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Originally Posted by Sparkles In relation to this, I always find it particularly bad form that some (not all  ) male taxi dancers don't know how to dance as a follower and bluntly refuse to do so, even for the purpose of demonstrating an action. They give advice to the beginners about following a lead when they have never done so themselves. If women taxi dancers have to learn to lead why shouldn't it also be the case that male taxi dancers should learn to follow? 
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Sparkles,
I totally agree with this. I think to instruct in any way, you really do need a comprehensive understanding of what you're doing. As soon as you start to stumble through your sentences or look nervous, your beginner will have you rumbled and their faith in you diminishes.
Although i wouldn't particularly advise men taxi's to dance woman in the taxi class, i, again, totally agree that they should have some experience in following. Having danced as woman on many occasions now, i can honestly say that it has given me a completely new view of what i'm expecting my partner to do. And one of the hardest moves i find to follow....the first move!
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Not only do i find that it gives me a better understanding of lead/follow, but i also find that it gives me an indication as to why some lead's are looked upon as being so very good. You can pick up a lot.
Dances of late that have been fantastic for me 'with another guy' (ooer!) have been with Bill at the dundee party, because his lead was so smooth and clear to follow, and just the other night, David Chu. Possibly the best dance me and him have ever had
. David's musicality and a complete lack of fear for trying something new, combined with his flamboyance and his ability to turn a dance into a performance definitely make him someone to admire. He makes a great woman....everyone should give him a go!!!!!!!!!
So...dance as woman, you might learn something.
JB x x