Are there some practical things you can do at that point? Or is that the cue you should just leave?

Some context: It’s a Latin dance party. Meaning you dance with a partner. I do not have a very much experience with it (about 16 lessons, with half of them being repeats). I go there with some people I know, but am not all too well acquainted with.

    • VaultBoyNewVegas@lemmy.world
      8·
      7 months ago

      I’m an introvert and this is something I’ve learnt. If I’ve agreed to go to an event then the event will only be as fun as I let it be.

  • LazaroFilm@lemmy.worldEnglish
    17·
    7 months ago

    Remember this: no one cares if you’re not a good dancer. What matters is that you are having fun. It’s also okay to be a fly on the wall, it’s okay to move your feet slightly while hugging the wall. It’s okay to close your eyes and pretend you’re dancing in your bedroom in front of your mirror, it’s okay to walk away and take a break if it becomes too much. Don’t force it, just remember to ask yourself if you’re enjoying what you’re doing. A party is about having fun, not winning a contest of popularity or a dance-off (you can totally have a dance off if you want to though). Enjoy!

    • intensely_human@lemm.ee
      2·
      7 months ago

      Some context: It’s a Latin dance party. Meaning you dance with a partner. I do not have a very much experience with it (about 16 lessons, with half of them being repeats). I go there with some people I know, but am not all too well acquainted with

      • LazaroFilm@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        7 months ago

        My points are still valid. Because some people decide to dance with a partner and follow dance moves doesn’t mean you’re not allowed to enjoy your time and dance by yourself, just don’t take the center stage maybe. If anyone judges you for trying to trance then they’re the bad dancers. Vance should be inclusive, especially at a party. Have fun, and don’t stress it.

  • VoldemortsHorcrux@lemmy.world
    14·
    7 months ago

    Chat to other wall flies/bar tender. Dance around in your own(I’ve seen guys/gals at the salsa bars jiggling round and swinging those hips, there aren’t always enough partners). Smile, have a good time. You don’t need others to make it a good time, put out a relaxed positive vibe and it’ll come back to you

  • allrian@lemmy.world
    9·
    7 months ago

    It’s about fun. You will find people who still like to dance with you, even if you think you are not a pro.

    Also it is not about hard skill but about the level of fervency! If you dance with confidence, it will look even better

  • pelletbucket@lemm.ee
    8·
    7 months ago

    you should ask a partner “can you teach me how to dance?” if they say yes, you know they have the patience to dance at whatever level you’re comfortable with. and it’ll be a really good time

  • Rolando@lemmy.world
    4·
    7 months ago

    Meaning you dance with a partner. I do not have a very much experience with it (about 16 lessons, with half of them being repeats). I go there with some people I know, but am not all too well acquainted with.

    • Assume you are the least experienced dancer of your acquaintance group.
    • Select the second-least experienced dancer of that group. That person will accept because they’ll look good by comparison.
    • Have fun just trying out the basics with them and laughing about it.