I want to take a girl I like to Prom in May, but I am the world's worst dancer. I have been to 3 dances before. 2 were at weddings and the other was just lame cuz nobody really danced. I can't afford dance lessons, but like I said before, I have 2 left feet. Anybody have any advice?
2007-01-26 12:57:31 · 8 answers · asked by generalgrievous16 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Dancing
Hmmm... if you think you suck at dancing, it is because you are what you think you are. I had a student in my dancing class whom others think was the worst dancer they have ever seen. But then, he just said, "who cares? I feel good... it makes me feel good."
Chances are, you feel suck because you have no confidence in dancing. For you to gain confidence, you must enjoy dancing first on your own. It requires listening to the music, enjoing the rhythm and let your body sway with gusto to the music. Never mind what other people would say.
However, to gain confidence, I would recommend you to do these:
1. Choose the type of dance music that you really like... one at a time. If it is waltz, then concentrate on waltz. Don't try to get to listen to salsa music and waltz at the same time. Our goal is to make you familiarize with the rhythm.
2. Sway your body to the rhythm of the music.
3. Practice!!!!! Practice makes perfect.
4. Take some dance lessons... again, one at a time. If you were listening to waltz, it isn't logical that you take salsa lessons instead. It would make you crazy. Take waltz lessons instead. And if you do not have the means to pay for your dance lessons, I am sure that there are free classes in your area. I do hold free classes here in Manila, Philippines.
5. If by chance, you were put on the spot to dance in a social dance, invited to dance... be honest yet confident. Your partner might lead you. Let her lead. If she can't just enjoy each other's company on the dance floor, exploring and holding each other with patience and care. Both of you will surely impress the audience.
Dancing isn't about being skillfull in it. It isn't being good in breaking to the beat of the music. It is about how you express yourself and make the other person you dance with, even those who were watching you dancing, understand who you are by the way you dance. Dancing is about the grace of being yourself. So, forget about having 2 left feet... some music would want you to be that way. So let go, and have that confidence to dance! Enjoy dancing!
2007-01-26 13:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by Salsa Hermano 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont care if you suck at it keep going and you will git better make some stuff up and let the music go thru you do like a rain dance thing git on the floor before anyone else and start the dancing talk to the dj tell em you dont want that elevator music then tell them to play some break dancing music the beat hits you move
2007-01-26 14:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by peter w 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you afford group classes? They are much chepar than private lessons, and honestly group classes is what you need as a beginner. You can find classes for like $7 per class. Try to look for classes at local community colleges or YMCA or community center. Dance studios also offer group classes. Many privately owned studios would be willing to sell you one pass at a time. Some other studios (usually chains) will insist on selling you a package of lessons, but you know you don't have to buy it from them :-)
Look for dance studios here:
http://www.balroomdancers.com
http://www.accessdance.com
2007-01-26 13:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by Snowflake 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you listen to dance music. Start with Shakira's Hips dont lie kinda songs. Just move to the beat and enjoy the rhythm. Sooner or later you will be grooving.
2007-01-26 19:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Switz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Practice! I am sure that everyone can find rhythm, they just have to feel for it. You don't have to do any super fancy moves to impress your date, just be yourself. So, don't worry about the dance lessons. Watch your date dance and "mirror" what she does, keep it simple, and remember, the closer you stay to her, the less of your dancing she will actually see--she'll be looking in your eyes!
2007-01-26 13:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by Prickly P 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you can borrow dance tapes or dvd's from the library for free, and watch them at home. it could really help. get any type of dancing material and learn different styles.
also practice at home with your favorite music. i recommend elvis presley and sean paul. when you dance, just move comfortably and with confidence. relax and don't worry so much.
good luck!
shake what yo mama gave ya!!!! ;)
2007-01-26 14:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i don't know if this helps at all but maybe you can like observe other people dancing and try to imitate them on youtube or something?
or ask your friends who know how to dance to teach you maybe. and for prom its not like professional dancing, just slow dance or fast dance. just don't be self-conscious and move to the beat. :)
http://www.askmen.com/fashion/how_to/42_how_to.html
lol i googled and thats what i found.
2007-01-26 13:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go crazy, if you know you suck let everybody to know and have fun so they can laugh with you not at you! Really not knowing how to dance is no biggy have fun with it,
2007-01-26 15:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by Air 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