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Techno Dance Moves that Never Fail on the Dancefloor
Author : Skylar Schossberger
June 16, 2022
Let’s be real. When you find yourself in a warehouse party, whether you’re a seasoned raver or newbie to the scene, your body wants to move when you hear that four-on-the-floor techno pulse. Although techno dancing isn’t classically defined in the dance world, its found a niche among underground partygoers. The dance moves can be as free and experimental as the underground scene itself. There’s no judgement. Really, the only expectation is that you’re able to let go of what others think and truly feel the music move your body in fantastic ways. If you need help getting started, then here are some dance moves that never fail on the dancefloor.
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How to Dance to Techno
Both the beauty and the curse of techno dancing is that there’s no “right” way to move to techno. It’s very personal. Contrast, for example, dancing to different genres. The way your body will move to a dub techno track at 120 BPMs may be quite different from the way it responds to a mind melting acid techno track at 135+ BPMs.
The best course of action is to learn the foundation for dancing to techno. Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can add your own unique spin and begin free styling. Start by accustoming your body to the underlying rhythm. Sway your hips to the beat: “1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, etc.” Tap your feet: “Left, right, left, right, left, right, etc.” Once you feel confident that you’ve captured the rhythm, capture the textures of the track with your arms and your fingers. You can incorporate your entire body into the track, let the music take you to new heights. The key, at the end of the night, is to feel the track from start to finish.
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Techno Dance Moves
As mentioned previously there is no right way to dance to techno.
Get creative with your movements, dance is a powerful form of expression. Now there’s no official names for these dance moves but “Das Techno Team” has thought up some great creative names of actual dance moves you’ll typically find with techno parties.
The Italian Stomp
Here is a simple variation of basic feet stomping. You start with the sway of your hips and then you incorporate your feet. After you feel comfortable with this movement you can begin experimenting with patterns. Instead of going “left, right, etc.”, consider changing the pattern. Double it up, “left, left, right, left, right, right, etc.” Heck, triple it if you’re feeling fancy.
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The Royal Brexit Drop
Now that you’ve got your feet underneath you it’s time to use those arms.
Fist pumps, wrist flicks, snaky arms… go full Gumby mode. Your hips and your legs can jack to the rhythm and the rest of your body can feel out the other elements of the track.
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Sidewalk Voguing
No techno dance guide would be complete without mentioning “voguing.” Voguing or “vogue” is a kind of improvisational dance style influenced by the poses of models in fashion magazines. Whether angular and precise or slow and sensuous, this style of dance is about telling a story through movement.
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5 Best Techno Dance Songs
Charlotte de Witte “Age of Love – The Age of Love” (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix)
The original track “The Age of Love” by Age of Love is over 30 years old. It was popular in the nineties and continues to be a dance floor destroyer to this day. Charlotte de Witte and Enrico Sangiuliano‘s remix of the hit track is just as banging. The lyrics “come on, dance with me” beckon ravers to the dance floor to stomp to the heavy four-to-the-floor kick and lose themselves in the trance that is “The Age of Love.”
Charlotte de Witte · Age Of Love – The Age Of Love (Charlotte de Witte & Enrico Sangiuliano Remix)
Joey Beltram “Energy Flash” – R & S Records
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A definitive techno track during its time, the track sits nicely in any modern techno set as well (good music is timeless after all). Joey Beltram’s song is minimal, yet playful. The 909 percussive elements frame Beltram’s interlocking sonic patterns and lush string samples. This track is a dancer’s dream, his infamous whispered “ecstasy” rolls over your body and hypnotizes it to move from start to finish.
R & S Records · Joey Beltram – Energy Flash
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F.U.S.E. “Substance Abuse”
F.U.S.E., aka Richie Hawtin, is a classic nineties acid track that produces full body spastik action.
You can’t help but rock out to the squelching 303. Turn the speakers up to max level, you’re in for a trip.
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Darude · Sandstorm (Radio Edit)
Da Hool “Meet Her At The Love Parade” (Original Mix)
“Meet Her At The Love Parade” references the Love Parade, a former German electronic dance music festival and parade in Berlin. This song builds up quite nicely, like a good party. The percussive elements are simple and layer well. But, the best part is the melody. It’s introduced about a quarter into the song. Once you hear it, you’re hooked. Commence the head bobs and hip sways.
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Jeff Mills “The Bells”
“The Bells” by Detroit legend Jeff Mills is a techno anthem. The glitchy kick and playful percussive elements create a euphoric feeling. Its infectious melody compels the body to do as it pleases. Your legs will stomp to the rhythm and the rest of you will react to every sonic element in the track.
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A Raver’s Delight
Movement is sacred.
