Liquid dancing is seen by many as just an extension of other dance types such as glowsticking or other popular club dance types. Most agree that the liquid dance got its rise to fame in the underground club era that was present in the 80's and 90's, in which they were commonly called raves because parties would last all night and feature techno music themes.



The overall concept in liquid dancing is to create a rhythmic sense of flow with the hands in body. It is important to note that such movements need to be in rhythm, or true liquid dancing experts claim that the dance is being performed incorrectly. Often the liquid dancer in question choreographs the moves with the music playing, either freestyle or from a previous training session.

Out of all the moves in liquid dancing, there are a few that hold to be the most popular when practicing a common liquid dance routine. The "build" move, for instance, is much like the mime type moves that incorporate interacting with abstract objects. Other moves such as the "wave" makes use of the arms and body to simulate the same moving motion found in sporting event crowds, albeit less obnoxious.

A vastly popular extension of the liquid dancing technique is to use glowsticks to give a truly psychedelic and "trippy" effect for trance goers. Glowsticking, as it is called, uses light emitting devices often held in the hands to help in the process of expressing the motions that makeup that liquid dance moves. Glowsticks draw more attention, attract more appeal, and are cheap ornaments to a truly great dancing style. It should be noted, however, that clubs have largely banned the item due to misuse, injury, and other factors.

When it comes to actually learning about the ins and outs of glowsticking, liquid dancing, and the dancing styles that are used in liquid dancing, it is important to consult videos of some nature. Videos will allow one to repeat steps and moves that are very visual oriented. Simply reading about such moves will do little to give hopeful liquid dancers a healthy introduction into the dancing style. Getting online videos or videos from the local rental store can prove to be a cheap and yet effective way to learn an entire dancing style within days.

Closing Comments

Raves, parties, and clubs just wouldn't be complete without the liquid dancing techniques that have become a part of common dance routines. Thus, it's important to learn such techniques to incorporate them into one's sense of dancing style. This can better diversify one's tastes, artistic direction, and overall create a better appeal to others. But before creativity takes over one's dancing routine, make sure that clubs and the like approve of some gear such as glowsticks or other light emitting devices first.