nothing sexual but how to dance?

[loveroflove]

i never learned so now i feel out of place at parties. kind of a let down!

 

[angelbabe8907]

I don't think there's a real "how to" on dancing. My best advice would just be to maybe pay attention to what others are doing and you might pick up some moves. Mainly just have a little confidence, do what feels right or goes with the beat, have fun! Unless people are serious about dance training/classes, most people don't exactly learn to dance. They just do their own thing so no pressure!

 

[loveroflove]

lol thanks, the only thing i learned how to do was the square dance and THAT was totally against my wishes, i was 16 then lol

 

[bailadora]

I don't think there's a real "how to" on dancing.

Depends on the genre of music. If it's Latin (ie Salsa) or Country, then there are definitely lessons one could take. If it's general dance music, then observation is a good route to follow.

 

[SweetErika]

You could always take a recreational dance class, or even a dance-based exercise class to pick up some moves as well (eg many community centers and gyms have Zumba and other classes). Either would allow you to learn, build confidence, meet people and improve your health all at the same time!

 

[Noor]

learn belly dance, and also take some basic dance lessons like salsa or ballroom. Between them you will learn enough moves to dance, and then dance whenever you can.

I remember a MJ interview when he said that he and Janet used to watch Fred Astaire and Gene kelly movies and learn those moves.

 

[silverwhisper]

you know what the key is for most folks? dance like nobody's looking. cuz you know something? for the most part, they aren't: they're too busy either having a good time or being self-conscious, IMHO.

absolutely watch folks, feel the beat, pick up a move or two and start moving. i'm not a good dancer and i'm OK with that, but i also don't let that stop me from having a good time anymore. it took me until the last few years to really get that last bit.

ed

 

[Baudie]

I spent a dozen years dancing in musical theater, yet I am still self-conscious and ill-at-ease on the dance floor. Dancing lessons (which is what the choreographer of every show provided) have done nothing to help me on the open dance floor.

It is a profound irony that I have no problem dancing on stage when all eyes are on me, but at a club where odds are no one is looking, I feel uncomfortable.

 

[loveroflove]

I spent a dozen years dancing in musical theater, yet I am still self-conscious and ill-at-ease on the dance floor. Dancing lessons (which is what the choreographer of every show provided) have done nothing to help me on the open dance floor.

It is a profound irony that I have no problem dancing on stage when all eyes are on me, but at a club where odds are no one is looking, I feel uncomfortable.

really? that sucks but i can understand! lol i could quote lines on stage better then i could when infront of others that i knew (though that was in highschool!)

learn belly dance, and also take some basic dance lessons like salsa or ballroom. Between them you will learn enough moves to dance, and then dance whenever you can.

I remember a MJ interview when he said that he and Janet used to watch Fred Astaire and Gene kelly movies and learn those moves.

i always wanted to belly dance! lol i keep seeing the perfect outfit for that but was to shy to get it and plus i have to figure out where to get a self help cd!, also i would LOVE to learn ballroom and salsa! but i have yet to find a place here that teaches it, all they have here is (shudder) line dancing!

 

[Noor]

really? that sucks but i can understand! lol i could quote lines on stage better then i could when infront of others that i knew (though that was in highschool!)





i always wanted to belly dance! lol i keep seeing the perfect outfit for that but was to shy to get it and plus i have to figure out where to get a self help cd!, also i would LOVE to learn ballroom and salsa! but i have yet to find a place here that teaches it, all they have here is (shudder) line dancing!

Better to learn to belly dance from a instructor, you need to be doing correct form and technique. There are belly dance cds, some serious and some aerobic. I don't particularly like the "workout" belly dance ones, like those twins Neena and ?.

You don't need the outfit, you need the moves. Anything you can tie around you hips will work as a hip scarf, a coin scarf will help when you get better as feed back for isolations but you don't need it right away.

PM me where you are and I will see if I can get a referral for a instructor, otherwise I can recommend some ok cds.