It expresses emotion without words and propels us forward. Techno is special because it unites us to move together and dance. A raver’s delight is knowing that no matter where you’re from or who you are, we’re all equal on the dance floor. We all share the same dreams, the same fears, and crave love and happiness. If and when you find yourself dancing to techno, dance like no one’s watching. Freedom inspires others to move freely.
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10 INCREDIBLE DANCE MOVES FOR THE PARIS TECHNO PARADE
Fall is on our doorstop, summer is saying its last goodbyes and daily life is resuming much to our disappointment. But it doesn’t have to be this way; September weather is ideal, not too hot, not too cold and what better than to attend a massive party in the streets of le city of love?
Join us in front of the Deezer Bus on 19th September for the Paris Techno Parade, 5 hours of pure electro bliss and festivities.
In case you’re a gawky dancer and look about as comfortable as a fish on dry land, here are 10 incredible inspirational dance moves by people who actually couldn’t give a damn. Grab some serious footwork tips from these fascinating heroes of the ordinary world.
And if you want to practice, here is the official Deezer bus playlist.
If you got attitude like Kaycee here, then hang on to the back of the bus and crunk like you can’t crunk no more.
The music’s pumping, and you’ve battled your way to the front of the parade… and go mental; There ain’t nothing to loose not even your street cred left behind at home when you decided to wear pink and green leg warmers.
When they’re not flapping their arms in an industrial park out in the suburbs, these young Cyber goths are either practicing their moves in their bedroom or following their very own special truck at the Techno Parade. Hats off to the guy with the woolly blue braids for impeccable arm coordination.
Halfway between Disney’s Ariel having a seizure and a sea lion giving birth, these aquatic dance moves are rather mesmerizing… If ever it starts to rain in Paris you know what remains to be done in the overflowing sewage puddles.
For those of you who haven’t yet stumbled across a Hakken video, here is a great example of this rave dance originating from the Dutch Hardcore and Gabber scene.
The point is to dance along to the beats of the song, which can reach up to 190 BPM. The real trick is to pretend you’re riding a pony in a pair of Nike Air Max with a fanny pack (or bum bag depending what side of the Atlantic you’re on) slung over your shoulders. Adidas poppers are a plus.
The art of the Techno Parade is to master those dance moves no matter what music is playing or which parade bus you’re following.
If nothing is stopping him, then there is certainly nothing stopping you, get out of bed, shove your belongings into a plastic bag and pull off some mean moves.
This lady has some serious skills; fist pump to the left, fist pump to the right, twerk it to the floor, even the dog’s like “oh god I can’t watch, she’s way too bad ass.
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There is always much to learn from kids, check out this mini 1997 rave party. A pint-sized version of adult ravers (without the jaw clenching): open and highly flammable nylon shirts, trackies, round sunglasses and fabulous dance moves. Bow down to the perfectly executed “index finger pushing invisible button” move!
Now if you’re lucky enough to be on top of an actual parade bus (mingle with the peasants down below! Whatever for?) This video is basically 90’s tackiness in all its glory: leopard crop tops, curtain hair and above all questionable dance moves in shimmery halter necks… An all time classic that should be rehabilitated a.s.a.p.
What’s a list without a bonus! Behold the classic, the ultimate and inimitable Techno Viking!
Ok he did file a lawsuit against the proud owner of the video for character assassination, but no one will ever be as classy and majestic as this medieval Thor, EVER!
Learn how to dance tectonik (electro-dance)
Do you like electronic music and want to learn how to dance tectonik? For beginners, there are many videos and tutorials, but all this will not bring results if you spend little time learning and preparing.
What is this style? What are its features? How to learn to dance tectonics at home in a couple of months? Read the article and you will know everything!
The origin of the style
This type of youth dance gained popularity with the development of electronic music in the early 2000s in Paris. Several young guys decided to show an unusual dance in the Paris metro and thereby stand out from the crowd. This style of performance won love and recognition, and a few years later the whole world learned about it. Tektonik is a mixture of elements of various dances, namely hip-hop, locking, jumpstyle, techno and popping. nine0003
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What is dance like?
The rhythm of the dance is quite fast, the movements of the hands are relaxed, directed up and down, but at the same time you need to make sure that the hands are located one above the other.
Due to the speed of execution of the elements, an interesting effect is created. Legs and arms work in the same rhythm. Basic leg movements include toe and heel swings. For example, to swing the heel, you need to stand on the toe, take the heel to the side, then perform a swing with the toe, shift the weight to the heel and then make a sharp lunge to the right or left. Clear leg movements and high hand speed are the main conditions for those who want to learn how to learn how to dance tectonics. nine0003
This type of dance develops flexibility and coordination of movements.
Learning to dance tectonics. Tips for beginners
- It would be good to sign up for dance classes where an experienced trainer will evaluate your individual characteristics. But if this is not possible, you can study at home. To make it more fun, find like-minded people and learn together, periodically demonstrating your progress. Video clips from You Tube to help you!
