How do I start dancing?

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How do I start dancing?

There are many free dance animations in Second Life. They are passed around in collections from one Resident to another, so don't be afraid to ask others for animations.

When someone gives you an animation, it will be placed into the Animations folder. An animation can be played by double-clicking it in your inventory, then clicking the Play In World button.

Inventory filters can be used to easily locate all animations in your inventory.

1. From the File menu in the Inventory window, choose Show Filters.
2. Click the None button to unmark all filter checkboxes, then mark the Animation checkbox.
3. When finished, choose Reset Filters from the File menu to show all of your inventory.

Also, in places like clubs, there are scripted dance machines. To search for a club, click the Search button at the bottom of the screen, then click the Places tab. Try searching for club, dance, party or another keyword.

Depending on how the specific machine operates, you can usually click on one to start dancing; clicking on it again should stop you.

If you are unsure how to use a dance machine, try asking someone nearby how it works.

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