this is a great thread!

as far as learning to lead the breaks etc. is concerned it took me a long time to get there ,because I wasn't confident of how to carry on once I'd stopped!

I have to admit I probably never would have bothered if it hadn't been for a particularly talented and demanding spouse!
now, of course I absolutely love it and interpretation of an interesting number is what makes dancing such a thrill for me. That said, a good partner can make a difference as well - for instance I was dancing to Lionel Richie"Dancing on the Ceiling"(which I don't really think much of) with Lory, and we had a FABULOUS time(well I did anyway - I hope she did!)

I think alot of beginner guys are just so relieved to find they can get through a freestyle dance without a ****-up that the thought of making it difficult again never enters their heads

and Rachel, stop putting your dancing down you are one of the best!