So I seen a lot of discussion on Reddit about how there are now Techno DJs that play "pop" techno that appeal to masses and more commercial festivals.

Which DJs do you people think is "proper" diving techno?

The other day I was thinking about how we often rely on genres to define “what we like” yet not every song within those categories actually resonates with us (it’s actually impossible, you can like most but not every). It made me wonder if there’s a deeper element underneath it all, something more specific than genre itself, that truly connects with the way we experience music and dance.

There are genres that I’m regular at my everyday listening and the spaces I go out to dance in, yet sometimes songs from genres I barely even follow end up becoming some of my all time favorites.

It made me realize there’s probably something beyond what is called GROOVE. Of course groove it what makes people move, but among all the groovy tracks we enjoy, some unlock a completely different level of dancing in us.

I wondered what is that actual element? What is happening inside those tracks that pushes me to my peak when dancing? WITHOUT USING TECHNICAL WORDS.

For example… I just realized that the tracks that make me move the most are the ones that give me the feeling that something is “loading” “assembling pieces of a puzzle” “a machine turning on and charging” or “something being assembled”… songs with those specific feelings are the ones that provokes me to dance to the fullers. This is my way of describing what moves me in dance music at least when it comes to the kind of tracks that completely take over my body on the dancefloor. I think finding ways to describe these feelings can create a better understanding between people who really do love going out to dance.

I feel like if we do practice trying to describe that element or group of elements (in our own words) we’ll probably make much better decisions about the music we seek, the parties we attend, and even the DJs we choose to follow.

I hope I’m understood 😂

Hey everyone, I’m looking for recommendations for clubs/venues that have really good dance floors.

Specifically curious if any have sprung floors, since I dance a lot and it makes a huge difference for my knees. Sound quality and crowd vibe matter too, but the floor is my main thing.

What venues have you been to that stand out? Bonus points if you know the floor type.

Thanks in advance!

I feel like sign language would be so useful at many dance events where you don't want to talk over the music. Even if you're sitting off to the side of a dancefloor, the music is still loud and I'd love to be able to talk to people without having to yell. I also like the openness of it because anyone who knows sign language can "eavesdrop" so it invites anyone to be a part of the conversation. It's also fun to say little phrases to a friend without exchanging words and it can easily go with the natural flow. At the very least, the signs for things like water, bathroom, candy, etc are very useful. I've talked to so many people who want to learn it but they just don't have anyone to practice it. I'm the same way so I'm trying to be the change I want to see in the world! plus if people see you signing they're more likely to come up and sign with you

One of the ways I'm practicing is by learning the signs to songs that I like. I have this vision of eventually being able to dance in a way that's a mix of sign language and voguing but I have a looooong way to go. The main song I'm learning right now is Crank by Slayyyter. I'm going to a dance party in a couple weeks that will undoubtedly play that song and I really want to be able to sign to it if it comes on

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So I watched this video, and I couldn't help but notice how freaking hard it looked like EVERYBODY was vibing... Not that people don't vibe today, but this is next level. Just look at their faces and dance moves!

It got me wondering: are cell phones, and how we can always be contacted taking away from our presence in the moment so much so that this level of raving is no longer possible?

I mean, I've been to no-phone shows and they're fun, but still nowhere near this level, possibly because people still have a lingering sense of anxiety, even when their phones aren't with them.

Idk, what do you think?

I shit you not u/sexydiscoballs. At wormhole stage someone walked out with a fucking folding lawn chair. Unfolded it and put it on the fucking dance floor , then proceeded to sit in it, on the dance floor and proceed to watch the talent like it was a damn tv programme!

I went to a rave

While I was dancing on the floor, I started getting anxious because I wasn’t sure if I should make eye contact with people who were dancing facing away from me.
At raves, people seem to make eye contact a lot, and I don’t really understand why. What are they trying to communicate when they look at me? And how am I supposed to respond?

#rave

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