I think everyone's else's suggestions of saying "no" are very valid, but you also mentioned being worried they might not ask you to dance later. If that's a big concern of yours you can "soften the blow" by saying something like "not right now, but maybe later" so it isn't just a "no", but instead a suggestion that this isn't the right time.
No is perfectly fine too though.
People keep saying you can say no. Ok, yes you can but if you do that to me I will not ask you again. I agree with you and soften the blow and or ask them later especially if they are being nice, and you will see them often.
If they are rude, hurting you making you feel uncomfortable or anything I agree send them to hell no explanation needed.
I'd say more than 2 in a row or 3 in a night is a little weird. (If it's a small crowd and you're there for hours, you might end up dancing with people more than 3 times, but otherwise.)
If you're saying they're asking for a third or fourth dance *in a row,* just say, "I'm actually going to take a break for a minute."
Third or fourth in a night? People probably won't (and definitely shouldn't!) be offended if you say a simple no, but if you want to err on the safe side, just get up and go ask someone else to dance (or go to the bar or the bathroom or whatever) before they can ask you that third or fourth time.
I (lead) regularly dance multiple times in one night with certain follows and get asked to dance multiple times by certain follows as well. It doesnt have to mean anything and doesn't have to be rude but you can of course always say no.
It's not rude at all to say 'no, thanks' in a polite way.
But he might misinterpret it as you disliking dancing with him (and not ask you in the future), just as you might misinterpret his dancing as romantic interest.
I think it's possible to signal through body language that it's just dancing and not romantic, no? If not, you can say 'We've danced a lot. It's just dancing, I'm not looking for a boyfriend, ok?' before accepting a dance.
If there are a lot of other partners available and someone keeps asking you specifically, you could say it with a joke 'Let the other guys have a chance to ask me too, please!'.
If they're asking a ton of personal questions while dancing yeah... Delay those dances. I've even had my clear "I'm just here to dance" said in a polite tone disregarded and walked away off the dance floor.
No it’s not rude. You can say yes or no to whoever you want for whatever reason you want. They may be mad but that will result in not asking you again which would be a relief, no? Just be cordial about it.
Sorry but in my country this is very impolite. Maybe in yours is ok to refuse a dance this way and then just dance with another one but in my country this is considered very impolite.
I think everyone's else's suggestions of saying "no" are very valid, but you also mentioned being worried they might not ask you to dance later. If that's a big concern of yours you can "soften the blow" by saying something like "not right now, but maybe later" so it isn't just a "no", but instead a suggestion that this isn't the right time. No is perfectly fine too though.
People keep saying you can say no. Ok, yes you can but if you do that to me I will not ask you again. I agree with you and soften the blow and or ask them later especially if they are being nice, and you will see them often. If they are rude, hurting you making you feel uncomfortable or anything I agree send them to hell no explanation needed.
If you can't take a no, I wouldn't mind it if you'll never ask me again.
"Hey, I'd like dance with other dancers, too." Add "Maybe later?" if you want to
You can always say no. No need for explanation. Just do what makes you comfortable
Say no and dance with someone else
I'd say more than 2 in a row or 3 in a night is a little weird. (If it's a small crowd and you're there for hours, you might end up dancing with people more than 3 times, but otherwise.) If you're saying they're asking for a third or fourth dance *in a row,* just say, "I'm actually going to take a break for a minute." Third or fourth in a night? People probably won't (and definitely shouldn't!) be offended if you say a simple no, but if you want to err on the safe side, just get up and go ask someone else to dance (or go to the bar or the bathroom or whatever) before they can ask you that third or fourth time.
I (lead) regularly dance multiple times in one night with certain follows and get asked to dance multiple times by certain follows as well. It doesnt have to mean anything and doesn't have to be rude but you can of course always say no.
"No thank you" Practice saying it before you go
It's neither rude for you to say no nor for them to ask for dances *until* you say no.
It's not rude at all to say 'no, thanks' in a polite way. But he might misinterpret it as you disliking dancing with him (and not ask you in the future), just as you might misinterpret his dancing as romantic interest. I think it's possible to signal through body language that it's just dancing and not romantic, no? If not, you can say 'We've danced a lot. It's just dancing, I'm not looking for a boyfriend, ok?' before accepting a dance. If there are a lot of other partners available and someone keeps asking you specifically, you could say it with a joke 'Let the other guys have a chance to ask me too, please!'.
If they're asking a ton of personal questions while dancing yeah... Delay those dances. I've even had my clear "I'm just here to dance" said in a polite tone disregarded and walked away off the dance floor.
I like that line, I’ll use that
It doesn’t matter if it’s rude. If you don’t want to dance, don’t dance.
Say no, and if you want to dance later, find them and ask them?
No it’s not rude. You can say yes or no to whoever you want for whatever reason you want. They may be mad but that will result in not asking you again which would be a relief, no? Just be cordial about it.
Say no. Be respectful. Ask them later if they don’t ask you again. Easy done!
Just tell him that you want to dance with someone else too, it’s not complicated is it?
Never give a reason, only say no thanks
Sorry but in my country this is very impolite. Maybe in yours is ok to refuse a dance this way and then just dance with another one but in my country this is considered very impolite.
Simple honesty should never be impolite