HSM’s Dances / Dance Floor Rules
Pat ” Righteous:” Thorpe
Anita Mullin
DANCES WITH INSTRUCTIONS
RULES OF THE SOUL LINE DANCE FLOOR
- Never come onto the dance floor carrying drinks, glasses, or cans
- When dancing near beginners
– be mindful and courteous and don’t show off!
Dance: T. A. O. L. Choreographers: Anita Mullin and Pat Righteous
- Never stay on the floor to talk– if the music has started, go off the dance floor to chat
- Don’t start a different dance, unless there is plenty of room and you sense it is acceptable
Dance: Freeze Choreographer: Anita Mullin
- Remember the floor is for everyone
Try to leave the outside lane clear for couple dancer
- Those dancing around the outside lane have the
right of way. Don’t block their progress
Dance: Never Warm Up Choreographer: Anita Mullin
- If the floor is crowded, take small steps, enjoy the company, but watch for collisions
- If you should bump into someone, it is customary to apologise whether it is your fault or not
Dance: HSM Is Here Choreographer: Pat “Righteous” Thorpe
- 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.
Dance: Warm It Up Choreographers: Righteous, Kay–Kay, Kel-vicious, Pjay & Dain-Tee
- Never walk though a line of dancers to cross the floor – always walk round the floor or wait
- Remember everyone was once a beginner; if you can already dance do try to be helpful to newcomers
Dance: Shoulda Let You Go Choreographers: Pat “Righteous” Thorpe, Anita Mullin
- 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