Act at Your First School Dance

Attending a first school dance can be exciting and unnerving at the same time. Not knowing what to wear, how to act, or being concerned that you do not know how to dance are some common worries, but with the help of this article, you'll know how to behave while at the dance.

Steps

  1. Dance with your friends, especially to fast songs. When at the dance, go dance with your friends! Usually groups of friends dance in a circle, facing inwards or facing the DJ.
  2. Be wary of others. Dance in a crazy manner only if others are doing the same, otherwise you will look crazy. If you want to dance crazily, be confident about it and admit that you're dancing like a fool. Crazy dancing can sometimes be contagious if done with confidence. But if you aren't comfortable with dancing in front of so many people, you really don't have to. A lot of school dances basically turn out to be mainly socializing.
  3. Don't expect to be dancing with the girl/guy you like on fast songs. Realize that it is almost impossible to dance with a guy on fast songs, but sometimes the braver guys/girls will dive in and dance. If the person in question is dating somebody, don't get too close. If they aren't dating anyone, dive in!
  4. Don't dance in a sexual manner. Don't "grind", "dirty dance", or "freak dance" unless you feel comfortable dancing like that. If you are one of the few grinding, people will call you a weirdo or be creeped out, and you don't want that. It leaves that kind of impression of you on others. Also, if there are chaperones/teachers/adults supervising the dance and you are dancing in a "sexual" manner, you might get kicked out of the dance. Save that type of dancing for the club when you become an adult.
  5. Understand that the best part of the dance is just being there. Have fun, chill out, chat and be crazy. Stick with your friends and enjoy yourself. Have fun!

Tips

  • Always check with your friends before the dance to see what they're wearing; you don't want to be too dressed up or too casual.
  • If your dancing with someone, have fun! They might think you aren't having a good time if they see a bored look on your face.
  • You don't have to slow-dance with someone if you don't want to. If you do want to slow-dance and the person says no, just say "Okay. Have fun!" And dance your way back to your friends. Smile, laugh and dance off the nervousness.
  • You don't have to attend every dance. If you don't like dances (some schools have pretty lame ones) just go to the big ones like prom and homecoming and do something fun with your friends on the nights of the others.
  • If you're asked to dance by someone you don't want to dance with, just say "No, thanks." Be polite and don't fuss about it with your friends.
  • Remember, you're not going to dance "wrong". Chances are, nobody's going to be looking at you because: A) they don't care, they're just having fun, or B) they're so worried about their own dancing style that they're not paying attention. If you want to blend in, try to imitate what others are doing. If not, go crazy.
  • You are at a dance to have fun. If you're not having fun, leave. There's no reason to do something you don't like.
  • If you are questioning what to wear, it's always better to overdress than to underdress. The classier the better! Have fun!
  • If you do slow dance with someone, make sure it's not awkward. If you are dating them, then it might be okay to not say anything and let it be a romantic moment, if you are not dating this person, maybe have a conversation while dancing.

Warnings

  • Do not force anyone to dance with you; they will if they want to. At the same time, don't feel obliged if anyone wants you to dance with them either. Some people hate to dance and won't dance with anyone; don't feel bad if you get rejected.

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