What an adorable question. I'm not sure the venue this might happen in, but I'd like to believe it's at the recreation center of a small town in middle America - in say, 1944. I'd like to believe it's an organized dance, set up by the town council, where a GI, on the eve of being shipped overseas,spots you quietly sipping punch in the corner and asks for your hand in a slow dance across the old gym floor.
But assuming you're not a time traveler, maybe your question is rooted in more of a club setting. And your "seat" is actually more of a long sleek couch wrapped around the cocktail area. In any case my answer remains the same: No. Don't go back to your seat. This guy is clearly interested in getting to know you and has taken that first tough step: approaching you. After you guys Dougie, or Move it like Bernie, or Lambada it's time to communicate by way of speaking.
Conversation should flow pretty naturally now that you've experienced a few minutes of sweating and moving together. In other words, you've already established a vibe -- now it's time to build on it.
And unless you break every one of his toes or completely Elaine all over yourself, rest assured the guy will be down to segway into more face time. Hopefully it'll click. If not, simply stand up and activate your Running Man.
I miss those days we use to go out dancing. There back?
Swing dance is alive and well, my friends :)
I should add; if this happens at a swing or social dance venue, I would just let the vibe flow. Most guys will chat you up while standing next to you still on the floor before thanking you for the dance and finding a new partner. When he moves on, so should you. Don't sit down again; find someone and ask them to dance. When you see the first guy (I'm assuming you are interested) later, as you will, then you can go back and chat again or ask for another dance. It will let him know you really are interested as opposed to being polite and following the social rules of the dance floor; he most likely will ask for your number or to hang out after.
Other venues, I don't know, but I would say follow FG's advice. Good luck!
Gee I think following him back to his seat might be a bit awkward after one dance, but I guess it all depends on the circumstance.
I prefer if a guy doesn't cling on after a dance but rather returns to their party and maybe asks for another dance or vice versa. It is hard to play the crowd if each person you dance with follows you back to your seat.
I think it really depends on the type of dance. And why are they going back to their seat? If they want to talk to you, wouldn't they stand around (even off the dance floor) and just start talking? If the guy likes you, he's not going to walk away from you and ignore you all night; he'll find a time to talk to you whether you follow him back or not. If he just wanted to dance or check you out and then changed his mind, then who cares? Go find someone else to dance with.