Dance
Square dancing is a form of American folk dance performed to traditional string band music and the prompting of a caller, and may be set up on regular occasions by social clubs. Tea dances are social occasions where people meet to have afternoon tea and also to ballroom dance. Evening celebrations (dinner dances and balls) include the opportunity to either ballroom dance or disco dance.
Other dance forms such as tap, jazz, flamenco, ballet, belly, disco or modern dancing bridge the gap between social dancing and competitive dancing. To get started, simply choose a style you enjoy or would like to try - and join an appropriate class.
Many people think they can't dance because they have poor coordination, but anyone can dance - if not always elegantly. The main purpose is to enjoy moving to music, so dancing is suitable for peoples of all ages, shapes and sizes. As with most activities, it's a matter of starting gently and building up to the right level of activity.

Clothing and equipment
Some dance forms have specific clothing requirements in order to participate in public. For example, if you want to be a morris dancer you'll need ribbons and bells! For most dance forms, though, comfortable clothing is all that's required.