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.“
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Walia TL12APR15
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