<p>I will admittedly say that I have never been to a dance in my life, both in middle and high school. Personally, I've never understood why going to one of these dances is considered fun, except for maybe the prom, since I guess it's a 'special' one. Most people I ask tell me that it's just about hanging out with friends, but why is a dance necessary for something teenagers probably do several times a week? </p>
<p>Whenever dances come up my friends always say that I should go, and always ask me "What are you so busy with that you can't go?" It irritates me so much having to spin a string of excuses or lies just to get out of their radar, as some people just don't understand the concept of 'no'. And no, they are not asking whether I am going or not to let others know if I am available to ask to the dance. They are just suggesting I should go.</p>
<p>Perhaps my view of dances is flawed and they are a blast. What are your thoughts? If you've gone to one, how was it? And if you haven't, then what's your take on HS dances?</p>
<p>Go to dances for the afterparties</p>
<p>That what I’m doing with prom. Why pay $80 to go to my HS gym?</p>
<p>Honestly, I think you should go to one, just to see what it’s like. It’s an experience.</p>
<p>Personally, I don’t see the appeal. I go to a boarding school where there is NOTHING else to do on weekends, so we have a dance every saturday night and everyone on campus goes. Once in a while they’re fun, if the DJ is good and everyone actually dances, but more often they’re just boring and pointless.</p>
<p>I totally get where you’re coming from with people telling you to go – all my friends make fun of me for being antisocial because I’d rather watch a movie or do homework than be stuffed into an 100 degree room and pushed and shoved by people dripping with sweat. I love to go out, I like to party, I like to spend time with friends, but dances are just not fun (at least at my school).</p>
<p>OK. I think dances are really fun. In middle school, yes, they were stupid. The fun is in the experience more than the dancing itself (though if you have a good date that can be fun too). It’s fun to aks someone, get all dressed up, make her feel special, take lots of pictures, grind and other less important dances, go to after parties, and sometimes going with someone as a friend turns into more. Not every dance will be a complete blast, but overall it’s a good experience.</p>