This is very interesting for me, as on Friday I did the beginners class as a man for the first time (due to the fact it was a small class and 10 women over) I couldn't face standing around...
I learnt a lot and a lot about me too!
1. I've realised that as a woman I hardly ever listen to what the teachers saying. I watch the female demo, for foot positioning and arm style but that's about it.
I'm still not convinced this is a bad thing as, re point no 2!
During this lesson my brain was aching from having to take it all in!
2. Lot's of the women fought me, they watched, then 'thought' they knew where to go, therefore making it impossible for me to lead
3. I've never been confused about my left and right in my life before that night!
4. I felt much more pressure to get it right as a man
5. I inadvertently grabbed a woman's bum (instead of her hip) if I was a man she might have slapped me!
6. my brain hit a blank when the teacher said, 'OK, let's put all four moves together' arghhhhhhhhh
I can't say I really enjoyed it but it was a good experience! And I appreciate men much more now!
I'll just add, I don't feel uncomfortable being lead by a woman and I've had many a good giggle doing this!
But given the choice, give me a man any day!
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