How to Dance at a Rave

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Method 1
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Finding Rhythm

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  1. Start off by tapping your foot with the beat of the song, then start moving the rest of your body. Listen to the beats of the music and move your legs, feet, and arms with the music. [1]
    • If you don’t feel the music while you dance, you’ll probably dance off tempo.
    • There are so many different styles of dance that no one style is the best.
  2. Don’t just move your feet and legs when you dance. Your hips, shoulders, and arms should also be moving while you’re dancing. Move your arms and shoulders with the beat of the music to look less static. [2]
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  3. It can be annoying and even offensive to take up someone else’s dancing space. Be aware of the people around you, especially if you’re really animated, so that you don’t bump into anyone.
    • You should never go up to a stranger and start touching them without their permission.
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Learning Dance Moves

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  1. If you’re going to a rave that’s playing heavy hip-hop or dubstep, you may want to do a headband. Simply rock your head up and down with the beat of the music to perform it. [3]
    • The more you get into the music, the harder you can headbang.
    • If you’re really feeling the music, incorporate your entire body into the headbang by bending at the waist.
  2. Simply pump your fist in the air with the beat to do a fist pump. This move is especially good if you have limited dancing experience because it’s easy to perform. [4]
    • Alternate arms to do a unique fist pump.
  3. As you bring one leg up, slide your other foot back, then bring that foot up and repeat the process. This will make it appear like you’re running in place. Try to do it with the beat of the music so that it doesn’t look awkward. [5]
    • The running man is the basis for different shuffle moves.
  4. Spin while doing the running man and then do a fist pump during a more intense part of the song. Mix up all your different dance moves to show your dancing versatility. [6]
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Building Confidence

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  1. Going to a rave to dance is all about having fun and releasing stress or negative emotions. Don’t get too caught up on dancing correctly because it can take away from the fun that you’re having. Instead, let loose and don’t be afraid to act silly or over the top. Have as much fun as you can. [7]
    • Realize that other people are there to have fun and probably aren’t even paying attention to you if you’re new at dancing.
  2. Dancing at a rave should come naturally be a fun release, not rehearsed choreography. Don’t get too caught up in executing the perfect dance moves or you may overthink it and it won’t be fun. Instead, try to do what comes naturally to you. [8]
  3. If you’re new to raves or feel stressed about dancing in a social situation, bring some friends with you. They will make you feel more comfortable and confident to be yourself and to have fun.
    • You and your friends can form a circle and all dance together.
  4. Don't touch or start dancing with random strangers. Instead, make eye contact, gauge their response, and ask them if they would like to dance.
    • If a stranger wants to dance, remember to respect their space and try to match their energy.
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Learning to Dance

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  1. There are a ton of video tutorials online that you can watch to learn specific dance moves that you can use at the rave. Use sites like Youtube to find different tutorials online and try to follow the instructions in the videos. [9]
    • You can find different hip-hop dance groups that perform and teach different routines and dance moves online.
    • Fist-bumps, head banging, and the shuffle are all popular dances at raves. [10]
  2. Watch yourself dancing in the mirror to see what you’ll look like on the dance floor. Turn on some music and try out the moves that you learned in the tutorial videos to see how you look and to help refine your moves. [11]
    • You can also practice dancing with your friends even if you’re not at a rave. Just turn on some electronic music and start dancing!
  3. If you don’t have any dancing experience and can’t seem to learn how to dance on your own, a dance class might give you the skills you need to dance at a rave. Search online for dance classes near you and register to start learning how to move your body. Professional feedback may be the push you need to get to the next level.
    • Hip-hop or Latin dancing will give you the foundations you need to dance well at a rave.
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    What is the rave dance called?
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    There are several popular styles of rave dancing, and they vary from one country to another. A few well-known styles in the U.S. include glowsticking (dancing with glowsticks or other lights), liquid, or candywalking.
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    There are a lot of things you can do with your hands, but one popular option is arm liquid. This involves putting your fingertips together and moving your arms in a wavelike motion in time with the music, moving from one side of your body to the other and back again. Let the waves of motion travel from your shoulder down your arm and through your fingertips, then through the fingertips and up the opposite arm to the shoulder.
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    Raves are dance parties, so most people hang out with their friends and dance. Just be aware that some people also drink or do drugs at raves, so be cautious and be ready to deal with people who might be intoxicated or acting a bit more uninhibited than they normally would.
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      • Remember to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the night. Dancing at a rave can really make you sweat!
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      1. ↑ https://duetdancestudio.com/blog-dance-lessons-chicago/2013/9/17/how-to-find-the-beat-in-a-song
      2. ↑ https://youtu.be/VKjY3B-ny1k?t=3m43s
      3. ↑ https://youtu.be/U9oDZKHY9TM?t=16s
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      5. ↑ https://youtu.be/yBZ0Y2t0ceo?t=1m15s
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      To dance at a rave, move your whole body however the music makes you want to dance. Don’t be shy or worry about following any specific style, because there isn’t one! If you need a place to start, try rocking your head up and down to the beat of the music or pumping your fist in the air. You can also practice dancing in front of a mirror before you go out to get an idea of what will look good on the dance floor. For more tips, like how to be more confident when you're dancing, scroll down!

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