Hello, I'm presenting a conference paper soon with the topic of dancing in museum
spaces. I've interviewed a NPS ranger and a few MWSD callers. Having developed a niche
as a caller for reenactments, I've called in 20+ museums and historic sites over the
past 30+ years, so I'll be sharing a lot of my own experience and thoughts.
I would love to incorporate comments from any callers who have also performed in museum
spaces.
If you have thoughts on the following topics, I'd love to hear from you: the museum
where you called, sound system issues and acoustics, dancer skill level, band
considerations, costuming, floor surface, room obstacles, outdoor spaces, insurance,
capacity, spectators, weather, historical accuracy, cultural sensitivities, fees, audience
expectations, etc.
Again, I'm focusing solely on museums and not other private gigs, but I would love to
hear your thoughts. You are welcome to post here or email me directly.
Thanks!--Deborah HylandFort Scott, KS
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