One of the joys of Line Dancing is being able to go out on the floor and have a
great time. Our fun is only diminished when we dance beside people whom may be
less than enthusiastic about our space.
I am sure we have all danced in places where someone has either dropped a glass
or spilled a drink on the floor resulting in a danger for the dancers.
The following attempts to list some simple guidelines that if followed should
help to ensure that all have an enjoyable time. If you have any thoughts or
suggestions, Email them to me and I will be glad to include them.
WE TRY NOT TO DO THIS |
WE ALWAYS TRY TO DO THIS | |
| Walk across the dance floor through a line of dancers. We wait until the dance is over or walk around the outside. Stand on the floor and chat or talk loudly on the side while lessons are being taught so as to disrupt other students. Do a dance different from that commonly done by most dancers unless there is plenty of room and you sense it will not interrupt others. Take up more floor space than that generally required by most dancers. As the floor becomes crowded, we take smaller steps so as to avoid contact with other dancers. Stop in the middle of a dance to teach or show others the step pattern. Let our feet, knees, arms or elbows become dangerous weapons on the dance floor. Uncontrolled swinging of the arms and kicking with the feet can cause tripping and or serious injury to other dancers. Show off. Uncontrolled spins, uncommon variations, high kicks, jumps and heavy stomps may confuse other dancers and just put people off. |
We are very careful when
carrying any drinks or food of any type across the dance floor.
Listen to the DJ or Instructor. It is quite common for the DJ to designate the dance and to 'count you in'. Encourage and support beginners. A few kind words helps to make a new friend. If you are starting off a dance, go to the front so that other’s can then line up behind you. Be gracious and apologise if you get into a collision on the floor no matter who is at fault. Give way to freestyle couple dancers around the outside and pattern dancers on the inside of the floor. The floor is made up of Line Dancers in the centre, Pattern Dancers outside the center and freestyle couple dancers on the extreme outside. Show appreciation. Applaud live acts, instructors and DJ’s – they work hard for you. Always start facing the wall designated for that club, 'usually facing the DJ'. |