How to Photograph a Contra Dance
Long time dance photographer Doug Plummer details some tips for photographing at a contra dance.
From the CDSS News
Thoughts on how to handle a safety complaint/problem when it is raised to you as an organizer.
From Jeff Kaufman
Handling Really Difficult People
The information in this supplement is a distillation of the actual recent experience of the [San Francisco] Bay Area Country Dance Society Board of Directors, including 1. How to cope with restraining orders, when and how to get legal advice, identifying inappropriate behavior, investigating inappropriate behavior, dealing with inappropriate behavior, handling appeals, summary and checklists.
From Jens M. Dill/CDSS West Coast Leadership Conference: 2006
Proactive Management of “Problem Dancers” – Creating a Dance Environment Safe for All
This article by Will Loving explores a wide range of topics focused on creating a safe dance environment for all.
From the CDSS News
In this article, Jeff Kaufman shares his thoughts on how to have conversations with individuals identified as having bad behavior.
From the CDSS News
In this blog post, Jeff shares the signs that BIDA posts around the hall which reflect the values of their dance series.
From Jeff Kaufman
Working with Crowded Dance Halls
In this piece, Brad Foster explores some solutions on how to handle dances where the crowd is too large for the space.
From the CDSS News
What IS a vision/mission? How do we craft and implement a unique mission statement for our dance series? Why is this a crucial step in the growth of each dance? Whether your dance already has a mission statement, or you’re just starting to think about this, or you’re somewhere in between, this all-conference session will offer practical tools and thought-provoking perspectives for addressing this pertinent topic. Together we will explore these vital questions, generating answers to inform and guide our participation throughout the SWROC weekend.
From SW Regional Organizers Conference 2014 by Annie Laskey, Linda Henry, & Michael Barraclough
Session notes on how to make a welcoming dance community for everyone.
From Sophia Donforth & Julia Bennett
How Community Culture Impacts Dancer Experience
Slides from an excellent presentation on how community culture impacts dancer experience.
From Emily Addison & Tara Bolker
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.