5 Jan
2014
5 Jan
'14
10:26 p.m.
Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:07:39 -0800
From: Erik Hoffman <erik(a)erikhoffman.com>
To: Caller's discussion list <callers(a)sharedweight.net>
Subject: Re: [Callers] Thoughts on Off-Stage Microphones (Was: Headset
microphone recommendations?)
Message-ID: <52CA0FEB.1010908(a)erikhoffman.com>
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My opinion and experience on the use of wireless mics differs greatly
from Greg's.
….
Third: I have found it useful at times to assist a
dancer through a move
(like pointing where to go in Contra Corners) while calling. I do this
from the floor, during a dance. At this time, dancers are not looking
to the stage, and finding a disembodied voice, they are looking at each
other. I've had many thanks for such assistance.
It think this is a very important point. Callers often go down on the floor to help out -
particularly early after the teaching and when there are inexperienced dancers present.
This can make a huge difference to the experience of the new dancers and other people in
the line.