Thursday, April 23, 2015

DANCE SPECIAL............. IT'S 7 AM. LET'S DANCE

IT'S 7 AM. LET'S DANCE


Twist-start your day to alcohol-free morning dance parties and
rejuvenate your body and mind
The next time you get an invite for a dance party at 7 am, do not think
it's a printing error. People are dancing early morning all over the world ­
from London to New York, from Toronto to New Delhi. They are literally
jumpstarting their day to the EDM beats, emcees, Mardi Gras-style brass
bands and all the latest music or old numbers that we all love swinging
to. It gets even better. There's no need to don the pancake as it always
happens with evening parties. Just wear your tracks, get your hair tied
in a ponytail, and start dancing with a group of people who, just
like you, love dancing any time.And while you're at it, sip your smoothies.

THE DAYBREAKERS
This breakfast dance trend was conceptualised by Radha Agrawal, 36,
the founder of a children's nutrition company, along with Matthew
Brimer, who runs an adult education school in the US. Agarwal wanted
to find an alternative to night dance parties which have become dark,
drug-fuelled and “are simply no fun“. Says Agarwal, “I started these
morning dance parties as a social experiment. We gather about 400
people at different locations in different cities early in the morning.
This rave is called Daybreaker.“
Actor, dancer and singer Meiyang Chang says morning dance is a
mind-body-soul experience. “When I start my day with tapping my feet,
I feel motivated and upbeat; I feel I can take on anything life throws my way.
It's a fabulous way to redefine the dance culture. For the hard core dancer,
it's a delight and even for the lazy ones out there, this may propel them to
swing and get into shape,“ he says.
Fitness expert Leena Mogre says it's the revival of the dance party movement
of the '70s, sans the drug and alcohol. “You dance and shake up your body.
There is an amazing energy in the room because everyone comes with the
intention of dancing. Their mood is chirpy and it's the ultimate workout.“
It's a physical, mental and psychological boost all at once. “We introduce
positivity and happiness into our raves. People connect at a community level.
The energy is supercharged. The community feeling you get with dancing
with everyone is an instant mood lifter. We have people playing the saxophone,
doing break dance ­ the energy is fantastic,“ says Agarwal.
Rohit Khanna, 32, who attended the morning rave in London, felt ecstatic after
dancing for an hour, before going to work. “I had my reservations, but I loved
the slam poetry session, pre-dance yoga and dancing,“ he says. There's a
surprise element woven into the programme every now and then.
Some are labelling this growing trend as `conscious clubbing'. Says
DJ Sunny Sarid, “A psychedelic party in the morning shakes you out of
your sleep. Music and dance combined is the perfect way to begin your day.
It's going to be the biggest workout craze in coming years. Earlier, we had
the rebellious hippies taking to night dancing, transmusic and drugs.
It's a reverse trend now. People who enjoy alcohol-free raves,
coffee and dance have come together.“

Nona Walia TL12APR15

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