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To ensure that you, and those dancing around you have a
great time at the Grand Ole Opry, we kindly ask that you follow some simple guidelines
for the dance floor:-
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The
preferred area for line dancing is close to, and facing the stage.
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If you are
starting off a line dance make sure that you go to the front centre so that
others can join in alongside and behind you.
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Never come
onto the dance floor carrying anything - especially glasses, bottles, cans
or trays of drinks.
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Never stay
on the floor talking to your friends - if the music has started go off the
dance floor to chat.
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If you
accidentally bump into somebody you should apologise - whether it was your
fault or not.
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If you
accidentally knock over somebody's drink offer to replace it immediately.
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The dance
floor is for everyone - not just you. Try to leave the outside lane clear
for progressive dancers, the centre of the floor for social and
freestyle dancers, and the area towards the stage for line dancers.

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Don't
block the progress of those on the outside lane as they have the right of
way on the dance floor. This includes the area between front of the stage
and the line dancers.
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When
dancing around the floor, the line of dance is anti-clockwise. Never go
against the line of dance.
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When the
dance floor is crowded make sure you take small steps and watch out for
collisions.
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Never walk
though dancers to cross the floor - always walk round the floor or wait.
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If by
joining a line you think you would block the outside lanes then start a new
line instead whenever possible.
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Don't
start a different line dance as a floor split, unless there is plenty of
room and you sense it is acceptable (or if it has been announced).
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Be helpful
to newcomers - everybody was a beginner at one time.
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Be mindful
of any beginners near you - do not show off with extra turns or similar
moves.
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Don't stop
dancing to teach somebody the dance steps, especially when there is no room
to do so. Teach off the floor if you can't find a suitable place.
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Finally,
keep your head up, make sure you smile, and most of all enjoy yourself!
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