" Pro-am events are just a means for professionals to make money "
Well, i have always thought that this is exactly the reason for pro/am, at least now i know that i am not totally crazy. You very quickly pick up on this vibe since the am normally has to do what the pro wants.
Since we started such an interesting conversation, what about the general feeling of "i want to marry you if i like to dance with you". I think this is another part of the problem leading to only a few couples competing am/am. Most couples competing in am/am are married, isn't it ? Can anybody explain this to me ?
"We men never lead anyone in the 'move of the week/group class move' because it'd be so predictable"
Yes, leaders, i agree, but both follower and leader are new to this move. Wouldn't it be easier for you to lead it initially if you know that the follower has some idea of what is coming and can maybe help you out a little.
I mention "move of the week", because if students are not comfortable using it on the dance floor right away then the group class move is most likely just a "move of the week". Let's assume that you liked the group class move or part of it. As a follower, I don't expect you to lead the move 100 % correct right away, try the move as far as you know it, even adjust it if you have to. Isn't it easier to recall the material from group class sooner rather than later.
Originally posted by Tom, Phan:
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I am not against pro/am, don't get me wrong, i am just wondering why the ratio of competitors in am/am vs pro/am is so different.
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I opine that its because anyone with some free time and money to spend (which on occasion means the older adults) can perform in Pro-Am. It takes little time or effort. Often, per my observation only, all they have to do is show up in an elegant, colorful ballgown or a staid but elegant tux. Pro-am events are just a means for professionals to make money (feel free to jump in Johnathan), seldom is their prestige involved, and there is rarely any parity between male and female amateurs competing with corresponding professionals in the same event.
But that is another topic entirely. Allow me to incite some more. We men never lead anyone in the 'move of the week/group class move' because it'd be so predictable. If the lady knows what is coming and does it without our lead, she may as well just do it in front of her bathroom mirror. I'd rather stick to the old tried and tested move of last week/month/century.
Phan, Tom.
