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Line Dance Etiquette

To ensure that you, and those dancing around you, have a great time whilst line dancing please follow these simple Line Dancing Etiquette Guidelines:

• Never come onto the dance floor carrying anything - including drinks, glasses, cans or lit cigarettes


• Never stay on the floor chatting to your friends - if the music has started go off the dance floor to chat


• If you accidentally bump into somebody you should apologise - whether it was your fault or not


• If you accidentally knock over somebody's drink then make sure you replace it immediately


• The dance floor is for everyone - not just you. Try to leave the outside lane clear for couple dancers


• Don't block the progress of those on the outside lane as they have the right of way on the dance floor


• When dancing around the floor, the line of dance ['LOD'] is anti-clockwise. Never go against the line of dance


• When the dance floor is crowded make sure you take small steps and watch for collisions


• Never walk though dancers to cross the floor - always walk round the floor or wait


• If you are going to join a line but you would block the outside lanes then start a new line instead when possible


• Don't start a different dance as a floor split, unless there is plenty of room and you sense it is acceptable or if it has been announced


• Be helpful to newcomers - everybody was a beginner at one time


• Be mindful of any beginners near you - do not show off with extra turns or similar


• Don't stop dancing to teach somebody the dance steps, especially when there is no room to do so. Teach off the floor if you can't find a suitable place


• If you are starting off a dance make sure that you go to the front so that others can join behind you


• Finally, keep your head up, make sure you smile and enjoy yourself