[Organizers] Word cloud words for a contra poster???

[Bryan Walls via Organizers]

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> On Dec 23, 2016, at 10:34 AM, via Organizers <organizers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
> 
> Great idea!
> 
> We like to say that dancing is "Friendship set to Music!"  That may be too many words, but...it says a lot!
> 
> Single words suggestions -
> 
> Rhythmic
> Musical
> Addicting
> Choreographed
> Taught
> Traditional
> Modern
> 
> 
> Good luck!
> Ben Allbrandt
> Newport News VA
> 
> ---- Emily Addison via Organizers <organizers at lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: 
>> 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-visualize-class-discussions/
>> 
>> 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
> 
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