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Networking at Dance Day Rhein-Main in Frankfurt

By Mary De LucaUpdated

In brief
  • At Tanztag Rhein-Main in Frankfurt, shared dance experiences are the best way to start a conversation.
  • During a break, approach someone with a specific question about what you just experienced.
  • Briefly tell them what you dance or would like to try, and listen attentively.
  • If you’d like to see each other again, exchange contact details only with mutual consent.

At a special event, people with different styles, levels of experience, and reasons for dancing meet. A friendly way to start a conversation doesn't have to be original: often, an honest question that builds on the shared experience is enough.

What you need beforehand

  • Comfortable clothes you can move freely in
  • A short sentence about what you like to dance
  • An open-ended question about dancing together
  • Your phone or notes app for the contact details you exchange

Dancing together creates a natural conversation starter

Tanztag Rhein-Main is an event day dedicated to dance in Frankfurt and the surrounding region. It is scheduled for October 31, 2026. This gives you a concrete reason to meet people with different levels of dance experience, without having to find a regular dance partner beforehand. For the planned activities and schedule, it's best to check the latest information on taking part in Tanztag Rhein-Main.

When meeting new people, it’s important not to treat the event like a job interview. You don’t need to know a lot about dance or immediately arrange to meet up. A chat about a movement, a question about your experience of dancing, or a shared laugh can be enough to get started. Give the conversation time and pay attention to the other person’s reaction.

If you get along well, make the next step concrete, for example, by talking about a style you’d both like to try. For a future encounter, tips on social dance etiquette can also help. If you’d rather meet people independently to begin with, you can also explore ways to make new dance connections in Frankfurt.

A conversation after dancing together can be the start of a connection, without it needing to turn into a firm plan right away.
A conversation after dancing together can be the start of a connection, without it needing to turn into a firm plan right away.

How to strike up a conversation at a dance day

  1. Set yourself a small goal

    Plan to strike up a conversation with a few people instead of spending the whole day looking for a specific person. A manageable goal takes the pressure off and leaves room for spontaneous encounters.

  2. Choose the right moment

    Wait for a pause or until a shared activity ends. Don’t interrupt an explanation or conversation. Instead, make eye contact and politely ask if now is a good time.

  3. Start with what you experienced

    Ask, for example, which part of what they just experienced they enjoyed, or whether they’ve been dancing this style for long. A specific question is easier to answer than a general “Tell me about yourself.”

  4. Tell them a little about yourself too

    Give a brief answer about your own dance experience and mention what interests you. Notice whether the other person asks follow-up questions or shares something themselves, rather than turning the conversation into an interrogation.

  5. Agree on how to stay in touch

    If you'd like to keep talking or dance together, suggest a specific next step. Ask if you both want to exchange contact details, and respect a no without pressing further.

  6. Follow up soon, in a friendly way

    Later, write a short message referring to your conversation and mention what you talked about. This helps the other person remember who you are and reply without feeling pressured.

Good conversation starters and common pitfalls

Do this

  • Make friendly eye contact during a break
  • Ask about a specific move or experience
  • Briefly share your own interests when appropriate
  • Exchange contact details only if you both want to

Not like this

  • Interrupt someone while they’re giving instructions
  • Start with “So, what do you do?” without any shared context
  • Dominate the conversation with stories about your own career
  • Write down or share someone’s contact details without asking

Your contact plan by timing

Before the dance day

Preparation

During the Dance Day

Meeting

After the dance day

Following up

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Talk to the person during a break and find something you have in common. A question like “How did you like the improvisation?” shows interest without assuming too much closeness. If the person gives a short answer or turns away, end the conversation politely.

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