All very interesting but I don't know what it has to do with my premise that there is no single, guaranteed formula for success in the music business. Sure, dance is usually related to music but it's certainly not absolutely required for a performance to be successful. And, I don't always have to KNOW a song to be able to enjoy it. Maybe I will just enjoy a song for the beauty of it's melody or chordal structure or lyrics or just the artistry of the musician performing it. At least Don was kind enough to acknowledge that there are at least a few places on earth where there is no dancing. In my opinion, what works musically depends as much on the type of audience as it does with the musical act being presented. If you enjoy dancing the night away and trying to converse with your friends over the din of the music, then fine, but if you enjoy a good glass of wine, great listenable music played at levels that allow for normal conversation, then you'll probably choose someplace else. Some people like Jeeps and Pickups, me, I prefer MB CL550's. Luckily, we live in a world where both are available.

chas