How to Dance

Dancing is as easy as one, two, three. We all attend functions where we are expected to dance. If you don't know how to dance, it can be a very long night for you. The good news is that everyone can learn to dance well enough to feel great about themselves on the floor.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A great attitude
• A comfortable pair of shoes.
• Good music with a good beat.

1. When you hear the beat of the music. Before you go to the dance floor, slightly nod your head to the beat, but make sure your head is nodding up on the beat. If your head is down when the beat hits, you will usually look very awkward.
2. Once you've got the beat, go to the dance floor. Continue the slight upward head nod. Begin to move your feet to the beat. Do not bring your feet down (in a stomping type fashion). If you bring your feet downward to hit the floor at the time of the main beat, make sure you are placing your foot out to the side, forward with the heel, or back slightly behind you.
3. Now that your feet and head know what to do, begin to concentrate on the body. Your body should move slightly upward with your head. Move your arms slightly with the body. Do not sling your arms to much. Also, do not keep your arms stiff at your side (unless you're doing Riverdance).
4. If there are other dancers on the floor, observe them. If they do something very nice on the floor, don't try it. Wait until you get home and practice it. Try to pick up as many nuances from other dancers as possible and incorporate them into your style if you can.
5. Work to make your dancing look effortless. Be sure not to upstage your dance partner. If you have a dance partner on the floor, the two of you are considered one body in motion.
6. Keep your hands and body to yourself while dancing. It will help you keep your rhythm.