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This article was co-authored by Dariusz Horvath-Krol. Dariusz Horvath-Krol is a Professional Ballroom Dancer and Dance Instructor based in New York. With more than 20 years of dance experience, he specializes in ballroom dancing, hip-hop, funk, and ballet. He has also spent the last seven years performing and working with Dancing With The Stars professionals. Dariusz has received full bronze, full silver, and gold awards from The Dance Vision International Dance Association. There are 13 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 231,006 times.
If you're shy about dancing at the club, don't worry! Everyone can move to a beat. Learn some basic moves to get yourself started, and work up to a few harder ones.[1]X Expert Source Dariusz Horvath-KrolProfessional Ballroom Dancer & Dance InstructorExpert Interview Then take those fabulous steps to your local nightclub!
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1 Start with a simple bounce by using your knees. Bend your knees, bringing your whole body a bit lower to the floor. Unbend your knees, moving your body back upwards. Repeat this movement up and down, maybe adding a head bounce to it as you do. Bend your knees down on the downbeat and up on the upbeat.[2]XResearch source
The downbeat is likely what you think of as the main beat. The upbeat is between downbeats. So if you've heard a dance count "5, 6, 7, 8," the numbers are the downbeat.
2 Begin moving your feet with a step-touch move by stepping out to the right. For this move, all you need to do is start with your feet together. Step out to the right, and bring your left foot over to touch the floor next to your right foot. Then, step out with your left foot and bring your right foot over to touch the floor next to your left foot.[3]XResearch source Dance instructor Dariusz Horvath-Krol suggests "focusing on keeping your feet in time." Advertisement
3 Add a light dipping motion to your step-touch move. Start with your knees slightly bent. As you step out, bring your body upright, then dip down again as you bring your other leg over. Straighten back up when your foot does the "touch" motion.[4]XResearch source
Don't exaggerate the dipping too much. It's just supposed to be a little dip.
This move just creates a light bouncing motion, which you can do in time with the music.
4 Cross one foot in front of the other with your step-touch move. As you bring one foot in to "touch," move it forward in front of the other foot instead. Then bring it back to where it started, and bring the other foot over and in front of the that foot.[5]XResearch source
You can also use this same move, except step behind instead of forward.[6]XResearch source
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1 Swing your arms to the beat. As you step back and forth, try swinging your arms forward and backward along to the beat as well. Alternatively, try holding your arms bent in front of you and snapping along to the beat.[7]XResearch source
2 Swivel your body back and forth on your heels with your basic bounce. Move your weight to your heels. Rock your lower body side to side, just moving your toes back and forth. Keep your upper body in place.[8]XResearch source
You can also swing your hips a little while doing this move.
3 Move around the dance floor using your basic moves. Do your step-touch move, but when you step, step backwards or forwards. Bring your other foot up to meet it for the "touch" part of the step. Keep moving in the same direction or veer off another way.[9]XResearch source
Make sure to watch where you're going as you're moving around the dance floor.
4 Move your hips back and forth to do a dip. Place your feet together, and put your hands on the front of your thighs. Arch your back slightly and bend your knees. Dip your hips down and swing them up and to the right. Dip them down again and swing them up and to the left.[10]XResearch source
Keep repeating this motion to the beat of the music.
Try to keep your upper body upright instead of leaning forward.
5 Find your own style. Before going to the club, try turning on some music at home. Let your body naturally start doing whatever movement it feels like.[11]X Expert Source Dariusz Horvath-KrolProfessional Ballroom Dancer & Dance InstructorExpert Interview As you listen to a few more songs, make that movement a bit larger, moving along to the beat.[12]XResearch source
For instance, if you feel your fingers start tapping, maybe start moving that arm to the beat.
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1 Scope out the scene to get a feel for how people are dancing. 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 music. Getting comfortable with your surroundings can cut any nervousness you may be feeling.[13]X Expert Source Dariusz Horvath-KrolProfessional Ballroom Dancer & Dance InstructorExpert Interview If you still feel nervous, dance instructor Dariusz Horvath-Krol suggests "taking slow deep breaths by inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth."
Also, check out where people are just hanging out and talking.
2 Listen to the music to find the beat. Rather than focusing on what moves you should bust out, take a moment to listen to the song that's playing and notice the beat. Once you've found the beat, start bobbing your head to the music. Finding the rhythm will help you out when you start dancing.
