6 Dec
2016
6 Dec
'16
3:16 p.m.
Chiming in briefly from Ottawa.
We usually have about 110 paid attendees and our first four dancers were
all in the 80s. A big hit for us. Our last dance was better but 'tis
worrying. Especially if a bigger trend.
We don't think it's related to the talent as we have a diverse lineup that
isn't unlike other years.
And while the political situation is on the mind of many up here, my doubt
is that is having an effect.
We too are thinking of writing a carefully worded email to our community
encouraging them to come out more often + bring friends (+ tips on how to
do that effectively as we already encourage bringing firiends but doing
that is an art). We were thinking of sending the email (if we do) over the
holidays along with some youtube clips of the dances.
We're also starting to push other outreach strategies we haven't used in a
while.
Glad you brought this up Marie-Michele and looking forward to more voices
on this subject as it's such an important one!
Emily
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Hi all,
Both Montreal and Ottawa have seen lower attendance this fall and we
got word that it's similar in Brooklyn. Are any other local dances seeing
this too? Any idea what might be causing this? Since it happens to both
Canadian and American cities I doubt it's the political climate.
Thanks,
Marie
ContraMontreal