By Charlotte Latvala

“Everybody dance now” is sometimes a command that must be obeyed.

Do you need to dance, at 50? Well, sure, you say. I like to toss on an old Wham! CD and boogie around my living room every now and then.

But that’s not what we mean. In mid-life, there are occasions when you need to dance in public, including but not limited to: Your kid’s wedding; the annual work-related social event your spouse drags you to; and one of those rare but glorious funerals where the music starts and everyone hits the dance floor.

Don’t let the rhythm catch you unprepared. Instead:*

• Fuel up. A healthy snack before you hit the floor is as important as a good beat.

A perfect pairing.

• Remember it’s not 1982. So stop yelling at the DJ to play The Psychedelic Furs.
• Don’t whip. Don’t nae nae…