I've just been "moaning" about the taxi dancing image too and agree with wongd. I have seen many beginners walking out of the class and never coming back. Whether due to lack of enthusiasm on some taxis part or general over awe or maybe just pure fright! I have no idea. As I said in the other forum, it might be an idea to have a form of "test" for potential taxiers to ensure they have a full idea of what and when to teach and the basic moves! I myself can remember being taught by various taxiers and none of them taught the same style. Now I realise we are all individuals and no two people will dance EXACTLY the same but the differences in the tuition was VAST and caused some problems for many beginners. I also heard a few comments about being taught the exact same moves time and time again. Surely a routine of moves could be made up that could be taught in sequence? This would ensure that everyone was taught the "16" basic moves within a certain period of time enabling them to piece together a form of dance themselves!
Since I came on this forum I think I've moaned and I apologise cos I actually enjoy dancing! I might need a bit of a kick up the bahooky to get my enthusiasm going again but I'm sure I'll bounce back!! Nice to see someone addressing the taxi training and in Scotland too- keep it up! |