Act at Your First Rave
If you're going to be attending your first rave, you may be wondering how you should act. Luckily, ravers are a really friendly group of people that welcome everyone with open, Kandi-covered arms. With an open attitude and some killer dance moves, you'll fit right in.
Steps
- Become fully aware of the "rave world". Create a better understanding of how ravers are in life. They tend to be people who enjoy the nightlife without the clubbing, those with an interest in others, or whom wish to spend their time dancing and having fun
- Understand what P.L.U.R. is. P.L.U.R. is the acronym for "Peace, Love, Unity, Respect". Many ravers follow this rule, as disobeying it usually leads to shunning until the behavior stops and people tend to stay away from you. If you follow P.L.U.R., you can usually get along with the crowd.
- Learn the drug myth within raving. When the word "rave" is said, most people think of drug abuse. This is not true. "E" or ecstasy, is used by some clubbers and dancers, however, those who don't do drugs & rave/dance for the fun of it do take it as an insult.
- Think of why you are going to a rave. Test it out and see how you like it. Are your friends into it? Do you like the music? Figuring out one of the reasons your interested beforehand can save you a lot of trouble in the interim.
- Have an interest in different types of music. There is a wide variety of different styles of electronic dance music. Ask your friends for recommendations or search on YouTube to hear some of the worldwide trance/techno artists. Be prepared with it before going a rave; it's no fun for anyone if you don't like the music when you're at a rave.
- Learn a few dance tips. Finding a dance to do at a rave is always the hardest. The best way to learn is by example: look at those around you and follow what they are doing. Create your own style and be unique. Start off slowly and progress by going faster as you get used to it. It may take a while to learn a few cool dance moves associated with the rave scene before going, for example the Melbourne Shuffle.
- Wear comfortable clothing. You're at a rave to have fun... not to show off your body, to get a person's number, or to flirt. Wear clothes that you feel comfortable in and what you can move freely without getting caught on things or other people. Once you get accustomed to space, it will be a little easier to make your wardrobe more eccentric.
- Find a style you feel comfortable with. Some ravers like kandi. Kandi (also known as Kandii or Candi), is a hand crafted & beaded bracelet that many ravers adorn their wrists with. Trade some with others if you decide to make your own. Be cautious that loose kandi may fling off from your arm while dancing. Some ravers don't like kandi ravers because of the associated stereotype of immaturity. There are different groups of people in the rave scene that subscribe to different styles of raving, most of them defined by different styles of music, dance, or fashion.
- Avoid being afraid to introduce yourself to others. A lot of ravers love making friends; the ones who don't will make it obvious. Find a common interest with people and shower everyone with hugs.
Tips
- Have fun, it makes things easier, and relax no one is going to judge you for your dressing, be yourself and have a blast.
- Get your own style and be comfortable with it. Always be yourself with a positive attitude. Everyone dances and goes to raves to have fun.
Warnings
- Don't cause trouble with anyone, it's not worth making enemies. Don't be rude.
- When you accidentally hit someone, apologize with a heartfelt apology. When someone apologizes to you, accept it; it was only an accident, after all.
- Take some earplugs. You might find a great dancing space near a stack of speakers, but that can be painful to your ears. With some earplugs, you will be able to enjoy it!
Things You'll Need
- Comfortable clothing
- Water bottle
- Extra money
- Some kandii bracelets
- Glowsticks
