| As a newcomer to dancing you undoubtedly have an | | | | exercise or possibly the slight nervous tension of |
| uneasy feeling about how you should conduct | | | | learning may cause perspiration. Use of deodorant is |
| yourself at a dance class. You possibly wonder if you | | | | advisable, to avoid the embarrassment of body |
| are going to experience difficulty learning. Well first, | | | | odors which may be offensive to others. |
| please be assured you have no reason for concern. | | | | 6) On a personal note - the use of alcoholic |
| dancing is easy and you will not have serious difficulty | | | | beverages, just prior to or during a dance, is not |
| learning. Everyone in the class is a beginner, starting | | | | permissible. |
| on the same base, and you will all learn together. The | | | | 7) Gents - Remember! You have both strength and |
| following comments may make it easier for you to | | | | weight advantage over the ladies and you should |
| understand a few basics concerning the dance | | | | always, even in your enthusiasm, be conscious that |
| activity. | | | | the ladies do not like to be handled roughly. Let them |
| 1) DANCING IS FUN! Your instructor will be doing his | | | | enjoy dancing too! |
| best to help you realize this from the very first night. | | | | 8) IMPORTANT. Listen carefully to instructions and |
| 2) dancing is a casual activity. You need no formal | | | | be sincere in your efforts to follow instructions. |
| introduction to those you have not met. There are | | | | GOOD LISTENERS LEARN EASIER! |
| no strangers among dancers. Just step right up to | | | | 9) If, during the class, you do not understand an |
| anyone and introduce yourself. In dancing we are all | | | | instruction, do not hesitate to ask for an additional |
| on a first name basis. It's friendlier that way. Wear | | | | explanation from the caller. |
| your "NAME TAG." | | | | 10) There is no reason to feel shy or embarrassed - |
| 3) Later you may wish to dress "themed"; but for | | | | just listen and follow instructions. Sooner than you |
| the classes, just dress comfortably. | | | | think, you will be dancing to the calls. |
| 4) dancing is a close contact sport. Please use good | | | | 11) dancing is relaxing. Take it easy! You do not have |
| judgement in your choice of jewelry, belt buckles, | | | | to work hard at it, you have plenty of time. ENJOY |
| etc. Sharp or rough edges may scratch or catch on | | | | YOURSELF! |
| someone's clothing. | | | | 12) Please be on time for every class and HAVE FUN! |
| 5) On a very delicate subject - extra physical | | | | |