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Maia writes:<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/22/2015 7:20 PM, Maia McCormick
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<div dir="ltr">I often announce the band again, possibly with a
"give a big hand to..."</div>
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I have done this, too, or, as the last note goes quiet, announce the
band name. In certain communities this doesn't do much. I've also
announced the band at the beginning of a dance. This often does
receive a round of applause. Of course, it's sort of funny, because
often it's done when the band is trying to tune. Or start the
potatoes...<br>
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Also, Barb asks if it's on tour or at a local dance. Both. Been on
tour, been on a seriously good roll, only to stop at a town where no
applause whatsoever. And, as noted, certain communities are known
for their lack of applause, for locals or not. Other communities are
known for their warm welcome. In our area, we love playing the
Sacramento dance because they are so appreciative.<br>
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~erik hoffman<br>
oakland, CA<br>
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<div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 10:08 PM, Erik
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.8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Hi All,<br>
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There are several places where almost no applause occurs
after a dance. In some communities, when I've been subjected
to that experience, I've asked, "were we off tonight?" The
reply usually is something like, "no, the dance was fine (or
even great), we just head for our next partner..." I know
sometimes it's just the night. Sometimes, though, it's the
community's habit. I spoke with a renowned musician the
other day, who will no longer play for a certain series. One
of the reasons: lack of applause -- lack of that palpable
sense of appreciation.<br>
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I think dancers don't often know that applause really makes
the band and caller feel better. If they feel better they
play better. And, as a dancer, applause usually makes me
feel better, too. Any ideas on how to encourage applause?
Or, if you're in one of those communities where applause is
minimal, does it bother you?<br>
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~erik hoffman<br>
oakland, ca<br>
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