If this is your first time dancing, don’t try out complicated moves you might have seen in a music video. No one is expecting you to do so, and many of your classmates are probably thinking too much about how they look themselves.  Try to blend in by mimicking your classmates’ movements. Most DJs at your middle school dance will probably play simple, high energy songs with an identifiable rhythm. If a song comes up that has a certain dance associated with it, don’t panic! Take a step back and watch the specific motions your classmates perform. If it seems like too much at once, there’s nothing wrong with sitting it out. The two-step is one of the most basic moves in dancing. You will probably see your classmates do the two-step without even knowing what it is.  For most people, the two-step is enough dancing to get by.  Move your right leg to the right, and then have your left leg move until it meets the right leg. Then, repeat the motion in reverse with the left leg. Move your legs to the rhythm of the music. To switch things up, you can try the triangle two-step, where your foot moves back to form a triangle, then moves forward to its original position. Repeat with the other leg, again to the rhythm of the song. If the dance floor is a little crowded - or you just don’t want to step on anyone’s toes - you can keep dancing with the bounce. The bounce is easier than the two-step, all you have to do is bob your body to the beat. Once you get used to the bounce, you can mix it up by changing how intense the bounce is, how much you sway your arms, and bobbing your head a bit more. Many new dancers are not sure what to do with their arms even if they have the rhythm down. One easy rule to follow is always keeping one arm raised up, with the other raised down.  At every beat, your arms should switch position. If your left arm is up and your right is down, move your right arm up at the next beat while dropping your left. Make sure your arms are separated from your body! You don’t want to keep them too close to your chest, otherwise you’ll look stiff. While it may feel great to pull off a flip in front of everyone, many of your classmates can feel intimidated when you steal the spotlight. As an experienced dancer, you have the opportunity to encourage others to dance with you. It may be tempting to correct your classmates on-the-spot, but doing so is more likely to discourage them. Compliments towards others' dancing can make for a more fun night for everyone.
لا تبالغ في حفلتك الأولى. أعد نفسك للرقص بحركة الخطوتين. ثبت قدميك وحرك جسمك على الإيقاع بنشاط. حرك ذراعيك ذهابا وإيابا على الإيقاع. تجنب الغرور إذا كنت راقصًا جيدًا.