Use it how you like, there are many ways. (same amount as a man must walk down...)
a few examples of use:
I dare you!
don't you dare tell my girlfriend what you saw!
I dare not swim in deep water
She doesn't dare refuse her parents
I dare say
truth or dare? (a child's game)
If you want a better, more thorough explanation then bite me...or (rather) ask me:)