good for you! i was in the same position a number of years ago in wichita, ks.
i went to manhattan, ks, and took an all-day class with enid cocke. we
started the wichita dance in 2002 with two callers, and the dance continues to
this day (though i no longer live there).
when i lived in the midwest, there were tons of great callers in wisconsin and
minnesota, and great interest in mentoring and carrying on our tradition. once
you start asking around, i'm sure you can find someone willing to work with
you.
seems like there are a lot of posts directing you to specific resources - this
one is just to tell you that you can do it and it'll be easier and more fun
than you know!
barb
> Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:50:22 -0700
> From: [email protected]
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: [Callers] Callers in Polk Co. WI? or How to learn calling?
>
> Hello all,
> I live in a small town called Luck in Northwestern Wisconsin. I would like to
> start a monthly or bimonthly contra dance here. 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?
>
> Anything to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks
> Jonathan
>
>
>
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