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Socialize: No Lights No Lycra
I've never been one for dancing in any organized fashion. Since an ill-fated dance class in my early years, I've stuck to school dances and, post high-school, local clubs. But when it comes to dancing for a good cause here in Beijing, I was happy to escape the crowds and chaos of the clubs to check out No Lights No Lycra.
"The idea here is to dance however you'd like in a safe space with very little lighting. Often, No Lights No Lycra organizers aim for as little light as possible without presenting a safety hazard, and encourage participants to find their own personal space on the dance floor and stick to it. This doesn't mean you can't move, but to be aware of others as you do. For one hour, they drop the lights and kick up the volume, playing a collection of songs ranging from classic popular culture to Reggaeton to current hip hop and pop music." READ MORE ... |