Anyone have experience with tapping into non-contra talent?  (Especially with regard to a new series.)

For example, if there was plenty of Scottish/ECD/Old time music talent in an area, but no current tradition of contra dancing, how could one develop those musicians' interest and skills in playing for contra dances? 

- 2014 NEFFA session
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