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How to Dance to Flashing Lights

Prior to the dancing lights, or Rave 4.0, House 9.0 craze, those who enjoyed disco music danced while a large silver disco ball twirled above them with flashing lights at places like Studio 54 in the 1970s and 1980s. With the advent of Kanye West's electronic flavored hip-hop song in 2007, "Flashing Lights," the dance movement became more popular.

Things You'll Need

  • "Flashing Lights" music video
  • Dance Dance Revolution with flashing lights game
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Instructions

  1. