As a female, I see no appeal whatsoever in joining an all-male side. If I wanted to dance and could find no local female or mixed side, then I'd probably put the word about and try to start one.

I see no reason why an all-male side shouldn't be allowed to remain an all-male side if that's what they want to do. Allowing a female to join the side would change the dynamics of the side, of the dancing and of the whole thing generally. On top of which, if the members are dancing with the side because they want to dance with an all-male side, if females were allowed to join, some of them would probably leave, since they wouldn't be getting what they wanted out of it. It could bring about the decline and finish of a side.

Why can't we all just leave people alone to do what they want to do?

Love Lynne