I sent my email before saying: Be well, Jeff! On Mon, Apr 15, 2019, 6:05 PM Jeff Raymond <jeffr...@gmail.com> wrote:
> That reminds me... I do have panels for a temporary dance floor here. > 20 4x8 sheets. Requires wood, at least 3/4" strapping under it. > Its possible Dela & Dugan have never seen it but Chrissy, you may have. > Call me for dets. > I also know that the swing dancers in Portland roll out a massive carpet > like material to dance on. > About dancing on grass. If it's not park quality devoid of clumps and Mike > holes keep it well under 100bpm. Even my highly groomed dance lawn wasn't > fast enough for the hotshots. > And any sustained dancing will leave it's Mark so the parks folks should > be made aware you intend to make an impression on the turf. > I had my own liability policy if course but I am pretty dang thankful we > never had a serious twisted ankle. > > On Mon, Apr 15, 2019, 5:50 PM Dugan Murphy via Organizers < > organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: > >> Below are a few more notes from my wife, Dela Murphy. She is not signed >> up for this listserv, so I am sharing on her behalf. >> >> >> >> How very cool, Chrissy! :) Go Belfast Flying Shoes! >> >> Another few notes: >> - It's great to partner with an organization that has a broad audience >> that can co-market to bring in new dancers, or to offer the dance during a >> pre-established event/festival. This way, you can maximize your investment >> and open your audience. >> - Plan for children to attend. Plan for lots of diverse audience members >> with differing levels of ability, including different levels of >> comprehension. >> - Have a handful of "planted" experienced dancers coming who are ready to >> dance with newbies - not each other. >> - Have a rain plan in place. In Congress Square, we cancel by 10am >> without payment, and do our best to postpone to a later date. All marketing >> online is updated asap in case of a cancellation. >> - We provide ice water from a drink dispenser and compostable cups. >> - Be sure to bring promotional materials like flyers or postcards. Be >> very clear in your marketing about regular dance series location and >> provide a website with more information if available. (People generally >> won't call a number to get more information.) >> - Consider bringing a large, outdoor stand up sign that promotes your >> organization or website. >> >> All the best, >> Dela Murphy >> dela at delahere.com >> www.DelaHere.com >> www.PortlandIntownContraDance.com >> www.NufSed.consulting >> >> >> Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2019 18:05:48 +0000 >> From: Chrissy Fowler <ktaadn...@hotmail.com> >> To: organizers shared weight <organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> >> Subject: [Organizers] outdoor dances in parks? >> >> Anyone have tips/advice for ways to successfully structure a free (no >> charge) outdoor dance series for the general public in public parks? >> >> >> * Logistics >> * Sound >> * Tips for dancing on grass/pavement >> * Dance repertoire >> * Promotion, including language to help welcome in non-dancers >> * Hydration that doesn't involve single-use plastic bottles from >> aquifer- draining profiteers (ooops, crankpot editorializing...) >> * Add-ons >> * Other >> >> We're working with our parks & rec director and other local groups to >> produce a series this summer. Would love any 'hot tips" from the hive. >> >> Cheers, >> Chrissy Fowler >> Belfast Flying Shoes, Belfast ME >> >> ** ** ** >> >> Dance Calling | Transcription | Belfast Flying Shoes >> _______________________________________________ >> Organizers mailing list >> Organizers@lists.sharedweight.net >> http://lists.sharedweight.net/listinfo.cgi/organizers-sharedweight.net >> >
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