Class philosophy

Our aim is to provide a friendly, fun and welcoming environment where any and all can come to learn line dancing. This involves teaching a variety of line dances and, just as importantly, the underlying techniques used in those dances.

The dance repertoire taught will evolve constantly but always at a rate appropriate to the skills of the club as a whole. The dances taught in the class are always intended to be appropriate and beneficial to all club members. Dances are never selected purely because they are currently popular within the line dance community.

Of course, whilst this is important, the most important thing by far is that line dancing should first and foremost be an enjoyable experience. After all, who would choose to do something that was not fun? In order to help achieve this aim we follow a line dance etiquette. These guidelines (Not rules! Remember? Fun? Rules are not fun!) are little more than common sense so do not be put off by them. Have a read and you will get the idea.

One Step Forward line dance etiquette

• If the floor is crowded, take small steps and 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.
• Never walk though a line of dancers to cross the floor. Always walk around the floor or wait.
• Everybody was a beginner once. When dancing near somebody less experienced, be mindful and courteous and don't show off.
• If a less experienced dancer is struggling, discreetly ask the teacher to recap. Others will doubtless benefit and stopping to teach yourself is disruptive to the class.
• 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.
• Remember the floor is for everyone. Try to leave the outside lane clear for couple dancers.
• Those dancing around the outside lane have the right of way. Don't block their progress.
• When dancing around the floor, the line of dance is anti-clockwise.
• If possible start another line rather than join one which will block the outside lanes.
• When starting off the dance, go to the front so that others can fall in behind you.
• Never come onto the dance floor carrying drink, glasses or cans.
• Should you accidentally knock over someone's drink replace it immediately.
• And finally, keep your head up, keep smiling and enjoy yourself.