Belly dance show feedback
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arisiaHello all you lovely fen. Hopefully you've recovered (mostly) from your weekend of con goodness.
I organized the belly dance show on Sunday, and I come to you seeking feedback.
I think it went rather well, but this was not due to my mad skillz as organizer, but rather that I had very competent and helpful Tech and Program people helping me with last minute mistakes, and very talented and patient dancers for friends.
Several things that seemed to fix issues from previous years:
We had a raised stage, so no one seemed unable to see.
And proper lighting.
And lots more room for the audience (and it was gratifying that it was still standing room only).
But after several people had approached me last year asking for a belly dance class, we didn't get much turnout for the class after. Was that because it wasn't listed in the program separately? Were the fliers posted all over the hotel any influence on your plans to attend? If so, is that not a good way to get new information about events out? What kind of things are you looking for in a dance class?
What issues did you have about the performance? Would a longer show and no class be better? Is it too much of a pain to make special seating arrangements for kids on the floor in front (yes, I know we'll be in a different hotel next year, but still)?
Also, I saw that at least 3 sources were videotaping--only one of them was someone I knew, the others were con staff and the Boston Phoenix--anyone know where I can access those at some point? Or does anyone have links to photos they took? I'll be checking the Flickr stream for Arisia, but if there are other photos floating about, we'd love to see them--there weren't enough pictures from last year!
Thanks for any help.
I organized the belly dance show on Sunday, and I come to you seeking feedback.
I think it went rather well, but this was not due to my mad skillz as organizer, but rather that I had very competent and helpful Tech and Program people helping me with last minute mistakes, and very talented and patient dancers for friends.
Several things that seemed to fix issues from previous years:
We had a raised stage, so no one seemed unable to see.
And proper lighting.
And lots more room for the audience (and it was gratifying that it was still standing room only).
But after several people had approached me last year asking for a belly dance class, we didn't get much turnout for the class after. Was that because it wasn't listed in the program separately? Were the fliers posted all over the hotel any influence on your plans to attend? If so, is that not a good way to get new information about events out? What kind of things are you looking for in a dance class?
What issues did you have about the performance? Would a longer show and no class be better? Is it too much of a pain to make special seating arrangements for kids on the floor in front (yes, I know we'll be in a different hotel next year, but still)?
Also, I saw that at least 3 sources were videotaping--only one of them was someone I knew, the others were con staff and the Boston Phoenix--anyone know where I can access those at some point? Or does anyone have links to photos they took? I'll be checking the Flickr stream for Arisia, but if there are other photos floating about, we'd love to see them--there weren't enough pictures from last year!
Thanks for any help.
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Re: Belly dance show feedback
Date: 2010-01-20 01:44 am (UTC)You know...that really would be a nice way to time it--to have the show and class, then the drum circle. But though a friend of mine coordinates the drum circle, I don't know if we could do it in that order. Mostly because, if we need the big stage for the show, we're likely to end up on Sunday afternoon, and the drum and dance has been on Friday evenings for...I don't know, years. Which doesn't mean it isn't possible to adapt a bit. It's worth asking.
OK, I think trying the class with better notice--that is, in the program, complete with description--at least one more time is worth it.
Re: Belly dance show feedback
Date: 2010-01-20 02:29 am (UTC)I somehow missed that the class was even happening, or I would have shown up. I've been curious about belly dancing for years and am told it will help my riding :)
Re: Belly dance show feedback
Date: 2010-01-21 03:48 am (UTC)Re: Belly dance show feedback
Date: 2010-01-21 11:22 pm (UTC)I was there for the performance but unable to stay for the class do to medical reasons. The show was excellent by the way.
This year's drum circle was moderated by someone new so I'm unsure if it's her your speaking of or the gentleman who did it previously. Either way I am one of 3 people who have been attending the drum circle since 07. (I do not remember drum circles before then) But I kn ow we three and possibly even a fourth who would love to play for a belly dance class. The three of us were very disappointed at the lower turn out of dancers at the drum circle and we were wondering if it was because lateness of the hour(it started at midnight)
Maybe the dancers and the drummers need to join forces and make suggestions to the scheduling committee to maybe hold more than one drum circle. I know for myself and my friends another chance to drum would have been more than welcome!!!