How best to support women subject to rough dancing

[Lory]

if you feel you just have to suffer this treatment, what do you think would be the best support you could receive that you believe would help you

We need a symathetic ear, we can moan to , a shoulder massage would be a bonus followed by a smooth gentle dance, to take out minds off of what just happened

[Gadget]

Can teachers help by as well as teaching moves, moves, moves also indicate how to lead clearly without unnecessary force? Maybe the woman can use that "reference point" to back up an objection?

I thought you were looking for solutions to the symptoms, not solutions to the cause of those symptoms?

The above is covered in most beginner workshops: perhaps they are not punted enough?

[DianaS]

We need a symathetic ear, we can moan to , a shoulder massage would be a bonus followed by a smooth gentle dance, to take out minds off of what just happened

Like yes!!

[bigdjiver]

At my regular venue it is regularly taught, semi-jestingly, how the lady should strike back against various mis-demeanours. I have very rarely seen such misdemeanours, and never seen any of the taught reactions, but the class is in doubt what is unacceptable.

[Magic Hans]

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Ladies: SHORTEN YOURS STEPS! Many of the 'rough dancing' issues arise because the ladies take huge backsteps and hence are to far away for more or less anything to do but stand and wait. Second most important thing is to be able to say NO to fast music if you realise that you may have trouble keeping up or if you know your partner can't keep up.

Totally agree .... also from a safety perspective. When on a crowded dance floor, it makes my job of keeping my partner out of trouble.

Probably preaching to the converted on this forum!! [ ... but that int gonna stop me!!! ]

Worst case scenario, a far heavier partner than myself (and I'm only likkle!), who insists on taking big steps, and leaning any on every back step!

Best case scenario ..... probably most of you guys on this forum!!

[Any brownie points for that eh?]

Ian

[cheeks]

a shoulder massage would be a bonus followed by a smooth gentle dance, to take our minds off of what just happened

mm that is for sure


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