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DJ Josh Sparber

Josh Sparber’s gigs range from weekly East Village parties to formal soirees for New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg. He mixes Motown and Northern Soul with hits from Prince, Stevie Nicks, M.I.A. and Salt-n-Pepa. He’s played to Stockholm crowds and radio enthusiasts via the BBC in London, as well as at fashion shows and Goldman Sachs parties. Bottom line: He’s seen it all.

• “Don’t be afraid to be the first one on the dance floor, since others will most certainly follow your lead.”

• “There aren’t many dance crazes nowadays to learn beforehand, but a slight variation on the Twist or the Pony can still get you through most dance songs. The Worm? Not so much.”

• “A gawky dancer can ease his way onto the dance floor during a slow jam. As the beat picks up, he should move in time. He can copy other guests if he feels uncomfortable, or he can knock back a few more drinks and then hit the dance floor.”

• “When it comes to dancing around friends and family, everyone usually makes a fool of themselves so you should be in good company.”

(Twerking Hard DJs, 917-575-5484; fees start at $1,000 )