Re: [Organizers] uncaring "bad" dancers

Hi Jeffrey, The name that I've been using for this type of dancer is "hot shot". For them it's more about showing off and flourishes than community. Having danced for a while now, I'm convinced that most people go through this stage before they move on to being more of a community dancer. I'm guilty of spending some time dancing like that, too. My interpretation of the phrase "only here to have fun" leads me to think that they are more commenting on feeling pressured and lectured about their dancing. Maybe if they were approached with more positive approach. "I would have enjoyed our dance more if you had been on time for the balance." "It's such a thrill when you help me get to the right person in time for the next move." I'm getting a little humorous, but I think that I'm making my point. Make the comments about how we personally experience their actions and not about doing it "wrong" and it could get a whole different reaction. Maybe I'll take some heat for this, but I believe that there are very few "bad" dancers in this world. There are only people who haven't practiced enough to learn what good and bad dancing means. It just takes some people longer than others to learn the lessons. They deserve our patience and some straightforward feedback. I would love to hear other people's thoughts about this as well. Chris Weiler Goffstown, NH P.S. You didn't miss any previous posts. I compiled some interesting e-mails from the Caller's list and sent them to this one. astro46(a)apricoto.com wrote: