I usually judge how they're getting on after doing the class moves a few times.
If they're taking a while to get to grips with it/have poor tension and are struggling to follow, then I'll generally stick with these moves, maybe mixing them round, and maybe adding in double handed moves as these are generally easier to lead and there's less chance of the follower 'wandering off' somewhere and being out of control. If they can't cope those I'll revert back to the class moves but maybe just adding in a manspin/step across as these are usually similar to components in other beginner moves they've done.
If they're really picking it up well, then I'll work through pretty much all of the beginner moves, and then try some variations on first move, arm jive, catapult etc. As long as the exits/entrances are recognisable to them, most first timers can pick these up or muddle through.
I think it's just about recognising the followers limits and noticing how scared/bored they look with the moves from the class.
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