How to dance on dj floor

1. Make Sure Your DJ Has A Plan: Your DJ should have a plan of action in regards to programming music, transitioning songs and “changing it up” when things aren’t working.  Anyone can play music.  You hire a DJ to read your crowd and adapt to what’s working “in the moment.” They should also be skillful in making smooth transitions from song to song.  The last thing you want is a packed dance floor that clears every time a new song comes on.  Make sure your DJ can explain the strategy they have to keep your crowd on the floor.
2. Make Sure The DJ & The Bar Are Near The Dance Floor: Believe it or not, the layout of the room really makes a difference whether people are going to dance or not.  Some rooms have a portable bar and there is flexibility for its location.   It’s extremely difficult to keep an energetic dance floor when the bar is in a separate room.  The DJ needs to be near the dance floor because the level of the music will increase during the dancing part of the evening.  You want your dance floor to be fun and energetic but still have other parts of the room where people can talk to each other.  The bar and the dance floor are the 2 most popular spots.  Why not put them close together!
3. Don’t Feel Pressured to Pick Every Song: Give the DJ a general idea of what you like and avoid trying to “Pre-Program” the evening.  You never know how your crowd is going to react.  Allow some area for improvisation on the DJ’s part. Don’t feel like you have to pick enough music to cover the entire evening.
4. Variety: You have a variety of guests so it only makes sense to have a variety of music to keep as many people interested as possible.  When you’re picking music for your event try to think of who is on your guest list.   Choosing a mix of different genres including slow songs usually ensures that your guests will feel welcome and “included” in your celebration.
5. Involve Your Friends and Family in Requests: Usually, your friends and family know a lot of people in the room.  If they are out there dancing, they tend to draw others to the dance floor.  Remember, a dance floor full of people is a lot more inviting than an empty dance floor.
6. Look Online and ask your DJ for Music Suggestions: com, iTunes home page and local radio station’s websites are great resources to see what’s currently hot.  Your DJ should have something that gives you guidance in selecting music as well.
7. Keep Your Guests Entertained: Everything should “Flow” during the evening.  There should never be a “lull” during the evening.  Your guests will generally stay longer if they’re not bored.  You should always make a timeline with your DJ and rely on them to keep you on track.   The more your guests are entertained, the more likely they will hang out and dance.
8. Participate: Make sure you dance!  Everyone came to see you and they tend to conjure wherever you are.  Bring them to the floor!
9. Invest in some Flip Flops or Slippers: Women like to be comfortable when they dance.  A basket of flip flops (in assorted sizes near the DJ) is a great gift to your guests.  It definitely keeps the crowd at your reception longer and the women really feel appreciated.
10. Ask People To Dance: Make people feel special by asking them to dance with you later.  You’ll have an opportunity to make your way around the room after dinner.  Just a brief comment like … “I hope to see you on the dance floor later … “ is all you need to plant a seed.

Reading a Dance Floor - How Do DJs Do It?

Good DJing takes a certain set of skills that not everyone has. DJs need an ear for rhythm and timing, the energy to get people up and dancing, the technical understanding of how to work sound equipment, and good social skills for interacting with their audience. But beyond just interacting, a great DJ should be able to read their crowd. They should have an innate sense of what songs will get people onto the floor and how to shift the tone to match the mood throughout the night. How do DJs do this though? Is it something they are just born with, or is it something anyone can learn? If you’ve found yourself wondering these questions, we’re here to put your mind at ease. Let’s take a look at some of the tricks DJs use to read a dance floor.

DJs Know Their Audience

A great DJ will already have done some research before they even start playing. No two venues will have the same audience, so a DJ must understand their audience. If they are playing a wedding reception or party, a DJ will collaborate with the client to find out their likes and dislikes. This way they know what genres are appropriate for the crowd. If a DJ is playing a children’s party, it wouldn’t be appropriate to perform a set of heavy dance tunes. Likewise, if a DJ is playing at a club, the audience likely won’t respond to a setlist of adult contemporary hits from the 1990s.

A DJ must know who they are playing to read the crowd properly. Without having this information beforehand, they might not bring the right equipment or come with an inappropriate setlist. This is why it’s important to talk to your DJ beforehand and work together to set up the perfect playlist that’s right for your event and musical taste.

DJs Follow a Proven Structure

Remember back in literature class learning about the standard plot structure—introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and a conclusion? Well, a good setlist should follow this same structure. Outside of very specific venues, a crowd is going to need some warming up. If the DJ jumps straight into high energy tunes, it can scare off less confident dancers, making it near impossible to get everyone out onto the dance floor. A good set should slowly build tension, guiding even the most inexperienced dancers out onto the floor. Throughout the night, a good DJ will naturally turn up the intensity as the evening progresses to keep everyone into the dancing mood!

