25 Oct
2012
25 Oct
'12
8:48 p.m.
I always say that during orientation - please dance with experienced dancers the first
time through. But I think that you can only do so much. If they don't want to
partner with other dancers, that's not the worst thing in the world - they will dance
with neighbors who hopefully will guide them as they go. I think that the more we try to
force them to partner with someone else, the more likely they will be put off by that and
they will leave and never come back. We can only suggest what they can do - we can't
make them do it though.
Perry
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From: Kalia Kliban <kalia(a)sbcglobal.net>
To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Callers] Integrating Newcomers ( was "Circle Mixers for newbies")
On 10/25/2012 9:41 AM, Greg McKenzie wrote:
I use the optional newcomers orientation, explicit
instructions, careful
programming, clear and precise calling, as well as many implied messages to
make it clear that integration of first-timers is not only essential but
also fun. Very rarely I will see a couple of first-timers dancing
exclusively with each other. But this occurs only after they have ignored
multiple explicit and implied instructions and have fended off several
attempts by regulars to partner with them. In that case I will intervene
myself, personally, on the dance floor, approach the couple, and explain
the nature of our dance event. That has always had the desired effect.
What do you say to folks who have ignored or brushed off every other attempt to
effectively encourage them to partner with other dancers? I'm curious what you say
that doesn't get said in the orientation, and if it works when you say it later, why
not just say it during orientation?
Kalia
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