Dance floor etiquette
| Never | Always |
|---|---|
 Never carry food, drinks, glasses, cans or lighted cigarettes onto the dance floor. |
 Always listen to the DJ. It is customary for a DJ to designate a dance and to ‘count it in’. |
| Never walk though a line of dancers to cross the floor – always walk around or wait. |
Always encourage and support beginners. It only takes a few kind words to make a new friend. |
| Never stand on the floor to talk – if music is playing go off the floor to chat. |
Always go to the front when starting off a dance, other's can then line up behind you. |
| Never start a different dance unless there is plenty of room and you sense it is acceptable |
Always be gracious and apologise when caught in a ‘bump’ even if it was not your fault. |
| Never hog floor space to perform. If the floor is full take small steps, and watch for collisions. |
Always replace drinks you accidentally knock over and be sure to say sorry. |
| Never stop in the middle of a dance to teach, as you'll get in the way. Go off the floor to teach. |
Always leave the outside edge of the dance floor clear for partner dancers. |
| Never let your feet, knees, arms or elbows become dangerous weapons on the dance floor. |
Always give way to dancers around the outside of the floor. |
| Never show off. Crazed variations, turbo spins, high kicks and jumps just put people off – you. |
Always show appreciation. Applaud live acts, instructors and DJ's – they work hard for you. |
 And, finally, keep your head up, smile and enjoy yourself! |
