InnerMotion – The Guidebook – Comfort

To fully immerse yourself in the dance experience, it’s important to minimize distractions and maximize comfort. Whether you’re in a club, at a festival, or dancing anywhere else, how you prepare yourself physically can greatly impact your ability to move freely and enjoy the moment. Here’s how to optimize your comfort and focus solely on your dance:

• Keep Your Hands Free: Holding a drink, a phone, or any other item can restrict your movements and distract you from the dance. It’s best to keep your hands free so you can express yourself fully through gestures and movements without hindrance.
• Lighten Your Load: Avoid wearing backpacks or carrying heavy items on your body. These can shift your balance, tire you out more quickly, and make it harder to navigate through crowded spaces. If you must bring essentials, consider a small waist pack that stays snug and doesn’t impede movement.
• Smartphone Storage: It’s tempting to keep your phone on you for photos or communication, but having it in your pocket can be a distraction. Use a secure storage solution or leave it in a safe place while you dance.
• Clothing Considerations: Wear clothes that are breathable, flexible, and suited to the environment. Your clothing should allow you to move freely without adjusting it constantly. Choose fabrics that wick away sweat and keep you comfortable whether you’re heating up from vigorous movement or cooling down in the night air.
• Choose the Right Footwear: The importance of good shoes can’t be overstated. In a club setting, choose comfortable, closed-toe shoes that protect your feet and provide good support and grip. Sandals can leave your feet vulnerable to being stepped on and typically don’t offer the necessary support for extended dancing.
• Going Barefoot: If the setting is safe and the ground is suitable, dancing barefoot can be a liberating experience. It allows you to connect more deeply with the ground, enhancing your sense of balance and movement freedom. However, always check the area first for safety hazards like sharp objects or excessively rough terrain.
• Ear Protection: Clubs and festivals often have very high volume levels, which can be harmful to your hearing over time. Invest in high-quality earplugs designed specifically for musicians and concert-goers. These earplugs reduce the volume without distorting the music, allowing you to enjoy the beats while protecting your ears.

By preparing thoughtfully for your dance outings, you can ensure that physical discomforts don’t distract from your enjoyment. Free from encumbrances and dressed appropriately, you’ll be able to lose yourself in the music and the movement, fully experiencing the joy of dancing.

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