The success of the class depends as much on the attitude of the club as on the talent of the students. Here are a few tips for Angels:
Be friendly - We want the new dancers to have a good time, so please make them feel welcome. Ask them to dance with you, rather then letting them fend for themselves. Talk to them during the breaks.
Don't push - Resist the temptation to grab the person and push him or her into position. Don't do this! This is simply rude behavior. Remember, the object is not for you to get through the sequence; it's for the class members to learn. They don't learn by being shoved. It is far better to let your square break down than to start shoving people around to fix it. Besides, a square breaking down is great feedback to the caller about what moves the dancers are having trouble with. If someone is already in the right position, but is looking around frantically as if lost, the best thing you can do is nod and smile.
Balanced squares – it is important that class members dance but they will learn so much quicker if they have a balanced number of experienced dancers in their square
Don't play caller – you can whisper small hints but remember the caller is trying to train the class members to pay attention to him.
No frills – Save your frills for the club tips, styling comes later in the Plus area.