Rules
- The dancers move counter clockwise around the floor.
- When things go wrong on the dance floor always apologize. Generally it does not matter who is at fault.
- If you are moving more slowly than other dancers keep to the center of the floor.
- If you are engaged in conversation move off the dance floor.
- To cross the room either dance across the floor or walk around the perimeter.
- Carry food and beverages around the perimeter. Wipe up your own spills.
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