MC’ing A DANCE

There are lots of things to be done prior to and at dance to be MC’d. Some of them are as follows:

PRIOR TO THE DANCE:

· Invitations to be on dance program, if invitation only program, (may be done by sponsoring organization).

PROGRAMMING THE DANCE:

· From sign-in list at door, in order that they came through the door.

· From responses to invitation.

· Pre-rounds, pre-squares, etc. Who?

· Dance

· Try to mix-in stronger and weaker callers or cuers.

· Dance program typed-up and available at stage, sign-in table, posted, etc.

· Depending on length of dance, and number of callers/cuers to participate, decide on full tips and split tips for both callers and cuers.

DUTIES AT DANCE:

· Provide and set up sound, speakers, amplifier, record player, CD player, mini-disc player, mixer, hearing enhancement, etc.

· Greeting callers/cuers on program.

· Where to store records.

· Microphone usage, head only, head and cord.

· Inform each when on program.

· Getting dancers into squares or circle.

· Introduce caller/cuer and spouse, with club affiliations.

· Setting sound for first record.

· Sound level for subsequent records, MC set, signals from MC or spouse to caller/cuer, etc.

· Thanking caller/cuer after calling or cueing.

· Keep program moving along.

· Work with sponsor on announcements, door prizes, split the pot, etc.

· Flexibility to reprogram dance if “no-show”, etc.

· Take down equipment.

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