CALLERLAB Caller-Training Curriculum Summary

Being a good caller involves becoming skilled in a variety of areas. CALLERLAB's Caller Training Committee has developed a curriculum for caller training. The core of the curriculum is a list of the topics to be covered. This list will give you a good idea of what you should be learning as you begin to call or improve your skills.

Some topics are more important than others, so the list is divided into three parts

Essential Topics

Mechanics of Choreography
Methods of Choreographic Management
Music
Teaching
Programming
Smooth Dancing and Body Flow
Voice Delivery
Timing
Leadership
Ethics

Important Topics

Business Side of Calling
Singing-Call Techniques
Sound/Public-Address Equipment
The Caller's Partner
One-Night Stands
History, Heritage, and Tradition
Self-Improvement Techniques

Desirable Topics

Rounds, Contras, and Mixers
Showmanship
Duties of an MC
Promotion/Communications

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