Re: [Callers] mental health and dance calling

Amy wrote: But have I truly called them out on it? No. And neither have any of my peers. I have. Now that I'm older, it doesn't happen as often, but still does occasionally. I've put my left palm against a man's shoulder and pushed him back, saying: "I don't want to dance that close.' Or: "I don't sleaze dance." The next time they've asked me to dance, I've said "I'll only dance with you again if you don't (do that particular thing again.)" They've always agreed and behaved themselves, for that dance. When I come to them in the line, I automatically push them back a little. But I know I'm an exception; the younger, shyer women don't feel comfortable setting limits. Even someone like Amy (who I surmise is not particularly shy) is uneasy being so bold. So it's important that the organizers pay attention and act. Our board actually banned a guy from dancing because he was preying on teenage girls; other dance organizers in the area followed suit. Bree Kalb Carrboro