As more people feel comfortable enough to get up and dance, the DJ can then start mixing up the setlist. They should be careful, though, to watch the crowd. If it seems like people are starting to fall off, it could be because the intensity is too high, and people are starting to burn out. Dancing for a long time can become tiring, especially if the tempo is too fast. Reading a crowd means watching the crowd.

DJs Listen to What the People Want

It never hurts to put in some requests. Most people are happy to sit back and listen to what comes on, but if you have something you want to listen to, don’t be afraid to approach the DJ and put in a request. This is especially helpful at the beginning of the performance because it can help to set the tone for the rest of the event. Of course, keep the rest of the audience in mind. If your request comes completely out of left field, it might clash with the rest of the performance. Keep in mind that the purpose of the entertainment is to set an overall tone.

If you feel that the DJ is skipping around too much and not allowing songs to play through to the good parts, politely nudge them in the right way. If it’s your event, you have the right to organize it as you see fit. Just remember to be gentle.

Picking the Perfect DJ

If you’re looking to hire a DJ for an event or a party, Soundwave Entertainment can help you out. We have seven different DJs you can pick from; ready to help make your party amazing. Give us a call at (717) 225-5562 or email us at [email protected]. We’re experienced with weddings, children’s parties, sweet 16’s, and more. Let us know what we can do for you, and we’ll take care of it from there!

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Festival program | Argentine Tango and Music Festival

May 1, 2019

14:00-18:00	Daily milonga. TRK "Kuba" (Zwillinga, 25, 4th floor). DJ: Sorokina Ksenia (Chelyabinsk)
14:30-15:30	Open lesson "My first tango lesson" from all Maestros of the Festival. TRK "Kuba" (Zwillinga, 25, 4th floor).
21:30-03:00	Milonga Welcome. Rhonda maestros. K. Zetkin 11, 1st floor DJ: Lev Kozlov (Simferopol)

May 2, 2019

14:00-18:00	Daily milonga. K. Zetkin 11, 1st floor DJ: Alexandra Panina-Kozlova (Tomsk-Simferopol)
12:30-14:00	№1 Lesson for teachers. Graciela Gonzalez. Exploring and breaking down structures. How and why.
	№2 Lesson for students. Virginia and Christian. Transition from a closed hug to a hug in the vertical axis (all levels).
14:20-15:50	№3 Lesson for teachers. Graciela Gonzalez. Boleo, ganchos and barridas. methodological points.
	№4 Lesson for students. Mariela and Gigermo. How to dance, feeling free and comfortable? (intermediate, continuing level).
16:30-18:00	№5 Lesson for students. Virginia and Christian. Communication paired with the energy of movement. How to move together harmoniously (intermediate, advanced levels).
	№6 Lesson for students. Mariela and Gigermo. Milonga. Simple steps, fun to dance (beginner, intermediate).
22:00-05:00	Milonga Grande "Spring" with Maestros show. DJ: Guille Barrionuevo (Buenos Aires). Emerald Hall of the Malachite Hotel, st. Labor, 153

May 3, 2019

14:00-18:00	Daily milonga. K. Zetkin 11, 1st floor DJ: Gleb Sukhotsky (Simferopol).
12:30-14:00	№7 Lesson for teachers. Virginia and Christian. We are working on changing the speed of movement without losing harmony in a couple.
	№8 Lesson for students. Mariela and Gigermo. Circular movements. Centrifuge effect (advance level).
14:20-15:50	№9 Lesson for students. Graciela Gonzalez. Mechanics, leading and following in hero (adventurous beginner, intermediate level).
	№10 Lesson for teachers. Virginia and Christian. Old-fashioned combinations and figures. We do not lose the legacy of the old milongueros, we learn to use this material in our dance.
16:30-18:00	№11 Lesson for students. Graciela Gonzalez. We adjust the intensity of intention in leading, how to create, how to respond (beginner, intermediate level).
	№12 Lesson for students. Mariela and Gigermo. Movements with changes in the hug (front and back) (continued level).
22:00-05:00	Milonga GRANDE "Malachite" with Maestros show. DJ: Giuseppe Clemente (Rome). Emerald Hall of the Malachite Hotel, st. Labor, 153

May 4, 2019

14:00-18:00	Daily milonga. K. Zetkin 11, 1st floor DJ: Olga Telesheva (Yekaterinburg-Moscow).
12:30-14:00	№ 13 Lesson for students. Graciela Gonzalez. Boleo. Not easy (advance level).
	№14 Lesson for teachers. Mariela and Gigermo. How to change the dynamics in the dance. The transition from slow and smooth to fast and explosive movements.
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