This is how I first learned

Kinda a parody

[@Ovalee]

As a beginner, I’m mostly hesitant on the idea of experimenting and trying out dance moves without any prompt. It’s hard to change from being a technical player from other games to the creative freedom of DRS >.< I have no shuffle experience and I don’t know how to freestyle, so it’s intimidating. I understand as you play more and in higher level stages, there are recognizable patterns for different kinds of moves, but the easy stages are arguably even more intimidating to me because of how sparse the chart is - creative freedom in that sense is overwhelming to me. Maybe I’m just too scared to look dumb and try things out. Was learning scary or hard to you? I really do want to learn and look cool like you!

[@shinnabuns]

I was definitely really shy when I first started out, I was scared I looked dumb while playing but as I played more I started enjoying the game more than caring if I was doing it correctly. And everything just comes along as well. I definitely had no dance training prior but as with everything I started off with the tutorials and I also practiced at home since the tutorials are readily available on KZbin as well. Kudos to you because I'm actually pretty trash at DDR hahaha I prefer DRS more because it has more freedom and I can do what I want, so maybe it's a difference in thought processes? Definitely try it out though, it's a great game and it was definitely intimidating for me too since I would see all the really talented people play but that just gave me more motivation to become better and be like them.

[@Ovalee]

@@shinnabuns yeah, most of the videos of DRS are from really skilled dancers! Their choreography and improv is insane 🤩 I really like your videos too! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to me. I tried out DRS yesterday and I did start kind of breaking the ice, having a lot of fun with it even though a lot of people were passing by 🙈 I’m gonna keep practicing. Thank you for your encouragement ☺️

[@ezzatisaid]

Hi!! Just wanna send you some encouragement as well!~ With or without a machine freestyling in public can always be daunting but I hope you will gain enough confidence to try and try again. My best tip is to just “let it go”. Did a bad move?. It’s ok move on to the next step. Looked dumb trying something?. Refine it or just throw that idea away. You’ll eventually find something that feels natural to you and that you’re okay with. Good luck to us all!! 💓💯💯

[@Ovalee]

@@ezzatisaid I want to update and let everyone know I am glad I kept trying and I now pull in crowds playing 😆 and I play better now with people watching because I feel much more confident. Thank you both for your kind words and the advice!

[@zxoe]

@@Ovalee ayyy, good job!! sounds like you made good progress ^^

[@Inkychuu]

i love dancerush!!

[@resendmxxn]

I want to try it so badly but there aren’t any arcades that are easy for me to get to that have one 😢

[@shinnabuns]

Nooo I'd be so sad 😢😢 Def should plan a trip one day and just spend the whole day there

[@ACE_6210]

Exactly, Smooooch ・∇・

[@The-BigWeebowski]

About how much practice you think it takes to get at your level?

[@killercore311]

It took me a 3 days. However my ability to keep beat is higher due to ddr and PIU. Realistically a week and half because there is like 3 essential steps T-step, spongebob (cheesable), and running man.

[@LollipopTechno]

Hello! What's the name of the song playing?

[@LollipopTechno]

@Wendy Sandoval That's it! Thank you.

[@nmthanh33]

It wont make sense if you dont play high level but .. as a beginner ... I ... feel embarrassed 😢