Dance has long been an integral component of music culture; from Michael Jackson’s legendary moonwalk to K-pop hit routines and beyond. But how has dance come into the picture? Tim Lawrence, an expert on disco music and author of Love Saves the Day joins us to explore six ways dance music changed the world. Origins […]
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An outstanding dancer responds to music that motivates them, visualizing movement phrases or allowing the music to dictate how they move. Most dance music is composed in 8 bar phrases to help DJs blend the tracks they play seamlessly. Even experienced dancers will sometimes slip out of sync – this is perfectly normal and should
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Some individuals mistakenly believe that EDM encompasses everything produced with electronic instruments; in reality, however, EDM only comprises part of a much wider family of music genres. Genre families that fall within this umbrella include dance music such as big room house, hybrid trap and dubstep as well as less percussive genres like ambient and
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In the 1950s, dance music and styles rapidly proliferated. Rock ‘n’ roll became one of the most popular forms of dancing music with its vibrant rhythm and uninhibited nature encouraging even those most self-conscious to get up and dance. Group dances like the Madison emerged during this time period. This dance style featured couples walking
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Dance music felt the pandemic’s effect particularly acutely; yet 2021 concluded with its scene stronger than ever. Shift K3y has made quite an impression since returning to London as a DJ/producer this year with two catchy, yearning club bangers that quickly went viral, followed by his bass-driven debut album released with Monstercat which garnered him
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As synthesizers became affordable, musicians took full advantage of them by producing songs featuring both organic instruments and heavy electronic production. While purists may have frowned upon such do-it-yourself efforts, this DIY approach resulted in some popular dance hits such as Soft Cell’s Tainted Love and Lipps Inc’s Funky Town that eventually went gold. Irene
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This playlist honors the dance music of 1989. That year was marked by synths and 808s returning to charts while rappers such as Beastie Boys and Public Enemy promoted teenage machismo. House music became immensely popular throughout Chicago and Detroit, producing their own distinct styles. Breakbeat hardcore brought techno and acid house energy to illegal
Dance as an artistic form can be used to express emotion or tell a tale, as well as to relieve aggression or anxieties, or connect with the divine. Music often shapes the style and dramatic quality of dance performances. But choreographers such as Merce Cunningham can work without music altogether or in such a way
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Rhythm is at the core of dance music, driving beat, creating tempo, and setting mood. A good rhythm should be strong yet steady without sudden shifts that disorient listeners or cause them to lose energy. Songs with high danceability scores create a vibrant, energetic, and lively environment. Spotify’s danceability attribute measures how effectively each track
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EDM (electronic dance music) has never been bigger. From festivals to the pop charts, EDM is now an irrepressible force in dance music culture. Although dance music’s popularity has skyrocketed, terrestrial radio has struggled to keep up. Clear Channel abandoned two HD Dance channels in 2008 and then, due to the merger between XM/Sirius channels
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