Mainstream square dance class #3

[bjarvis]

Class #3 last night went very well, much like the prior classes.

The new dancers continue to absorb everything they're given like a sponge. I was afraid kent4str and I would still be brain-dead from this past weekend's C1 sessions but we were actually in reasonable form overall.

This class, we covered:

• lead right/left
  
• bend the line
  
• partner trade
  
• grand square
  
• star thru
  
• walk around the corner/see saw
  

Now that they're comfortable with the dance space and each other, we're making the breaks between tips closer to five minutes in length rather than ten. I think we're far enough along to implement singing calls next week although we may push it one more week.

The new dancers voted and have opted for a class on Columbus Day next Monday so we can't attend justetthon's C1 club night but we'll find another window some time in future.

Comments

[billeyler.livejournal.com]

Ugh...I didn't like that response at all.

I think I'll decline from commenting anymore! :(

[bjarvis.livejournal.com]

I am interested in knowing how you'd do it differently. For the most part, I'm using the models of our local area callers and my prior Toronto-area instructors, combining with my own not-so-happy experiences with the MS class I had in DC many years ago. While our course is largely set for this season, there's likely going to be more courses in the future so I'm open to re-writing the entire plan with new & better ideas.