How to Dance at Prom NIght, I need help Options

[sarahjung]

Well, I'm a junior in high school and I still don't know how to dance. I just transferred in from a private school last year, where dances weren't allowed. I actually went to my Junior Prom last Saturday, and I think I made a fool of myself. I was awkward, uncomfortable, and had no moves at all.

Yeahhh..I think I need some tips on how to dance.

The problem with me is that I'm extremely self-conscious and I don't like to embarrass myself. It's a bad quality and I wish I wasn't like that, but I am. I wish I could just have fun and be myself, but it's a lot harder for me than it sounds.

I got asked to go to Senior Ball which is on May 13. I have to learn how to dance by then! I don't really have the money to pay for lessons and my friends just laugh at me. If you have any advice or tips, pleeease tell me.

Thank you. =]

[SayuriTe]

I had the exact same problem, but I'm over it now. You just have to try out whatever you think looks good. If you try it out in front of the mirror and you like what you see, then use it on the dance floor!

People aren't going to be looking at you anyways, as they will be too busy dancing. If they are looking, or teasing you in any way about your dancing, just move away from those people or dance near a group of your friends. Those kind of people are not fun.

If you are still nervous, compare dance moves with good friends and ask them if it looks weird what you're doing.

Move your hips, and move your feet from side to side. You can put your arms up above your head, too, or sway them at hip level, but try not to get TOO energetic and whack somebody dancing beside you. Also, try not to stare at anyone, as this will freak them out. If you think your are getting sweaty from a lot of dancing, like in the underarm area, try and keep your arms down, as pit stains are not attractive.

I would advise against grinding (especially at a formal dance), unless you are brave or outgoing. If you like doing it, that's cool too, just don't do it with the wrong person, i.e. someone trying to grab your boobs etc.

Fun Tip: Find your jam. When practising at home, find a song online or on the radio or MTV or whatever that you think is the best song in the world for dancing to. Then you have something to ask the DJ to play at your dance. If the DJ plays your song, you will have the most fun ever.