| Dancing is just like any other sport. It has rules and | | | | a crowded dance floor, as are flailing arms and legs. |
| guidelines to follow to ensure that everyone has a | | | | There are also certain areas on a dance floor that you |
| good time, goes home with all toenails intact and no | | | | should dance particular dances. Stationary dances, |
| bloody noses. Some of the "Rules" are very simple, | | | | such as Cha Cha, Rhumba, East or West Coast |
| just using common sense and courtesy will help to | | | | Swing, Hustle or even Night Club 2 Step should be |
| ensure that everyone has a good time in a social | | | | danced in the center of the floor. Line dancers should |
| dance setting. Common things that are often | | | | also be in the center of the floor, making sure not to |
| overlooked can range from talking on the dance floor, | | | | spread out into the outside line of dance.The outside |
| to smoking and drinkingon the dance floor. These often | | | | fast lane should be used for traveling dances such as |
| apply more at a local club or bar rather than a studio. | | | | Country Two Step, Foxtrot, Waltz, Polka and other |
| Often dancers must share the dance floor with others | | | | progressive pattern dances. If you are dancing a stop |
| that are oblivious to etiquette of any kind let alone | | | | and go type dance, dance inside the fast lane, |
| dance etiquette, so be aware of your surroundings at | | | | between the stationary dancers and the ones that are |
| all times. | | | | moving quickly around the outside of the dance floor. |
| Leader's be mindful of where you are leading your | | | | Keeping these simple rules in mind will ensure that |
| follower and attempt to protect her. Also, do not lead | | | | everyone has a great time and hopefully the only |
| moves that could likely wipe out another person on a | | | | aches and pains that you bring home are from dancing |
| crowded floor. Lifts and aerials are very dangerouson | | | | till your feet fall off! |