I too have driven the roads of Nelson, NH where the trees might well run around, so: I record myself calling a few times to recorded music and let the music run many times without calls as well, put it all on a CD and pop it into the car's CD player. Then I can drive around New Hampshire (and beyond) where the trees do in fact pose a significant danger of moving. Rickey Holt, Fremont, NH
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert Livingston Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 9:52 PM To: Caller's discussion list Subject: Re: [Callers] Practicing Calling thread Lisa Sieverts probably drives in less traffic than Linda Leslie - although the trees do tend to run around at night. CT prohibits drivers from all cell phone use. Bob Livingston ________________________________ From: Linda Leslie <[email protected]> To: Caller's discussion list <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 4, 2011 7:11 PM Subject: [Callers] Practicing Calling thread We each have a variety of experiential voices that whisper/speak to us when issues come up. For these Shared Weight discussions, of course, it is usually my caller/dancer voice that is at the forefront. However, in this particular case, my nurse voice is asking for some time......In particular, I am reminded that society is trying to get drivers to avoid activities which take their eyes off the road (California prohibits cell phone use; Mass prohibits texting by teens, etc). It seems to me that memorizing dances at home, not looking at any cards or other written form of the dance while driving, and then practicing to music in the car accomplishes at least three things: 1) gets the caller into the habit of memorizing dances, which always is helpful; 2) offers you extra practice time beyond that which you can do while at home; 3) keeps the driver's eyes safely on the road. Linda Leslie On Dec 3, 2011, at 10:05 AM, Lisa Sieverts wrote: > I print my dances in very large fonts on full-size paper, so it's easy > to glance over at the dance on the passenger seat to check the > sequence. I try to learn it as quickly as possible to minimize the > moments when my eyes are not on the road. This is a skill that is also useful on stage. > > I don't want to lose sight of the fact that one's ability to teach a > dance effectively is as important as being able to call it well. > > Lisa > > > On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Don Veino <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Thanks Lisa. Are you reading from cards when doing this or do you >> memorize the dances? I've done a fair bit of practicing while riding >> in the car, but not yet driving. >> >> On Fri, Dec 2, 2011 at 3:49 PM, Lisa Sieverts <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Don, >>> >>> Welcome! >>> >>> My favorite way to practice calling is to play tunes on the stereo >>> and call while DRIVING. It's a reasonable simulation of the number >>> of things you need to be able to do at the same time that you are >>> calling. >>> >>> Note that I have missed exits in this manner, but have never been in >>> an accident :-). >>> >>> Best, >>> Lisa >>> >>> > > > --<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103582272438&s=522&e=001yMXrq9ir0gBX7 > ESCD5f3qAy3s-hBfhWCr-aXEvNXEappa8BMWBkPMIpbXiUIvJ0GA0-IJ7h7iGpvzQe1dQB > qOmxJqmZvaOOAJCQz7y3uLog=> > [email protected] > 603-762-0235 > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list [email protected] http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers _______________________________________________ Callers mailing list [email protected] http://www.sharedweight.net/mailman/listinfo/callers
