| There is an element in many activities called etiquette. | | | | 4. When the dance teacher is talking, don't ignore |
| In dance this exists also, of course in something like | | | | them. If they've stopped dancing to start talking it's |
| street or hip-hop dance classes it's much more | | | | probably something important. If you've been listening |
| relaxed but there are still things that you shouldn't do | | | | for more than 30 minutes, a yawn is permitted, more |
| in dance classes. | | | | than 1 hour and 2 yawns are permitted. Unless the |
| So here is a list of dance etiquette or things not to | | | | fast talker invented the dance style. |
| do in dance classes. I admit it, I've broken many rules | | | | 5. Don't eat while you're dancing. Chewing gum is fine |
| in the past and think many of them are pointless. So | | | | by me, but some teachers might not like it. |
| here's my personal list and they all have justifications, | | | | 6. Not take part. Don't think that you can just sit out |
| mainly to help you with your dancing: | | | | and don't need to practise, practise makes perfect. |
| 1. Treat your dance teacher as a bad source of | | | | 7. If you're a good dancer, remember how hard it |
| information. Sometimes people will go away from a | | | | was to begin with and don't laugh at newcomers or |
| dance class and say bad things about the teacher | | | | who aren't as good. If they're your friends, of course |
| just because they didn't enjoy the class. Remember | | | | you can but they'll probably bite you when they find |
| one person's lemon is another's lime. | | | | out you can't tie your shoelaces or know how to |
| 2. Don't walk out of a dance class. Sometimes people | | | | read a map! |
| will have a genuine reason because they have to | | | | 8. Don't turn up to dance classes blissed out or high |
| leave early for an appointment or audition. But other | | | | on any substances like mushrooms. |
| than this it's respectful to stay in a dance class till the | | | | 9. Don't turn up searching for new customers for |
| end. If it's really too hard for your level, have a word | | | | your latest business product or recruits for your |
| with the teacher. | | | | life-changing cult. |
| 3. Leave the dance class without paying. Unless | | | | 10. Don't tell everyone in the dance class how great |
| you're on a course or classes are pre-paid don't leave | | | | you are and tell them you're a much better dancer |
| a dance class without paying the teacher. They have | | | | than them. Unless you want a ballet shoe in your |
| to make a living as well! | | | | face. |