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Showmanship

Showmanship. Callerlab Convention ~ April 15, 2014 ~ Reno, Nevada Joe Saltel & Hunter Keller. Showmanship. Ways to become a better showman. Stage Presence . The Stage Is Your Home…. It’s your stage, own it! Cover the stage. Use the entire stage to your advantage. Move around.

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Showmanship

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  1. Showmanship Callerlab Convention ~ April 15, 2014 ~ Reno, NevadaJoe Saltel & Hunter Keller

  2. Showmanship Ways to become a better showman

  3. Stage Presence The Stage Is Your Home… It’s your stage, own it! • Cover the stage. • Use the entire stage to your advantage. • Move around. • Study professional performers • Learn when NOT to grab attention • When working with others, share the light. • When someone else is speaking, step back. • Don’t try to out-sing the other caller.

  4. Stage Presence The Stage Is Your Home… It’s your stage, own it! • Sing to Someone. • Focus on a person you’re comfortable with. • Take requests. • Make the people in the back feel upfront. • Keep the energy up. • Smile. When you do, so do they.

  5. Audience Interaction They’re there for your benefit. USE THEM! Sing Alongs After parties • Use well known song people can sing along to. • Make a playlist • Encourage them • Use volume • Use skits that involve audience members • Know your crowd • Get new ideas • Research

  6. Dress for Success What Not To Wear… • We set an example. • People dress the way they see their leaders • Wear nice clothes • Clean Cut/Shaven. • Haircuts and razors are cheap! USE THEM! • Smells matter. • Use deodorant • Take a shower • BRUSH YOUR TEETH!

  7. Singing Ability Fact: Everyone can use help singing • Know your vocal ability • Practice your songs • Learn the lyrics • Sing Alongs • Talk the words • Vocal Training

  8. Choreographic Ability Easy to Medium to Hard… What should you use? • Wind in the face dancing… Good flowing choreo… Most dancers love this style. However… • Every now and then, you need a little meat to your choreography to keep everyone, including the high level dancers, happy. • Sometimes, there is a situation that calls for DBD, APD, hot hash, take no prisoners, and many others. KNOW WHEN IT IS APPROPRIATE!!! • Easy • Medium • Hard

  9. Programming a dance Plan ahead for a successful dance Be PREPARED for anything Announcements mid-dance Themed dance Favorite Songs of Dancers Bad MP3 file Requests Have a playlist set up Have your songs separated Slow, Mid, Fast Sing alongs Patriotic Etc.

  10. Conclusion Showmanship can make you or break you Definition: Showmanship - n. -the ability to present something (especially theatrical shows) in an attractive manner. Final Thoughts: Know your audience. Have multiple options to choose from so they can have the best time possible.

  11. Thank you for coming This Presentation Was Created By Hunter Keller For the 2014 Callerlab Convention in Reno, Nevada. This may be used with permission of: Hunter Keller http://www.hkcaller.com hkcaller@msn.com (406) 690-2640

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