The dance floor, a place to let loose, a place to let go, a place to be free, a place to feel the music move you and breathe life into you, a place to forget bad and be alive in the moment. The dance floor is a powerful place. It gives people the chance to express themselves in whatever way they want to. The dance floor is a place for expression. Each and every culture has dances that express their traditions and their customs. Dancing is something that everyone can be a part of. Dance has a way of showing off the best aspect of your feeling or your heart. Culturally speaking, it shows off the best of each culture and different dances have spread world wide. The dance floor is a place for people of all different cultures, traditions, cultures, families to go and all be one. The mixture of different moves and different rhythms make up eloquent dances. Dance is something that everyone can relate to; It always makes sense. On the dance floor there is a serge of passion to be one with the music and essentially one with one another. Most people can appreciate talent of all kinds and that is where cultural barriers are broken. There is something so passionate and sensual about the Salsa. All cultures can relate. It is about feeling each step and each motion of the other person and being on the same wave length at the exact same time. It's so intimate and catching that two different people from two different backgrounds and opposite cultures and be one. That is where the cultural barrier is broken. The whole point of the dance floor is that it doesn't matter where you've been or how you felt, all that matters is the moment at hand that second of losing yourself in a sea of beats and rhythms and what surfaces is the connections between all the people on the floor all at the same place and time.
It has been said that the internet is the bridge between cultures but in my opinion that just isn't the case. Yes, on the internet we have access to all different types of people from all over the world but what is it that sparks a connection? What is the bridge on the internet that puts us all on the same beat of life? Nothing. The internet breathes life to accessibility amongst different cultures. We have the option of interacting with whomever we want whenever we want. We also have the option to learn and become educated on the customs and ways of life of other cultures from all around the world. The internet breeds possibility of awareness and contact but it does not breed a spark of passion and connection. There is nothing passionate about surfing the web. There is no intimacy in chatting online or reading a cultural article. Awareness does not always breed understanding and connection, therefore the internet doesn't bring together cultures.
In conclusion, the dance floor is the powerful place where differences of culture don't matter in the moment of the dance. The dance floor virtually makes time stand still and people in the same wave length of music unite. Nothing matters but that dance in that moment and that is power.
I understand what you are saying Karianne. The dance floor is one of the few places out there where everything just seems to stop. You get completely soaked into the music, the motion and the people that nothing matters. Who cares if you feel someone else rub against you, what the song is; what does matter is how you feel during the time you are out there on the floor. It is there where you let all to see your soul, your hardships, and your passion for what you want. You are in your own little world that can’t be ruined. It is like that movie Sucker Punch, which I am a big fan of. She lived in her own world while she danced. There she was able to do anything and achieve all that she wanted.
ReplyDeleteThere was one thing I did disagree on though. That was when you were saying you couldn’t make any kind of connections with people through the internet. Yes, it is completely different than it is dancing, but none the less there is a way to connect with people. For instance, these blogs are a way to express your true feelings about a topic, which then others can read and give their own opinions. Even though it is less emotional since you are not in person, you still get an insight into others through the internet.
Karianne,
ReplyDeleteReally liked your blog! I'm a huge fan of dancing. I could dance for hours even if no one else is or wants to. It's such an awesome way to connect with people because you can tell alot about a person by the way they dance. And you certainly can feel an instant connection when you dance with someone. I remember starting to feel differently about my classmates when I would dance with them or watch them dance at our proms. It's such an awesome form of expression. However, I do have to agree with what was said in the comment above me. There are other ways the cultures connect. I think that in a lot of ways dance is superior to the internet but the internet is also a valid way to connect. But, that's all opinion when it boils down. You have an awesome blog. I can easily follow your logic and enjoy reading your thoughts!
I agree with you. The dance floor is a great place to go and feel free and relaxed. On the dance floor you feel like your in your own world, even though there are people around you. Music for me picks me up when I’m feeling a little down and gets me in a better mood. The rhythm and the beat of different cultures puts you in a trance. Gypsy music I think is a beautiful beat to relax to and feel free. When the music is loud and vibrant, you unite with the culture of the music and relate to it. That is very true when you talk to people on the internet, the connection isn’t the same as in person. The internet has others benefits to interacting and meeting other cultures throughout the world. The dance floor is a great way to express your feelings and let out all you tension and let go. It is a good place for people to go and not think about their problems and just let the music take control. You don’t have to go to a club to enjoy the dance floor. You can have your own dance floor in your home or get some friends together and just have fun and break away. For me I enjoy going to my room and just turning on the radio and relaxing or just start working out to it. The dance floor is a better way to interact with others and meet different people and socialize. You have made many good points in your article. Great work.
ReplyDeletehave read your blog and I have come to the conclusion that you love to boogie down!. Just kidding anyway i am not the greatest dancer in the planet but I can understand the fact that dancing it self is a part of peoples culture all over the world. I do katas sometimes which look like a dance but they are disguised as ploys to defeat your enemy. But aside from katas and martial arts dancing is a fruitful and wonder way of expression. Their are many different types of dancing that express many different things. Amongst my favorite dances is the American Indian dances which the people dance a circle with their warrior outfits and battle cries. To me the Americans Indians have a unique dance the embraces a lot of my ordeals. But some dances are bad like ones from Russia they look just weird and the American Line dance is a bad one too. But for the sake of self expression one cant hope but to line dance from something. With power shows like dancing with the stars and Americas got talent people still have a thing for dancing and for me I am routing for Ralph Maceio the Karate Kid.
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