ections that would never work if I
> did
> it and suddenly everyone is ready to dance - and I still haven't figured it
> out.
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> Mac
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> From: Greg McKenzie <greken...@gmail.com>
> To: Caller's discussion list
- and I still haven't figured it out.
Mac
From: Greg McKenzie <greken...@gmail.com>
To: Caller's discussion list <call...@sharedweight.net>
Sent: Mon, April 11, 2011 10:27:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] What makes a caller a great caller?
What kind of c
Keith wrote:
>-Greg is right, some criteria are level-dependent.
I want to clarify the cognitive frame I am using here. I see these
different venues as having very different purposes and the caller has a very
different role in each one. The "level" of calling ability, in my framing,
would not
Cooperation. Creativity. Clarity.
-Barb's right, the band will be the arbiter of how well the dance turns out.
Grant's replly might be flippant, but it's largely true. But the question is
what makes the caller great...
-Talking to the band ahead of time. I've worked with bands that want my
ter Barnes.
From: Will Kruse <sidew...@wcrews.net>
To: call...@sharedweight.net
Sent: Mon, 11 April, 2011 6:13:49 PM
Subject: [Callers] What makes a caller a great caller?
Hello from Seattle! I'd love to hear your thoughts on what separates
good callers from great callers? Is it their sele
April 11, 2011 9:41:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Callers] What makes a caller a great caller?
also flippant, but true:
good teaching and an open mind.
best comment i ever got "she can holler so pleasantly to get us to do what she
wants!"
so - learn to holler pleasantly.
and it's absolutely
What kind of calling?
You pose a good question. The answer, however, depends on the kind of venue
being discussed. I see at least three different calling venues that require
very different skills:
1. Gatherings of dance enthusiasts: Festivals, dance camps, and other
special events that are
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> To: call...@sharedweight.net
> Subject: Re: [Callers] What makes a caller a great caller?
>
> On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 3:13 AM, Will Kruse <sidew...@wcrews.net> wrote:
>
> > Hello from Seattle! I'd love to hear your thoughts on what separates
> > good c
On Mon, Apr 11, 2011 at 3:13 AM, Will Kruse wrote:
> Hello from Seattle! I'd love to hear your thoughts on what separates
> good callers from great callers? Is it their selections of dances?
> That they call their own dances? Their ability to compose an evening
> of
Hello from Seattle! I'd love to hear your thoughts on what separates
good callers from great callers? Is it their selections of dances?
That they call their own dances? Their ability to compose an evening
of dancing? Their personal charm? Their connection with the band?
Their intimate
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