Good question! Β Good etiquette and common courtesy ensures that everyone has an enjoyable experience.
Tip #1 – Be Clean
Since you will be dancing with others, good hygiene and proper grooming is a must. Β Before the event shower, brush your teeth, put on clean clothes, and apply deodorant. Β Avoid strong smelling foods such as garlic, and use mints and/or mouthwash to freshen your breath throughout the party.
Tip #2 – Be Kind
Introduce yourself to each person before dancing. Β Thank each partner after you dance. Β Refrain from correcting, criticizing, attempting to help, “teach”, or show something new to your partner. Β While often well-intentioned, trying to help/teach/correct another student is often offensive, intimidating, and/or irritating to that person. Β Adhere to the principal “no teaching on the social dance floor” and others will enjoy dancing with you. Β It is best to accept your partner as they are, whatever their level or experience, and enjoy your dance together at this moment.
Tip #3 – Be Social
Ask a variety of partners to dance, and graciously accept invitations to dance when asked. Β If you must decline, do so politely, then be sure to sit out that particular song. Β Welcome new dancers and visitors to the studio by asking them to dance, introducing them to others, and helping make them feel at home in our dance community.