I agree with both you and Dave... and as in other recent messages (see leading and following in UKsalsachat) there are still a handfull of teachers who do prefer to teach smaller 'parts' of routines - and break them down thoroughly into managable sized chunks - which you can remember and use when freestyling. Also as mentioned though... you have to spot the teachers who are catering for the minority as unfortunately not many people do share your opinion - they go to a class expecting to learn a really long and complicated turn patter - and indeed want to learn salsa that way (and still I've heard these same people say they can never remember it from one week to the next - it doesn't make sense!!!!!) Sounds like Dave and I are of the same mindset... our classes (as in The Salsaholics) are always small - but this allows us to give everyone some individual attention (and we always dance with the students.. I'm not a believer in standing in the middle all the time either - as many mistakes leaders and followers make can not be seen, they need to be felt). I don't know where you live Flowrite, but if you're in Leeds try us out, or in Sheffield try Dave out - sounds like you might be pleasantly surprised. Nicky x

• routines   flowrite (clive abbey)   Sunday 23rd February 2003, 3:54 pm
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    • routines   pullgees (clive abbey)   Wednesday 5th March 2003, 6:41 pm
      • routines   Bob   Thursday 6th March 2003, 3:03 pm
  • routines   Dave F (Dave Fenton)   Tuesday 25th February 2003, 9:56 am
    • routines   Nickylg (Nicky Lloyd Greame)   Tuesday 25th February 2003, 10:41 am
      • routines   flowrite (clive abbey)   Wednesday 26th February 2003, 1:07 am
        • routines   Brendan (Brendan Brolly)   Wednesday 26th February 2003, 4:58 pm
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