Country Dance and Song Society Contra Dance Callers Course at Pinewoods August 26 - September 2, 2006

As of May 30, this week has a long wait list.

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Contra Dance Callers Course at Pinewoods August 26 - September 2, 2006 Program Director: Lisa Greenleaf
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7:45 - 8:15 Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 Class Period 1
Contra Callers Course	Lisa Greenleaf
10:15 - 11:15 Class Period 2
Contra Callers Course	Lisa Greenleaf / Keith Murphy, Becky Tracy
11:15 - 12:00 Swimming, Bookstore staffed
12:00 Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 Class Period 3
Hot Squares	Lisa Greenleaf
Playing by Ear	Keith Murphy
Harmony Singing	Cynthia Shaw
2:45 - 3:45 Class Period 4
Tango!	Richard Powers
Clogging	Abby Ladin
Dance Band	Nat Hewitt
4:00 - 5:00 Class Period 5
Campers' Calling Hour	Carol Ormand
Songs of the American Musical Theatre	Cynthia Shaw
Banjo	Larry Unger
New England Fiddling	Lissa Schneckenburger
5:00 - 5:30 Tea with Jam, Swimming and Bookstore staffed
5:30 - 6:00 Abby's Salon
6:30 Dinner
8:00 Couple Dances
8:15 - 11:00 Evening Dance Party
11:00 Optional After-dance Activities

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Look up our Special Programs for some general information; here is more detail about this particular program and staff.

This contra callers course is an intensive workshop designed for novice to intermediate callers who would like to build their skills and create supportive peer connections. Our leader, Lisa Greenleaf, has been treating dancers across the country to her concise yet witty calling for many years. Her rich repertoire, succinct teaching and commitment to community-building make her a dance camp favorite.

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We will meet in the morning and start with a discussion and hands-on session to cover such topics as effective teaching, understanding choreography, programming, working with musicians, learning about the varieties of contra dance music and qualities of good leadership. The latter half of the morning will be geared towards practicing calling in a caring and constructive environment. There will also be time later in the day (4:00) to join the all-camp open mic session with staff musicians, a part of the concurrent American Dance & Music Week.

Participation is limited to eleven students, and before camp each student is expected to complete a preparatory assignment, which will be explained with the acceptance information. Homework will also be given every day, so participants should come expecting to work and play hard. It should prove to be a satisfying and rewarding experience!

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The registration deadline for this course is March 20. If it is oversubscribed on the 20th, there will be a lottery. This course is limited to 11 participants to ensure plenty of opportunity for active participation. Scholarships are available.

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