Watching that audio/video tape of myself calling is the hardest thing I've ever done. Practicing calling is easy. Listening to feedback is easy. Watching that tape - excruciating.

And also the best exercise you can do to improve your calling.  Along with getting a mentor.

Seth Tepfer 770-784-8487 seth.tepfer at emory.edu
Director of Administrative Computing, Oxford College
Proud Pappa (again): Zyle Caspian, born Thursday, April 17, 2:38 pm. 8 lbs, 19.5 inches. Baby Pix at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25804137@N08/


> -----Original Message-----
> From: callers-bounces at sharedweight.net [mailto:callers-
> bounces at sharedweight.net] On Behalf Of Dan Black
> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 1:36 PM
> To: Caller's discussion list
> Subject: Re: [Callers] Trouble Getting Gigs (very long)
>
> Tina,
> Recently, after two years of calling full nights at various locations
> in NY metro area, I had to be evaluated  while calling a full night for
> a dance community.  This process may have seemed overkill but what the
> process did was to remove subjectivty from the process.  The evaluation
> form was derived from the Atlanta dance series and here is the link to
> the form:  http://www.contradance.org/pdfs/caller_eval.pdf   The form
> is quite extensive.
> Also, I agree what has been stated from others that it is very helpful
> and important to have a mentor.  Someone who would be honest with
> constructive feedback both good and bad.  When I have taped myself, it
> is possible to review an evening for areas of improvement and areas
> that were well done.  The tape doesn't have selective memory like I
> sometimes do.   A mentor would be able to point out areas for
> improvement and areas done well.
> See ya on the floor,
> Dan
>
>
>
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