31 Mar
2018
31 Mar
'18
1:58 a.m.
Hi Tom,
I think non-standardization is just fine. We've lived with it in the
contra world since . . . whenever. I think it's a strength, not a problem.
I brought up the Callerlab concept because some of the issues we are
having today with terminology were analogous issues in the square dance
world in the 50s and 60s. Different details but comparable issues. Their
response was to form a national association where one of its goals was
to standardize things. (It was a different culture back then.) If we are
aware of the similarities and cultural pressures, we can possibly learn
from history, gain understanding of that system and appreciation for
where we are now, and not repeat the same mistakes. I don't want
anything like that response now, but I think we should be aware that it
happened once before in the community dance world.
Woody
On 3/30/2018 4:29 PM, Tom Hinds wrote:
Woody,
I haven't heard anyone suggest standardization and I'm not pushing for it. My
whole issue has been freedom so whatever people want to use if fine by me.
At one time, around 2011 I thought the use of different terms by callers might lead to
problems but now I don't think that's the case.
Tom