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Permalink Reply by Christopher Weaver on June 9, 2012 at 9:16pm

I'm hoping they place appropriate prom music (nyc youth doesn't have the best taste). But il be sure to practice some waltz steps I may encounter or any swing. The swing style looks like great fun.

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Permalink Reply by Will on June 8, 2012 at 10:34pm

There is no substitute for dance lessons.  If you have no money, get a friend to give you some very basic steps.  If you can afford lessons, do it -- it's fun, and women love it.

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Permalink Reply by Christopher Weaver on June 9, 2012 at 9:11pm

I may just have to practice with a friend if I get the time. I don't have time for dance lessons as it's 3 days away.

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Permalink Reply by Nick H on June 10, 2012 at 5:22am

Three days is not much. Best advice is to relax and have fun. This girl has committed to two proms with you and has agreed ages ago (so its not like she's going with you out of desperation). Therefore it is safe to assume that she thinks she'll have fun with you. She probably also knows you well enough to know you are not a dancing expert. Just go for it and get out there and try to remain calm. If nothing else, look at what others are doing and try to follow their lead. Listen to the beat of the music. Dancing is more about rhythm than knowing any fancy footwork. 

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Permalink Reply by Nick H on June 10, 2012 at 5:23am

Also, for last minute tips or dancing practice. Ask your mom or dad. Believe it or not, they were once in your shoes.

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Permalink Reply by Christopher Weaver on June 10, 2012 at 7:42pm

That is true. I guess I shouldn't worry much.

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Permalink Reply by The Dutch Dastard on June 10, 2012 at 5:56am

Right. Dancing is a lot of fun, and dancing lessons are great. Point is, ballroom dancing is a sport and unfortunately usually doesn't come in at a modern prom, unless your lucky enough to have a partner that has had the same training. 

Modern 'normal' dancing like we kids do these days follows no rules at all, unlike ballroom dancing. Usually you sort of dance on your own in each others vicinity, and that is all there is. 

You just feel the music, and do what you want. To make you feel a bit surer about the whole thing, here are a couple of tips to avoid looking like a douche: 

- Don't have 'moves'. If you look like you have a practiced 'routine' you will look like a complete idiot. It's about spontaneity.

- Move your feet. A lot of guys 'dance' with their feet firmly planted on the deck, while pumping their bodies up and down. Girls love a guy that actually moves his feet, even if it's just a bit. Turn around, take a sidestep, take a step forward. Just don't think your Michael Jackson. 

- Have a laugh. Be silly. As i said before, it's about spontaneity. Looking all 'cool' and 'professional' is not what the girl wants. Try things, mess up, get awkward. You'll be in for an evening of good laughs, and you will bond with the girl. If your trying to act excessively 'cool' she will think you have the personality of an ice pick. 

- When slow-dancing take the lead. Make her turn around, go places. Women melt at the guidance of a firm hand in an appropriate place. Her waist that is. Not below, not above. Take her right hand in your left and keep it close. Much more romantic than both hands on her waist. 

For the rest: Proms are awesome, have a lot of fun, pay attention to your date, but don't forget that at your prom you are celebrating something you share with your friends. Don't ignore them, and keep it in mind at her prom as well. You are actually there to support her in celebrating things with her friends. It's HER prom, just as yours is YOURS. 

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Christopher Weaver on June 10, 2012 at 7:49pm

Well it will be a new experience and il just have to learn like everyone else and enjoy it in the process, which I probably will. 2 days and counting! Thanks for all the help everyone.

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Permalink Reply by Jimmy on June 13, 2012 at 8:06am

This puts what i wanted to say far more eloquently than i could have hoped too.

 

Bottom line, have fun!

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Permalink Reply by Justin Cook on June 10, 2012 at 8:55pm

Heres how to do that cool spin. First take her hand and raise both your arms up to form a arch, as he passes under guide her in to a spin and lower you arm back to neck level. finaly pull her in to you quickly but softly and be ready to go back to standerd slow dance form. Trust me it all about team work and girls love it, just take it a littel slow till you get it down.

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Permalink Reply by Christopher Weaver on June 11, 2012 at 7:22pm

I will definitely be trying that.

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Permalink Reply by Aaron Duddles on June 11, 2012 at 10:00am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bH0OXsmsbQ

Your welcome!

But in all realness, just be relaxed like a few other posters have said. 100% agree on the routine thing. You can do it for one dance, but then that's it. Otherwise it does not look good at all. Keep the feet moving, laugh, make sure she laughs, and throw in the "sprinkler" once every 4 songs and you'll be good.

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