Anonymous Dance Party Therapy

It is clear that movement is the most primal form of expression, and you don’t need to be “a dancer” to indulge in it. The art of movement is a different experience for everybody, and doesn't have to be constrained by judgements of “non-dancers". Rigorous technical training has its own clear benefits however it is becoming more and more apparent that dance doesn’t have to be done on a stage, in front of a camera or in front of a mirror. Dance now does not even have to be done with the lights on: No Lights No Lycra is all about the movement and going back to primal pleasure. It is often difficult for trained dancers to let go of the concept of a dance class and “training”, whereas NLNL is primarily about dancing for you. In a darkened room people from all walks of life come together and dance. It may sound intimidating however the emphasis is on freedom and fun, as well as it being an intense work out! There’s a sense of community, even though it’s a completely personal experience, because everyone is there together. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeWjE5IOqGo Beginning in Melbourne in 2009, dance students Alice Glenn and Heidi Barrett, together with a few of their friends, hired a church hall to dance in. Through word of mouth, the dance night grew and just five years later there are over 40 branches of NLNL internationally, from China to Denmark. Participants have returned for more sessions, as strangers dancing together in the dark, wanting to express themselves and let go. All over the world, people are taking part in their weekly dance sessions for many reasons, but primarily because they love how dancing feels but don’t want to worry about how they look doing it; its like anonymous dance party therapy as a result of pure love of movement.