It seems there is no message I can send to this list where something minor that I say isn't misconstrued, and diverts part of the ensuing discussion. Yes, OF COURSE the main goal of the event is to give the couple and their guests a great time! It's a WEDDING, for goodness' sake! If I can make it a riotous blast of fun, maybe someone will come to our dance. Maybe not. But, if I don't, nobody will. That's all I intended.
Thanks to those who are offering substantive advice on how to plan and call! --jh-- On Mon, Jul 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM Jerome Grisanti <[email protected]> wrote: > I would release any idea that wedding guests will have any interest in > dancing beyond this event. Keep things VERY simple. You can do an hour with > dances containing only allemandes, do-si-dos, circles and promenades. Maybe > a modified swing/2-hand turn. > > On Mon, Jul 3, 2023, 3:53 PM Joe Harrington via Contra Callers < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Any advice for calling weddings? I've been asked to call my first one and >> I don't see a lot of wedding-specific advice online. What do you ask them >> in advance, how do you approach it, what are good dances to call? >> >> I'm assuming that a workshop is impractical, so it's barn dances and >> maybe working up to a contra by the end? Try to teach a swing? Some >> advice I've gotten so far: >> >> Band - can they play contras, am I DJing instead, if so what kind of >> music, trad or pop? >> Floor - make sure it's big enough, get length, width, and surface >> Sound system - what is it and is there a sound tech? >> Duration - how long they'll want to dance >> Dancers - how many, any experienced guests? >> Special dances - first, parents, bouquet, last? >> Will the bride and groom dance? (If not, nobody will) >> Will there be alcohol? (one person suggested doubling the fee if there is) >> Will many women be in high heels? >> >> I welcome any advice! My main goal in taking wedding gigs is recruiting >> new dancers to our local scene, if that matters. >> >> Thanks, >> >> --jh-- >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Contra Callers mailing list -- [email protected] >> To unsubscribe send an email to >> [email protected] >> >
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