Hi Leslie,
Try this one out. It's not my favorite way to portray the dance
community (because of the comments on "segregating" and the focus only
the younger part of the communty instead of the inclusiveness of it),
but it might be what you need to get your group excited about the dance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuPbte5knOY
Chris Weiler
Craftsbury, VT
On 1/2/2013 4:16 PM, Leslie Gotfrit wrote:
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