If you're having trouble finding the beat, watch the people dancing. Most of them will be moving in time to the beat.
3 Find a spot on the dance floor and have fun. Pick a place to slide yourself onto the dance floor. Find a little space, and start using your moves. Bob your head, try a step-touch move, or simply bounce in place.[14]X Expert Source Dariusz Horvath-KrolProfessional Ballroom Dancer & Dance InstructorExpert Interview As long as you're having fun, it doesn't really matter what moves you do![15]XResearch source
Let yourself just move along to the beat.
If you're a little self-conscious, try copying other people's dance moves.
4 Have a good time but don't get too wild with your moves. If you want to groove it is fine, but make sure you're not running into other people too much. Avoid accidentally hitting people with your arms and elbows, for instance, by keeping your dance moves under control.
Keep in mind that you're packed in with a crowd of people. It may not be the best time to try out your dance that involves swinging your arms wildly around your head.
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1 Avoid touching anyone without their permission. Of course, brushing up against someone accidentally is going to happen when you're dancing at a club. However, don't grind or grope anyone else unless they've given you permission to do so.[16]XResearch source
2 Walk around the dance floor instead of through it. If you plow through the middle of the dance floor, you'll get in the way of people dancing. You might even cause a few collisions. Stick to the outer edge so you don't ruin anyone's fun.
Plus, you may end up spilling your drink as you walk across the floor with people jostling you.
3 Keep your drinking in check. Of course, you're at the nightclub to have fun, and if drinking is your thing, then have some however, know your limits. You don't want to be the falling-down drunk person who needs to be shown out by the police.
Try keeping it under a drink an hour.
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Question How do you dance at a nightclub? Dariusz Horvath-Krol Dance Instructor Dariusz Horvath-Krol is a Professional Ballroom Dancer and Dance Instructor based in New York. With more than 20 years of dance experience, he specializes in ballroom dancing, hip-hop, funk, and ballet. He has also spent the last seven years performing and working with Dancing With The Stars professionals. Dariusz has received full bronze, full silver, and gold awards from The Dance Vision International Dance Association. Dariusz Horvath-Krol Dance Instructor Expert Answer Start with the basics and just try to keep timing with your feet. That said, dancing well, just like any other skill, is generally much more about how well you're doing it rather than which move you're doing. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1
Question What kind of dancing do you do at a club? Dariusz Horvath-Krol Dance Instructor Dariusz Horvath-Krol is a Professional Ballroom Dancer and Dance Instructor based in New York. With more than 20 years of dance experience, he specializes in ballroom dancing, hip-hop, funk, and ballet. He has also spent the last seven years performing and working with Dancing With The Stars professionals. Dariusz has received full bronze, full silver, and gold awards from The Dance Vision International Dance Association. Dariusz Horvath-Krol Dance Instructor Expert Answer There's simply not a correct kind of dance that you must do at a club. To learn what works best for you, try to learn different styles, such as hip-hop, latin, ballroom, etc. and incorporate them in your dancing routine. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 2 Helpful 3
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Consider taking a hip-hop or other contemporary dance class to help you learn the fundamentals of club dancing.[17]X Expert Source Dariusz Horvath-KrolProfessional Ballroom Dancer & Dance InstructorExpert InterviewThanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0
Practice dancing at home in front of the mirror. Put on your favorite music, close the door, and let loose! The more comfortable you feel dancing in private, the more comfortable you will eventually feel doing it in public.[18]X Expert Source Dariusz Horvath-KrolProfessional Ballroom Dancer & Dance InstructorExpert InterviewThanks Helpful 1 Not Helpful 1
Remember that not everybody is watching you. Nightclubs are usually dark and crowded, and regardless of how you may feel, the majority of the people there probably won't even notice how you're dancing. So let go and have fun! Thanks Helpful 9 Not Helpful 0
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Co-authored by: Dariusz Horvath-Krol Dance Instructor This article was co-authored by Dariusz Horvath-Krol. Dariusz Horvath-Krol is a Professional Ballroom Dancer and Dance Instructor based in New York. With more than 20 years of dance experience, he specializes in ballroom dancing, hip-hop, funk, and ballet. He has also spent the last seven years performing and working with Dancing With The Stars professionals. Dariusz has received full bronze, full silver, and gold awards from The Dance Vision International Dance Association. This article has been viewed 231,006 times. 7 votes - 43% Co-authors: 30 Updated: April 23, 2025 Views: 231,006 Categories: Dancing In other languages Spanish Italian Russian French Indonesian 
