Is it still common place that beginner girls waiting in line to come on shadow practice following?
It used be seen a lot and I was particularly keen to stamp it out at the venue where I taxied. It probably seems very petty and harsh. But in my experience the girls doing it become more difficult to lead as they impress it on their minds that that is how the move is done and ergo fail to take into account variations (of course when beginning one doesn't know about variations).
Hahahhahaha....
I would have loved to see that.
On the subject of stamping. I hear it from men and women to Alex Fox La Guilatero. Its blinking hard to get the lady in a position each time when she expects to be stamping sometimes. Mainly because I switch off to the fact she expects it and am doing something else.
One of the best tips I ever got about partner dancing........
Beginner: Are you any good at this?
Intermediate/Advanced Dancer: I am only as good as the person I am dancing with.
Well, I can certainly see why it might appear so. Perhaps I began incorrectly. I really mean that an intermediate dancing with a beginner should dance in a way that takes into account their partners abilities. A good intermediate should be able to asses that. I never knew how to answer a beginner when they asked if I was any good. Should I have said yes I'm brilliant? What would you suggest Tiggerbabe?
Agreed.
I don't think it's something that beginners normally ask, usually they will tell you that you're too good. Smile, offer your hand and ask them for a dance.I never knew how to answer a beginner when they asked if I was any good. Should I have said yes I'm brilliant?
"If you rebel against high heels, take care to do so in a very smart hat.'' George Bernard Shaw
Often got asked it particularly during the class when a new partner stands in front of you. I am talking about classes in London 14/15 years ago. Maybe they don't ask these days.
In my experience they most often just ask if you have "done this before?", to which I respond, "yes". They are mostly just looking for reassurance that their partner knows what they are doing. In my view, whether I am "any good" or not is for my partner to determine.
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