Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

On 2/21/2016 12:19 AM, Chris Page via Callers wrote: I'd really recommend talking to the organizers. And possibly watching one of their normal events. Here's some of my thoughts on potential biggies: -Many people will likely keep the same partner throughout the evening. -The expected flow of

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

I just had a gig like this! A friend of mine is heavily into MWSD and is always looking for ways to cross-pollinate the scene. She asked me to come and share an evening with the regular caller because they couldn't get a round dance caller for that particular night. I did not have a live band; I

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Check this out: http://www.tiac.net/~mabaker/how-contra-dances-work.html Clark Baker is a MWSD caller and a contra dancer, and he wrote an article explaining the differences. Lisa > > On Sat, Feb 20, 2016 at 3:28 PM, Joseph Erhard-Hudson via Callers >

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Hi Joseph I do a lot of cross-calling between contra and MWSD with mixed crowds of varying experience, and whilst agreeing with everything that’s been said so far, I think there’s one thing it’s important not to lose sight of. You said “and had such a fun time they have invited me, and

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Hello Joseph, I have lots of experience working in such an environment. As Chris said, the swing is the biggest issue. MWSD rotate once and Twirl out of the swing. (A good swing worksphop would help.) When calling to such groups, I limit the swings to eight beats, (Replace a balance & swing,

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Hi Joseph, Several years ago there was a national MWSD convention here in Portland. They hired a local contra dance band, rented an hall, and put on a contra dance for the attendees. The band invited dancers from the local contra dance community. Their callers did the contra calling.

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

Mostly violent agreement with Chris with a few tweaks, expansions, and corrections: On Sun, Feb 21, 2016, Chris Page via Callers wrote: > > -Many people will likely keep the same partner throughout the evening. This varies a lot depending on what kind of club it is. > -The expected flow of

Re: [Callers] Calling to a square dance crowd

I'd really recommend talking to the organizers. And possibly watching one of their normal events. Here's some of my thoughts on potential biggies: -You and the band will likely need to supply and run your own sound system. -Many people will likely keep the same partner throughout the evening.