If I owned Ceroc, (Mike E. watch out!) I would change the way that the review classes work!Originally posted by bigdjiver
Few men savour the idea of being a drag on someones time, or of looking pathetic, and many see it that way. I think it is up to taxi dancers to seek out the shrinking violets and get them on the floor. It often helps if the other guys introduce themselves and tell them that they felt the same when they were beginners.
These normally just go through the beginner moves. I know that at Twickenham where Chris A taxies there is a "progressive" class which covers all beginner moves.
I would encourage the learning of basics e.g. leading for men together with tips on putting moves together and making written notes, turning and spinning for ladies. Basic etiquette for all - for a start both men and women should know the standard way of asking for a dance and of accepting or declining a dance, footwear, how to deal with overzealous partners etc.
The moves are pretty simple - armjive, step across, side to side and beginners can enjoy the beauty of the dance. It is the floorcraft that is so difficult for most beginners. If male beginners could start freestyling early, the female beginners would also find it easier because I suspect that they are pretty intimidated by good dancers fearing that they will not follow the lead and signals etc.
Anyway, fear not, I am not making the changes just yet!
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