Top 3 of the Week: Types of Dancers

1) Those Who Know What They're Doing
Confidence is key when it comes to dancing, but so is professional training. I wish I could kick it like the Rockettes or tell people I made it to the 2nd round of So You Think You Can Dance, but it's not in the cards. For those who take their skills to the dance floor of a bar, club, wedding or party, I can't help but be envious of your moves, and I'm sorry if you catch me staring or initiating a circle around you. Guys, if you know how to dance without being drunk, that's a plus, but also potentially intimidating. Ladies, you know there's nothing better than a night out with the girls...that is until that creepy guy tries to dance with you...I'll save that for another blog post...


2) Those Who Don't Know What They're Doing
When I was a tall gawky teenager growing up, I was so self-conscious about my height and that everyone could see me on the dance floor that I did the most minimal dance moves possible. (Which meant planting my feet on the ground and doing the same arm motion continuously). So it may have looked like I didn't know what I was doing when in fact, I didn't try. But for those who full out can't locate the beat and somehow believe their moves are attractive and appropriate, I wonder what is worse. All I know is if those folks are looking for attention, they're getting it. And if they're not, they are as clueless when it comes to their social awareness as they are their dance moves!


3) Those Who Pretend They Know What They're Doing
I think in some odd way, I fall into each one of these types of dancers as my dance skills have improved through the years. But it's this category I'm most proud of. If you're out there having a great time but maybe looking like a fool, who really cares what people think? The crazy part is if you're like me, you don't even need to be drunk to do it, too. And maybe I won't ever be on So You Think You Can Dance but I certainly won't be that passive girl on the dance floor again, either. There's no shame in doing whatever dance you want as long as you own it!!!