> Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:07:39 -0800 > From: Erik Hoffman <[email protected]> > To: Caller's discussion list <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Callers] Thoughts on Off-Stage Microphones (Was: Headset > microphone recommendations?) > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > My opinion and experience on the use of wireless mics differs greatly > from Greg's. …. > Third: I have found it useful at times to assist a dancer through a move > (like pointing where to go in Contra Corners) while calling. I do this > from the floor, during a dance. At this time, dancers are not looking > to the stage, and finding a disembodied voice, they are looking at each > other. I've had many thanks for such assistance. >
It think this is a very important point. Callers often go down on the floor to help out - particularly early after the teaching and when there are inexperienced dancers present. This can make a huge difference to the experience of the new dancers and other people in the line.
