Jacquelyn says:

When social dancing with unfamiliar dancers, I would give feedback if he asked me to or if he's hurting me. For all I know, he may just want to have a good time on the dance floor or he could be having one of the "bad dance nights". So instead of thinking about how the guy is doing, I've learned to reflect on myself and think about what I could have done better during my dance with the person. While it's good to receive feedback, I feel that nothing beats asking/ receiving feedback from the instructors!

Isabel says:

I will only give feedback if I know the guy well or are beginners 'coz I don't want to annoy him if we just met on the floor. Not all guys can accept opinions unless they are good ones ;) . Anyway, I think for now. I need more feedback from the guys rather than me giving coz I really neeeed them!!!! I can hear Jean *screaming* at me now..*isabel, relax your arms... off beat again.!!*..LOL. but that's how one can improve after all these feedbacks, isn't it???

Clinton says:

Yes! Hah! In fact, I'm very grateful to all the wonderful ladies who have given me feedback coz then u know what you would have to improve on =)

Amy says:

I think clearest cut situation is when the person asks for feedback either before or after the dance. Apart from that, I would generally give feedback only to two-left feeties, but only to those I know or when I assess that they are just starting out with salsa and unsure of whether they are doing the right thing. I would not give feedback to a non two-left feetie stranger unless asked for. And of course only when I am sure of my steps - if not, what if I give wrong advice? If I am not very familiar with the person, I would try to put it tactfully and try to be encouraging. I would normally phrase it more as a question like "erm, do you think it should be more like this rather than like that", or "would it be better if we ...". The two things that would strongly motivate me to give feedback is when rhythm is wrong, i.e. dance/start on wrong beat or when basic steps are off. Style-wise, I wouldn't - I'm not that great myself, so I'm not qualified in any way to give feedback in that area ;P

Edmund  says:

If I do not know the person well, I would not say anything but just simply enjoy the dance. However, if I know her as a friend and we practice often together, then I would advise her on the problems I see. and try to help her improve. I believe that by helping her, I will find out about my own weak points and can rectify them.

I have received feedback from some gals that I dance with and I really appreciate their feedback, coz they are out to help me improve. Whether you take it positively or not depends on you. People give you feedback to help you improve. If you ask for feedback and they refuse to give you or help you, they are actually not helping you.

I have learnt a lot from others' feedback during social dancing. I also appreciate Jean and Wendy's feedback, coz they really go straight to the point and it helps me to improve.

In short, I will not give feedback unless asked, or unless I know her well enough to do so and I don't have to be afraid that she'll will take it negatively. I will give feedback when the person I tell knows I'm trying to help her, rather than scorn her for having mistakes.

Christina says:

I would prefer feedback after a dance be it me to others or vice versa. it really helps. For me as a person, I can never hold it in me to not comment on other people, and I hope that others wouldn't mind wasting their time that they have to spend some minutes on it. Dun be shy! Be generous about your comments!

Kelvin (Yee) says:

Usually I don't give feedback unless someone asks me. Because if it is not asked for, that person may think that I am full of myself even though my intention is simply to help; moreover what makes me think that she thinks highly of me enough for her to accept my feedback positively?

Also, I generally don't give feedback unless I'm asked.

- I give feedback to anyone who asks.
- I give feed back to those who are from Two Left Feet and whom I know well enough, and has positive attitude to criticism and feedback.
- But I will give feedback if I know he/she is from Two Left Feet (close or not close, asked for or not) if the basics are so bad that even a simple dance with cross body lead, simple turn, or even cross lead turn (depending on which level 1,2 or 3), cannot be worked out. He/she needs to pull up his/her socks. I will give feedback.

- I give up giving feedback to those who ask and ask but do not show that they practice and improve. Waste of time definitely.

People whom I can tell, and who improve every couple of weeks every time I give feedback, shows me the best evidence of his/her practice. I will feedback to those people very frequently, coz I trust them - they are very positive about receiving negative feedback about their dance, and they will try to accept feedback with an open mind plus put in hard work.

There are some 2 leftfeeties out there who are like that - You know who you are. :) Keep dancing and keep learning!