Line Dance Etiquette-The polite way to share and enjoy the Dance Floor.

• Never Step onto the dance floor carrying a drink, glasses or cans.
• Always walk around the edge of the dance floor.
• Never walk through lines of moving dancers.
• Never stay on the floor to talk - if music is playing go off the dance floor to chat.
• When dancing near beginners - be mindful and courteous and don't show off.
• Try to be helpful and welcoming to newcomers, visitors and guests.
• Only start a different dance if there is room and you sense it would be acceptable.
• If the floor is crowded, take small steps, enjoy the company, but for watch collisions.
• Should you bump into someone, its is nice to apologize whether its you fault or not.
• Be polite and respectful to DJ's especially when making requests.
• Don't get grumpy and moan if your request is not played - it spoils it for others.
• Please and thank you goes a long way.
• Remember to give applause when dancing to live acts; don't just walk off the floor.
• Should you accidentally knock someone's drink over replace it immediately.
• If possible start another line rather than join one that will block the outside lanes.
• Don't be tempted to stop dancing to teach, go off the floor to teach.
• When starting a dance go to the front so others can fall in behind you.
• If appropriate try to leave the outside edge clear for couple dancers.
• Those dancing around the outside have the right of way, don't block their progress.
• Say thank you at the end of an enjoyable session.
• When dancing around the floor, the line of dance 'L.O.D' is always anti - clockwise.
• Finally, keep your head up, keep smiling and enjoy yourselves.