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Q: Who may join the Hayloft Steppers
A:
Anyone who is (A) An adult over 18 or
accompanied by adult and over 8 and (B) Any member in good standing
with another club. Children
under 8 may attend classes pending approval but MUST be accompanied by
at least one adult. See MEMBERS
and LESSONS
Q: Can I bring my infant to a dance?
A: Yes, babies and infants are brought to both lessons and dances from time to time however no child may be
left unattended while the dancer is on the floor or any other time. We are not a baby sitting
service. You may bring your own
baby sitter or non-dancing relative to care for the child or make
arrangements with a club member.
Q: What are DANGLES?
A:
Dangles are dog-tag sized medallions
designed to be attached to a dancer’s club badge To represent various
activities the owner has participated in. There are several standard badges
available however tags may be created for a special event. Examples are for dancing in a Hawaiian
Grass Skirt, All eight members of a set throwing ping-pong ball at the
caller after the call “Ping Pong Circulate” or an angle representing
helping the caller teach new dancers.
Q:
What are Dragonwood dances?
A: Dragonwood dances are open to
dancers of any or no experience.
Q: What is meant by a 2+2 format?
A: This
means that there will be two square dance tips alternated with two
round dances.
Q:
Who is CallerLab?
A: CALLERLAB
is the
international association of square dance callers. It exists to improve
square dancing: To recruit, promote, and maintain the square dance
activity. CALLERLAB also maintains a suggested list of dancing
programs, from Mainstream through C-3A.
You can find their site at: http://www.callerlab.org
Q:
What are CASDC and WACA?
A:
The Connecticut Association
of Square Dance Clubs and the Worcester Area Coordinators Association are umbrella
organizations for the Connecticut and Massachusetts
areas respectively to coordinate the dances between clubs and prevent
conflicts between dances. See WACA and
CASDC
Q:
What is a BANNER CLUB?
A:
A BANNER CLUB is one that participates
in the practice of visiting other clubs with the intent of “stealing”
their banners. See BANNER RAIDS
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