I'm going to a formal dance, and I've never danced before. Will someone tell me how to dance?

Question

I'm a 16 year old male who's going to a formal ball soon and I'm taking a girl who's a really good/sometimes crazy dancer. And I don't know how to dance, period. I never really danced before since I was shy :(. but I know that they're going to be playing mostly rap/hiphop/slow songs to dance too. I reaaaaly don't know how to dance, I need special help, will someone give me advice??? im desperate...

Answer 1

Is this like prom/homecoming? Put on some music like that which shall be played. Move. Rap/hiphop are based on rhythm more than anything. Pick up the beat. Synchronize whatever movements you're making to said beat. Headbobs, half pivots, steps more or less in place. Unless you are amazingly natural, don't try and do jerky movements yet. make everything as smooth as possible. If you're man enough, you can confide to your lady friend about your dance inexperience and she'll probably help you out. Most of all: relax. You're there, presumably, to have a good time. You will not achieve fun by stressing over steps or tensing up your muscles in panic. What else can you do? If you have a smashing sense of humor/personality, use it. Perform. It'll take away from your dancing or complement it.

When I transferred schools, I went to my first homecoming dance there and, golly gee, nobody was really dancing! I spent more than half of the dance trying to get my friends to loosen up... It's about being together and interacting with those you want to interact with. Your friend knows this. Dancing is like a game mostly without rules: nobody's really keeping score, so play because you want to.

As far as slow dancing... that depends on how comfortable/close you are with your partner. Still, relax. Hands above her hips. Relax, relax, relax. Not an ordeal by fire. The more comfortable you get, the closer and more enjoyable the dance will be for the both of you.

Other stuff you may want to look into: how shifts in the music make you feel. Imagine something (sorry for the reference) like the color show in Fantasia. Now illustrate those shifts and emotions with your body. Towards the core= contractionary expression, away from core = expansionary expression. It's really logical, but don't methodically go through everything ahead of time and take it as it comes.

There will probably be those annoying dances that everyone seems to know the steps to except you. I don't really know them all either. Imitate everyone else or stand off to the side and chuckle. . . Works for me.

Answer 2

At the beginning of dances, rarely does anyone dance (mostly due to shyness!) Sometimes groups of young people dance together, and there are some couples that dance together. A good deejay will play some line dances like Cotton Eyed Joe, the Cha Cha Slide, the Macarena, or the Electric Slide. Just follow everybody else on those dances. Most dejays take requests. Wear neat clothes (no ripped jeans). Usually there are snacks there as well, and there are places where you can chat with your friends. You won't have to dance, but you may want to. Sometimes parents chaperone, and there are teachers there chaperoning as well. The best thing to do while dancing is to have fun, follow the beat, and be yourself.

Answer 3

Unfortunately no one can really tell you how to dance - it is a learned skill - if you are going to a formal dance then you had best learn some formal dances!!!!! There may be a place near you where you can go to be taught,,,,,or - get someone from the older generation to instruct you - they often had to learn at least some basic formal dances...it is a useful thing to learn - you may like to be able to dance at other formals and weddings and the like!!!!!!!!!! lol O rap hip hop etc? feel the beat - go with it - watch some vids - practice in private - dont feel embarrassed and don't act silly- just groove along

Answer 4

If your dance partner wants to fast dance then just stand behind her and maybe put your hands on her hips and move with her

If you are slow dancing then put your hands on her hips and just sway or if she wants to ball room dance then click on the links below.
here are some good websites that give you step by step instructions to many dances

The most important part of dancing is to be confident! You may think that everyone is staring at you and thinking that you are a horrible dancer but the truth is they are too caught up in being self conscious themselves! So be confident and daring!

Answer 5

Hi,
well i can only help you with the formal dancing part.
I know the Waltz. It is really simple and you can add to it if you have something of your own.
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Step 1: Get into position by facing your partner. Since you are the leader, place your right hand on your partner's waist slightly around the back and extend your left hand to your side with your elbow bent and your palm raised, facing her. With that hand, grasp your partner's right hand in a loose grip, and make sure your partner has her left hand on your right shoulder, with her elbow bent. She should mirror your movements.
Step 2: On the first beat, step forward gracefully with your left foot. Your partner should follow your lead by doing the opposite of what you do on each beat - in this case, stepping back with her right foot.
Step 3: On the second beat, step forward and to the right with your right foot. Trace an upside-down letter L in the air with your foot as you do this.
Step 4: Shift your weight to your right foot. Keep your left foot stationary.
Step 5: On the third beat, slide your left foot over to your right and stand with your feet together
Step 6: On the fourth beat, step back with your right foot.
Step 7: On the fifth beat, step back and to the left with your left foot, this time tracing a backward L. Shift your weight to your left foot.
Step 8: On the final beat, slide your right foot toward your left until your feet are together; now you're ready to start over with your left foot.
Step 9: Repeat steps 2 through 8 by turning you and your partner's orientation slowly to the left by slightly varying the placement of your feet, so you would go in a circular shape.

I hope this can help you. :]

p.s. practice makes perfect

Answer 6

ifu r close with ur mom or grandparents or if u want to hire an instrutor take advice and dance lessons with them maybe your old floks can teach u alittle something about the arts of DAnce.


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Answer 7

dance naked,lol