Dance Pointers
Etiquette
- Introduce yourself to and dance with at least one new face or someone you haven’t danced with in a while.
- It is acceptable and encouraged for a lady to ask a man for a dance.
- Never say “no” when asked to dance and then dance with someone else.
- When dancing, be attentive to your partner for those three minutes.
- Practice dance floor courtesy as well as dance floor etiquette.
- Don’t criticize or instruct your partner on the dance floor unless asked.
- Try to dance at your partner’s level and not above if you want to look good on the dance floor.
- Escort your partner off the dance floor when the song is finished.
- Take time to dance with and give support to less experienced dancers.
- Be inspired, not intimidated, by the better dancers.
Hygiene
- Body odor is the worst offender. Shower if possible beforehand. Use a generous amount of deodorant. Go easy on perfumes and colognes-use for bathing not instead of. If you sweat heavily, wear a t-shirt under your shirt to absorb perspiration.
- Halitosis (bad breath). Brush teeth and tongue. Use mouth wash. Try not to eat garlic, onions and spicy food before dancing. Breath mints are good for only a short period of time. Drink plenty of fluids. Dancing can cause you to become dehydrated thus causing dry mouth and bad breath.