1. Please describe your calling experience (ECD, contra, and/or other). For each style, note how long you have been calling, how often you call, and what types of groups you lead. About how many English dances are already "in your bones" (i.e., you could give skilled dancers a brief, but clear description after taking just a minute to review your notes)?
What is/are your "home" dance(s)? How often do you get to simply dance ECD or contra without teaching? What other leaders are active in your area?
What are your greatest strengths as a leader? Where do you have room to improve? What are the key things that you hope to learn, and how will you apply your learning on returning home?

We hope this course will have a lasting, positive impact on your dance leading. Of course, what you get out of it will depend largely on what you put into it. These are the expectations:
Before camp:
Commit to memory a core repertoire of 20 (easy, standard) dances
Undertake some observation exercises at your local dance
Spend a couple of hours to learn basic music-reading (if you don't already read music)
At camp:
Tackle one homework exercise each night (probably 30 minutes)
Work with a 'buddy' to help each other practice
Participate actively in the Open Mic session as a caller and dancer
After camp:
Stay in touch with the group to share your experiences putting your new skills and ideas into practice