The 411 on Social Dance Etiquette

Social dancing in Orange and Los Angeles Counties has given me some amazing dance memories.  It’s also given me some dance moments I wish I could forget.  In any social setting there are unspoken rules that help us “play well with others.”  Good etiquette applies to the social dance world although it sometimes feels like the unspoken rules of the dance floor need to be spoken.  In fact, after a particularly uncomfortable dance night I fantasized about printing out a blog I wrote for Bella Ballroom Dance on Social Dance Etiquette and handing it out to dancers in need.  While I wouldn’t actually do that, I share the 411 here on successfully getting your social dance on…

Social Dance Etiquette 101
By Ziva Emtiyaz

            In any social setting we have to be considerate of others.  Those in the social dance scene should know that the dance floor has it’s own set of rules and considerations.  Being respectful and aware will make people enjoy accepting a dance with you instead of avoiding you, fearing a potentially unpleasant experience.  Read on to get your dose of social dance etiquette 101... FULL ARTICLE HERE