This doesn’t mean that you have to actually touch your partner, whether in practice or at the party. It’s more about being aware of how your partner is moving and responding to it.
Dancing by yourself at home will also help your body to develop muscle memory. This will make it easier for you to handle complicated moves when you are at a party surrounded by other people. As you practice you’ll probably realize that certain moves just aren’t for you. Knowing what steps to avoid is an important part of the learning process.
To keep yourself from leaving the dance floor too soon, set a goal of dancing for at least five minutes before you take a break.
Once you feel comfortable with a move that you’ve copied, go ahead and modify it to make it your own. For example, you might like the way a particular dancer double-taps their toes to the beat of the music. You could make it your own by adding in a snap at the end of each tap.
If you don’t know the moves to a particular group dance, stand at the side for a moment and watch before joining in. You’ll likely figure out the steps very quickly. For example, “YMCA” by the Village People or Kool & the Gang’s “Celebrate,” often lead to fun-filled group dances.
This is a great way to join in on the fun without pushing yourself out onto the dance floor, especially at a crowded party.
It’s not necessary to do a grapevine across the entire floor, if you don’t want to. Instead, just take a few steps right, shadow them with your left foot, and then let your left foot take the lead in the opposite direction.
