The Asian Age, By Sandip Soparrkar: The dance floor, especially ones found in pubs and night clubs, has always been a litmus test for any dancer to show off his/her skills. The small dancing platform, which is usually flooded with people, is actually the perfect place to test a dancer’s etiquette. Good dance is not just the only thing that will make you shine on the floor. It is important to develop good social skills as a dancer if you want to be a popular person at a party and keep a lasting impression on people. Here are a few tips for all dance lovers to shine at a party: Dress to kill: Wear something fashionable and flashy, but not trashy. Well-tailored and well-fitted clothes imply class and taste. Also, remember that bold outfits very easily get noticed and are very hard to forget. Make a grand entry: Enter like you are the life of the party, make some noise, let the rest of the party know what they have been missing. Greet every single person at the party with a warm hello and a smile. It is important to hobnob in the party like a society king/queen. Smile: Smile and remember to make eye contact with every person you speak to. As the party progresses, flirt. It is okay to engage in some harmless flirting as long as you know where to draw a line. Keep the flirting fun and entertaining. Walk like royalty: Thanks to dance training, you will surely have a confident and stylish walk, but most dancers forget their posture when they are not dancing. So remember to hold your posture and saunter around in style. Self-assurance is very attractive, it will make everyone at the party curious as to what gives you such an amazing self-confidence. They will be invariably drawn to you. Be witty: Wit and a great sense of humor always wins over in a conversation any day. Share a couple of funny jokes and make people laugh; remember you are already popular. Have opinions on a topic and assert them, it is immensely appealing for people to know that you can talk about anything under the sun. Shower compliments: Sound interested when you are talking to somebody and compliment him/her. Pleasing people is not a bad thing and everyone likes compliments. But remember do not overdo it and do not be fake. Mingle: Socialise with every one and break away within minutes of meeting someone and move on. You can always come back to people you find interesting, and if someone drones on, excuse yourself and walk away Be discreet: Do not discuss too much about yourself. Instead, show interest in the history of the person you’re are talking to, chat with them about themselves, try to know more about what they do and what they think. This will help you understand people better. Play host: Introduce people you meet to each other. This gives you the appearance of being popular and helps you remember names, faces and their backgrounds. Never leave last: Do not be the last person to leave the party. That will negate whatever you were trying to prove all the while. Make people yearn for more of your company. They will ask for your number or chat up with you at another party soon. Dance like a peacock: This is your trump card. Dance for a while at a party and show off your skills, but remember, do not get stuck on the floor, dance for a bit and then get back to meeting people. You can make a few rounds on the floor with your partner to get the attention of people and then again mingle with the crowd. The applause later is more encouraging. Source: The Asian Age, Image: flickr.com
