Dancefloor Survival

Preparing for ZuRumba

Preparing for ZuRumba you will probably be dancing in close contact with a lot of people. Be fresh and clean when you start. Try a little dab of cologne or perfume to make things pleasant. When dancing, fresh breath is a must. Breath mints, sprays, etc. are a good first choice. Beware of onions and garlic!!!

Inviting someone to dance

If you would like to dance with someone, go up to him/her, excuse yourself if necessary, and ask the person to dance. If you are a woman who feels uneasy asking men to dance, stand near the dance floor, look like you want to dance, and smile rather than sitting down away from the dance floor feeling and appearing bored and blue. If you are a man and are uneasy about asking a woman to dance, look for a lady who is standing near the dance floor and looks like she wants to dance.

Finishing the dance

Be sure to thank your partner after each dance. It's just as important to escort your partner safely off the dance floor, as it is to escort your partner onto the dance floor.

Summary

The most important thing is to yourself and have respect for the other dancers by doing so. Those little bumps won’t matter and in a friendly atmosphere everybody will have the opportunity to grow in ability and improve the quality of their dancing with confidence.