Social dancing
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Social dancing can be a way to get to know locals and some aspects of their culture. In this kind of dancing, the point is to participate, contributing to the common enjoyment, not only to be a spectator.
UnderstandDancing seems to exist in some form in most any culture. Specifics differ though.
Getting to dance abroadThe popularity of dance styles varies geographically. Dances in urban areas tend, naturally, to be larger.
LearnIn cities, there are often several dance schools or other types of courses that might suit you. It may be possible to join a club where people learn to dance a specific dance or dances of some genre.
WearDress code varies greatly and at many venues there are expectations you may want to honour regardless of whether there is a formal dress code.
StylesAs the ballroom dances have a common international heritage, it is often possible to dance them in a foreign country with little problems, especially if oneself and one's partner both are skilful and keen-eared.
RespectSocial norms among dance communities vary widely by style and by location. Do not assume that they are the same as back home, and do your best to emulate the behaviour you observe from others.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Social dancing" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Goel land, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons