I never intended to create a dance movement after the election; it just kind of emerged. There’s only so much news you can absorb, outrage you can endure, and disappointment you can carry in a single day before needing a break.
Optimism isn’t exactly my forte. I’m not inclined to seek joy in every little thing. In fact, I often give a sarcastic salute to those overly cheery stores that proclaim “Life Is Good” with a middle finger, especially on a dreary Wednesday. I prefer to keep my expectations low, allowing myself to feel excited about even the most mediocre outcomes. However, one thing I’ve always loved is dancing—even if I’m not particularly good at it.
When I was a kid, I once lip-synched to Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” in front of my classmates, cartwheeling across the stage in a black outfit, complete with a questionable perm and oversized glasses. Sadly, that moment marked the peak of my dancing career, and I’ve been chasing that thrill ever since. Now at 35, I can’t help but feel a bit salty about my status as an unknown dancer.
In these challenging times, I feel a strong urge to get up and dance. When I tell my friends how much I want to dance, I’m only half-joking. I want to bust out the Cabbage Patch and the Hammer—not the dab or any other synchronized line dancing. The Cupid Shuffle is just a math problem disguised as a dance, and I didn’t spend four years avoiding math in college just to let it ruin my groove.
After the election, I turned to music to lift my spirits. I call these nightly sessions “The ResistDANCE.” Think about it: can you really stay angry while listening to ’90s ska? Or to Sisqó crooning about thongs? Doesn’t your whole being light up at the first notes of a Spice Girls song?
Around 7 PM, my home transforms into a mini Richard Simmons workout session where I dance to anything upbeat that won’t drag me down. And because I love to share, I’m excited to introduce our ResistDANCE playlist series. Every other Friday, we’ll unveil a new Spotify playlist designed for modern families.
This week’s playlist features hip-hop classics from 1988 to 1992, boasting tracks like “I Got a Man” by Positive K, TLC’s “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg,” Kris Kross’s “Jump,” and of course, M.C. Hammer’s “You Can’t Touch This.” After much deliberation, I even included Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby.” The Bust a Move playlist spans over 90 minutes of nostalgic beats, perfect for a much-needed escape from reality—ideal for reliving those roller-skating nights from middle school.
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To summarize, The ResistDANCE playlist is not just about music; it’s a joyful rebellion against the heaviness of current events, encouraging families to dance like nobody’s watching.