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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
To play devil's advocate - without a coach, how would a group without a history of stepping even compete? Or is that the point? I personally don't like bringing in professionals for any collegiate competition be it Greek Sing or Soap Box Derby - but I am in a definite minority, it seems, among alumni. The competitions just seem to get bigger and bigger, and become more about winning than the team building and fun their purpose once was.
Is the thinking by those who are critical that it somehow ruins the true intent of the competition?
I agree that all the teams should be on the same page, and if it is a problem it should be addressed in the rules.
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You have pretty much paraphrased my entire feeling on the matter.
I'd only add to it that much of the
meaning of learning how to step is being taught by the older chapter members or alumni. The fact that somebody is willing to volunteer their time to teach the traditions.
I also realize that this whole tangent is based on potentially inaccurate information put forth by Elephant Walk, but his word happens to be one that I value and trust.