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Trending Dance Moves to Try at EDC This Year
Electronic dance music (EDM) is known for dancing. Let’s be real, “dance” is in its name! EDM dance styles grow with the music, and new techniques are invented all the time. The music genre has so many dance styles that we can’t cover them all in one expose. But, to get you ready for EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival), here are some basic styles you’ll want to know before you pull up to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and start raving with 400,000 of your closest friends. Just remember: Stay hydrated (and have fun)!
Shuffling
Shuffling is a dance style that has energetically evolved. Its roots are found in the Australian dance move called the Melbourne Shuffle. There is a smooth heel-to-toe movement that glides the body across the floor. But Shuffling was never meant to stay at that one move and now consists of several variations from the Runnin Man to HardJump. When in action, it can be mesmerizing at a fast pace.
Tutting
Dance inspiration can come from anything and anywhere—even ancient Egypt. Tutting came from an unexpected source, hieroglyphics. Taken directly from the walls of Egyptian tombs, the style of dance named after King Tut was created using the angles of the arms, hands, legs, and feet pictured. The dance is impressive when the movements sync to a very lively beat – and when you’re coordinated enough to pull it off.
Hip-hop
Hip-hop is a vast music genre with a long and independent history separate from EDM. Of course, they share some cross-over (like Trap, for example), and the same can be said for dancing. Being “newer,” EDM has borrowed many dance styles from hip-hop. You can even find similarities between breakdancing and the EDM footwork moves. Moreover, many dancers incorporate popping and locking moves with body wave techniques. EDM has taken from hip-hop and made something new, true to its nature.
Flexing
Out of Brooklyn, flexing became a style of dance that EDM adopted. The softer moves are enjoyable to watch, but the more hardcore contortionism is flexing at its best. This one isn’t for beginners (unless you have a background in dance, gymnastics or contorting), so don’t just get out on the EDC dancefloor and flex out. You’re going to want to stretch first!
Tectonic
One of the most popular styles in EDM, Tectonic has many moves from jerky to smooth. And they range from stylish to awkward. Once you learn a few Tectonic movements, you’ll have fun inventing your own because it’s that kind of dance. And where better to do that than at EDC? You’ll learn by doing what others are doing, and before long, you will have a style all your own. Maybe by Sunday, others will be copying your moves.
