5 life lessons you learn on the dance floor

Being at a rave is often compared to going to church. But the dance floor can also be a classroom, where important lessons can be learned.

Getting stuck into the dance floor, immersing yourself in its energy and being at one with the people around you can help to build character. Here are 5 key lessons you learn on the dance floor…

YOU CAN’T BE EVERYONE’S FRIEND
It’s a cold, hard truth that we humans can only manage so many close relationships before the quality of those connections suffers. So, while you may think that lovely person you met in the smoking area will be your new best friend, you might never see them again.

EMBRACE THE MOMENT
In everyday life it can be so difficult to be present, but the dance floor offers you the chance to really unplug and be in the moment. When the energy is right, you can’t help but be swept up in what’s happening right here, right now.

THERE IS SUCH A THING AS TOO MUCH
Though your inner child might throw a hissy fit when they read this, there is such a thing as too much… of everything. Too much raving, too many intoxicants, too much dancing, all of it. Being a dance floor professional teaches you to know your limits on so many levels.

TOLERANCE OF OTHERS
The dance floor is a place where you learn very quickly to be tolerant of others. People dancing enthusiastically, your feet being stepped on accidentally, wasted people leaning into you, over-friendly strangers… finding peace and enjoying yourself in the sometimes challenging rave space is akin to Zen meditation.

GOING HOME EARLY IS ACTUALLY BLISS
This will be sacrilege to you diehard ravers out there, but calling time when you’re ready to go and snuggle with your duvet often turns out to be the best decision ever. Life will teach you this over time - leaving early is a superpower.