Becky wrote:
I like to include a circle mixer and usually put it as
the second
dance of the evening, rather than the third. I have no problem with
using them for social engineering. I use simple mixers, so I figure
this is something appropriate for quite early in the evening. I just
don't run them very long.
As a dancer, I personally really enjoy the whole-hall feeling of a
circle that especially comes from those simple circles and into the
middle. I find there's special challenge and enjoyment to dancing a
simple dance zestily. Some halls and crowds are not so conducive to
them. I do like them at the end of dance weekend for that same feeling
that Donna mentions.
Good point about the "whole hall feeling." All callers are fully engaged
in social engineering. The best callers take responsibility for it.
- Greg McKenzie