[tsh]

I certainly find that dancing with a good follower is helpful. I can be confident that if they do something 'wrong' then it was because of the way I led a move for example. Their timing is often better than mine, and somtimes I'll end up creating a new move! I think it also helps to not need to be so forceful with the lead as is sometimes needed with the beginners!

I do tend to avoid asking the obviously very good to dance though, untill it's clear that they're prepared to give me some of their time. Dancing with someone you know is good, and who is very obviously very bored isn't really worthwhile.

Sean