Re: [Callers] Style/safety/etiquette tips from the microphone

From: Chris Weiler <chris.weiler(a)weirdtable.org> Sent: May 14, 2008 6:02 PM To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net> Subject: Re: [Callers] Style/safety/etiquette tips from the microphone Thank you everyone for your contributions. I would like to compile more suggestions, however. I'll take a stab at remembering a few I've heard from the floor. (apologies to Lisa Greenleaf and other callers if I misremember some of them) - The hall is crowded tonight, take care of each other - Allemande: curl your fingers around the base of your partner's thumb and gently pull straight back; the wrist does not bend. - During the swing, each person's back is vertical and is supporting their own weight. Ladies can help by putting their left hand behind the gent's shoulder to support themselves. - Leading a twirl is a suggestion, not a command - Talk to each other - let your partner know if what they're doing is uncomfortable or painful and what they can do to make dancing with them more pleasurable. - Everyone has the right to say "no thank you" when asked to dance and then dance with someone else - Ladies, if you are being held too close in the swing, put your palm against the front of his shoulder and push Maybe some things that should be said from the microphone occasionally: - If you're having an unpleasant dance experience with your partner, you can drop out at either the top or bottom of the set before the dance is over - Feel free to talk to one of the organizers or the person minding the cash box if you have a problem with another dancer I look forward to your feedback. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH