Learning every part

 March 21st, 2013
contra
Dancer, caller, musician, organizer, sound person. Within 'dancer', gent and lady. Within 'musician', rhythm and melody. I want to be able to take on any of these roles. I don't need to be excellent at all of them, and I'm going to specialize somewhat, but if someone is needed I want to be able to be that person.
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