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 -- =============================================================================== Alan Winston --- [email protected] Disclaimer: I speak only for myself, not SLAC or SSRL Phone: 650/926-3056 Paper mail to: SSRL -- SLAC BIN 99, 2575 Sand Hill Rd, Menlo Park CA 94025 ===============================================================================
