Friday, April 1, 2011
Week 8 Essay, Dance and Trance.
Music is beautiful, it's also powerful, that's why the dance floor can be considered the "loci of true virtual reality." It allows us to be our true selves, and to do what we might not do any where else. Have you ever went to a club and found yourself dancing with someone you would not give the time of the day else where because of there looks, or race? Have you ever listened to the cornie pickup lines just because you were feeling the moment? I believe this is because of the rhythm of the music,as the bass drum beats through your soul it puts you in a trance where we just want to move. Even some of the shyest people become someone else on the dance floor, there filled with an newfound courage, even the non dancers with no rhythm become perfect dancers. The dance floor is where we forget about color, race, and sometimes even gender. We don't even care if we can or can't dance, it's all about the connection we make with the other person. It's all about fun for the night the inhibition to do what we want and not be judged by society or even have to think about our morals, which went out the door when we stepped through the door. Now don't even talk about the night after, I think this is how most people end up being up a one night stand. Add the lights, music, and liquor, and a rhythmic atmosphere this leads to a animal attraction. I was told how you move horizontally is how you move vertically. Dancing is some what of a matting ritual you get to feel the other person movement, it's like getting a pick into each others inner being. So go ahead free your mind, body, and soul, dance your way out of class.
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I do agree that there can be many one night stands that are fueled by liquor, lights, and beats. Sometimes people wake up the next day saying nothing more than “what was I thinking?” or “this gets out to no one!” (Usually yelled at a friend that witnessed the night happen). The dance floor is a great place to lose inhibitions, and have a good time, but losing morals I think is a bit much. I have seen a few people that have left their minds at the door, and to a certain extent that can be a good thing. But walking in and losing the morals I think is a big mistake. Too many things can go wrong when we let it all hang out and go with the flow a little too much. I am not saying that everyone that goes to a night club or dance hall walks in mindlessly looking for a hook-up, but it does happen. I have never been one to tell anyone how to live his or her life, but I think there is a certain amount or self-respect that is lost when morals are disregarded, and for what- an hour, maybe two, of fun? I know that this may come across as an attack, but I do not mean it in that sense at all. I realize that you are merely commenting on what happens in the world and in the clubs, and I am simply stating my opinion on that topic. I apologize if this comes across as a personal attack on you, or if it sounds like I assume you speak from experience on this topic. I don’t know if you do or not, and I do not judge either way.
ReplyDeleteMusic does transform people into an entirely different person when out on the dance floor. Music is a release for everyone who allows theirself to experience it. Me, my sisters, and closest friends go out dancing once in a while and it is meant to give us an escape from our everyday life, from our everyday issues. About once a month someone out of our group is calling all girls for a night out. Music mixed with a few drinks always stimulates relaxation. Personally, I love to go out dancing. Me and the girls do not care who is watching or what anyone is saying we just get out there and dance. The only difference with us is that we usually stick together. I cannot stand annoying guys trying to pick up at the club. But I do understand what you mean when you mentioned that it does not matter who you are dancing with. Some of my girls end up with some weirdos on the dance floor. My thing is, I love dancing with my girl friends. I simply cannot stand all that obnoxious grinding from horn dogs at the club. I have a funny fetish though, I can watch a guy dance forever. The only rule is he has to really know how to dance, he should have some serious skills to catch my eye. Overall, music is an escape to many, especially on clubbing nights.
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