Comments and Testimonials
Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.
~ Confucius
One woman had written to me that she thought the class
"was very good--and everyone we spoke with thought the same".
I wrote her back asking what she liked specifically and this is her reply.
Andy,
The simplicity of the breaks (movements without alot of steps),
while feeling/practicing the lead, broke it down in a way that
was extremely useful. We were able to focus on the lead/follow
while not trying to learn a complex dance.
Another thing we found really useful was closing our eyes to get
the feel of the lead--you had done that in another of your classes.
Alot of us were dancing with our ordinary partners and that drill is
useful so that we don't just watch body language.
Also, ending the evening with Bala was great---it gave us all some
dancing that was fun and a chance to dance with everyone. It ends
the evening on a positive note and shows that dancing really is fun!
Annette
Some Other Comments
These are from a variety of dance classes.
Hi Andy,
It really was an especially enjoyable evening. Many thanks for your
hard work and patience.
Arlene
Thanks for putting together the WCS classes.
I had some people after class tonight mentioning how much they enjoyed it.
You did a good job.
Cathy
Thank-you for so much Andy.
You have opened my eyes in ways I never could have imagined.
Cheryl
Hi, Andy:
I want to thank you for the time and motivation you put into the Israeli Dancing.
It is certainly a blessing for many people.
Cindy
Hi, Andy.
Dancing last night was, in my opinion, wonderful.
I was so energized when I got home, it was almost like being high.
...
You are very good at leading a group.
You are welcoming, have a good sense of pacing,
you encourage people without being too pushy,
correct people without giving offense.
Erin
Andy,
I find myself using what I learned from you everywhere I can.
Jim
Hi Andy,
Thank you !!!!! And Joseph! You guys taught a great class today!
It was a lot of fun and my students absolutely loved it!
Again thank you for 2 wonderful classes!!!!
Juliana
Hi Andy,
Saturday was fun...
Thanks for playing some "ballroom" music and for getting me into
the swing rueda...I probably never would've tried it otherwise!
Kelli
Dear Andy,
We very much enjoyed the swing dance class today.
As always, you are so patient and calm, and make us feel very comfortable.
Marsha and Teo
Cool, I'll see if she will let me in this week.
I like your approach to other teachers.
Michael
Do they pay you?
My Mother
Hi Andy!
Annette and I had a great time, as usual, dancing with you last night.
And I have to say, I really admire your patience!
It can't be easy to stay so calm and collected when people are (rudely)
questioning what you're trying to teach. Good job!
Randy
Andy,
I thought your presentation on lead/follow techniques was extremely
well thought out and helpful.
... it would be a wonderful "elective" activity at
workshops like Chagiga and Machol Miami, etc.
Rhea
Dear Andrew,
What an enjoyable night of dancing on Sunday!
A little bit of everything: oldies, newer dances, couples, and learning something new.
All in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
You are so good at managing the group and accommodating everyone who shows up.
Veronica