[Squaredancing] New rules for square dancing

[Clark Baker]

The committee on old dancers met at the recent convention and had
several recommendations.  With square dancers getting on in years,
they recommend that we adjust the timing charts.  From now on calls
that take 4 beats or less will take an extra 2 beats.  All other calls
will take an extra 4 beats.  In addition, callers are requested
estimate the average age of the dancers on the floor and to play the
music 2 BPM slower than usual for each decade above 50 that you have.
The committee's final action was to banish all the armpit moves: Star
Thru, Dive Thru, Box The Gnat, and California Twirl.  They are glad
that Curlique is gone and want the rest to be retired to the same
home.

The committee on old callers only had one recommendation.  Callers in
Europe are to be allowed a bathroom break at least once every 45
minutes at the microphone.  This will be added to the standard caller
contract, and will apply to anyone who checks the "65 or older" box.

Discussion on these important recommendations encouraged.