In a private session, an older student (40's) with dance training (or so she says) was difficult. She picked up the basics quickly during the first lesson. But, during the 2nd lesson (w/another student of mine) she was not doing well. Her execution was awful. Nicely, I gave her some tips on how to follow better. But, she kept making excuses for herself as if she knew better and was not taking the advice I was giving her. Then, I told her those might be valid reasons, but while you're in here, you could do so and so to take advantage of the time and do so and so to dance better. But, she continued with her excuses. So, I just stopped and said "Okay, maybe you're right." I stopped giving her advice for the rest of the15 mins. Later, I felt stressed out and bad like I didn't teaching well. She got to me and I don't like the knawing feeling. Luckily, I don't have to teach her again. Any nice or great insight or feedback is appreciated.(Wisecracks are not needed.) Thank you.
2006-09-26
06:47:24
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