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I have included this page as I usually hand it out at the
beginning of the year for those starting out in Dancing. However, some who
have been dancing for awhile may need to refresh their memory especially the
part about when all else fails.
RULES FOR THE DANCE FLOOR AT ROOTY HILL
- Dancing moves
anticlockwise around the floor.
- Less experienced
dancers have right of way.
- If you need to
stop – remove yourself and your partner from the dance floor.
- DO NOT STOP DEAD
ON THE FLOOR. If you are not able to get off the floor, keep moving with the
flow - even if it is just walking - until you can either find an exit space
or start dancing again.
- When entering the
floor, find a space and merge into the flow of the floor – try not to stop
on the floor or block others already dancing.
- Give way to those
in front.
- Those who dance
faster or longer in stride should move to the centre of the circle when
sequences are being danced, conversely, if you are slower or a beginner stay
on the outer circle closer to the edge of the floor.
- Slip on shoes or
joggers are not appropriate for dancing.
DANCING ETIQUETTE
- Maintain a sense
of humour and a pleasant attitude at all times.
- Partners will
take responsibility for learning their part of the dance.
- Each partner will
hold their own arms up and not drag the others down.
- Each partner will
dance their own weight and not lean on partners.
- Gentlemen will
have the privilege and right of leading in the dance to the best of their
ability.
- Ladies in turn
have the responsibility of following the gentlemen’s leads and not
anticipating or leading the gentlemen.
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Thou shall keep your mouth shut and refrain
from other gestures of disapproval if your partner makes an error, as
partners self confidence is as important as the dance.
- Gentlemen shall
ask the lady to dance in a polite and courteous way.
- Ladies shall NOT
refuse without a very good reason.
- Gentlemen will
not monopolise one lady unless escorting her to and from the dance.
- Partners will
thank each other for the pleasure of the dance, and gentlemen will escort
the ladies to their seat at the end of the bracket. Ladies should not be
abandoned on the floor.
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When all else fails, enjoy the music, the company, - and smile.
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