As the weather gets warmer, our calendars fill with many social dancing opportunities. Will you be dancing with your son or daughter at his/her wedding this summer, maybe you’ll be connecting with friends at your High School or College Reunion?

Dancing is a great way to get these parties started on the right foot and enjoy your special occasion.

Here are a few tips for dancing at your next summer social gathering.

1. Ask the DJ or Band early in the evening for songs that you like to dance to.

The earlier you ask the easier is is for the entertainer to fit your request in at the right time. A Fox Trot is great during dinner but may not be appropriate during the open dancing portion of the evening. While a Swing, Hustle or Cha Cha will fit nicely into most any dance set of music.

2. Dance with social style.

Remember in social settings like weddings, reunions and parties to dance using social styling. Your competition dance routine is inappropriate for these type of events.

3. Ask others to dance.

Chances are that after seeing you dance, your friends or other guests will compliment you or ask you to dance. This is a great opportunity to share the joys of ballroom dancing with more people. If you ask someone to dance remember to keep it simple and fun. They will have a great time dancing with you and you will make them feel really good.

4. Dress for hot looks and hot weather.

Looking good and staying cool on the dance floor is easy with a little preparation time. Your celebration may not be air conditioned and have nice hardwood dance floor like our beautiful Arthur Murray dance centers. Now is a good time to look through your wardrobe for classy short sleeved dress shirts for the men and sleeveless gowns for the women. You may also want to bring a pair of back up dance shoes that are suitable for other surfaces besides wood.

If you have not been in for a dance lesson in a little while, maybe now is a good time to freshen up? Or maybe you have a friend who is attending one of these memorable occasions? Either way we would love to see you, so come on in and dance with us!

See our current list of weekly group ballroom dance classes at your local Arthur Murray Dance Center to schedule a private dance lesson.