Becky wrote: > I like to include a circle mixer and usually put it as the second > dance of the evening, rather than the third. I have no problem with > using them for social engineering. I use simple mixers, so I figure > this is something appropriate for quite early in the evening. I just > don't run them very long. > > As a dancer, I personally really enjoy the whole-hall feeling of a > circle that especially comes from those simple circles and into the > middle. I find there's special challenge and enjoyment to dancing a > simple dance zestily. Some halls and crowds are not so conducive to > them. I do like them at the end of dance weekend for that same feeling > that Donna mentions. >
Good point about the "whole hall feeling." All callers are fully engaged in social engineering. The best callers take responsibility for it. - Greg McKenzie
