Hi Chrissy,

I generally agree with the other posters that there is value that should 
be paid for. And as a former organizer, I know how frustrating it can be 
when the amount of money being taken in at a small dance doesn't 
adequately compensate the performers. It might be easier at a larger 
dance to allow people to sit and watch.

That all said, I can envision a scenario where someone talks to the 
caller beforehand about sitting, observing and learning. Then the caller 
can invite that person to be their guest at the dance and speak to the 
organizers. This also opens up the opportunity to have discussions later 
about specific events and decisions during the evening.

Chris


Chrissy Fowler wrote:
> Hi all,
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> I have been wondering about something lately and wanted to know what others think, and what's usual and customary in your experience as callers learning from other callers.
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> Say, for example, that I want to learn from another caller and go to a dance specifically and particularly to observe what he/she does.  I am simply going to sit on the side of the hall and take it all in.  Do I have to pay admission for that dance since I am not dancing?  Why or why not?
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> Curiously yours,
> Chrissy
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