1) Never come
onto the dance floor carrying drink, glasses, cans or other loose
items.
2) Never stay on
the floor to talk - if the music has started go off the dance
floor to chat.
3) When dancing
near beginners - be mindful and courteous and don't show off.
4) Remember the floor is for
everyone. Try to leave enough outside space for
5) When dancing
around the floor, the line of dance as is in ballroom dancing,
always anti clockwise.
6) If the floor
is crowded, take small steps, enjoy the company , but watch for
collisions.
7) If you should
bump into someone , it is customary to apologize whether it is
your fault or not.
8) Don't be
tempted to stop dancing to teach, especially if there is no room.
Try to teach off the dance floor.
9) Never walk
though a line of dancers to cross the floor - always walk round
the floor or wait.
10) Remember
everyone was once a beginner, if you can dance do try to be
helpful to newcomers.
11) When starting
off the dance, go to the front so that others can fall in behind
you.
12) And finally,
keep your head up , keep smiling and enjoy yourselves.
