15 Misconceptions About Dance Clubs

With dance music hitting the mainstream at a rapid pace, the numbers of people hitting the clubs and festivals is increasing just as fast. Based on th

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With dance music hitting the mainstream at a rapid pace, the numbers of people hitting the clubs and festivals is increasing. Based on the depictions of raves and clubs in movies and TV, EMD nightlife is rife with new expectations and fresh stigma. We've already shown you a number of the types of people you'll meet at a rave, but now it's time to delve into the stereotypes and misconceptions that many have about hitting dance clubs. Go through this handy checklist and make sure you aren't that raver assuming it's nothing but a drugged-up sex party up in the club.

Everyone there loves dance music

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DJs want to talk to you

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Club owners know dance music

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Everyone there is on drugs/can only enjoy the music while high

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That girl dancing with you wants to go home with you

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People want to see your glowstick/finger glove show

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All bouncers are assholes

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Expensive clubs = better clubs

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Alcohol will be cheap

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DJs love taking requests

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You'll be able to get to the bathroom with no problem

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You have to tip that bathroom attendant

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It's OK to have sex on the dancefloor

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It's OK for guys to walk around shirtless

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People will know every song playing

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