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Dance Etiquette Mini Quiz
Quiz
This is a short, just-for-fun quiz about dance etiquette! Complete it to learn about how to have the most fun on the social dance floor!
What is an appropriate way to ask somebody (you don't know) to dance?
Grab their hand and take them to the dance floor.
Go up to someone, and say "Dance with me!"
Go up to someone, and ask "Would you like to dance?"
All of the above.
Important Information about the next question.
There are two roles in Latin dance: Lead(er) and Follow(er).
Which of the following is true on the social dancefloor?
Leaders must always ask followers to dance.
Followers must always ask leaders to dance.
Leaders usually ask followers to dance, but either role can ask.
When is it appropriate to dance multiple songs in a row with your partner?
When you ask your partner if they would like to dance the next song, and they agree.
Any time!
When the first song is almost finished when you begin dancing.
If your partner doesn't object when you start dancing the second song with them.
Never!
Where is the best place to socialize at a dance social?
On the dance floor, right after dancing.
Off the dance floor.
On the dance floor, right before dancing.
Anywhere.
What are some good hygiene recommendations for the dance floor?
Brush your teeth before dancing (and optionally, bring chewing gum) to freshen your breath.
Shower before social dancing.
Bring a towel or extra shirt to change into if you know you will sweat a lot.
Wear deodorant, but don't go too heavy on the cologne/perfume.
All of the above.
When is it ok to teach on the dance floor?
During an active lesson (assuming you aren't the instructor).
During a practice session, if your partner is ok with it.
During a social.
All of the above.
When is it appropriate to execute dips or other large/technical moves?
When there is enough space on the dance floor.
When both partners are capable of properly executing them.
Both of the above.
What should you do right after social dancing with someone?
Ask them if they would like feedback.
Thank them for the dance.
Provide your opinion of their dancing.
Walk with them off the dance floor before finding another partner.
Who can you ask to dance at a social?
Only dancers at a higher (or equivalent) skill level.
Only dancers at a lower (or equivalent) skill level.
Anyone.
Only dancers who you know.
It is ok to stop a dance if your partner is making you uncomfortable: True or False?
True, in order to correct/inform your partner or to stop dancing with them altogether.
True, but only in order to correct/inform your partner.
True, but only if the situation is dangerous.
False.