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1 Start with a simple bounce by using your knees. Bend your knees, bringing your whole body a bit lower to the floor. Unbend your knees, moving your body back upwards. Repeat this movement up and down, maybe adding a head bounce to it as you do. Bend your knees down on the downbeat and up on the upbeat.[2] 
2 Begin moving your feet with a step-touch move by stepping out to the right. For this move, all you need to do is start with your feet together. Step out to the right, and bring your left foot over to touch the floor next to your right foot. Then, step out with your left foot and bring your right foot over to touch the floor next to your left foot.[3] Dance instructor Dariusz Horvath-Krol suggests "focusing on keeping your feet in time." Advertisement 
3 Add a light dipping motion to your step-touch move. Start with your knees slightly bent. As you step out, bring your body upright, then dip down again as you bring your other leg over. Straighten back up when your foot does the "touch" motion.[4] 
4 Cross one foot in front of the other with your step-touch move. As you bring one foot in to "touch," move it forward in front of the other foot instead. Then bring it back to where it started, and bring the other foot over and in front of the that foot.[5] 
1 Swing your arms to the beat. As you step back and forth, try swinging your arms forward and backward along to the beat as well. Alternatively, try holding your arms bent in front of you and snapping along to the beat.[7] 
2 Swivel your body back and forth on your heels with your basic bounce. Move your weight to your heels. Rock your lower body side to side, just moving your toes back and forth. Keep your upper body in place.[8] 
3 Move around the dance floor using your basic moves. Do your step-touch move, but when you step, step backwards or forwards. Bring your other foot up to meet it for the "touch" part of the step. Keep moving in the same direction or veer off another way.[9] 
4 Move your hips back and forth to do a dip. Place your feet together, and put your hands on the front of your thighs. Arch your back slightly and bend your knees. Dip your hips down and swing them up and to the right. Dip them down again and swing them up and to the left.[10] 
5 Find your own style. Before going to the club, try turning on some music at home. Let your body naturally start doing whatever movement it feels like.[11] As you listen to a few more songs, make that movement a bit larger, moving along to the beat.[12] 
1 Scope out the scene to get a feel for how people are dancing. 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 music. Getting comfortable with your surroundings can cut any nervousness you may be feeling.[13] If you still feel nervous, dance instructor Dariusz Horvath-Krol suggests "taking slow deep breaths by inhaling through your nose and exhaling through your mouth." 
2 Listen to the music to find the beat. Rather than focusing on what moves you should bust out, take a moment to listen to the song that's playing and notice the beat. Once you've found the beat, start bobbing your head to the music. Finding the rhythm will help you out when you start dancing. 
3 Find a spot on the dance floor and have fun. Pick a place to slide yourself onto the dance floor. Find a little space, and start using your moves. Bob your head, try a step-touch move, or simply bounce in place.[14] As long as you're having fun, it doesn't really matter what moves you do![15] 
4 Have a good time but don't get too wild with your moves. If you want to groove it is fine, but make sure you're not running into other people too much. Avoid accidentally hitting people with your arms and elbows, for instance, by keeping your dance moves under control. 
1 Avoid touching anyone without their permission. Of course, brushing up against someone accidentally is going to happen when you're dancing at a club. However, don't grind or grope anyone else unless they've given you permission to do so.[16] 
2 Walk around the dance floor instead of through it. If you plow through the middle of the dance floor, you'll get in the way of people dancing. You might even cause a few collisions. Stick to the outer edge so you don't ruin anyone's fun. 
3 Keep your drinking in check. Of course, you're at the nightclub to have fun, and if drinking is your thing, then have some however, know your limits. You don't want to be the falling-down drunk person who needs to be shown out by the police. 
Dariusz Horvath-Krol Dance Instructor Dariusz Horvath-Krol is a Professional Ballroom Dancer and Dance Instructor based in New York. With more than 20 years of dance experience, he specializes in ballroom dancing, hip-hop, funk, and ballet. He has also spent the last seven years performing and working with Dancing With The Stars professionals. Dariusz has received full bronze, full silver, and gold awards from The Dance Vision International Dance Association.