Club Dancing Index (Includes Grinding)

[pygmalion]

We have gotten so many requests for general club dancing information lately, that I think it's time to start keeping all of the threads together in one place. Have fun, kids.
I have no idea how to dance
Too much grinding
Learn dancing
Freestyle dancing
bustamove.com
Most useful/least useful club dances

[katiecatx3]

i really need some help. every time i go to a dance...i feel so out of place . i wanna know how to grind and do cooler dance moves. can anyone instruct me on how to grind and do anyother moves that they know of ! it would be REALLY appreciated !

[pygmalion]

Hi katiecatx3. Welcome.


Take a look at the conversation mentioned at the top of this thread: I have no idea how to dance. (Just click on the words -- you'll automatically link to the right thread.) That thread has step by step grinding instructions.


Good luck.

Jenn

[NickyD123]

As a new member, I've arrived with a positive attitude and some basic dance skill. I feel that this post could be good for all the people(including myself) that want to take the next step towards becoming a better dancer. Anyone with any suggestions on different dances and/or other advice would be greatly appreciated This could help meet people and enjoy the night life where going to clubs is common in your area

[ThatHaitianSwede]

welcome to df nicky! I think there might be other threads about this but I'll give you my thoughts on this. Check out the thread about pop-locking and I can't dance or something

I just want to say that one of the first things you would want to do to learn club moves, is to go the club. I go to the latin club so once there, it's easy to pick up dances such as merengue and bachata and with the usual pre-party dance lesson, you can learn the basics in cumbia and salsa. As the follow you can literally become an amazing dancer by just going to the club over and over again. As the leader... You might want to start wit more rigid training in group classes at a studio or something just to get the basics going.

That's my basic advice for latin dance, which I highly recomment you pick up if you haven't. I would also recommend that you pick up some blues. Just the basic body roll and stepping is enough which you can do to a whole lot of hip-hop bump n grind music now a days.

Ohh yeah, watch music videos Usher's Yeah is a great one, they got the A-town stomp, the muscle and 'rock away,. rock away rock away'...

good luck

[Sagitta]

Welcome to df NickyD123!! We do have a whole slew of club dancing threads in this forum, right at the top. It's not only going club dancing, but first you must determine what the type of music you like. You aren't going to do well at a dance if you don't like it. Start there first, then figure out how you are going to learn to dance at the clubs that play that music.

[Can'tDance]

Hi Everybody,

I Am new to the site and to the forum. i would like to start off by saying I CAN'T DANCE if my life depended on it. that's why i am here, because i was discouraged many times when i have gone to the nightclubs and had to watch my friends dance and have a good time on the dancefloor. thant's when i said to myself it's about time i learn how to dance, i luv club dance music straight out beats ie. Euro, House, Trance. My Goal is to learn how to freestyle club dance. if anybody out there can teach me the basics on how to dance to this type of music and look cool that would be awesome.

Thanks,

Leo

[lundasalsa]

Originally Posted by Can'tDance

I CAN'T DANCE if my life depended on it. that's why i am here, because i was discouraged many times when i have gone to the nightclubs and had to watch my friends dance and have a good time on the dancefloor.

Sounds familiar to me. Part of it may be due you being afraid of making a fool out of yourself. Some people need alcohol to loosen up. For me, salsa lessons helped me to feel more at ease moving my body, even though most club music (120 bpm?) is way to slow for salsa steps (usually around 180 bpm) and most salsa moves don't make sense if you dance solo. Fortunately, after the salsa virus had caught me, the idea of solo club dancing wasn't all that appealing anymore anyway.

[Can'tDance]

I See what you mean, i do get really embarrased if i go on the floor (which is RARELY) cause for one thing i'm afraid of looking stupid and number two i cant dance.. i dont know if salsa will help me in solo danceing b/c at nightclubs everyone is freestyling and doing their own solo thing which is kool but i have no rhythm or nothing.. i just need some help and i really really really want to learn. i haven't considered dancing lessons cause i'm the shy type. i wanna learn to dance by prom thats my main goal..

if anyone can help i'm in despereate need.

thanks,

Leo

[Can'tDance]

Hey Folks, I'm 17 years old, and i would just like to learn how to dance @ clubs. as you guys havent figured out my name I SUCK AT DANCING!! and i would really love to learn how to dance club style dancing. If anyone out there can just teach me the basics i am willing to learn..

Thanks Alot,
Leo