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Classical Music Got Invented with a Hard Kick from a Peasant's Foot

The Honest Broker • 5917 implied HN points • 21 Feb 25
🎭️ Culture Music Art History Philosophy Dance
  1. Classical music is more about human movement than math. It has roots in how people dance and move, not just numbers.
  2. The history of music shows a struggle between hands and feet. Highbrow music often focuses on hand movements, while lowbrow music is driven by dancing.
  3. Understanding music requires recognizing its connection to our bodies. Rhythm in all genres is tied to how we physically react and move to the music.

Just do your dance already

Experimental History • 3868 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Art Music History Literature Dance
  1. It's common to get stuck trying to give detailed responses to questions. This can lead to wasting too much time on one email.
  2. Finding balance in communication is important to stay productive. Spending all day on one task can keep you from accomplishing other things.
  3. Prioritizing efficiency in response can help manage time better. Instead of focusing on a perfect answer, aim for getting back to others more quickly.

The Sugar Plum Sisters

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 885 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Performing Arts Dance Theater Family
  1. Olivia and Mary Thomas MacKinnon share a deep love for dancing and perform together in 'The Nutcracker'. They have a close bond as sisters and roommates in New York City.
  2. When they were young, they had a friendly rivalry over the lead role in a special performance of 'The Nutcracker'. They decided to share the role, showcasing teamwork over competition.
  3. Their journey began in their living room, a reminder that even small spaces can become stages for dreams and creativity.

‘It’s about changing minds. I want to make choosing bhangra ‘normal’ for everyone.’

NN Journal • 139 implied HN points • 05 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Dance Tradition Community Fitness Wellbeing Inclusivity
  1. Bhangra is a fun and energetic dance from Punjab that is great exercise. It has traditional roots but now mixes with popular music and fitness classes.
  2. Everyone is welcome to join Bhangra classes, no matter their background or skill level. The focus is on inclusivity and making dance enjoyable for everyone.
  3. Dancing Bhangra can help improve mental health and build confidence. It's not just about physical activity; it also provides a break from everyday stress.

Doing "The Twist" with Chubby Checker

Rock 'n' Roll with Me • 179 implied HN points • 14 May 24
🎶 Music Rock Dance Culture History Entertainment
  1. Dancing is for everyone, no matter your age or skill level. You can move to your favorite music in any way that feels good.
  2. Chubby Checker's song 'The Twist' became a huge hit twice, and it's a dance that anyone can do easily and with fun.
  3. Over time, people often lose their confidence to dance, but it's important to embrace joy and creativity, just like we did as kids.
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STRIPPERS ARE PEOPLE TOO

Cintra Wilson Feels Your Pain • 845 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🎭️ Culture Nightlife Art Dance Fashion Relationships
  1. Club workers in the nightlife scene have a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community and solidarity.
  2. Personal anecdotes highlight the eccentricities and dynamics within the club scene, such as conflicts and unexpected encounters.
  3. The story delves into the world of exotic dancers, shedding light on perceptions and reactions to their performances.

Art in an Emergency

Seven Senses • 739 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Art Music Dance Spirituality Healing
  1. Art, like dance and music, helps heal our spirit and emotions. Many cultures have known this for a long time.
  2. Holding on to emotions can cause physical discomfort or pain in our bodies. It's important to process these feelings through creative activities.
  3. Making time to dance, sing, or be still can greatly improve our well-being. Connecting with these activities can revive our energy and joy.

Notes on Dance

Justin E. H. Smith's Hinternet • 915 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Dance Art Philosophy
  1. Dance encompasses a broad range of cultural practices involving choreography beyond traditional performances like ballet.
  2. The avant-garde in art history emerged in the late 19th century and declined by the 1980s due to societal shifts towards norm-enforcement in artistic expression.
  3. Art, like dance, serves as a powerful form of representation that taps into deep human experiences and emotions beyond language.

The best slow dance song ever - a 1970s classic

Rock 'n' Roll with Me • 119 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🎶 Music Rock Dance Etiquette Pop culture
  1. Slow dancing is all about the right approach and technique. Pay attention to how you start, hold your partner, and move together to create a smooth experience.
  2. The best slow dance song needs to have a good tempo and lyrics that set a romantic mood. The right song can help you make a connection with your partner.
  3. Using pop culture references, like scenes from shows, can make learning how to dance more relatable and fun. It helps to know the dos and don'ts to impress when it's time to hit the dance floor.

