Dancing at a party can be a great opportunity to relax and entertain yourself. You don't have to be a professional dancer to have fun, but it's a good idea to prepare yourself before dancing at the party. For inspiration, download an app or watch a dance video that interests you. When you're at a party, observe the surroundings and then join in on the dance floor. Start dancing by recognizing the rhythm of the music and then follow the beats of the song while nodding your head or snapping your fingers.
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Method 1 of 3: Dancing in Comfort
Step 1. Practice dancing in front of a mirror
Play a favorite song that you already know well. Stand in front of a mirror that runs from the soles of your feet to your body and do some basic dance moves. If you feel awkward when you start moving, that's okay. Keep practicing until you are able to perform the movement comfortably. Take this opportunity to practice more varied movements.
- Practicing dancing at home makes muscle memory record body movements. This way, you will be able to perform complex movements smoothly when dancing in a crowd at a party.
- As you practice, you may notice that it is difficult to master certain movements. Knowing which moves you don't like or can't do is very helpful when learning to dance.
Step 2. Practice dancing to a variety of musical genres
When practicing, don't just play your favorite songs or certain genres of music over and over again. Prepare a playlist of songs of various genres, from country to hip-hop to practice at home. That way, you don't go out of style while dancing at a party because the genres of songs that are played are very varied.
Step 3. Practice dancing using the app
Many phone apps explain how to perform a particular move or dance in detail. Learn the instructions and then apply them when learning to dance at home. To give you more confidence, read the in-app dancing instructions again at a glance before taking the floor.
Step 4. Take time to practice with a dance partner
Ask a friend, partner, or family member to be a dance partner while you practice at home. Play a favorite song and then warm up by jumping up and down and trying some spontaneous moves. Then, play a certain genre of music, such as hip-hop and then dance with your partner while harmonizing the movements with the rhythm of the music.
When practicing or dancing at a party, you don't have to touch the dance partner because it's more important to pay attention to the partner's movements and respond by moving in sync
Step 5. Watch dance videos online
Go to a website that provides free videos and type in "dance tips" or "how to dance." Many dance studios offer online video packages for beginner dancers. Dance can be learned by watching music videos. Pay close attention to how professional dancers perform certain moves and try to imitate them.
Step 6. Take a dance class
Find a dance studio or private tutor and take a few dance lessons. Contemporary dance or hip-hop classes allow you to become more acquainted with the various genres of music that are commonly played at parties. In addition, dancing lessons help to stretch your body so that you feel more comfortable when moving.
Method 2 of 3: Dance at the Party
Step 1. Dance as soon as the floor event begins
Before you dance at the party, wait about 15 minutes or until someone comes to the dance floor. Make sure you don't wait too long to be the last one to go to the floor, but don't be the first.
So that you don't come back from the dance floor too soon, aim to dance at least 5 minutes before taking a break
Step 2. Don't forget to smile while dancing
Concentrating while dancing tends to make the face look serious and very focused. Remind yourself to smile every now and then. Dancing should make you feel happy and confident. So, radiate those positive feelings to the people around you.
Step 3. Imitate other people's movements
Look at other people dancing. If you see an interesting move, imitate 1 or 2 of his moves, but don't copy all of his moves so that he gets annoyed. You can simply imitate the basic movements and then repeat several times until you get used to it.
Once you've mastered the copied move, modify it so that it becomes a new move. For example, when you see other people dancing, you like double taps with your toes to the rhythm of the music. Turn this gesture into a new one by snapping your fingers each time you tap
Step 4. Join a dance group
One of the surefire tips to become a dancer is to join a well-known dance group that is compact. Maybe you've often seen the movements they do. Change the movement slightly as desired. After all, relaxing while doing eccentric movements is fun when dancing like this.
- If you can't keep up with a certain dance group, stand next to them for a while and watch their moves before joining. Usually, you can do it in no time.
- For example, cheerful dance groups often lead the dance to the song "YMCA" by Village People or "Celebrate" by Kool and The Gang.
Step 5. Do the movement with variations if you can already do the basic movement
First, do simple movements, such as snapping your fingers or clapping your hands. Instead of wanting to get good at dancing in a short amount of time, practice over time by gradually doing more complex moves. Maybe you have mastered the basic movements well. So start grabbing attention using your creativity and authenticity.
Step 6. Show eccentric movements
Don't be afraid of being weird or being laughed at. You'll have a hard time blending into the party if you're easily offended. Make moves like you're playing guitar a few times without being shy!
Step 7. Make sure there is some distance between you and other people
If you're not dancing with a partner, don't dance too close to other people. In a party room crowded with people, the distance might be only a few centimeters. Even if you're very close, the distance prevents you from bumping into other people or accidentally stepping on their feet.
Method 3 of 3: Performing Certain Moves
Step 1. Nod your head repeatedly
This move is perfect for starting a dance or making the move seem more complicated. You just need to move your head up and down gently according to the rhythm of the music. Nod your head casually to look natural and not stiff. In addition, you can do this movement while closing your eyes for a moment.
This will allow you to blend into the party without having to take the floor, especially if the room is crowded
Step 2. Perform a two-step movement (stepping left and right)
You're free to choose a song to dance to with this movement, as long as you know the rhythm. Step one leg to the side followed by the other. Do the same movement in the opposite direction. If you do this repeatedly, you will move left and right according to the rhythm of the song.
Step 3. Perform snap roll
This move is a more stylized version of the clapping at the end. As you move left to right, end each step by snapping your fingers while rotating your shoulders or tilting your upper body. To make the movement more interesting, snap the fingers of both hands while rotating the wrist.
Step 4. Do the four corners movement
This movement can be done alone or in pairs while holding hands. Slide your right leg in a diagonal curved line to the right and swing your hips toward your right leg. Pull the right leg to the starting position in the same pattern. Repeat this movement with your left leg and hip. If your hips are like a square, you're doing this move right.
Step 5. Move the arm continuously
When you focus on moving your legs, you may forget to move your hands. Instead of letting your arms hang at your sides, swing your arms to the rhythm of the music in sync with the movement of your legs while stretching them out to the sides. Every now and then, run your fingers through your hair or straighten your arms as the music gets louder.
Step 6. Perform a body roll movement
Consider carefully the atmosphere of the party before doing a body roll because this movement seems sensual. To do a body roll, imagine that the hula hoop goes down from your shoulders to your hips so that you need to puff out your chest, upper abs, and lower abs in sequence.
Step 7. Perform the grapevine movement
You need a large enough area to do the grapevine, but this move feels fun because it's done with a lot of people. Step horizontal right leg to the right then cross the left leg behind the right leg. Step again right foot to the right and then cross the left leg behind the right leg. Repeat this motion so that you move in a circle around the dance floor.
When you're on the floor, you don't have to move the grapevine too far. Move to the right followed by the left foot a few steps and then move a few steps to the left in the same pattern
Tips
- Wear your favorite party dress so you can dance well because you feel more confident. Choose comfortable shoes so you can easily move while dancing.
- If someone says your dancing is bad, that's okay. If you love dancing, keep practicing!
