[Callers] Contralab, gypsylab

[Woody Lane]

Hi Tom,

I think non-standardization is just fine. We've lived with it in the 
contra world since . . . whenever. I think it's a strength, not a problem.

I brought up the Callerlab concept because some of the issues we are 
having today with terminology were analogous issues in the square dance 
world in the 50s and 60s. Different details but comparable issues. Their 
response was to form a national association where one of its goals was 
to standardize things. (It was a different culture back then.) If we are 
aware of the similarities and cultural pressures, we can possibly learn 
from history, gain understanding of that system and appreciation for 
where we are now, and not repeat the same mistakes. I don't want 
anything like that response now, but I think we should be aware that it 
happened once before in the community dance world.

Woody

On 3/30/2018 4:29 PM, Tom Hinds wrote:
> Woody,
>
> I haven't heard anyone suggest standardization and I'm not pushing for it.  My whole issue has been freedom so whatever people want to use if fine by me.
>
>   At one time, around 2011 I thought the use of different terms by callers might lead to problems but now I don't think that's the case.
>
> Tom
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