I yak with Jim Wass online now and again, since we like to compare notes on the Fast Track program. We both have found these things:
- it can be overwhelming to new dancers - dancers do get a sense of accomplishment without having to go to classes for weeks upon weeks - it's not intended as a full-fledged definitional class - retention of new dancers is higher after a year than traditional classes.
I haven't taught another Fast Track since Kris and I did it in July 2004, but I'm still game for it. The Square Dance ABC program will not end up being an intro to our sport, but for those willing to commit a few Saturdays for a month, it's useful.
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Date: 2006-03-12 10:36 pm (UTC)I yak with Jim Wass online now and again, since we like to compare notes on the Fast Track program. We both have found these things:
- it can be overwhelming to new dancers
- dancers do get a sense of accomplishment without having to go to classes for weeks upon weeks
- it's not intended as a full-fledged definitional class
- retention of new dancers is higher after a year than traditional classes.
I haven't taught another Fast Track since Kris and I did it in July 2004, but I'm still game for it. The Square Dance ABC program will not end up being an intro to our sport, but for those willing to commit a few Saturdays for a month, it's useful.