- Tilt and turn and bridge for more flexibility.
To improve your coordination, try juggling. nine0027 - How to learn to dance tectonik at home? A video in which the instructor explains everything clearly and slowly shows the exercises will be useful in the learning process. First learn the basic movements, then the ligaments.
- Practice for half an hour every day, make it a habit to learn a new link at each lesson, but also remember to repeat the previous ones.
- At a slow pace, the movements may seem funny, but later, with the development of speed, you will appreciate them.
- Start learning dance with simple chords, then move on to more complex ones, develop improvisation.
- Do you want to know how to learn to dance tectonics quickly? Get yourself in a positive mood, clear some space, and be sure to exercise in front of a mirror to keep track of your progress.
- What music should you dance to? Use collections on this subject, for example, "electro-dance" or Tectonik Killer. Choose the latest hits.
A couple of months of diligent homeschooling, motivation and self-discipline will make you the star of any nightclub, and you will win the hearts of many girls. nine0003
12 life hacks, to quickly learn how to dance from Mamita Dance
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Author: Pavel Pavel Pavel Pavi Psychologist, Teacher of Salce and Tango At the start, you always want to get a quick result. When it doesn't happen, the hypothesis arises that everything takes time. After a conditionally acceptable time, humility comes to mastering pair dances, which, perhaps, is not given, and I will just do what I learned somehow. nine0003 This is the most common story of those who believe that the mere act of attending a pair dance class is enough to learn how to dance. 1. Listen to music The most common and accessible advice that is given already in the first lessons. And it definitely works. Music creates a certain atmosphere of the dance and intuitively you want to move to it. It doesn't matter where you listen to music - in the car, on headphones while walking or doing household chores. nine0003 An addition that will help you dance better is your active participation in the music. Sing along, dance or simply beat musical accents with any free parts of the body. In the subway, for example, it is enough to tap out bright moments with your fingers, in the car to sing along with sounds, and at home you can jump for pleasure. 2. Watch videos of good dancers It's complicated, but also obvious. It’s more difficult, because without recommendations from more experienced dancers, unfortunately, it’s not so easy to find a good quality video on the net (I mean not the resolution quality, but the content itself). Meaningful video viewing is about building an understanding of HOW dancers make a particular impression on a partner or viewer. Technology is at the heart of everything. Understanding how the pros do it is a big step forward. It is important to distinguish a show from a disco dance, a staged performance from an improvisation, a stylized dance from an authentic one, etc. Ask for recommendations and dance teachers will always throw off a couple of videos of worthy landmarks. nine0008 Tango Z. Showreel. Online modern tango courses Tango nuevo is the most advanced version of tango. We can quickly learn to dance from zero to a steep level.
Absolutely not. If you want to really dance well, you have to make an effort outside of the dance class.
A good teacher will definitely be needed, but the initiative should be on your side.
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3. Dance in salsatecas/milongas/discotheques
A very delicate moment when it is worth coming to the first party. From a technical point of view, most students in 1-3 months have a sufficient set of figures and techniques to come and dance calmly.
Psychologically, the same moment can be stretched out for an indefinite time. After all, it is imperative to “not lose face”, “learn more figures” and be sure what to do in case “there is an unfamiliar movement”. nine0003
In fact, the partygoers don't really care (except for a small layer of non-professional teachers who want to help inexperienced dancers by treating them as customers in the future). It is important to come and try dancing after a month of classes. You can only with friends or guys from your group. This will be enough to feel the adrenaline and inspiration from the dance.
4. Dance with partners or partners not of your level
The conventional wisdom that you need to practice in groups of your level does not withstand the test of experience. Perhaps now your eyes widened in surprise, and you want to meaningfully read the phrase again. Yes, you saw everything correctly: when you dance with a partner of your level, you don’t grow anywhere.
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It's important to understand that not only does it work one way and you have to dance with cooler dancers, but it works even more effectively the other way. It is no coincidence that teaching pair dances dramatically raises the level of the teacher himself. You have an endless stream of very beginner dancers.
How it works. A more experienced partner needs to be "stretched". It's easy and obvious. With beginners, you need to take more initiative on yourself, see the general pattern of the dance more widely, turn on and insure more, try to be an example and be more careful. The quality of interaction begins to grow significantly. And wonderful partners too. nine0003
Dancing with partners of your level doesn't make you grow. Dance with both beginners and more advanced dancers
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5. Learn to dance for a partner and for a partner
Turks and Argentines are one of the best partners in the world. In Russia, partners are highly valued. Why? The answer is simple. In Argentina and Turkey, it is not questionable for men to ask another man to lead in one piece or another and give feedback on the quality of the lead. For them, it will be a great shame to hear moralizing from a partner, or even more so to be known in the community as an insecure partner. nine0003
In Russia, due to the constant, often far-fetched, opinion that there are more women in pair dances, partners calmly get up and study their partner's part. Such partners then grow into very cool dancers and teachers. In no case do this at parties, only in class. Here we are talking only about the learning strategy. At parties, be yourself.
