Here’s our tips on partner dance etiquette to make a great experience for everyone!
SPACIAL AWARENESS:
– Stay mindful of the safe space available for dips
– Followers: never throw yourself into a dip
– Adhere to the ‘line of dance‘, especially at busy venues
– Ensure safe balanced spins: leaders ALWAYS be ready to catch your partner
– When entering / leaving the dancefloor, walk around the side rather than weaving through the crowd
– When dancing socially, be mindful that non Ceroc’ers may not appreciate you busting out your ‘big’ Ceroc moves on their dance floor. Keep it simple, and you’ll leave the floor impressing people instead of offending them.
DANCE ETIQUETTE:
– Always be respectful of personal space
– Followers don’t be afraid to let your leader know if you don’t like doing dips
– Be mindful that just because you’ve done more classes than the person you’re dancing with, it doesn’t qualify you to give them advice on their ability to dance. Please give the less experienced students opportunity to listen to the teachers, and to find their feet gradually.
Be aware of your personal approach, safety and hygiene:
Always be respectful of other people’s situations and comfort levels
It’s ok for anyone to politely say no to a request for a dance
Make use of the free hand sanitiser available at all our classes and events
Especially in the summer months, always bring deodorant, a towel, and a change of top
A toothbrush, mouthwash and breath mints can be a useful addition to your dance bag too!
Hot clammy hands can be controlled by frequent washing or some talcum powder on the palms before class
Coughing or sneezing into our hands and then offering those same hands to our partner is not cool! Please excuse yourself from the dancefloor to wash your hands, and if you’re suffering from a cold or cough, please stay away from partner dancing until you’ve recovered.
Avoid wearing sharp jewellery/watches that could cause cuts or bruises to your partner
Wear suitable shoes that support your foot and provide the correct amount of grip and slide on the floor to keep you and your partner safe
Always be aware of your partner’s personal space – even with a partner you know, close moves are not always appropriate.
If anyone at our classes makes you feel uncomfortable during a dance, initially please try and approach them with reasons why. If you’re not at ease doing this, please talk to your teacher on the night or to contact us confidentially:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 0418 426 401