I attend and (help) organize a few dances in Eastern NH. I also call dances in NH. After a couple of years of strong support, I have been noticing a decline in attendance since September. The small community dance that I Organize/Call in Gilmanton NH, is holding it's own. I have attributed the the fact that it is held on the 2nd Saturday (Columbus Day, Veterans Day long Wknds) to seasonal decline that we go through.... This year, dancers seem logi, leave at the break... by 10pm there is a small quorum left. (break out the triplets) December - June is our busy season... If current attendance trends don't pick up... It could prove devastating for smaller dances, (funding is: take of the door!) Could it be the graying of the dancers?.... retirement travel?... constant (vigorous) modern dances? (Not so) welcoming to new dancers, I find that I have to present a program that is accessible to newer dancers but, is not boring for the experienced dancers.... Anyway thanks for the forum. Gale Wood