The videos on this site may have too many flourishes for your needs, but I
think meets your other criteria. The website is also a really good example
of successful marketing to college students.
http://www.contradanceswithwolves.org/
Bree Kalb
-----Original Message-----
From: Leslie Gotfrit
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2013 4:16 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Callers] YouTube of contra dancing to entice nondancers?
I'm a new contra caller who does community/family dances, kitchen parties
and one night stands. I'm calling a dance for about 60 adults, almost none
of whom have even heard of contra dancing, but they do know each other. The
organizers have asked for a YouTube that would convey the fun of contra
dancing, without scaring off newbies. I've looked at dozens and can't find
one where 1. The calls and music are heard (otherwise they'll really wonder
what they are paying me and the band for) 2. People are having fun (but not
twirling and flourishing so much people will think they need to be experts
3. The dancers look a bit "cool" and aren't all on the other side of middle
aged (it's a young adult crowd and most people in my (red)neck of the woods
only know about western squares,/retired couples in costumes) 4. The quality
of the filming and music recording is good or great (again, to avoid the
hokey label). 5. Does all of that in under five minutes.
I know it's a tall order. Any suggestions? I'll take 4/5.
Leslie
