| Do’s For Men |
Do’s For Women |
| Do dance with several partners at a dance — and always with your hostess at least once. |
To be a really good dancer, you must be able to dance without having to think about your steps. Your feet must learn to respond easily to the rhythm of the music; you must be able to follow without apparent effort. |
| Do practice good sportsmanship by not monopolizing a single partner or the dance floor. |
Remember — confidence is the name of the game. And confidence comes only with knowledge and practice. |
| Lead your partner smoothly through the crowd, being careful that hands or elbows do not collide with those of other couples. |
Cultivate lightness. It is vital. Practicing the basic steps in dancing — especially practicing alone — is the trick to learning lightness. |
| Remember that bad dancing habits are easier to make than break. Even while you are learning, follow along the “line of dance.” When you enter onto a dance floor, stepping out counter-clockwise is the general rule. |
Keep your feet out of your partner’s way. Develop a long, free back step by swinging from the hip. Once the basic steps become second nature, learn a variety of steps to improve your dance repertoire for more interest and fun. |
| Do escort your partner back to the table. Never leave her in the middle of dance floor. |
Move naturally, easily and comfortably. Don’t be self-conscious or still. |
| Don’ts For Men |
Don’ts For Women |
| Don’t apologize for your poor dancing. Improve it. |
If you are short, don’t try to appear taller by dancing on your toes. This only shortens your steps and makes it more difficult to follow. |
| Don’t try intricate steps your partner can’t follow. She may be impressed by your dancing but she will likely prefer a less fancy dancer who doesn’t make her feel uncomfortable. |
If you are tall, don’t try to appear smaller by bending your knees or slouching. This only spoils your posture. |
| Don’t say you hate dancing just because you don’t know how. |
Don’t wear large corsages or ornaments in front. You’ll make an impression — but not the right kind. |
| Don’t let old-fashioned dancing date you! |
Don’t dance for the onlookers’ benefit. Concentrate on your partner. |
| Don’t be serious. Leave your business face at the office when you step out. |
Don’t be serious. Leave your business face at the office when you step out. |
