Saturday, August 8, 1:00 PM >> 3:30 PM
By Gill Emerson
Discover the role of the caller, The person who guides the dancers by calling out the steps in time with the music. Inherited from the folk traditions of the Appalachians, the calling It is simultaneously an art of rhythm, voice, and improvisation. This workshop offers an introduction to this vibrant practice: learning to lead a dance, placing calls in music, and understanding the connection between the caller, the musicians, and the dancers.
