Q&A for How to Dance at a Middle School Dance

If you want to dance with him, you should do it. People may think you're dating, but people may already think that just because you're friends. Just tell them, "We're just friends and we wanted to dance together. Mind your own business, please." If you really don't want to deal with the comments, just dance with your girlfriends.

I suggest walking with a group of people. It may help to be near a lot of people when you're making your entrance. (Talk to them as well.) Also, make sure you have a nice walk; don’t look sloppy or sad. Look confident and fierce!

Yes, usually you'll be allowed to slow dance, as long as you don't dance too close and you keep your hands away from anywhere that could be deemed inappropriate.

First of all just play it cool, and later confront your friend about the behavior.

Slow dancing is really easy. Watch a tutorial on YouTube, and maybe consider practicing with a friend or family member before the dance.

Just be yourself and make sure you have fun. Also, even if you’re with your date, that doesn’t mean you can’t still check up on your friends.

Try looking for a video for a dance you personally think is cool. Try to find a how-to for the dance and practice it multiple times. It's okay if you mess up during the dance, and if people laugh at you, laugh with them unless you hurt yourself.

You don't have to dance if it makes you uncomfortable. If your goal is to dance with that person, or just in general, look at tutorials for popular songs, or for a dance you want to learn. Also, slow dancing is incredibly easy. You just put your hands on your partner's shoulders or waist and sway back and forth.

Don't worry about embarrassing yourself. If they're going with you, then they genuinely like you for you, so just relax and be yourself, you don't have to do anything special to impress them.

That's up to you. If you want to slow dance with him, go ahead. If you don't, politely decline ("Thanks, but I don't really feel like slow dancing"). It's also perfectly okay if you want to ask ahead of time whether it's a real date or just a friendship thing.

If possible, practice dancing with friends first. Become more comfortable dancing with various people. The more confidently you ask, the more likely it is someone will say yes. (And if they say no, they are probably just scared and nervous, try not to take it personally and ask someone else.) You can also just dance with a big group of people if you want.

Go ahead! You don’t have to dance with somebody, it can be fun dancing by yourself!

Talk to her normally for a minute or so, then casually ask her if she plans to go to the dance. If she says yes, ask her if she has a date. If she doesn't, just ask her if she'd like to go with you.

I’m a girl myself, and I wouldn’t accept someone’s offer to dance, or flirt with them, if I didn’t like them, so I think she does!

Stay close to people you are comfortable with. Remember that just about everyone is caught up in how they look as well. If you want to, copy what dance moves most people are doing.

Write a letter to the principal requesting a dance, and outline all the "pros" you can think of, like it's a good opportunity for people to socialize and make new friends, it fosters a sense of school spirit, etc. You could even make a petition and have other students sign it so your principal can see that lots of people would like to have a dance.

Talk to your brother about it first. If he says he doesn't mind you asking his friend, go ahead and ask!

If you're friendly with the guy, you could approach him and say something casual like, "So, do you have a date for the dance?" If he says no, you could ask him if he wants to go with you. You could also have a friend ask your crush for you if you're too shy.

Talk to him like you normally do. If you feel shy talking to your boyfriend in general, just talk about whatever you have in common. Talk to him like you would talk to a good friend.

I personally like to pull out the dab, the shmoney, hitting the quan, and doing the whip. Fortnite dances are totally in, too.

How old are they? They shouldn't be doing anything too close but just dancing together and liking each other is totally okay!

You can say: "Sorry, I would Love to go to the dance with you but I have my eyes on somebody else and plan on asking them."

Tell them no. If you already know who you want, don’t go with somebody who will give you lesser happiness.

First of all, dancing with a guy at a dance isn’t a date. So you don’t need to worry about that. Second, if nobody asks you but you want to dance, you should ask! I know, it’s hard, but maybe it’ll be worth t in the end, right?

Just tell him you’d rather stay here (or with your friends if you’re all dancing together). It’s an easy way to not be dragged into something you don’t want to do without breaking any hearts.

Just tell him the truth, that you feel like you’re a bit too young for slow dancing. If you’re fine with normal dancing, you can also offer that up.

Probably! It mainly depends on the school, but generally, if you’re getting a dance, you’re allowed to slow dance. If you’re still not sure, you can look at the crowd when a slow song comes on. Do they slow dance? If so, it’s probably allowed.

Just take a deep breath and ask him. Do it straight out, and if he rejects you, it’s all right. If he doesn’t like you, you’ll find someone who does eventually.

You’d be surprised! Maybe somebody wants to know you, but is too shy to speak up and decided that this dance would be a good place to start.

Go on YouTube and find some tutorials. Slow dancing is very easy. Practice with a close friend or family member until you feel confident.