On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:10:46 -0500, Jeff Kaufman wrote:
> As a musician and a caller, I have mixed feelings on callers
> jumping back in for the last time through. Changing the dance to
> end with a partner swing ("this time, long lines, swing your
> partner") can be nice, but mostly I don't think bringing the calls
> back in adds very little and detracts from the music.
I agree. I think it's the caller's way of saying "Don't forget, I'm
the one who taught you this dance - the band aren't in charge" and I
hate it!
After I'd written this I read Bob Isaacs' message saying the same
thing, but I'll still go ahead and send this as I think it's
important.
Colin Hume