THE USHER BOWL

The Nelson George Mixtape • 196 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎶 Music Performance Albums Tour Dance
  1. Usher, as a true soul singer, stands out from current R&B singers who heavily use autotune and rap-singing.
  2. Usher's confidence and immense stage presence make his performances, like his Vegas residency show, epic and engaging for the audience.
  3. Usher's upcoming album release and arena tour mark a significant moment in his four-decade career, with expectations of him integrating past performance traditions like never before.

Spring Festival Gala Review by Chinese Doom Scroll

ChinaTalk • 429 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Entertainment Music Comedy Traditions Dance
  1. Many people found the 2024 Spring Festival Gala to be enjoyable and a hit among the past few years' shows.
  2. The performances included a variety of acts showcasing traditional Chinese arts like drums, dancing, opera, martial arts, and folk songs.
  3. Despite some controversial comedy skits, overall the Gala featured high-quality, impressive performances and a mix of propaganda and entertainment.

Did Dinosaurs Dance?

Who is Robert Malone • 11 implied HN points • 21 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Art Philosophy Literature Dance History
  1. Emus and other flightless birds, like ostriches, can dance, showing a joyful expression of life. This reminds us that dancing seems to be a natural behavior shared across different species.
  2. Dinosaurs, especially those closely related to modern birds, might have danced too, which adds a fascinating layer to our understanding of their behavior. Fossils suggest that at least some dinosaurs engaged in movements similar to dance.
  3. The idea of artificial intelligence possibly developing the ability to dream or dance raises questions about consciousness and the nature of the soul. If robots can mimic these human behaviors, it challenges our understanding of what it means to be alive and aware.

Happy Chinese New Years!

Moly’s Substack • 98 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Festivals Entertainment Comedy Music Dance
  1. The Spring Festival Gala is an annual tradition in China, with varying quality each year, but the 2024 edition impressed many viewers, featuring diverse performances.
  2. The Gala showcased a range of traditional Chinese arts and performances, such as Chinese drums, dragon ribbon dances, embroidery displays, martial arts, and folk songs from different regions.
  3. Some comedy skits in the Gala received mixed reactions, with some being appreciated for their humor and others criticized for reinforcing stereotypes or being unoriginal.

NYC Street Performance

Splattern • 99 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Performance art Dance Music
  1. Performing in public can be a fun and freeing experience. It allows a person to connect directly with people and share joy.
  2. Building confidence is important, and sometimes small steps can help overcome fears. Wearing something like a suit can create a sense of credibility.
  3. Street performance may not always pay well, but the joy and smiles shared with others can make the experience worthwhile and fulfilling.

Notes on the art of following

Eternal Sunshine of the Stochastic Mind • 59 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Dance Creativity Leadership Life philosophy
  1. Following in dance involves synchronizing with your partner's movements and being fully present in the moment.
  2. Leading in dance is about clear communication and creating a dialogue with your partner, rather than a monologue.
  3. Embracing uncertainty and letting go of control can lead to more creative and connected experiences in dancing and in life.

Solstice Dance

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Art Dance Community Relationships Personal Growth
  1. Dancing with a community can feel very different from dancing alone. It's nice to join with others and get into a good flow together.
  2. It's okay to have both solo adventures and connections with others. Being open to working with people can lead to rewarding experiences.
  3. Love can come from many sources, not just romantic relationships. Keeping your heart open can help you receive love in a variety of ways.

Can you dance to this?

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Dance Music Literature Art Education
  1. Dancing can enhance the experience of listening to music or audiobooks. Doing both activities together can make each one more enjoyable and engaging.
  2. Responding to difficult content through dance can help process emotions. This allows for a physical reaction while remaining attentive to the material being listened to.
  3. Incorporating music and rhythm into learning can improve memory and comprehension. Using dance or songs can make educational experiences more memorable and fun.

Fighting with smiles

Splattern • 39 implied HN points • 02 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Art Music Dance Peace Self-Improvement
  1. Using a positive internal dialogue can help shift your mindset. Instead of saying 'I should,' try saying 'I could' to see more options.
  2. Dancing and expressing yourself can be a powerful way to show love and defiance against negativity. Embrace the feeling and let it flow.
  3. Staying calm and showing love in chaotic situations can create a peaceful atmosphere. It's harder to bring peace than to fight, but it's much more rewarding.

