[Squaredancing] Discussion on the National in Charlotte Dresscode

[Cynde Sadler]

A certain dress code could be desirable for the 'flavor of it all' like in 
ballroom dancing you expect heels and gowns, and lindy hop ankle socks! 
There is something very special to see everyone 'dressed up' but it's 
important that the dancers are happy with it! They must be able to wear what 
they want so lets make the attire more attractive to the wants and needs of 
2007, 8, 9, + + + subject to change with the demands. 'Please dress 
according to gender dancing' is downright absurd for the reasons mentioned 
below! It suggests only 'real' couples are allowed to dance! Sounds like 
this mostly benefits the caller.
I support a dress code suggestion but forcing it on unwilling crowds only 
deters dancing pleasure.
Cynde
PS Have you seen those circus acrobats who are wearing one outfit and lift 
and drop a hoop and 'poof' they have on another one on? sounds like same 
gender dancers could use some of those!

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>
> And exactly how much of a pause are you willing to allow between tips 
> while
> people change costumes to accomplish this ?  Remember, it is not until the
> start of the tip that some people know who their partner will be, and only
> when the partner is known can there be a discussion as to who will dance
> which part.  Will the rest of you all wait while those folks change ?
>
> And what if they decide to switch roles for the singing call ?   Will
> the rest of the floor wait for a costume change then as well ?
> -- 
> Larry Kilgallen
>
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