Dave wrote: > Sure, there are times at festivals where callers might program a > particular theme and > discuss dance history, or experienced dances where callers might teach > complex dance figures, but these are not the open, public dances that > you're talking about. >
I'm glad we are in agreement on this. Keeping the program appropriate for the venue was the main point I was making. Dave then wrote: > Fostering musical and dance traditions does not come at the cost of > accessbility. I don't see how doing so takes away from the "central > purpose" of having a fun evening. > Good point. It doesn't necessarily conflict. It's a matter of being aware of the purpose of the event. Incidentally, I have not heard David Millstone call, so I would not presume to comment on his conduct of an open public contra dance. I'm sure David's cultural enrichment is all very appropriate for an open, public event. - Greg
