Bernie when selling securities I asked my manager what I should say to the people I call.
His answer; “Tell them what you would want to hear”. Amen!

1-Keep an eye on the dancers they will let you know how long to play the same type of dance.
2-As you are playing decide what the next type of dance should be.
3-The longer the pause between you go into the next type of dance the more dancers you will lose.

Try to build their excitement: Starting with a moderate beat and building to an exciting one. As they begin to slow down play a ballad that they all know. No pausing between songs.

Bernie this is an adventure from reading your music and keyboard changes to reading the audience. I have no doubt that you’ll do a great job.

John
PS, Bantering is added when you have accomplished the above. One step at a time.C.