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Social dances and Dance Mixers
- 2. What is dance etiquette? DANCE ETIQUETTE is a set of guidelines that help you navigate the social dimensions of dancing.
- 3. Why do you care about dance etiquette? Because it is essential for you to maximize how to go about the process of social dancing and have a happy dancing experience.
- 4. DANCE ETIQUETTE What to wear Personal grooming Asking for a dance On the floor No-fault dancing Dance floor demeanor / behavior
- 5. WHAT TO WEAR Dancing has its own culture. In social dances and dance mixers, the more formal the dance, the more formal the outfit.
- 6. FORMAL Tailcoat, Tuxedo Coat, Regular Coat, Bow Tie or Regular Necktie, Black Trouser Gentlemen
- 7. FORMAL Ball Gown, Evening Gown, Dinner Gown, Cocktail Gown Ladies
- 8. SEMI-FORMAL Dress Shirt and Tie, Vest or Sweater that shows the Tie Gentlemen
- 10. Solid Color T- shirts, Turtleneck, Polo Shirt, Cotton Slacks Gentlemen DRESSY CASUAL (Practices, Workshops, Dance Lessons)
- 11. DRESSY CASUAL (Practices, Workshops, Dance Lessons) Anything that displays a conservative, toned-down appearance Ladies
- 12. LATIN Button-up shirt, Solid T-shirt, Turtleneck, Dress Slacks, Bright Colorful Outfits are Accepted Gentlemen
- 13. LATIN Button-up shirt, Solid T-shirt, Turtleneck, Dress Slacks, Bright Colorful Outfits are Accepted Ladies
- 14. DONTs IN TERMS OF OUTFITS and DANCE SHOES: Do not wear sneaker. Always wear dance shoes. Avoid sleeveless shirts and strapped dresses. Avoid shaggy, baggy, low armpit upper shirt. Avoid accessories like big rings, watches, brooches, loose/long necklaces and big belt buckles. Long hair should be put up or tied in a pony tail.
- 15. PERSONAL GROOMING During The Dance Check your grooming periodically Freshen up and towel off periodically in the bathroom Carrying an extra shirt is advisable for men in case they need to change Before The Dance Shower and use a deodorant Brush your teeth and use mouthwash/breath mint Abstain from foods that produce strong odor Dont smoke, it causes foul mouth and clothing odor
- 16. ON THE DANCE FLOOR Line of Direction (Counter clockwise) While on the Floor (Avoid colliding with other pairs) Be Polite (Thank or Compliment your Partner) Accompany your Partner back to her Seat
- 17. NO-FAULT DANCING Never blame a partner for missed execution of figures Dance to the level of your partner The show must go on, say sorry to your partner if something went wrong
- 18. DEMEANOR Be personable, smile and make eye contact with partner. Project a positive image on the dance floor even if its not your personal style. Dance at the level of your partner If you dont know the dance, be honest, refuse promptly if asked to dance. No teaching on the dance floor. It may insult your partner Do not cut other dancers off.
- 19. Nature and Background of Social Dances and Dance Mixers Social dances and dance mixers are dances intended primarily to get to know other people in attendance to a certain social function.
- 20. Social Dances/Ballroom dances is freer in nature and are primarily intended to widen ones social horizon, for recreation; and fitness are usually performed in pairs, male and female, but may also be performed in groups
- 21. Social Dances/Ballroom dances are communal dances performed in social gatherings in any given space referred to as ballroom dances, but the former is performed in balls or formal social functions.
- 22. TWO MAJOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF SOCIAL DANCES
- 23. Latin American Dances - include the salsa, mambo, meringue, swing, cha- cha-cha, rumba, samba, jive, boogie, and paso doble. - themselves by the costumes worn by performers - revealing, tight-fitting, sexy yet sophisticated in nature - also distinguished by the nature of the movements - are freer and can be performed in close or open
- 24. Modern Standard Dances - include the slow waltz, tango, Viennese waltz, foxtrot and quickstep - wear formal, ankle-length gowns for females and coat-and-tie for males - movements in these are restricted to close ballroom position with partner
- 25. Dance Sport is performed in competitions and are referred to as competitive ballroom dancing
- 26. Mixers Dance are social dances which allow group of performers to change partners periodically while dancing to allow chance to get to know other members of the performing group to maximize the social dimensions of dancing