Oct. 15, 2001, 3:41 p.m. (Message 27890, in reply to message 27889)
There is one couple in our Branch who occasionally when dancing together will dance on opposite sides - in a class, when in an experienced set. It gives them both practice and a challenge. I must say, the first time I encountered this was in candidate class. Both then, and in the regular class, the dancers didn't ask permission - they just did it. As a teacher, it's an interesting experience to discover when you first notice it and have to figure out whether it is deliberate or a mistake. (Candidates aren't above playing tricks to mimic a mistake for their classmate, although it is usually confined to step practice. And classes aren't above playing tricks on their teachers!) cheers, Norah (Montreal, QC)