Hi Chris and everyone,
I've really enjoyed your postings, Chris.
For the beginner's lesson, I have often gone back and referred to the handout
on Seth Tepfer's web site. David's comments are great too.
It's a balance between some technique (pick and choose wisely a few figs) but I
agree it's equally if not more important to set the stage w them.
I find that the most important thing, after reviewing other caller's lessons
and watching others, is to find your own style and be yourself. It is a short
period of time and you also want to end a few mins ("ideally" five mins) before
the dance starts to get the beginners partnered up and leave time for restrm,
water etc.
I also *try* to check in with the beginners during the break and make sure they
are getting introduced around, etc.
I didn't see anyone mention, you can also teach the first dance of the evening
as another approach. I personally don't do this, but I've seen it done well,
if you have enough time. Not likely in 15 mins.
Like most things, "it all depends" on how many beginners, how many experienced
dancers join, etc, etc, etc. I think that's what most of us like about calling
is the spontaneity of it all and the need to always just stay in the moment
with it all!
You'll be great, keep it simple, focus on a few key things. Be yourself.
Let us know how it goes!
Karen Fontana
Chris Weiler <[email protected]> wrote:
Gaaahhhh!
I just realized that I have to teach a beginners workshop tomorrow
night. Having not done this before (except informally as a dancer) I'm
a little nervous. I've seen plenty of them done (both well and poorly)
so I have an idea of what I want to cover and roughly how I want to do
it.
Any hints? How much do you prepare/plan/improvise the workshop?
Thanks!
Chris
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