A dance party can be a great place to practice your skills, if you take the right approach.
The key to social dancing is building the ability to dance with anyone, to any music, anywhere in the world. The practice parties at Arthur Murray are the key component to developing your confidence in a supportive, supervised environment. Utilizing this list will lay the basic groundwork necessary for dance party skills at Arthur Murray, or anywhere else you take your dancing.
Stick to your own role on the dance floor regardless of who you’re dancing with. Everyone will become a better dancer when they can practice their part.
For more information on Leading and Following, we recommend "What Is Leading and Following in Ballroom Dancing?"
No one wants to dance with someone who makes them uncomfortable, so use respectful language, and be mindful of your partner's personal space.
For more on this, we recommend "49 Steps To Great Ballroom Dance Etiquette"
Any great dance partner says thank you after every dance because it encourages their dance partners to come back for more.
For more dance partner ideas, we recommend: "7 Things Your Dance Partner Needs To Hear You Say"
If you aren’t having fun on the dance floor, chances are your partner isn’t either. So let loose! Smile and have some fun!
Recommended Read: 10 Essential Practice Party Tips for New Dancers
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