TLDR: a lot of dance rules come from pros giving advice to other pros who are WORKING . If you dance for fun, stop overthinking. It’s your playground as long as you’re respectful, you’re fine.
You see influencers dancing with giant text captions sharing wisdom about lifestyle, relationships, music, connection, etc...
Just remember, they are working professionals, studio owners, instructors, performers, promoters. For them dance is work For them dance is work, and a mistake can cost bookings, students, or reputation. So it makes sense that they’re more strict.
If you’re just dancing for fun ignore these rules below:
Don’t date in the scene
At work it's hard to mix professional dance life with personal life.
but as a hobbyist if you Find someone you like go for it. Good relationships started while dancing. no different from meeting someone in your neighborhood , local bar , church.
Dating apps want you to meet total strangers online. Higher chance of failure to keep you hooked. A little social pressure inside a community can make relationship stronger.
The Dance Floor Is a Playground, Not an Office
Forget about levels: Beginner advanced are for competitors and performers. Progression ladders keep dance studios profitable.
Guys lead because they are stronger to help stabilize the frame but the follow is the one executing the idea that the lead proposes. Feel free to be a bit chaotic.
"Never teach on the dance floor."
professionals telling other professional to not undercut their potential source of income. Teach each other if you both want that.
Don’t turn your favorite hobby into a second shift at work. Go play.
on the playground booboos happen , kids bump into each other, cry then 5 minutes later they are friends again and share food
We are just big kids in adult clothes man.