Jeremy, I would not even attempt that. I might look at 10 popular calls that are unique to MWSD and attempt to cover those. Serving a good appetizers is better than serving a terrible buffet. Rich
On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 4:36 AM, Jeremy Child via Callers < [email protected]> wrote: > Fascinating. I'm doing something similar at Eastbourne International Folk > Festival (http://eiff.org.uk/new-for-2017/149-jeremytea.html). > > I,however, only have 2 1/2 hours in which to take them through the gamut > of the Basic 1, 2 and Mainstream programmes. > > Wish me luck! > > Jeremy > www.barndancecaller.net > > On 18 March 2017 at 19:59, Andy Shore via Callers < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> I realize this post qualifies as both shameless self-promotion, as well >> as possible improper use of this list for (somewhat) commercial purposes, >> but I do think this topic may be of particular interest to contra and trad >> callers and choreographers. Scold me if you must. >> >> I'll be teaching a special weeklong workshop at CDSS American Dance and >> Music Week at Pinewoods (Plymouth, MA) August 8-15, 2017 titled "Modern >> Western Square Dance for Contra Dancers". >> >> This course is an intensive “blitz” exposure to Modern Western Square >> Dancing (MWSD) for experienced contra dancers, traditional square dancers, >> and contra or trad callers. If you enjoy learning new choreography and the >> unexpected delights of no-walk-thru contra medleys, this is for you. >> Starting with the 25 or so contra calls that are shared with Modern Western >> squares, we will explore much of the CALLERLAB Basic, Mainstream, and Plus >> lists. New calls will be taught and workshopped, but you’ll get plenty of >> time to “just dance” and enjoy what you have already learned in both patter >> and singing call contexts. The pace of the course will be determined by the >> students’ ability to assimilate the material, but the goal will be that you >> can dance most Mainstream calls smoothly at speed. We will cover several of >> the more popular Plus calls as well. Expect to be challenged and have lots >> of fun! >> >> Modern Western uses recorded music of various genres; the patter music is >> designed to get you moving at a continuous flow and the singing call music >> allows for a change of pace. The class time will be divided into an all >> morning workshop session where we will learn new figures, then a late >> afternoon practice and review session. You will have the middle of the day >> to relax or enjoy other workshops at American Week. >> >> >> More details at the CDSS site: http://www.cdss.org/programs/d >> ance-music-song-camps/camp-weeks/mwsd >> >> This class may be of particular interest to contra and trad callers and >> choreographers. Many MWSD moves have been "borrowed" into contra and >> several contra choreographers who have had experience with MWSD have >> written dances that have components inspired by MWSD moves. (Carol Ormand, >> Bob Isaacs, and Chris Page to name a few.) Some of the moves that come from >> MWSD are: box circulate, pass the ocean, square thru, star thru, California >> twirl, hinge... If you'd like to stir your creative juices, or just learn a >> bit more about some of the calls and their applications, this is a great >> way to do so. Learning about the added rigor of MWSD may improve your own >> teaching and presentation skills, as well as give you new insights into >> contra and trad choreography. >> >> Space in this class is limited. Registration is currently open. >> >> my site: http://site.andyshore.com/ >> >> I taught a similar weekend workshop in Durham NC in 2011 with many contra >> & trad callers in attendance. Here is my "trip report" (on facebook) from >> that weekend >> https://www.facebook.com/notes/andy-shore/trip-report-mwsd- >> for-contra-folks-blitz-or-how-i-spent-last-weekend/10150112721414483 >> >> Questions or comments - my best contact email is [email protected] >> >> Thanks, >> /Andy Shore >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Callers mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Callers mailing list > [email protected] > http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/callers-sharedweight.net > >
