Dancing Home Guidelines

 

1.Dance barefoot or in soft-soled dance shoes whenever possible. Please no socks on the dance floor. 

 

2. Once you enter the dance space, let the words go. This is a ritual space and we all hold the field together. If you see someone you want to greet, feel free to take your conversation into the hall before the dance begins. 

 

3. Go at your own pace. Pause, sit down or take water breaks if needed. 

 

4. Be responsible for your own body, including knowing your limitations (such as previous injuries). It can be easy to get swept up by the energy and the music and roll past our bodies internal cues. If you are feeling dizzy, light headed or any pain, slow down or pause. 

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5. If you find yourself feeling awkward, self-conscious or wondering if you are "doing it right", remember that the dance is for YOU and no-one else. These feelings are normal, so try to put that awkwardness into your dance, let it fuel your movement. Dance the shy dance, the uncomfortable dance, the anxious dance. 

 

6. Stay for the whole session whenever possible. If you do need to leave before the closing circle, please let the instructor know beforehand and then slip out quietly. 

 

7. Keep moving and HAVE FUN!