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Dancing for Dummies
19/F
I will admit it. I am a terrible dancer. I have fun dancing, but I look like a dork. I'm going to a Halloween dance thing with my boyfriend, and I'm at a loss as to how I'm going to dance with him, because although I have the slow dance thing worked out, I tend to look a little crazy when I boogie down to fast music.
Anybody have any tips to keep me from looking like a total loser on the dance floor? I shy away from the skanky grinding, but it may be a necessity.
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Watch other dancers that you like. try to emulate them (hopefully without totally copycatting)
especially what they do with their arms and hands.
In future, you could take a dance class (or even invite your bf or other friends to take one with you)
Some dance situations offer a class that starts earlier than the evening's dance,or is held on a prior day. These can be very helpful in getting the feel of the dance style used at the event.
Yes, there are many styles of dancing. Some will probably be more fun/easy for you.
Personally, i grew up with international folk dancing, improvisational dance. have never really gotten the hang of swing dancing. didn't have the patience for ballet, love belly dancing but have yet to study it properly. enjoy historical dancing, such as jane-austen style english regency dancing or scottish. also irish
I use mostly improvisational dancing when in a couples dance situation like the one you're entering, and coordinating/harmonizing with what my partner is doing.
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I learned a little about not looking dopey dancing when I lived in Mexico and went to a local dance every Wednesday. I was told that the basic two-step is all you need to know. Just two steps forward, two back, whatever, in rhythm. Move your hips as well, and your body will follow.
I am guessing you don't know what to do with your arms. That seems to be the problem I've run into most myself, and seen more others deal with. Just keep them on your bf or close to your body, but not like hugging yourself. Let the music guide you and don't worry how you look. You won't be the only one who feels silly, and you won't look as crazy as you will feel at first. After only a short while, you will feel more comfortable.
Most importantly, have fun with it. So what if you look crazy?
Oh, also, is this a costume thing? If so, no one even needs to know it is you :P
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Be yourself, if your not a good dancer just shake your hips - noone can do that wrong because it is so natural.If you now how to wind to that to - its basically a body ripple.Dont feel so insicure - be urself
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Ok, so you may think this answer is stupid...
It isn't necessary to add "skanky grinding" into your dance routine.
The thing of it is, is that you are there to have a good time and dance how YOU think is fun. So you think you dance like a loser? Not so if you have a good time doing it. I mean, think about it... remember the Macarena? It may have seemed stupid to some, but became a popular dance of it's time. The reason being because it was fun, and people didn't mind looking stupid because it didn't matter as long as they had fun. Have you ever saw your boyfriend dance, or vise versa? He may think he dances as crazy as you...
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