Night Clubbing?

By Manny Pacheco, Waipahu

Many of our social dancers do get interested in going to a Night Club and have a little fun besides dancing - and first get dressed up. The better you feel about yourself, the more fun you will have on the dance floor. Put on your favorite outfit, and be sure to wear something that you can actually move in. Stay away from clothes that are too tight or short, and wear comfortable shoes. Men usually are well dressed. You should also take into account the dress code at the nightclub, some clubs are more strict than others.

"Without gratitude and appreciation for what you already have,

you’ll never know true fulfillment."

Go with a group of friends. The more people you are with, the less self-conscious you will feel on the dance floor. Plus, having friends around to talk to will serve as a distraction so that you are not constantly focusing on being watched by strangers. Hit the club with an upbeat group of friends who you enjoy having fun with.

"Blue Champagne" by Jimmy Dorsey

Scope out the scene. Before heading to the dance floor, do a lap around the club to check out what's going on. Take in your surroundings, watch other people dancing, and get a feel for the kind of music that's playing. Getting comfortable with your surroundings will eliminate some of the nervousness you may feel upon entering the club. If you need to head to the bathroom to touch up your makeup or check your hair or whatevah, do it before hitting the dance floor so that you're not distracted while dancing.

Have a drink, you don't have to get drunk to have fun at a club, but consider sipping on a drink while chatting with your friends. This will help you loosen up, give you time to adjust to the club setting, and maybe even meet new people! Always drink responsibly. While alcohol may loosen you up, getting too drunk will only cause you to get into trouble and embarrass yourself.

Relax your muscles. If you are feeling nervous about dancing, you might be tightening up your neck and shoulder muscles or locking up your knees, making dancing feel and look very awkward. Allow these muscles to loosen up. If it helps, head to the bathroom, take a few deep breaths, and shake your entire body to release some tension.