Hello Shared Weight colleagues, I'm writing to let folks know that I'm leading a second "Introduction to Contra Calling" workshop series in Maine in May, and it's possible there will be some space for others. (I am currently teaching a two-part class for new callers this month, and it's been a great experience thus far. And, because several people who originally planned to take the class couldn't make it at the last minute, I'm doing a second series in May.)
If you know anyone you think might be interested, have them contact me (or pass along their name & contact info and I'll contact them.) Thanks! :-) Chrissy Fowler Belfast, ME ============================================================================ Hello there, Have you ever wanted to try calling a contradance? Are you curious what callers think about when they are not actively prompting a dance? Do you wonder what they talk to the band about? Well here's a chance to learn some new things and try your hand at calling. I am leading a New Callers Class next month in midcoast Maine. The DownEast Country Dance Festival board is sponsoring these workshops in an effort to increase the pool of interested and experienced callers in Maine. It's also an opportunity for folks who are 'just curious' (musicians, dancers, organizers) to find out a bit more about the ins and outs of the leadership role assumed by a dance caller. Also, if you are really excited about lbecoming a caller, please note that this introductory workshop fulfills a prerequisite for the next-level workshop that Lisa Greenleaf will lead in the Portland area Sept 12-14. Here are the details for the intro: Friday evening, May 2, Belfast Flying Shoes Dance Series in Belfast - http://www.belfastflyingshoes.org (all participants attend as part of the series, brief 'class time' during dance, potential for overnight hospitality in Belfast area with pre-arrangement) Saturday daytime, May 3, first 5 hr workshop session in Belfast Saturday daytime, May 24, second 5 hr workshop session in Belfast or Rockport area Saturday evening, May 24, Simonton Corners Contradance in Rockport - http://simontoncorners.com/ (all participants attend as part of the series, and are encouraged to call a dance in a guest slot.) COST: ONLY $20 (includes admission to both dances, handouts, and a book) This extremely low cost is made possible through the generosity of the DECDF board (http://starleft.org/decdf/current/callers.htm) with additional funding as needed from the Country Dance and Song Society (CDSS -- http://www.cdss.org) CLASS SIZE: Limited to 10 participants TO EXPRESS INTEREST: Email me at [email protected] or call me at 338-0979, and please include the following contact info. Name: Address: Home Phone: Cellphone: Email: TO REGISTER: Please send a check for $20 made out to "DownEast Country Dance Festival Association" to Chrissy Fowler, 93 Kaler Road, Belfast, ME 04915. Once I get the check, your registration process will be complete and your spot in the class will be reserved. :-) If you know other folks who may be interested, please forward and/or send me their contact info. I'm thrilled that there is such interest in maintaining our contradance traditions in Maine, and look forward to working with many of you next month. Cheers! Chrissy Fowler =================================================================== Announcing a NEW CALLERS WORKSHOP in midcoast Maine (Belfast/Rockport area) Friday evening, May 2 Saturday daytime, May 3 Saturday daytime and evening, May 24 A 3-part introduction to calling for contradances led by Chrissy Fowler $20 for the whole series Please preregister - Limited to 10 participants Sponsored by the DownEast Country Dance Festival Association FMI: email [email protected] (207) 338-0979 _________________________________________________________________ Pack up or back up–use SkyDrive to transfer files or keep extra copies. Learn how. hthttp://www.windowslive.com/skydrive/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_skydrive_packup_042008
