I might be biased but I do think that it is a big help for beginners in the Beginners' Class if there are a mix of beginners taking part who are on their
1st or 20+ lesson and intermediates who take part too.
Certainly, when I was a beginner I appreciated finding mixed abilities in the class, because if one lead was struggling, then a more experienced lead could help out if I hadn't quite got it either. (Similarly for me learning to lead in intermediate - think I've got the hang of Beginner's leads now).
The same could be said of the Intermediate class really. There are a handful of guys that I know will get the move and lead it exquisitely and many more that can struggle with a certain part of the move and can look for help from the follower to get it right (in which case you need an experienced follower as well as an experienced lead - although with being a follower you've got to know when to let them get on and try to get it for themselves and when to give that extra bit of support).
I like the idea of the "loyalty scheme" but I'm not sure if it would entice any other "more experienced than me" (cos I'm still learning too) dancers back.
But hey - I wouldn't say no
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