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