On 1/12/2013 8:06 AM, Emily Addison wrote:
But... I want to use pencil!
Is this a no no????
I wouldn't say this was a "no no." If it works for you go for it.
However, I can see some potential problems, such as the smudging you
mention. I use ink when I write cards by hand, but am trying to get
everything on computer and print them out. I'm at about 50% handwritten
and 50% printed right now. I haven't tried using a tablet or other
electronic display device, though I can see the advantages. I do like
being able to tuck the card in my shirt pocket when I'm calling a dance
and dancing it as well. I don't do this very often with contra dances,
but I tend to do so quite often when calling English dances. I'm not
sure why I make the distinction, probably some difference in the groups
that makes it more comfortable to dance and call at the same time at our
English dances, but not at our contra dances.
Jonathan
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Jonathan Sivier
Caller of Contra, English and Early American Dances
jsivier AT illinois DOT edu
Dance Page: http://www.sivier.me/dance_leader.html
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Q: How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?
A: It depends on what dance you call!
