| Just like any sport or hobby, dance has a code of | | | | sparingly as many people have sensitivities to them. If |
| ethics, as well as a code of conduct. One of the most | | | | you sweat profusely, a towel and an extra shirt or |
| important things that all dancers should remember is | | | | two may be in the cards for you. Chewing gum is not |
| that everyone is there to have a good time. We must | | | | recommended as it often ends up on the floor and |
| all share the dance floor and be kind and courteous to | | | | then on someones expensive dance shoe. Not to |
| other dancers. Never video another dancer, whether | | | | mention that it looks pretty tacky to see a dancer out |
| on the social dance floor or in a dance class without | | | | on the dance floor chomping on gum. |
| first asking permission. If you are in a class situation | | | | Be tidy and respectful to the club or studio that you |
| remember to be respectful of the instructor as well as | | | | are dancing in. You should also always pick up after |
| other dancers. | | | | yourself. This is especially important in a classroom |
| While you may have already learned what the | | | | setting. Classrooms often have mints set about the |
| instructor is teaching, it is very possible that your | | | | studio for their students and picking up all the little |
| partner has not. If there is a question, be sure and | | | | wrappers from around the room after the class is not |
| direct it to the instructor. That is what they is being paid | | | | the instructors job. Leaving empty water bottles is also, |
| for. Excessive chatter is disrupting to the class and | | | | "Just not Cool!" While social dancing it is proper |
| you, or your partner may miss that little piece of | | | | etiquette to to accept an invitation to dance, but it is |
| information that you needed to improve your dancing | | | | also acceptable to decline. If you decline, it would be |
| or execute a particular pattern. This may sound harsh, | | | | improper etiquette to accept another dance offer to |
| but try and remember that everyone is there to learn. | | | | the same song.There are always exceptions but try to |
| Proper clothing and foot attire is highly recommended. | | | | follow these guidelines. |
| The last thing you want to do while dancing is worry | | | | While some of these suggestions may seem rather |
| about your clothing staying on or being too constrictive | | | | obvious to most, look around and I am sure you will |
| or uncomfortable. As far as foot wear, you need | | | | see at least one or two offenders! Sometimes people |
| either leather or suede bottomed dance shoes or | | | | are just unaware or do not think, or are just so |
| boots. Thick rubber soles or shoe that fall off your feet | | | | wrapped up in remembering all they need to do during |
| can lead to injury. Sandals can be especially | | | | a dance that they just plain don't think about anything |
| troublesome, more so when they do not have a back | | | | else. Here's hoping to bring awareness to those who |
| strap. | | | | are unaware and thanks to those of you that are! |
| Since we are all dancing closely together a shower, | | | | Let's all work hard at maintaining an awesome dance |
| clean clothing, deodorant and breath mints are in order. | | | | community! |
| It is also recommended to forgo, or use perfumes | | | | |
