Partner Resource

Who is a Partner? Typically, a Partner is the Caller’s spouse or Significant Other. However, a Partner can also be an assistant to the Caller, perhaps a dance partner, who is neither the Caller’s spouse nor Significant Other. Every Partner determines how much or how little to participate in his or her Caller’s activity. Some Partners act as the Caller’s business manager and are just as involved, if not more, in the calling business as the Caller. Some take a completely hands-off approach.

The key to a successful Caller/Partner relationship is good communication. Make sure you communicate early and often about the role that your Caller would like you to take to best support him or her. Also communicate to the Caller the extent to which you would like to take on responsibilities. This document provides resource material to support you in your role as Partner, in whatever aspects you choose to participate.

Use the document to facilitate ideas and suggestions to improve the relationship between you and your Caller, and the relationship between either or both of you with dancers, clubs, associations, and the public.

The original Callers’ Partners Handbook was published in 1978. An updated version was published in 1992. The 2024 publication is a complete rewrite and is renamed Partner Resource.