[Squaredancing] Discussion on the National in Charlotte

Tue Jul 3 14:33:47 EDT 2007

This is from the National Executive Committee web site.

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE GUIDELINES FOR DRESS CODE

AT NATIONAL SQUARE DANCE CONVENTIONSR

Square and Round Dance Attire: 

Ladies - Square Dance Dress/Skirt and top with crinoline slip and pettipants
or Prairie Length Dress/Prairie Skirt and Top with soft slip (no
slacks/jeans or shorts on square or round dance floors). 

Men - Long Sleeve Shirt and Dress Slacks or Clean Dress Jeans (bolo or
square dance tie recommended). (No short sleeve shirts, T-shirts, shorts on
square dance or round dance floors). 

Contra Dance Attire: 

Ladies - Contra length Dress/Skirt and Top or same as square and round dance
attire. 

Men - Same as square and round dance attire 

Clogging Attire: 

Ladies - Clogging Length Dress/Skirt and Top or same as square and round
dance attire except crinoline is optional. Slacks/clean jeans or shorts are
allowed during practice sessions. 

Men - Long/Short Sleeve Shirts and Dress Slacks/Jeans (bolo or square dance
tie optional). Shorts and T-shirts allowed during practice sessions. 

Country Western Attire: 

Ladies/Men - Country Western Outfits or same as square and round dance
attire. 

ALL DANCERS WILL BE PERMITTED IN ANY HALL, BUT NEED TO BE DRESSED IN PROPER
ATTIRE. 

Bruce

-----Original Message-----
From: squaredancing-bounces at rbnsn.com
[mailto:squaredancing-bounces at rbnsn.com] On Behalf Of Linda Jones - LKJ
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 1:52 PM
To: This list for discussing all aspect of MWSD
Subject: Re: [Squaredancing] Discussion on the National in Charlotte

So what IS the dress code for the convention?  We are hoping go in the

next year or two and I want to dress appropriately.

Thanks!

Linda

-----Original Message-----

From: squaredancing-bounces at rbnsn.com

[mailto:squaredancing-bounces at rbnsn.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Morgan

Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:30 PM

To: Square Dance Group

Subject: Re: [Squaredancing] Discussion on the National in Charlotte

I thought it was a great convention.  The sound in the Live Band hall

was very bad on Wednesday night but was a lot better the remainder of

the convention.  The music in the Live Band Hall was just too loud most

all the time.  You had to really strain to hear the callers over and

above the Band. It was nice that they had the convention center people

manning the escalators so that in order to go down to them main dance

halls you had to have a Convention Badge on.  This eliminated a lot of

non dancers just milling around looking.  They were able to watch from

window on the main floor.  

The food was excellent.  We even went to the mall across the street from

the convention center and ate 2 nights.  This place had at least 3

places that were open almost all the times that the convention was open.

We really enjoyed it.  There were a few fast food type places that were

not open all the times.  They were geared toward the working people.

Since our activity is held almost at night these places were closed when

we needed them the most.  It would have been nice if they had been told

and could have stayed open.  I am sure they would have been busy.  

All in all, it was a great convention. As for the dress code.  I think

it was a BIG mistake to ask people to leave because they weren't dressed

as required.  The, as required, is not spelled out so that everybody

knows what is required.  If we are going by the CallerLab description

then most people that were asked to leave probably met that requirement.

If this is going to be enforced at future conventions then it needs to

be stated well up front as to what everybody is to wear.  If it is good

for the dancers then the callers, cuers, etc. need to be held to the

same standards.  They are not special people.  They should not get

special treatment.  

Bruce Morgan

Orlando, FL 

-----Original Message-----

From: squaredancing-bounces at rbnsn.com

[mailto:squaredancing-bounces at rbnsn.com] On Behalf Of Ken Robinson

Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 12:14 PM

To: squaredancing at rbnsn.com

Subject: [Squaredancing] Discussion on the National in Charlotte

Since this list has been very quiet lately, maybe we can get a  

discussion going about the recent NSDC in Charlotte, NC.

There has been a lively discussion in the SD-Callers list about the  

"Dress Code violation incident" in the C1 hall.

Overall, I thought it was a pretty good convention from a dancers  

point of view.

On the positive side:

The convention center is small, so the convention filled it nicely.  

The food was good and reasonably priced. There was an $8 buffet for  

breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I never saw the food run out completely.

The sound was good with little bleeding between halls.

The education area was easy to get to and well signed.

The attendance was up about 10% over last year. Total: 8021. (I have a  

web site that shows the attendance over the years  

<http://www.rbnsn.com/nsdc/>

Now some negatives:

The rubberized plastic floor that was put over the carpet was hard to  

dance on at first and it rippled in spots. I heard that some round  

dancers tripped on the ripples.

I heard that the transportation provided was pretty bad I didn't use  

it, so I can't comment on it. I walked the few blocks to/from my hotel.

The convention organizers really should speak with the restaurants and  

fast food places near the convention to make sure they can stay open  

in the evening. There was a small shopping mall not far from the  

convention center and almost all the fast food places were closed by 5  

PM.

The hall used for the exhibitions and ceremonies did not have bleacher  

seating set up. This made it very difficult to really see the  

exhibitions and the Parade of States.

The signs for some of the halls, especially those which were created  

by dividing big halls, was very poor and it was hard to figure out  

which hall was which.

Does anyone else have anything to contribute??

Ken Robinson

Hillsborough, NJ / Baltimore, MD

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