How to dance and not look stupid
How To Not Look AWKWARD When You Dance
Do you feel awkward when you dance??
It’s pretty normal to feel insecure about your dancing.
I mean, it’s your body. Your literal SELF that's being put out there!If you’re that person at the club swaying awkwardly or hanging out by the wall at a school dance…
We’re here to help make you feel more comfortable in your body.
Ready to stop being a wallflower?? Wanna get movin’ and groovin’??!?!
Let’s go!
1. Own your style
If you feel awkward when you dance, then you will look awkward when you dance. And if you keep telling yourself you're awkward, then you will stay awkward.
The first step to overcoming awkwardness is to stop that self-deprecating narrative.
You don’t have two left feet.
You do have rhythm.
You can be a good dancer.
Re-defining your view of yourself is the only way you allow yourself to grow.
And if you're truly convinced that you can't follow a beat or stop tripping over yourself... just take some time to practice those basic foundations!
STEEZY's online "Intro to Dance" program walks you through all of the fundamentals step-by-step, so it's the perfect place to start.
Click here to start the program for free!
2. Find your body’s natural groove
No two people in the world have the exact same bodies, music tastes, dance training, or life experiences. This means that no two people really dance the same.
Everyone dances like themselves. You, included! So find that groove that feels right to you.
When you take class, modify the choreography to fit your body. And when you freestyle, just start with a basic two-step.
That simple left-right, right-left skeleton leaves SO much room for you to build off of.
Feel the way your body reacts to the music...
Let yourself groove out...
3. And COMMIT to it
A lot of the time, dancers will look awkward because they PLAY THEMSELVES!!
That slight hesitation, that SMIDGEN of under-delivery, that look of “oh sh*t” on their faces…
Awkward.
Knowing and committing to yourself is the only way you won’t look awkward when you dance.
4. Loosen up!
Really, an instant fix. Most people look awkward when they dance because they are stiff. And they’re stiff because they aren’t moving.
Don’t lock your knees.
Free your neck to let your head bob.
Shake out your arms.
Relax your core.
You can even do some stretching or pilates to help your muscles get used to that relaxed, loose state!
This pilates class on STEEZY is perfect as it's literally designed to loosen the muscles you use when you dance.
So get LOOSE. No excuses.
5. LISTEN to the music
Maybe you look awkward when you dance because your body isn’t matching the tempo of the music.
Simply aligning the rhythm of your movements to the beat will make your dancing look a lot more put together.
Or, your vibe isn't matching the vibe of the song, making your dancing look off.
Follow Melvin Timtim's advice on this:
6. Have fun
I’ve never watched someone genuinely love what they’re doing and judged them.
Pure fun never looks or feels awkward.
So stop overthinking! Put on a soundtrack to a musical you love and lip sync it all the way through. Blast some dirty rap music in your car and go awff.
Play some sexy bedroom music and serenade your lover. At the end of the day, dance is something that lets you play.
You can be anyone you want, do anything you want, and escape from whatever stresses are plaguing your mind.
Dance is an escape, not another stressor.
So have fun with it :) and looking dope will happen on its own. Being a good dancer or a bad dancer, a dope one or an awkward one...
It depends on what you practice – both mentally and physically. Use these tips to make dancing look and feel like second nature.
You’ll be tearin’ it up on the dance floor in no time.
What are some things that helped you overcome looking awkward when you dance? Comment below and leave a tip!
Classes on STEEZY Studio help you loosen up to move more comfortably.
Take our beginner program to learn the essential grooves to start with!
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How not to look stupid on the dance floor?
How not to look stupid on the dance floor?
1. The dance floor is a “stage” with special rules. The main rule is "Do not disturb others" : do not push, do not whip everyone with your hands, do not stomp with your heels, do not stick cigarettes, do not pour drinks, do not be pushy. To make it pleasant to be around you and look safe for others, you should adapt the dance to the conditions of a limited space. Amplitude swings, kicks, elbows, jumps, splits and randats are not suitable for the dance floor. You must be able to move compactly and in a variety of ways.
2. The only dance suitable for the dance floor is improvisation where you move spontaneously in real time. Movements arise as a consequence of the reaction to the sound, and not the repetition of memorized "expressions". Have you ever interacted with a robot at a technology expo? Remember your emotions when you ask him a question and wait for an involved reaction, and he monotonously answers you with a formulaic answer, often unrelated to the question.
People dancing bundles evoke similar emotions.
3. Dancing on the dance floor is a form of communication, not a performance . The movements create the background, but are not the goal. "Dance for relaxation" means that you dance while relaxing, chatting with friends. When you dance a bunch, you completely deprive yourself of the opportunity not only to communicate with friends, but also to perceive others, enjoy the party, listen to music. All attention is directed to remembering and reproducing the sequence of movements. Movements must be performed automatically at the level of motor memory in order to engage in improvisation, creativity and communicate freely.
4. In order to win people over properly, you need to move in a relaxed and natural way, for this movement should be simple and comfortable. Movements should convey the mood of the music, they reveal your state and perception of the sound. From the point of view of style, the movements should correspond to the music that sounds, so a bunch invented for music of a different style will not look harmonious.
