Here is one I have used: "Ladies and Gentlemen: After this dance we will be taking a short break. If you have any concerns about anything happening in the dance hall please let me know during the break."
I feel it is important for the caller to take responsibility for receiving the feedback directly. - Greg McKenzie -----Original Message----- >From: Chris Weiler <[email protected]> >Sent: May 14, 2008 6:02 PM >To: Caller's discussion list <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [Callers] Style/safety/etiquette tips from the microphone > >Thank you everyone for your contributions. I would like to compile more >suggestions, however. I'll take a stab at remembering a few I've heard >from the floor. (apologies to Lisa Greenleaf and other callers if I >misremember some of them) > >- The hall is crowded tonight, take care of each other >- Allemande: curl your fingers around the base of your partner's thumb >and gently pull straight back; the wrist does not bend. >- During the swing, each person's back is vertical and is supporting >their own weight. Ladies can help by putting their left hand behind the >gent's shoulder to support themselves. >- Leading a twirl is a suggestion, not a command >- Talk to each other - let your partner know if what they're doing is >uncomfortable or painful and what they can do to make dancing with them >more pleasurable. >- Everyone has the right to say "no thank you" when asked to dance and >then dance with someone else >- Ladies, if you are being held too close in the swing, put your palm >against the front of his shoulder and push > >Maybe some things that should be said from the microphone occasionally: >- If you're having an unpleasant dance experience with your partner, you >can drop out at either the top or bottom of the set before the dance is over >- Feel free to talk to one of the organizers or the person minding the >cash box if you have a problem with another dancer > >I look forward to your feedback. > >Chris Weiler >Goffstown, NH
