If you're planning on attending your first rave, you may have some doubts about how to behave. Fortunately, ravers are a very friendly group of people who welcome everyone with open arms. With an open attitude and some good dance moves you will be well received.
Steps
Step 1. Become fully aware of the "rave culture"
Try to understand what ravers are like in everyday life. They tend to be people who love the nightlife rejecting the commercialization of the disco, there are those who have an interest in others, those who have a more political approach (rave ideology is anarchy, as in punk) or those who who just want to spend their time dancing and having fun.
Step 2. Learn the meaning of PLURR
It is an acronym for "Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, Responsibility", Peace, Love, Unity, Respect and Responsibility. Many ravers follow these rules. If you don't follow these rules you could be turned away from others. If you follow them you will get along with everyone.
Step 3. Learn about the myth of drugs in raves
The word "rave" is often associated in the media with the word ecstasy. Some use it and are a minority; the same is true for other substances. Hard drugs such as heroin are banned from raves and for this reason, considering ravers only of drug users is seen in the environment as an insult. Some of the people you will meet may be psychedelic and therefore very sensitized: respect everyone and transmit positive energy.
Step 4. Think about why you are going to a rave
Try it and see if you like it. Are your friends there? Do you like music? Understanding the reasons for your interest in raves early on can save you a lot of trouble during the party.
Step 5. Interested in different types of music
There is a huge variety of different styles of music in the electronic dance arena. Ask your friends for recommendations or search YouTube to hear some of the artists from the psytrance / tekno world. Get used to that kind of music before you go to a rave, it's no fun for anyone if you don't like music when you're at a rave.
Step 6. Learn some dance steps
Finding a dance to do at a rave is getting harder and harder. The best way to learn is to watch - look at those around you and follow what they are doing. Create your own style and be unique. Start slowly and progress by going faster. It will take a while to learn some rave dance moves, such as the Melbourne Shuffle.
Step 7. Wear comfortable clothing
You're in a rave to have fun… not to show your body, to get a person's number, or to flirt. Wear clothes that you feel comfortable with and in which you can move freely. Once you get used to the environment, it will be a little easier to make your wardrobe more quirky. Remember that the central issue is the free expression of each.
Step 8. Find a style that makes you feel comfortable
Some North American ravers love the Kandi. The Kandi (also known as Kandii or Candi) is a handcrafted and beaded bracelet that many ravers wear on their wrists. Exchange it with others if you decide to make your own. Beware that a loose Kandi can get lost while dancing. Some ravers don't like Kandi due to the stereotype associated with immaturity. There are different groups of people in the rave scene who belong to different styles of rave, most of them differ from different styles of music, dance, or fashion.
Step 9. Don't be afraid to introduce yourself to others
A lot of ravers like to make friends, those who don't are obvious. Find a common interest with people and embrace everyone.
Advice
- Have fun, you will make it easier, and relax, no one will judge you for how you dress. Be yourself.
- Find your personal style. Be yourself and have a positive attitude. Everyone goes to raves to dance and have fun.
Warnings
- Don't argue with anyone, it's not worth making enemies. Don't be rude.
- If you bump into someone badly, apologize. If someone apologizes to you, accept the apology; it was just an accident, after all.
- Use ear plugs. You may find a great space to dance near the speakers, but you may damage your hearing. Wear ear plugs.