5. Move according to your style . No matter how beautifully the choreographer dances, but if you have different types and you don’t feel the same as him, his movements will look sticky on you. It is important that the movements you are taught be flexible in style, i.e. so that they can be given different properties and manner. Only under these conditions will your knowledge be applied in practice and merge with your personal style and charisma. All movements in our program are freely adaptable to any style of music and suit people of different types and builds. They can be danced both at a disco in a stiletto skirt, and at a social reception in an evening dress.
6. Move in a balanced way whole body, including all muscle groups; this will allow you to dance for a long time and not get tired, due to the fact that the load will be evenly distributed throughout the body. This will allow you not to overwork, not sweat like a horse and stretch the pleasure of dancing for the whole party.
7. You need to be able to move in a wide range of moods : from light unobtrusive dance to active and incendiary at peak moments. To do this, you need to be able to do the same movements, do it differently in terms of presentation, style and activity.
8. Your dance should reveal your strengths, not your weaknesses . Dance is a weapon, but it should not be directed against you. If your muscles are atrophied, then your every movement will scream about it. With good physical shape, even the simplest movements will delight with their beauty. The main objective of our program is to restore atrophied muscles, and teach you how to do simple things, but beautifully.
9. You must have a good rhythm, basic movement and coordination . Without these skills, dancing will not work. Plastic is loyal: it cannot be done wrong, you can always refer to your taste. With rhythm, everything is much tougher: if you do not get into the rhythm, it is immediately noticeable, and smearing past the rhythm is not forgivable.
10. Now the most important thing: in order to dance well, it is enough to master only a few movements of high quality . No one will count how many movements you know, but everyone will see whether these movements are beautiful or not. What matters is not what you dance, but how you do it! The overall impression of the dance will be determined not by the quantity, but by the quality of the movements. The good news is that it only takes a few sessions to master a few movements.
How not to look stupid on a first date
Remember that awkward moment in Pretty Woman when Julia Roberts' character was served escargot and, while trying to butcher it, hit the waiter with a sink? Yes, Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) then got nervous, catching the surprised looks of business partners.
Modern etiquette is changing, turning some rules into archaisms, but still, you should not relax. On a first date, it's definitely appropriate to be a real lady.
1.
Try not to use sexual provocation in your image. Yes, yes, if it's banal, then there must be a mystery in a woman. Of course, in a dress that is too revealing, you will interest him, but this may alert you: many men do not like it when they are shown excessive accessibility. One of my acquaintances somehow almost ran away from a date because of prying eyes at the overly revealing neckline of his companion.
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2. It all starts with eye contact. You should not stare long and hard, as this will give the impression that you want to find out something. Staring eyes are a sign of arrogance and bad manners. If the man caught your careless look, smile slightly. Naturally, when you are sitting opposite each other in a restaurant, while talking, you need to look the person in the eye.
3. Do not touch it. Yes, literally. Closing the distance and touching should be appropriate for the appropriate level of relationship. According to etiquette, you can not touch the partner's face and hair: this can only cause irritation. And in general, let the first take the initiative of touching.
But if a man invites, then you cannot refuse him. Keep in mind that other gentlemen may also notice this and, for fear of being rejected, will not dare to approach you. If you still refused one man, then this evening you can’t dance with anyone. By the way, once it-girl of the old days, Marie de Lampshade refused the Duke of La Rochefoucauld and went to dance with Cardinal Mazarin - for such a violation of etiquette, no one ever invited her to dance again.
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5 Sometimes chewing is better than talking. It is especially not worth talking about your personal failures and broadcasting about the dramas of the past with masochistic manners. A simple rule works great: would you like to hear a similar story from others? One gets the impression that there is nothing to boast of, except for their misfortunes. And in general, do not get carried away talking about yourself, be brief and omit the details. It is known that one should not start talking about religion and politics with men. And one more thing: do not talk about your plans to have a family, children and a kitchen with a large island. It seemed obvious to me until one friend gave out: “But he will think that I am family, and not some girl from the club!”
6. The easier it is with you, the better. Do not try to complain about feeling unwell and having a headache. And if you're invited to a restaurant, don't comment on the bad food, poor service, or how terrible the waiters are.
In general, do not make yourself a fifu. If they brought you a bottle of water, uncorked it, but didn’t pour it into a glass, you shouldn’t shout in front of a man you barely know: “Waiter, you forgot to pour me water.” In the end, your companion should do it, and you also have hands.
7. Even if the person deserves to be reprimanded, don't do it. Yes, his “kisya, bring us another bottle” sounds terrible, but you must admit: dissimilarity with you is not a flaw in your companion. Decide after the meeting whether you will have another one. In the meantime, remember that only a fool can be invincible in a dispute.
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8. If a man invited you to dinner, he has the right to order without consulting you. According to the rules of etiquette, the guest unconditionally and gratefully accepts the treats chosen by the host.
It is unlikely that you will meet this now, but the possibility exists. The man should be the first to place an order, and you, as a guest, order yourself approximately the same quantity and the same cost. However, if you immediately did not like the companion, you can order a dozen oysters and lobster soup in return for his arugula salad.
9. It turns out that the mouth is blotted with a napkin every time before taking a sip from the glass – there should be no traces of fat and lipstick on the dishes. Of course, you also don’t need to blow your nose in a napkin (we are still not in Germany). A paper napkin, after you have eaten, is thrown into a plate, and a linen one is placed next to it. Well, you probably already know that raising a napkin or cutlery from the floor is bad manners. And in general, to help the waiter is to humiliate yourself and interfere with him at the same time.
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