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.
[email protected] wrote:
i've seen a few replies recently talking about dealing with certain types of
"bad" dancers. (perhaps i am not receiving some posts, since i didn't see
the originals that were being replied to). i am interested in hearing
comments on a particular type of "bad" dancer. i am referring to people that
can be depended on to be late and/or confused about the next step, but NOT
because they suffer from some physical infirmity, and NOT because of lack of
experience. they may have been attending dances for months or years. it is
because they seem to be more interested in flirting with partner then in
paying attention to the dance. they are the type that if spoken to about
their lack of paying attention will excuse themselves by explaining that
they are "only here to have fun". of course, fun for them means less fun
for those dancing near them.
comments?
Jeffrey
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