Hey! This might sound like a bit of a rant, but it's something that I think is worth discussing (if it hasn't been done already that is!
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Last Tuesday at Jumpin' Jack's (Glasgow) I noticed that the Intermediate class was particularly tricky and also noticed that it put some beginners off when they decided to make this one their first Intermediate attempt (ones with over 12 weeks experience). I thought it was a bit of a shame, as the class was more difficult than it usually is.
I myself am of an opinion that it is much harder for men to make this initial transaction from the beginner classes (although I know that some might not agree) and if a lot of men are put off the intermediate level, but at the same time they are getting tired of the basic moves, we might start losing them all together and it's not like we have spares!
I was at the Glasgow beginners workshop in June and the lovely Lorna who took the class said that at her venue before the Intermediate class starts, she gives a little warning whether it would be a good class for someone who would like to give intermediate a go for the first time or the opposite - might not be such a good idea that particular week.
I think it would be great if Franck gave just a wee word or two at the end of the beginners class about the difficulty level of the intermediate class to follow, so that there is time for those in doubt to make up their minds and be in the right (or more suitable at this stage) class by the time they start.
I hope I'm not treading on forbidden ground here by saying all this. I really enjoy Tuesdays, but I think, as confidence is so important in Ceroc dancing, it's important not to let dancers loose it, just because on an off chance difficult class.
Would love to find out what everybody else thinks!
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