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How to help others dance under control...

• Show by example (during dance). Talk to them well after an observed uncontrolled dance move (so you aren't angry)
• Don't do it during the dance or when you are angry. They probably don't know they are being a dance menace.
• "It's more comfortable for me if you do/don't do X." (or during dance "Please do/don't do X" - explain more after the dance that it can hurt people, etc.)
• Callers can help! Callers can warn about dangerous moves or figures, especially with newer dancers. Buzzword: "safety talk"
• Callers can also call attention to observed uncontrolled or dangerous dancing without calling out a specific person, which can be a problem with #1 above.
• Individuals and the community should praise/respect/laud in-control and otherwise good dancing
• When someone hurts me during a dance, I say "ow." If I have a chance afterward I'll let them know what happened.
• Callers can give style/safety tips by saying: "It's more fun if you..."
• (three checks by above)
• Use the twirl with caution - always guide the "twirlee" into the next move. Make sure they are not thrown off-balance.
• (star next to above)
• Teach "giving weight" in swinging! Teach beginners style! Because otherwise they're like limp noodles.

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