What does it mean to dream of dancing? Why does it make me feel so happy? These are the questions posed by those who dream of dancing.
Happiness and a sense of fullness are the emotions that emerge in most of these dreams, but this is not always the case and the article clarifies the connections of this symbolic image with the psyche and human experience.
Dreaming of dancing is associated with feelings of happiness and euphoria in which the body, free to move, expresses its full potential.
Dancing (in dreams and in reality) is a way to express this freedom and to experience this fluidity of gestures that have the power to reconnect the dreamer with himself, to make him feel “whole”, part of the group, part of the whole.
He who dances in dreams or in reality with the movements of feet and hands measures space, acquires awareness of them and understands their characteristics, defines his power and creativity with his gestures, and re-establishes contact with his rhythm with his world and with others.
For this reason dancing is innate and deeply connected to human nature, to its gestures and to the spirit and, even when it is born as a ritual, as an imitation of real events or an expression of jubilation, it is always the manifestation of an unconscious language and an energy that transcends will and reason.
Dancing Symbolism in Cultures
What does it mean to dream of dancing? Dancing at home means luck, joy. To see the relatives dancing means that you will be happy. If instead a patient dreams of dancing at a wedding it means great satisfaction in the emotional field.
In general, to dream of dancing or to see dancing indicates a moment of animation in one’s life, in which one feels prepared to act by dominating and at the same time satisfying the natural course of things thanks to an achieved balance.
However, if you feel painfully excluded from the group of those who dance, there are serious difficulties of integration in the family, with friends or at work. It is also believed that if you dream of dancing naked, you should expect a deal to vanish, while if you dance in a mask you will see deceit or pitfalls on the part of fake friends or untrusted collaborators.
Dreams about Dancing – Meaning
Dreaming of dancing is linked to one of the most ancient and rooted symbolisms; it is an activity that sinks into the mists of time, a natural movement and an innate need.
The dance is practiced instinctively from always, in solitude or in group, for fun or for ritual purpose and it can be considered a symbolic extension of the physical body that seeks, through movement, its unity with the divine.
We find an example of this symbolism in the Dionysian dances, in the Sufi ritual dances, in the whirling movements of the dervishes, in the hallucinated dances that precede the trance, but also in the animal nature, in some complicated mating rituals made of rhythmic steps that are true and own ballet for two.
Dreams about Dancing – Symbolism
Below is a list of the most frequent images related to this theme, remembering that every meaning must come from the sensations felt and from the interaction with the other symbols of the dream?
Dreaming of going dancing – connects from an active and proactive attitude of the dreamer who seeks in his reality what can make him “good”, in which he can express himself to the fullest.
Dreaming of seeing others dance – depending on the emotions felt, it can indicate tranquility, peace, the ability to see and enjoy the beauty and harmony around oneself or, on the contrary, highlight a sense of isolation or exclusion.
Seeing others dance in dreams can represent free, uninhibited behaviors, outside the sometimes incorrect rules (on the part of others) that are thus signaled by the unconscious and which the dreamer must notice.
Dreaming of dancing alone – it is a positive dream that shows a deep connection with oneself, the need for freedom and expansion, physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
It can come as a confirmation of some success or as a need to express emotions of joy that are perhaps held back in reality.
It can qualify as a compensation dream where the images of movement and happiness compensate for an uncomfortable and sad reality and, through the contrast between dream and reality, highlight it in order for the dreamer to deal with it.
Dance with a red dress in dreams – it is an image linked to the expression of Eros, to a sensuality that must be recognized and expressed, to feel attracted to someone, to the desire to be noticed and appreciated.
Dreaming of NOT being able to dance – indicates a situation of blockage and sadness in some aspect of the dreamer’s life, perhaps in feelings, but also in participation in collective situations. It means not feeling able to follow the rhythms of others, not feeling connected to the rhythm of life.
Dream of dancing badly –it is often linked to self-esteem, to not feeling up to the situations or expectations of others or to an excessive perfectionism that keeps the dreamer always in tension and that does not allow him to enjoy his successes (small or large).
