In this video podcast I talk about why you should switch partners in group classes. You see, if you only dance with 1 person all the time, you are very used to their weakness and strengths and so you adapt to accommodate them. You need to step outside your comfort zone and dance with other people. I guarantee your dancing will get better and who knows, you may also make some new friends in the process.
Do you switch partners?
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Thanks for addressing this, Leon. Some folks are uncomfortable switching, but it makes a big difference in your dancing as well as making the social part of a group class really fun. I’ve made wonderful friends in my classes, thanks to rotating partners. If you don’t switch, you miss out on fun and on skill development.
Well put Jackie! You certainly build a great camaraderie with the people which make it a whole lot of fun!
I couldn’t agree with you more.
I have been dancing with the same partner for a while now and we kind of developed a routine so I didn’t really have to do much leading.
I am now in a group class and we rotate partners all the time , and this has forced me to become a stronger and better leader, and I am sure that dancing with different people is making me a better dancer, it’s a great confidence booster and a lot of fun.
Great to hear that Claudio!