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:-

• The preferred area for line dancing is close to, and facing the stage.
• 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.
• Never come onto the dance floor carrying anything - especially glasses, bottles, cans or trays of drinks.
• Never stay on the floor talking to your friends - if the music has started go off the dance floor to chat.
• If you accidentally bump into somebody you should apologise - whether it was your fault or not.
• If you accidentally knock over somebody's drink offer to replace it immediately.
• 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.
  
  
   
• 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.
• When dancing around the floor, the line of dance is anti-clockwise. Never go against the line of dance.
• When the dance floor is crowded make sure you take small steps and watch out for collisions.
• Never walk though dancers to cross the floor - always walk round the floor or wait.
• If by joining a line you think you would block the outside lanes then start a new line instead whenever possible.
• 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).
• Be helpful to newcomers - everybody was a beginner at one time.
• Be mindful of any beginners near you - do not show off with extra turns or similar moves.
• 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.
• Finally, keep your head up, make sure you smile, and most of all enjoy yourself!

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