Dreaming of dancing and falling – it can be connected to some real episode in which it was necessary to “pay” an expression of freedom and joy with a subsequent sense of guilt or sadness or with the reprobation of others.
It can also recall the need to be cautious, not to be inebriated by happy situations (in a sentimental context) in order not to run into unpleasant “falls” (disappointments).
Falling into dreams can also indicate the “fall” of style and approval of others, so you will also have to reflect on parts of yourself that fear they are not perfect, elegant, unexceptionable.
Dreaming of dancing by flying – is bound not only to the need for harmony, but also to the need to lighten the most unpleasant or boring reality. It can also present itself as a lucid dream and express the will, happiness and joy of the dreamer. In some dreams it may have a spiritual meaning and show the tendency or desire to connect with “high” dimensions with a spiritual plane of existence.
Dreaming of dancing on the toes – indicates self-esteem and confidence in one’s abilities, elegance and measure, but also precision and calm and, in some cases, demand a lot from oneself.
Dreaming of dancing without music – in some dreams it shows security and awareness of oneself and one’s needs, an inner harmony that needs nothing else to be expressed.
In other dreams it can have a negative meaning by highlighting a lack of synchrony between one’s actions and the demands of reality, a “disharmony” in some sphere.
Dreaming of being pregnant and dancing – it can be the expression of a goal achieved, of a joy and a sense of completion, or indicate the need to follow the flow of events and to let go to what can no longer be controlled.
Dreaming of a group dance – indicates the group connection, the harmony that reigns and, if in the dream work colleagues appear, the ability to work as a team.
It is an image linked to the sense of union and the need to feel part of something. It can indicate mental flexibility and a common project carried out with enthusiasm and respect for the ideas of others.
Dreaming of dancing in a circle – as above, with a greater need for interaction with others, with the need to reflect and feel supported, “seen” appreciated.
When the choral movement follows the continuous line of the circle as in a round dance, the dream highlights a complete and accepted feeling in one’s environment, naturalness and simplicity of actions that can be reflected in events.
Dreaming of being invited to dance – can be considered a form of encouragement to the unconscious, a stimulus to come out into the open and participate in life.
It represents a request for involvement in something, but also for active participation, to make one’s personal qualities available.
Dreaming of dancing with friends – it represents union and joy and highlights extroversion and shared values.
Dreaming of dancing and singing – it is the expression most full of joy and satisfaction that can be connected from a real happy situation, to a feeling returned and to a spiritual search that makes one feel complete.
Dreaming of dancing as a couple – it brings intimacy and synchrony between two people.
Show involvement, desire for union and fusion, falling in love and eroticism. It can be a symbol of a sexual relationship or of one’s need to mirror each other, to learn from him, to integrate quality and experience.
Dreaming of performing – is certainly a good sign, you are very sure of yourself and you are not afraid to show yourself for what you are to others.
Dreaming of your own dance show – it means that you are too much protagonists of your life, you are used to directing people and things, you don’t leave anything to chance, you need to keep everything under control.
Dreaming of a dance show – if you find yourself dreaming of seeing a show it is likely that you will not be able to live life to the full, do not really interact with the things that happen to you and with people, stay and watch your life from the outside, but you are not really part of it.
Conclusion
In the case of solo dance it is usually a liberating dream, which indicates lightness and also desire and freedom of movement. If the dance happens with other people the meanings are very different and affect the personal sphere.
It is very important to pay attention to the colors and atmosphere you encounter in your dream. Because if it is a dance full of lightness, airy and based on shades of white, the dream should be read in a positive light, while if the colors are difficult to interpret, dark and dense, the dance becomes synonymous with constraint and difficulty in relationships. In the book of dreams, to dream of dancing means to want to be at the center of attention or to need to emerge, as the current situation is not satisfying.
The dance must be divided to perform a correct analysis, as those who dream of dancing alone may need to express their desire for lightness and also for escape, so it is a liberating dream that allows them to awaken the panache and also the need to ‘talk’ with the body.