Dance Like Everyone’s Watching: Finding Joy and Confidence in Embarrassing Moves

Mary Beth Hazeldine
6 min readJan 6, 2024
Photo by Zacke Feller on Unsplash

Have you ever been caught dancing like nobody’s watching, only to realize that everyone is, in fact, watching? And I don’t mean the graceful, well-coordinated dancing that wins reality TV competitions. I’m talking about the kind where your limbs seem to be having an identity crisis.

If you haven’t, you’re either lying or you’re not living your best life.

Let’s talk about how embracing your inner awkward dancer can lead to joy, confidence, and a few hilarious stories to tell.

The Uncoordinated Beginnings

Let’s start from the beginning.

You’re at a party, the music’s pumping, and someone’s doing the worm. It’s mesmerizing. You think, “Hey, I have a body, I can do that too.”

Spoiler alert: It’s not the same. Your version of the worm looks more like a confused caterpillar in an existential crisis.

But here’s the thing — it’s fantastic. You’ve just broken the ice, not with your dance moves, but with your bravery.

The Philosophy of Awkward Dancing

Awkward dancing is a philosophy. It’s the art of not caring how you look and just enjoying the moment.

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Mary Beth Hazeldine
Mary Beth Hazeldine

Written by Mary Beth Hazeldine

Chief Inspiration Officer, Spiritual Psychologist, Hypnotherapist, Writer, Chef, Dog Lover, Line Dancer, Ex-Banker, MBA— marybeth@marybethhazeldine.com

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