Never come onto the dance floor carrying drink, glasses or cans
Never stay on the floor to talk. If the music has started go off the dance floor to chat
When dancing near beginners, be mindful and courteous and don't show off
Don't start a different dance unless there is plenty of room and you sense it is acceptable
If you should bump into someone, it is customary to apologise whether it is your fault or not
If possible start another line rather than join one which will block the outside lanes
Don't be tempted to stop dancing to teach, especially if there is no room. Try to teach off the floor if you can't find space
Never walk through a line of dancers to cross the floor. Always walk around the floor or wait
Remember everyone was once a beginner. If you can dance, do try and be helpful to newcomers
When starting off the dance, go to the front so that others can fall in behind you
And finally, keep your head up, keep smiling and enjoy yourselves
Remember the floor is for everyone. Try to leave the outside lane clear for couple dancers
Those dancing round the outside lane have right of way. Don't block their progress
If the floor is crowded, take small steps. Enjoy the company but watch for collisions
