So you think you can dance?

K, so as I stated in my previous (and only) post thus far, I thoroughly enjoyed writing my first blog post and I may or may not have enjoyed talking about my blog throughout the rest of the day even more! So, I apologize to those of you who have heard me talk about it far too much, but hey, it's the holidays! I like blogging, so I'm going to talk about it! The only strange thing I've found so far about having a blog, apart from all of the global media attention I've been receiving, is that everything that happens to me during the day, however unexciting, I think to myself, hmm, how can I put this into blog format? I know that these strong emotions towards my blog are obviously only because it is so new and oh so fresh, but in the spirit of being overly excited about things, I figured I would devote this post to something I really like.

It is difficult to choose only one thing write about for this first, I'm sure of many "Things that are Great" posts, so I'll have to start off with something REALLY important: Dance Parties.

Honestly, who doesn't like dance parties? Oh wait, nobody. That's because dance parties can happen any time, any place, for any period of time, and with anyone. Not going to lie, some dance parties are more thrilling than others (dance party in a car by yourself vs. dance party at 3 am when you still have a 5 page paper to write but realize you absolutely must celebrate "My Life is a Musical Day" at that moment). It is imperative to realize that dance parties, while they are more fun with more people around, obviously do not have to take place at actual parties. For example, last summer, I would attend a hip-hop dance class as part of Summer Orientation at UVa because it was part of my job. Needless to say, but anyone who actually knows me knows that even though I do quite enjoy dancing, I'm no professional. Therefore, I found it quite difficult to keep up with all of the choreographed dance moves we were supposed to be learning because they were teaching the class at the speed of light. So, due to the mass confusion the class was causing, a few of my friends and I had our own dance party within the dance class. I'm still not totally sure if the teacher really realized us going crazy in the back of the room, but I'm over it. It was awesome.


Another great dance party was the Great Dance-Off of October, 2007, in the West Side gym at lunch time during the famed Smithtown Classic Volleyball Tournament. That was quite the event. Please note: a volleyball tournament- obviously not the location of a rager; yet, it was one of the best dance parties I have ever witnessed. Also, why do you think Glee is so successful? In addition to Finn's undoubtedly good looks, it's because I'm not the only one who wishes my whole day was like a dance party.

Now, instead of retelling every detail of every great dance party I've ever had the pleasure of being a part of, I will impart some dance party advice (inspired by personal dance party experience, so in essence retelling details of many great dance parties I've had the pleasure of being a part of, so basically it's a win-win for all of us).
First, always sing while you dance. And, if you're going to sing, sing loud and sing proud. Second, try to stand on furniture and be a boss. Whether it be a couch, chair, or large wooden table/stage dancing on furniture is the way to go. And, to wrap up this segment on dance parties, I wanted to advise everyone to develop a signature dance move AND to adopt the signature dance moves of their friends. This will make your own personal dance style more exciting and your dance parties most definitely dance partays. And, you never know who is going to teach your dance moves to their other friends to use in their own dance parties or who is going to teach your dance moves to their whole family, basically turning your dance moves into a nationwide phenomenon.

If right now, you REALLY want to have a dance party, here are some suggested songs to get you started. Honestly, it's not necessarily the song that makes the party, but based on experience, Imma Be, Bon Jovi's Livin' on a Prayer, any throwbacks such as the Backstreet Boys, N*SYNC, or C'est la vie, Jai Ho (critics choice), MGMT's Kids, Pitbull's 1, 2, 3, 4, Uno, Dos, Tres, Quatro Song, Go Girl, Don't Stop Believing (Glee version works well too, let me know if you'd like to learn some inspirational choreography for this one), Forever (still a good song, still a bad dude), all Lady Gaga, Sexy B*tch, Paris Hilton's Nothing in this World (just listen to the video, no need to watch), and finally, if you wanted to slow it down, Donna Lewis' I Love You, Always Forever. Again, any song has the potential to spark a dance party.

In other news, Quinn is the Rockstar of the Day, since it happens to be his birthday! And, since birthdays and birthday parties often have a strong correlation with dance parties, it seems only fitting. Dance your pants off party people! P&B.

If you enjoyed this post, you can look forward to similar posts about other wonderful things. For example: Gmail, YouTube, Hulu (particularly SNL clips), and guacamole and chips (may not get their own post, but are just really good).