Great News! I was putting some of my old scripts into labeled folders and I found my choreography notes for a number from "My One & Only". I choreographed that show for a local theater some years ago. I had misplaced the notes for one of my favorite numbers from that show. Now I will transcribe it into Tappinese(R), it will be archived there for future reference and the faded yellow tablet sheets can disintegrate, gracefully, into old age.
Now, back to my story. A friend recently suggested that I enlist several studios or universities to be model sites for testing out the software and giving feedback. This sounds like a great way to get the software "field tested", critiqued and improved. My partner and I could inservice the faculty/staff, on site, giving them a running start in the use of the application. I know that when I taught dance for the school system here, the computer specialist would always give the faculty a brief "hands-on" intro to new applications. I found it easier to learn when someone guided me through the initial operation. I guess dancers are used to that concept! I think we would generate a series of questions to be responded to by the users on a periodic basis. We would ask for their questions, comments, and suggestions, as well.
So, yesterday, my partner and I met with a gentleman from one of the area universities. He is going to set us up with the dance faculty there to see if they will agree to "test" our ballet software. They do not have a tap track(this, I do not understand) so I will keep looking for a school or two willing to take on the testing of Tappinese. Any takers? Feel free to offer advice,ideas or feedback. I hope to contribute something of value to the tap dance community.
As for now, I'll get back to reorganizing, perhaps to rediscover a forgotten or misplaced treasure or piece of memorabilia from my past choreographic undertakings.
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