The Politics of Dancing
1. Do not just jump into my dance space uninvited. If I want you to dance with me, I’ll invite you.
2. Again, it’s called a DANCE floor, not a “stand-around-chatting-and-taking-up-space-floor”.
3. Standing close to me, hanging around me, and generally getting in my way will not cause some of my hotness or coolness to rub off on you.
4. No, I do not want to hold a conversation with you on the DANCE floor. I’m generally a friendly person, so if you want to chat, please wait until I take a break from dancing.
5. Cigarettes do not belong on the dance floor.
6. Drinks only belong on the dance floor IF you can dance without spilling them and/or dropping the empty container on the floor.
7. Applaud your DJ!!! While you are dancing, drinking, enjoying the music, etc., the DJ is the person working to ensure that you are doing all of the aforementioned. The DJ is as much a “live act” as a band, and as deserving of some appreciation. Applaud sometimes. Cheer a good song. Trust me, not only will the DJ appreciate it, but it’ll contribute to your enjoyment too.
8. SMILE. It’s one of the best things you can do with your mouth. Why not show that you are having a good time?
9. Be tolerant of reasonable physical contact. People need to get by, people move their various body parts when dancing. Don’t get uptight because somebody bumps into you. At the same time, try to keep your own accidental bumping to a minimum.
10. Do at least TRY to use the walkways around the dance floor rather than pushing your way through the dancers.
Thank you,
Unofficial Spokesperson for Numbers