Hi Chrissy,
I generally agree with the other posters that there is value that should
be paid for. And as a former organizer, I know how frustrating it can be
when the amount of money being taken in at a small dance doesn't
adequately compensate the performers. It might be easier at a larger
dance to allow people to sit and watch.
That all said, I can envision a scenario where someone talks to the
caller beforehand about sitting, observing and learning. Then the caller
can invite that person to be their guest at the dance and speak to the
organizers. This also opens up the opportunity to have discussions later
about specific events and decisions during the evening.
Chris
Chrissy Fowler wrote:
Hi all,
I have been wondering about something lately and wanted to know what others
think, and what's usual and customary in your experience as callers learning
from other callers.
Say, for example, that I want to learn from another caller and go to a dance
specifically and particularly to observe what he/she does. I am simply going
to sit on the side of the hall and take it all in. Do I have to pay admission
for that dance since I am not dancing? Why or why not?
Curiously yours,
Chrissy
