I'm also relatively new to 'regular' WCS as opposed to the occasional workshop and weekenders, so it's interesting to hear another person's views on the various classes.
I've not been to the Marlow class, but I go to Mike's (with Sam sometimes supporting when it's special events) classes in Bicester and have always found them really straightforward, catering for all levels and encouraging the beginners to also join in the second class. It's also the friendliest and most welcoming WCS classes I've been to, so I'm quite surprised at how you felt it was at Marlow.
I've also not done any of Paul/Cat's regular weekly classes, only a couple of Windsor workshops which admittedly are huge in numbers. I think both are great teachers, and I've found Cat really friendly and helpful at the various workshops of hers I've done, but I find because of the level of some of the dancers/plus the fact that everyone seems to be in their groups it's a lot more intimidating than some of the smaller venues. I have to say it's not a venue I'd go and approach other people to ask to dance compared to the smaller venues.
I guess it's all about finding venues & teachers than suit you - luckily there's a lot more classes around to choose from, especially if you're further south
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