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Originally Posted by Easter Bunny There is definately snobbery about 'levels' of dancing as many girls, including myself have experienced the look of "you are asking ME to dance" when asking someone (who usually competes at a high standard) to dance or someone that 'thinks' he's better than you. |
This has been raised several times over the last couple of years and unfortunately it is true but thankfully doesn't happen that often in mj. There was a rather lengthy discussion about 'London snobbery' and 'elite' groups but in most clubs the majority of dancers are happy to dance with anyone
I know that less experienced dancers can be intimidated by 'better' dancers especially those who do win competitions. I still have real problems asking women who dance ( and often win) Advanced or Open comps so it's all relative.
And not all dancers who compete - or who do well in comps are the 'best' ( as has been stated pretty frequently). In Edinburgh women love dancing with Roy (when he's back), smooth Gilbert, Brian, William and several others and although Gilbert has been placed with Lyndsey in the lindy comp in Blackpool none of these men have been placed in a major mj comp (as far as I'm aware). And yet all of them are wonderful dancers and I know they are rarely off the floor and happy to dance with anyone regardless of their ability or experience.
If anyone out there hasn't danced with these guys then get up to Edinburgh and enjoy the experience.
