Re: [Callers] [Fwd: contra dance related question]

Interesting question... From my experience: I have been to contra dance across New England and Mid-Atlantic areas and have never seen a special container for "tips". I my general understanding is the admission of the contra dance pays for the band, and usually the band is paid a guarantee and a percentage of the door or just a percentage of the door (depending on the specific contra dance). Some contra dances have a specific formula to calculate what the band is going to be paid... As a caller and dancer, I would frown upon a special container for "tips". Respectfully Submitted, Jeff Petrovitch