 

[Noor]

There are also some bollywood dance videos that are fun, I will find my list.

 

[loveroflove]

please and thank you! and i already looked into the dance stuff around here lol closes i am getting is 30 miles away

 

[PollySays]

Zumba is exhausting but teaches you a lot!
I dance like a flopping fish most of the time, and a coworker got me to go to a Zumba class she taught. I was spent within 20 minutes but WOW did those ladies have energy! (and watching the few guys in the group was rather nice too.)

 

[missgiter]

Google.

YouTube..

What once cost money is now a vast resource at our hands. Or you could join a gym, take some Zumba, or check your local community center for some dance classes.

Dancing is all about fun. Just observe other people and do your own thing. As long as you're having fun - that's really all that matters. And -- in most cases? Anywhere you'd be dancing involves alcohol and by the time you start to move - nobody cares what they are doing anyways.

Work like you don't need the money.
Love like you've never been hurt.
Dance like no-one's watching.
Sing like no-one's listening.
Live like there's no tomorrow.

 

[Christopher2012]

I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned alcohol. Anybody can be turned into a self-taught dancer with a few shots in them. No lessons needed!

 

[culloden]

I echo Christopher 2012. I'm a terrible dancer, whose sense of rhythm seems to differ from everyone else's. Yeah, I'm that guy. But I used to go out dancing every weekend when I was dating a gal who loved to dance. My secret? Jack Daniels - rhythm and grace in a bottle.

 

[Thefamiliar]

Learn to let go, don't think about it. You will lose the rythm if you try to find it.

Exagerate the movements. You may start small, but to make it look like your dancing you need a little more sway in those hips!

Don't forget your knees can bend. Its required to hula..or just pop the hips.

If you are learning specific dances, get the foot movement down first, then worry about grace.

Its really all about confidence if you believe you can do it, it will come.

I am much better at partner dancing, or coreographed dancing than freestyle myself. The drinks, definately help as you lose the inhibitions, lol.

 

[pisces_girl]

you could try dancing at home alone in front of a mirror. it might be silly but you get to see yourself and how you move so maybe you could figure out what it is exactly that you want to be able to do with yourself when you're dancing.
or try watching how-to videos
or having a drink or two and going somewhere with a friend to dance and get silly.

 

[Noor]

In many ways good dancing is sex

I don't think drink leads to good dancing or better sex.

 

[loveroflove]

i think getting drunk will make you THINK you dance better lol anyway i am only 20 lol...i will look some of those you tube dances up! i did not think bollywood and i like watching that!

 

[Noor]

i think getting drunk will make you THINK you dance better lol anyway i am only 20 lol...i will look some of those you tube dances up! i did not think bollywood and i like watching that!

Bollywood videos are fun, they are hard not to dance to! When I get some time, I will try to send you a list of ones on Netflix or something.

 

[Noor]

I like dancing in the rain, although my days of nude dancing in the rain are behind me, at least while I live here.

Some music just makes you want to dance...

 

[loveroflove]

i DO somewhat dance to eurythmics sweet dreams lol and dancing in the rain is over rated here the grass has burrs ouch!

 

[JKayle]

Can't help there, I'm afraid. When it comes to dancing, I have two left feet. I always tried to avoid dance floors like quicksand, preferring to stand at the edge and try to look cool,

The times that I've been dragged up onto the floor usually ended with me pulling a runner after the song finished, lol

 

[titsnnipples]

Just have fun...

There are loads of people who can't really dance just have fun if you are planning on going out. Most of the time, if you are going out there is really not enough room to show dance moves.

If you have a Wii, that might help and you'll get a bit of exercise as well. I boogey to JesseJ everyso many weeks.

If you are in a metropolitan area and hiphop is offered through the parks system go...I got to dance with backup dancers who performed with Janet Jackson and Britney Spears to name a few.

It is really about understaning rythme and a beat...get that down first coin a few moves and you'll have a blast on the dance floor.