I really wish I had the guts to dance. I'm afraid of dancing. I don't like dancing. I wish I liked dancing. I wish I could connect with people through dancing. Jeesh dancing is such an anxiety inducing topic to me... Wai... :(
this post was submitted on 15 Mar 2026
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Last time I danced I freaked a bunch of people out, somebody filmed me, found me on snapchat, and sent me the recordings
Things might have to get a little more plur before I try that again
Better than I have seen from most people lately, even at concerts.
Alone: fully nude, leaping and prancing, attuned to nature's cycles, feeling the rhythm, exploring my body's physical potential
Observed: ensconced in heavy workwear, hands in pocket to grip weapon, scanning for threats, every muscle tensed to strike or flee
Might be my autism, but dancing makes absolutely no sense to me. I also have absolutely no sense of rhythm, so that probably doesn't help either.
Dancing isn’t really supposed to make sense; it’s not a logical act.
It's funny how this can both be a freeing thought and a criticism of how one dances.
My autism makes me like to dance through the house and have random urges to give jazz hands.
YES!!! Dancing has been a huge part of many cultures in the world since time immemorial. For every occasion and emotion! My pet hypothesis is that it particularly fell out of favor in the west (as a purposeful practice) because of Christian influence and the mind-body split. Some peoples even dance in funerals as an expression of grief.
It's coming back a bit now but though it's slightly hindered by the associations with new ageism etc. but I really wish people didn't let that stop them from trying it. It does have clear benefits. You can use any kind of music. You don't have to know how to dance. Just move the body with whatever music you like.
I dance at least a little every day, even if I don't feel like it. And I very purposefully dance to aggressive music when I'm angry because I have a temper, and I don't want it get the better of me. It has worked really well.
Edit: Not to devalue talking about your feelings at all btw. But a lot of people struggle with intellectualizing their emotions to the point they can't connect to them at all in their body. You need a balance.
Dance is like religion or sexual orientation: You can force it to some extent, but you gotta be pre-wired for it. Not everyone wants it as much or the same way. Sure, some enjoy it, and even profit from showing themselves off socially and getting that attention, but it shouldn't be always required or shamed.
Strongly disagree
Which part? That people can be different? I know religion and sexuality can be triggering, so there's some risk drawing parallels there, granted. Maybe a less controversial comparison might be "an ear for music" or a "sense of direction"? Something with a both nature and nurture components.
Of course people are different, don't be like that man. "Ear for music" is better, but I think it's pretty dang innate and more like breathing. Not talking about learning choreography, just moving your body. Like the guy you're replying to said
this is so great :D
Love this!
Like a big spider. Dance like you're trying to get a big spider off your chest.
I came here to ask how you dance to get something off your chest, but this explains it well enough
Or a small one you have lost sight of.
Or dozens of medium sized orb weavers
Like literally? That's kinda how I dance and I'm dangerous on the dance floor, literally.
Not sure how sharing how I slept with their sister will make me a better dancer but I'll try it.
Maybe practice dodging as a dance move first.
I vehemently hate dancing. No way.
I didn't think people said things like this outside of Footloose
I've never watched that movie.