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Lee Fuell

Re: What do you think about this?

Oct. 1, 2001, 11:31 p.m. (Message 27633, in reply to message 27615)

Related question,

Does contra dancing have as rigorous a teacher certification 
process as SCD, with the significant emphasis our process places 
on at least seeking perfection in technique?  Personally, I enjoy the 
challenge of seeking (but failing to obtain...) perfection, but as my 
branch well knows, I fear over-emphasis on technique at the 
expense of just having fun is a major deterrent to mass 
participation (and perhaps a contributor to declining numbers in 
SCD groups).  Every group has its own personality, of course, but I 
think our teacher certification process inherently selects for an 
emphasis on technique.

It's a bit of a conundrum, actually - it's the technique that makes 
SCD Scottish; but it's the technique that makes it hard.  Without 
the technique, it's not SCD, but with too much emphasis on 
technique, no one does SCD...

Thoughts?  Counter-points?

Lee

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