Jonathan wrote:

> I live in a small town called Luck in Northwestern Wisconsin.  I would like to
> start a monthly or bimonthly contra dance here.

Bonne chance!

  I have only been to a few
> contra dances, I don't know any dances, and certainly don't have any 
> experience
> as a caller.  I know a band who I think is well capable and interested in
> playing the music, but we don't know of anyone in the area that is familiar 
> with
> or could lead a contra dance.  So my questions are two:

> Does anyone know of anyone in the Polk county area capable of being a caller?
>       if not
> How can a complete beginner like me learn the system and enough dances to 
> become
> a caller?  Are there any books, resources, workshops, etc. that would help me?

http://www.cdss.org/contra-dance-stuff.html

Really.  Go there, follow the links, read the stuff, then come back and ask for
any clarification or guidance you need.

Best,

-- Alan

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