They are aimed at:
This year we will specifically be exploring gender-free calling, though much of what we teach will also apply to more traditional calling.
Colin's session is on “Calling American Squares Positionally” and you can read his notes at colinhume.com/dtpositional.htm. Many callers are scared off calling squares — positionally or otherwise — but Colin will try to allay your fears and give you some positive feedback. It would help if you Contact Colin in advance and possibly give him some squares you would like to call or have had problems with.
Andrew's session: No-one likes change, and as a caller one of the concerns of gender-free calling is the need to re-learn calling skills, particularly when calling positionally. This workshop will be an opportunity to explore techniques and practice. Callers and generally interested dancers equally welcome; callers are encouraged to bring a dance to try, with an opportunity to participate in the showcase after lunch.
Finally a joint Showcase where callers have a chance to put what they have learnt into practice.
All of the sessions are potentially of interest to dancers who are at the receiving end of calling, and we particularly welcome dancers to the Showcase to be guinea pigs for callers to practice on.
Although those who wish to call will need to pre-register by emailing Mecki, others will be welcome to attend.
The Caller's Round will be led by Mike Courthold, and will not be specifically about gender-free calling. We thought you might like a complete change!
This is your chance to ask questions about any aspect of calling, discuss, even disagree, in a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
We encourage you to express your ideas and maybe air the problems you face as a caller.