Country Dance and Song Society Celebrating our 75th year at Pinewoods Camp Square Dance Callers Course at Pinewoods August 23 - 30, 2008

As of June 3, this week is full with a moderate wait list.

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Square Dance Callers Course at Pinewoods August 23 - 30, 2008 Program Director: Kathy Anderson
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9:00 - 11:15
Square Dance Callers Course	Kathy Anderson with musicians
11:25 - 11:55 Camp Gathering with Karen Axelrod
11:55 - 12:30 Swimming, Bookstore staffed
12:30 Lunch
1:45 - 2:45
Dance Jam/Open Mic	Scott Higgs, Emily Troll
The Couple Dance Connection	Lisa Greenleaf
Longsword	Shona Kearney
World Harmony Singing	Suzannah Park
3:00 - 4:00
Squares with a Difference	Kathy Anderson
Potpourri	Chloe Maher
Ontario Step Dancing	Shona Kearney
Garage Band Music Theory	Anna Patton
4:00 - 4:20 Tea
4:30 - 5:30
Surprise and Delight: English for All	Joanna Reiner
Border Morris	Jan Elliott
Slow Jam	Dave Langford
Big Themes	Scott Higgs and Lisa Greenleaf
5:30 - 6:15 Swimming, Bookstore staffed
6:30 Dinner
7:45 Couple Dancing
8:00 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 class is for contra callers who want to add squares to their repertoire and will focus on teaching and calling square dances in an effective and confident manner. We will concentrate on traditional Southern, old Western and New England-style square dances, and build skills in teaching, using patter, vocal technique, using breaks, phrasing, programming and more. There will be lots of hands-on practice in class as well as the potential to call a dance in the evening. All this with positive critiques and a supportive atmosphere.

This program, held concurrently with English & American Dance Week, is designed and led by Kathy Anderson. Kathy has been calling squares for many years, and has pleased audiences all over the U.S. and in Europe with her clear teaching and enthusiastic presentation of a great variety of dances. Passing the skills along to keep this tradition alive and well is something she particularly enjoys.

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Each day is divided into two parts. The participants of the Callers Course will meet every day from 9:00 to 11:15 for an intensive workshop with Kathy. These sessions are designed to allow for plenty of opportunity for callers to practice new skills. Each caller will be encouraged to design a personal project/goal to accomplish by week's end.

In the afternoons and evenings, participants can choose from among the activities available at English & American Dance Week.

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A sheet of dances to study in advance will be sent to registrants with their acceptance materials.

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The registration deadline for this course is March 17. If it is oversubscribed on the 17th, there will be a lottery. This course is limited to 12 participants to ensure plenty of opportunity for active participation. In case of over-subscription, some preference will be given to applicants from areas that are under-served with square dance callers. Please clearly indicate if you would like to attend English & American Dance Week if you do not get into this course. Scholarships are available.

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