The local series is good that way, with their confirmations. Those are
pretty close to the date, so I tend to follow the Check Their
Sites/Pages thing.
Others in the region are pretty good with a run of communication to set
up and one to later confirm. Again with something closer to the date.
Again I'll do a check on the lead up, mostly by having a look on my own
for promo material.
One dance series had the caller I was replacing still listed on the
site, so I wrote about a month and a half out so I knew if I was free to
rebook, do other things, or simply enjoy the evening as a dancer.
With a series, where there's a bit of pattern to the behaviour I have
little concerns. Also the communication tends to be pretty good and
established.
For one off dances I may do a bit more asking, esp. if there have only
been early enquiries.
On occasion a "definitely want you" has fizzled, on other occasions what
appears to be a casual inquiry really was their idea of a firm booking,
for myself and the band.
A band I do regular ONS work with (anniversary, wedding, fund-raiser
gigs) and I are seriously considering asking for a financial deposit for
some bigger one-off affairs. Esp. if there's travel, rental of
equipment, accommodation (that we must book) and such.
So, mostly nothing earthshakingly different than what a number have
commented on.
Cheers, John
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J.D. Erskine
Victoria, BC
Island Dance
