I just got asked to the homecoming dance, and I accepted because she is a good friend and I like her, so I thought it would be fun.
Problem? I cant dance. She told me she is bad at dancing as well, but I dont want to look like an idiot like I did at prom when I went with another girl. The only thing I could do was slowdance, but when a fast-paced song came on, I stood there awkwardly swaying my hips and not knowing what to do. My prom date even told me I sucked, but she thought it was cute. I need help!
2006-09-19 14:11:37 · 23 answers · asked by makemyexistence 1 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
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2006-09-19 14:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by Milos K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you still have the time to prepare before that homecoming dance, you may ask the help of one of your friends whom you know is a good dancer. Request him to teach you a few dance steps. If you don't have a friend like that, if you can spend some extra money for hiring a dance instructor, it is the best thing that you can do. Or, you may just watch the television and turn the channel to any program where you see people dance. Imitate them. If still this is not possible, just get hold of a big mirror where you can see yourself. Stand in front of it and dance. See how you dance and when you see a certain body movement that is awkward on you, delete it from your dance step line up. If you see some body movements which look good on you, practice them a lot and perfect them. So, when you get to the homecoming dance, you already have mastered a few steps which you know look good on you and I'm sure, by that time, you already have self-confidence.
However, if none of the above is possible, just be there with your good friend and enjoy the evening with her. After all, nobody is perfect.
2006-09-19 21:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by Ruzzo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awww, it is cute!! That is so adorable, it's okay... Maybe you should get some tapes. Or ask the girl you went to the prom with before (since she already knows your problem) to teach you some dancing. But all in all, don't worry too much about it, it's okay. A lot of people in there can't dance, so there won't be hardly any focus on your dancing. Have fun!
2006-09-19 21:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop telling yourself you cannot dance and start watching others that you think are good dancers and emulate them. Try to feel the music and express that feeling with your body movements as you dance. Don't worry, most people are not watching you when dance because they are too concerned with the way they are dancing.
Have fun and be loose when you dance. If you approach it like that and start telling yourself that you can dance, you will be amazed at the rhythm you suddenly acquire.
All of us were born with rhythm. We heard the rhythm of the beat of our mother's heart in the womb for 8+ months and we hear it every day in every living thing. Use that and let yourself feel the beat.
2006-09-22 11:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by Wharf Rat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a few lessons at a dance studio before you go . Don't be self concious when you get out on the dance floor...many of the people dancing look stupid but they don't care what you think of them...because they are having fun. Practice with your prom date in private and support each other.
2006-09-19 21:14:50 · answer #5 · answered by toe poe gee gee oh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go out with some friends to a club or have a small party. Let them show you some moves. You could take a class, but you may have to pay for it. Go to the gym- you'll get a count, a rhythm going- that will help. Listen to the music in your room. Stand in front of the mirror and experiment with different moves. Sing along if it helps. Try an aerobics video. It'll get you in shape and you can practice "mirroring" moves.
2006-09-19 21:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by sportyblush 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow dance only!!!!! All ya got to do is sway side to side to the music and in a slight circle. When it comes to a fast dance just say I got hurt in Gym today and my back,knees feet hurt and I,m a little stiff. Son , we have all been there, so don't worry ,be happy ya got a date !!!!! OK?
2006-09-19 21:25:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about that crap. No one really goes to homecoming to dance. Its about your performance after homecoming what u should be worried about.
Look at it this way, if a guy is a good dancer odds are hes really self absorbed / gay/ becoming gay/ or some kind of metro dude..... basically like still gay.
2006-09-19 21:19:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
all u gotta do is relax..and try moving one foot at a time... i think u should try watching dirty dancing!!!!!!
watch and observe the dance....also pick out some dancing tapes..and practice...and more u practice the better results...
trust me i used to be bad ..but after watching dance videos..i could belly dance..and much more.. just go by the beat.. listen and move too the music..don't think how bad or how u look..just forget about it and make dancing fun!!! good luck
i hope you have wondeful time...
2006-09-19 21:16:48 · answer #9 · answered by sana 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Napoleon Dynamite
2006-09-19 21:16:30 · answer #10 · answered by Mondo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch how other people dance, and then copy them. Just move to the music...you have to have some rythem. Or watch movies with dances in them and practice! Good luck and have fun!
2006-09-19 21:32:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