Class Meetings typically happen every week, and to some extent what gets covered depends on what the class needs. Here's when things typically happen and ideas of what to talk about, in addition to taking any questions the class has.
Note: As far as I can tell, class meetings didn't happen every week in the past. Class meetings often cover important information and give you a chance to get to know them. However, giving the class time to watch club tips and rounds and spend time with club members is also good. Don't feel as if you need to fill all 25 minutes with content or review.
Approximate Schedule:
Week 1 - intro to square dancing, go over handout (see Week 1)
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Singer Lecture (approx week 6) either talk about the structure yourself, or get someone else to come present (Guy is a good candidate); follow up with singer brainteaser
Other ideas:
- Inviting an officer (or other club member) to give one of the talks so the class gets to meet more people and have more variety.
- One topic that has been covered in the past during the review week is a history of square dancing. Notes for this meeting are at Potential topic for review week - History of Square dancing.
- (prior to New England Convention) explain what other clubs are like (clothing etc)
- Graduation criteria
- What being a club member means
When there are problems:
Sometimes, issues will come up within the class and need to be addressed. To take an example, if one class member is being overly aggressive with others (in addition to taking this person aside to talk to), it's a good idea to discuss good ways to be helpful (patience, saying "split" or "all 8", hand signals) versus unhelpful things ("you passed the wrong shoulder", dragging people).
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