If you want to swing, you've got to master the golden rules of swing:

*Disclaimer: Other or different rules may apply

• Never refuse an invitation to dance. However, here are some exceptions: - if you are truly very tired
  - if you have already promised to dance with somebody else
  - if a person asking you to dance is so drunk that he or she swings from side to side while standing.

• Never try to test your extreme limits of tolerance at a swing club. You don't want to be swinging from side to side the whole time. Plus, you don't want to be drunk 'n driving, but jump 'n jiving.

• Usually people will laugh at you, if you dance alone and try to look sexy while at it. In other words, it's not recommended.

• A word of advice to the guys: Girls may like spaghetti, but not spaghetti arms. Thus, keep your arms strong, yet gentle. To put it in another way - al dente.

• Guys may dream of dominant women, but women should leave their dominance behind whilst on the dance floor.

• Be aware that there might be other people on the dance floor. It's ok to hit on people, not to hit people.

• Remember that nobody was born with wingtip shoes on, so be patient with beginners.

• Lastly, please don't try to show off with flips, if you're not experienced enough. It's not only dangerous for your partner, but also for you and everyone else on the dance floor.