It's really simple:  I like socializing.  I'm one of those people who doesn't mind a crowd and I've always kept a large circle of friends.  I love dancing; dancing is very social; so partner dancing is almost nirvana for me.   I believe Lindy Hop is one of a few activities where strangers come together to create something beautiful, and I like sharing that with other people. I was taught that I shouldn't expect a Follow to follow a movement if I couldn't lead it. 

Therefore, I focus my classes on teaching movements that can be lead and followed by dancers NOT in my classes. I couple that with stressing the importance of maintaining a good Frame and a consistent Connection with your partner, to enable dancers in leading and following these movements.

I make it a point to try and dance with EVERYONE who takes my classes, Follows AND Leads.