7 May
2012
7 May
'12
12:42 p.m.
Dave wrote:
Sure, there are times at festivals where callers might
program a
particular theme and
discuss dance history, or experienced dances where callers might teach
complex dance figures, but these are not the open,
public dances that
you're talking about.
I'm glad we are in agreement on this. Keeping the program appropriate for
the venue was the main point I was making.
Dave then wrote:
Fostering musical and dance traditions does not come
at the cost of
accessbility. I don't see how doing so takes away from the "central
purpose" of having a fun evening.
Good point. It doesn't necessarily conflict. It's a matter of being aware
of the purpose of the event.
Incidentally, I have not heard David Millstone call, so I would not presume
to comment on his conduct of an open public contra dance. I'm sure David's
cultural enrichment is all very appropriate for an open, public event.
- Greg