Elements of Dance Etiquette  Aria Nosratinia   Also see Beyond
Dance Etiquette: Success and Enjoyment in Social Dancing   Dance
etiquette is a set of guidelines that help us navigate the
social dimensions of dancing.  Why do we care about dance
etiquette? Because it is nice to know how to go about in the
dancing circles. It makes the difference between having a happy
or unhappy dancing experience, the difference between people
wanting, or not wanting to dance with you.  What to Wear?
Dancing has its own culture. If you want to join a group of
dancers and enjoy their company, it is a good idea to follow the
accepted costums of their dance group. One of the ways you get
accepted into a group is by the way you're dressed.  The more
formal the dance, the more formal the outfit. For example, if
you are invited to a formal charity ball, anything less than a
tuxedo for men or ball gown for women would be inappropriate. On
the other hand, at a dance lesson at your local studio, there is
usually no need to dress for