A LIVELY LOOK AT LOUISIANA’S SOCIAL DANCE SCENE Dance Etiquette Halls ance D Joints Juke & MUSIC Steeped in history, Louisiana’s dance halls have long been spirited hubs for Cajun and zydeco music. Before you join the fun, brush up on these tips and etiquette. • Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for dancing. • Stay in the center of the floor (an imaginary rectangle) for line dancing and leave the space around it for those who want to two-step. The outermost perimeter is for fast dancing, so watch out. counterclockwise around the floor. want to chat or stop dancing. • The “line of dance” moves • Step away from the floor if you • It’s customary to accept a first dance invitation from someone, but OK to say no to a second. meet new people! • Come ready to mingle and Best Bets Pop into these spots to enjoy the music or show off your moves. • Blue Moon Saloon , Lafayette • La Poussiere Cajun Dancehall , Breaux Bridge Mamou • Fred’s Lounge , • Mulate’s , New Orleans Houma • The Jolly Inn , BLUE MOON SALOON, LAFAYETTE ExploreLouisiana.com 33
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