Dance Floor Etiquette
By Lorraine Jacquard

• Good hygiene is a must. Deodorant and breath mints are recommended and considerate.
• Always show your appreciation for the DJ or band with your applause.
• Always introduce yourself to your partner. Always thank your dance partner at the end of the dance.
• Never correct someone’s dancing style unless asked.
• The man or leader is responsible for navigating the floor to keep you both from running into other dancers and furniture.
  
• All dancers should be mindful of keeping their arms and feet close to their bodies to prevent kicking and jabbing others on a crowded dance floor. Your feet should be kept under your body.
  
• If you do run into another dancer(s) apologize, no matter who’s at fault.
  
• It’s OK for women to ask men to dance. Most men say they enjoy being asked.
  
• Dancers dislike partners who are overly intoxicated or high. Moderation please.
  
• It’s a nice policy at every event to ask a beginner to dance. They learn faster when they dance with better partners and when they get good they will want to dance with you.
  
• The line of dance is counter-clockwise. This means dancers generally migrate in that direction when doing waltzes and two steps.
  
• If you are the kind of person who is offended by sweaty people, get over it. However, dancers who sweat a lot often bring a change of clothes.
  
• Never dance with a drink in your hand! You can hurt people and ruin their clothes. People who slip on spilt drinks are a major liability concern for club and ballroom owners.
  
• If you aren’t dancing, please don’t stand on the dance floor.
  
• Please don’t carry on a conversation on the dance floor during a lesson – you and those near you will miss out on valuable instruction.
  
• HAVE FUN!
  

Lorraine Jacquard is an instructor a the Palomar Ballroom. Please contact the ballroom to arrange private lessons if you are interested.