#87 The rhythm of design

Design Lobster • 159 implied HN points • 27 Sep 21
🪑 Design Art Objects Quotes Dance
  1. Design can be inspired by the rhythmic elements of dance and motion.
  2. Visual representation in design needs to find the right level of abstraction to capture essential aspects.
  3. Design has the power to bring order and rhythm to chaos, much like the mesmerizing motion of a well-designed mobile.

Water is flowing down your arms; your feet are peeling a tangerine

Eternal Sunshine of the Stochastic Mind • 19 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Metaphors Dance Artists Creativity
  1. Ballet resembles mathematics, providing a vocabulary of poses and movements like a formal structure in mathematics, enabling endless unique sequences to unfold.
  2. Ballet teaching often uses metaphorical cues to convey precise body positioning, making the basics challenging to teach and learn.
  3. Sensorial metaphors in ballet, like imagining water flowing down arms or peeling a tangerine with feet, enhance mind-body connection and expand awareness beyond just physical movement.

Balinese mask workshop

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 28 Nov 23
🎭️ Culture Art Dance Expression Workshops Community
  1. The workshop involved a warm-up session similar to ecstatic dance, allowing participants to move freely without the usual pressure of performance. This created a relaxed atmosphere for expression and connection.
  2. Wearing hand-carved masks changed how participants felt and interacted, helping them to be more instinctive and less self-conscious, akin to being an animal in nature.
  3. Engaging with others during the workshop led to unexpected emotional moments, highlighting the importance of communication and understanding feelings in social interactions.

Apples and asian oil

Splattern • 19 implied HN points • 04 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Lifestyle Art Dance Healing Community
  1. Dancing with unique people can be a joyful experience, especially those who are free-spirited and unapologetic in their movements.
  2. Exploring different healing practices can lead to surprising feelings, like the unique sensation after a mouth and nasal massage.
  3. Taking small, unexpected moments in life, like finding free apples, can add a bit of fun and surprise to your day.

Keep on Dancing

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 10 May 20
🎭️ Culture Dance
  1. The post is about sharing a zippy video on Facebook in honor of Mother's Day.
  2. The author encourages others to keep on dancing.
  3. The post includes the author's Substack link.

Monkey Loft

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Social life Dance Relationships Self-Improvement Personal Growth
  1. Getting stung by hornets can be painful, but responding with both fight and flight can help you tackle scary situations.
  2. Dancing alone can feel freeing, and it allows you to connect with others without the pressure of performing.
  3. It's okay to be hesitant when asking for someone's number; the important part is to engage and have a genuine conversation.

I’m sexy and I know it

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 16 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Dance Self-Expression Relationships Personal Growth Artistry
  1. Confidence can create a cycle where feeling sexy boosts self-esteem, making you feel and appear even sexier.
  2. Dancing can be a way to connect deeply with others, allowing for fun while embracing vulnerability and being present.
  3. Consent and respect in physical interactions enhance comfort and enjoyment, leading to positive experiences in social settings.

Some Theories for/from Dancing

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 22 Aug 21
🎭️ Culture Dance Performance Empathy Self Social Interaction
  1. Dancing is often a selfish act that brings focus to oneself, allowing the dancer to feel lost in their own body. It's okay to explore this self-centeredness and let go of the fear of being perceived as selfish.
  2. Empathy can be practiced in dancing by mirroring others' movements, including their struggles. By doing this, dancers become more aware of their own bodies and can connect with others on a deeper level.
  3. Social dancing is about connection and validation, where dancers support each other rather than compete. It's important to balance taking care of one's own energy while engaging with others through eye contact and smiles.

Performance and Effort

Splattern • 0 implied HN points • 04 Dec 23
🎭️ Culture Performance Art Dance Consciousness Creativity
  1. Performance doesn't have to feel like hard work. Sometimes, it can be more about living in the moment and enjoying the experience.
  2. In dance and life, it's possible to let go of unnecessary tension and just flow with the energy around you.
  3. Being fully present might not mean putting in more effort; it could actually be about inhibiting certain thoughts or actions to find a more relaxed state.