich
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 17, 2019 at 12:40 AM Linda S. Mrosko via Callers <
> callers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
>
>> Although I've been calling forever and I know things, I'm not currently
>> inspired to do this and am asking for help.
>>
>> Been hired to lead a dance for a music school -- ages 5 and up to teens
>> and their parents and my contact asked if I could lead "dances that
>> encourage really paying attention to beat counts….throw in some music
>> education in addition to fun."
>>
>> So I'll do my standard ONS dances for this group to recorded music that
>> has very good beat counts and distinct phrasing.  That's not the problem.
>> The problem is *"throw in some music education."  *I don't need a
>> dissertation, just bits and pieces.  The dance is only 1-1/2 hours long
>> followed by ice cream.
>>
>> I've got a job that keeps me pretty busy and am training for a new job
>> that's taking up a lot of my time and I just can't think anymore.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> --
>>
>>
>>
>> *Looking forward,Linda S. Mrosko*
>>
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