One of my tactics is just to stop moving altogether and see how long it takes them to realise that they are doing it all themselves. This is usually met with a slightly embarrassed smile as they realise 'they' were leading. On the other hand, if it's a beginner, they probably don't realise they are doing it as they are effectively trying to learn the choreography of the move by copying the teacher. In this case, in the interest of discouraging bad habits, I usually ask them to only watch the stage for the demonstration, but to watch me when we are practicing the move. Sometimes a friendly reminder to wait to be led is all it takes, but it can depend on many factors; whether you know them or not, their desire to learn...1) Ladies, who do their own thing in a class, rather than what the teacher is saying they should do.
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