[She frowned. Having had to dance with disagreeable partners in the past, she knew it wasn't as simple as punching them away. Yet, that was civil, what happened here was just rude.] I know you are not the violent sort, but I think such gestures do deserve a swift jab with the elbow. See if that does not get the message across.

[Atleast with the dances from her era, one didn't spent the entire time with their dance partner.] I do not suppose you would fancy a break from lessons?