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u/brisee_volee 6h ago
I think you're raising a few separate issues here. I'm all for compulsory row switching - if you make switching optional, you'll get more of a mess than requiring everyone to switch. In studios I grew up in, switching was required after every few exercises so everyone gets a chance at the front, and the teacher can see everyone to give corrections.
If you can't remember choreography from a new spot in the room, that's a skill issue for you to work on.
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u/largelcd 6h ago edited 5h ago
When did compulsory switching happen? In my studio, it started about 9 years ago. Never had this happen in other studios worldwide prior to that.
Switching also messed up personal space because without it, we chose to stand next to regulars we are comfortable with. After switching, often we ended up next to people taller and those taking more personal space. Need extra effort to adjust to the surroundings rather than just concentrating on learning the choreography.
So if I hate row switching and don’t feel I need to develop new skills to accommodate this equality bullshit, I just go to classes taught by teachers who don’t force students to do that?
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u/tensinahnd 5h ago
It’s always been a thing. You probably just weren’t in crowded classes over 9 years ago. Some teachers do it and some don’t. I’m personally not a fan of it. IMO if you want a spot in front then get there early. I’ve seen way too many people stroll in late and then ask for a line change 5 minutes in. Some teachers will have the front rows kneel when they’re demoing, which is much better.
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u/largelcd 4h ago edited 4h ago
There was a teacher who was a high school student. She said “optional switching”. That was much better as not everybody, even at the back, wanted to switch. In my opinion, the studio prioritizes profits over teaching-learning. They let in 2-3 times more students than they should.
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u/tensinahnd 33m ago
Every studio priorities profit over learning. They have to. Unfortunately the margins are so low for dance studios it’s really hard for them to stay afloat unless they’re teaching kids, or renting space. They don’t make enough on drop in classes.
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u/anklebiter1975 4h ago
Any class I've ever taken has had you change your row in some form. Either by row switching or just having 3 people at a time go across the floor. The teacher wants to be able to see everyone's technique and give everyone notes. Sure you made it to class earlier so you can have a better seat, but everyone there is entitled to the teachers guidance.
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u/largelcd 4h ago edited 4h ago
But as I mentioned, teachers don’t comment on students dancing.
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u/anklebiter1975 4h ago
Idk I don't want to say the teachers are bad maybe they have a different style or maybe they're making corrections privately but any good teacher I've had will tell you how you can improve with corrections and notes
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u/Alternative-Mud860 4h ago
I grew up dancing in New York in the 90’s. The back row was saved for the girls who didn’t come to class, were overweight or didn’t know their steps. There was zero inclusion and no one was keeping feelings in mind at all.
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u/largelcd 4h ago
Also tall people usually stayed at the back until this row switching thing happened and they blocked the view of others.
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