Dance-floor etiquette
- Follow the direction and spacing of the existing circle.
- Enter and leave at the edge rather than cutting through moving dancers.
- Match stick force to your partner; Dandiya is rhythmic contact, not hitting hard.
- Avoid filming while moving in the main lane.
- Keep children out of very fast adult circles unless the event has a family round.
- Respect the central lamp, shrine or Garba pot and any venue-specific religious rules.
Crowd awareness
Large events can have dense rings moving at different speeds. Pick a ring appropriate to your experience. If footwear is removed, keep track of venue surfaces and personal belongings; if shoes are allowed, choose non-slip footwear that stays secure.