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.
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