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Welcome to the Kauai Dance Blog!

You’ll find information about dance on Kauai and more.  The focus is on partner dance classes, places to dance, events and other related information. In addition, you’ll find links to other types of dance activities on Kauai.

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Mahalo nui loa!  Susie K (your humble web servant)
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A Little About Basic Dance Etiquette, from our friend Susie A: I’ve noticed that it takes very little for people to get discouraged from attending classes and dancing.  So let’s do out best to encourage everyone so we all have more fun!

In general: the obvious: everyone appreciates it when we all bathe, use deodorant, brush our teeth and/or use breath fresheners throughout the evening and make sure our hands are washed.  Don’t use strong perfume or cologne. If you sweat bring a towel to dry off and perhaps an extra shirt to change into. It is also a good idea to use a hand sanitizer after dancing.

In class: refrain from “helping” your partner unless they specifically ask for it. It’s best when there is a question to objectively ask the teacher. Please leave cell phones off.   Leave alcohol consumption for after class.

When out dancing: Follow line of dance when appropriate. Be aware of navigating within dance area; especially when crowded keep in tighter and perhaps save the “big” moves for less crowded floors.  Refrain from teaching on the dance floor (unless someone asks specifically, then do so off on the side.) It’s OK for ladies to ask guys to dance (sometimes you don’t dance unless you ask)  And guys be sure to reach out and ask the new dancers and newcomers to dance – most of you do great at that!

A word about patronage:  Already dancers have a reputation for not being money makers at night clubs since most of us don’t drink (much) alcohol.  Let’s all remember to patronize the establishment.  They have costs to run the place (most places sell bottled water, juice or other non-alcoholic beverages.)  Mainly, the staff depends on gratuity for their wage so please remember to take care of them. We want them to want us there.