6. Do not memorize the links
Always try to look deeper and understand the through principle and idea of movement.
Understanding what and how is done will make it possible to independently generate any sequences and chips. nine0003
Human memory is limited and there will always be a moment when something will escape and your repertoire will be limited by the size of RAM.
In Argentine tango, for example, there are seven levels of movement construction that, when mastered, will allow you to make millions of combinations. And how many dance sequences can you really remember? In rueda, more than 150 figures dance in a rare circle. It's hard to keep more in mind.
7. Develop your body
Many years of experience in teaching couple dance shows that as soon as everyone pairs up in a class, any progress in individual style ends. But it is the individual style that distinguishes everyone at the disco: partners change, and style is always with you. nine0003
The body as the main instrument of dance must be very plastic, responsive and emotional. Surprisingly, not all pair dance schools have a general physical warm-up.
It is vital to tune the body and understand how it works.
You can always train extra and concentrate more on the basic steps, as their true value is as body work. The sequence of steps is, in fact, the simplest thing that can be in pair dancing. The quality of individual performance determines the craftsmanship. nine0003
8. Try on the images of inspiring dancers
A psychological life hack for those who have already mastered the steps, but still feel that there is not enough brightness and drive. Most are terribly afraid of being someone else's "clone". Here the action is the same as under the influence of hypnosis - the more you resist, the more you plunge into an altered state of consciousness.
With a high degree of probability, you are already dancing like someone else's "clone". A meaningful fitting of someone else's image is that you mentally take the image of the one who inspires you (inspiration is critical in this case) and "put on" yourself.
Then you start dancing and trying to feel in general how it is to be able, for example, to be the best partner or the sexiest partner in a disco. This is much more difficult than it seems. But it works extremely efficiently. nine0003
9. Dance to unformatted music
Habitual rhythms keep you in tight limits. Tango salon or speedy timba leave little room for experimentation and fantasy. Pattern dancing is always noticeable and is reserved for beginners.
The truly new is born outside of the usual. Look for places to experiment. If there is no place, organize self-training. The main thing is not to get carried away, because music determines the style. We bring something new to pair dances, rather than trying to change them. nine0008
Search, improvise, don’t be afraid to go beyond, develop in different directions, be inspired by music atypical for style
10. Try your hand at basic dance directions
dances exist according to their own non-choreographic laws.
This is the deepest delusion, which has turned into a ceiling for the qualitative development of partner dances. After all, all professional dancers, for example, in salsa or bachata, build their ideas on the basic choreographic principles. nine0003
Do not think that choreography is only applicable on stage. Any meaningful movement of the body can be choreographic. In general, try classical or modern choreography. Basically, hip-hop can work too.
11. Look for battle sensations
Pair dances return us to an active position of manifestation of our body. As in the days of our ancient ancestors, we impress the members of the opposite sex by how dexterous, hardy, sexy, etc. we are. Modern laws of the jungle in the entourage of large cities. nine0003
If you look around the dance floor, it becomes clear that the majority are clearly herbivores (not in the sense of vegetarians, but in relation to those around them).
I am sure that predators are always more interesting in terms of the attractiveness of the image - try to find a counterbalance among herbivores, for example, a cat woman or a lion man.
The conversation is about an internal position, not about aggressiveness. Lability and lack of control are inherent in adolescents, and not in adult self-sufficient people.
Accordingly, even a training or friendly battle gives, on the one hand, practical skills - to make a bright sequence of movements, bring an idea to a climax, show a spectacular feature, on the other hand, develops the psychological basis of the dance - self-confidence, resistance to extraneous attention, self-control and self-control in complex elements. nine0008
12. Communicate with professionals
The environment shapes the internal position. Basically, real passionaries of the dance community are ready to openly talk, discuss and support the development of dance in every possible way.
Universal principles and the ideas they articulate have a much longer and more practical perspective than meets the eye.
Accept that, for example, behind the words "listen to your partner" is not only a beautiful metaphor, but also a practical skill to literally listen to your partner. At the same time, always treat every thought, even the most respected teacher, as a private opinion. nine0003
Your skill will lie in finding the scope of the idea even in conflicting opinions. Most often, the contradiction is speculative and the truth lies in the angle of perception or situationality.
Your dancing growth will stop sooner or later. This can happen at the level of three basic steps or years of experience in teaching and show performances. Regardless of your level, the suggested 12 life hacks can get you off the ground and greatly accelerate your dance growth. There is no way here without your motivation and activity. Take your dance development into your own hands. nine0008
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