As a caller I model applauding the band - I just stand there and clap.
I also try the occasional "and how about this music!" over the mic,
especially after they've done something good; that usually gets some
results. And I usually manage to remember reintroducing the band at the
break; the fact that I'm introducing them enthusiastically seems to hit
the applause button.
But I've rarely hit the locations you refer to.
-- Alan
On 4/22/2015 7:08 PM, Erik Hoffman via Callers wrote:
Hi All,
There are several places where almost no applause occurs after a
dance. In some communities, when I've been subjected to that
experience, I've asked, "were we off tonight?" The reply usually is
something like, "no, the dance was fine (or even great), we just head
for our next partner..." I know sometimes it's just the night.
Sometimes, though, it's the community's habit. I spoke with a renowned
musician the other day, who will no longer play for a certain series.
One of the reasons: lack of applause -- lack of that palpable sense of
appreciation.
I think dancers don't often know that applause really makes the band
and caller feel better. If they feel better they play better. And, as
a dancer, applause usually makes me feel better, too. Any ideas on how
to encourage applause? Or, if you're in one of those communities where
applause is minimal, does it bother you?
~erik hoffman
oakland, ca
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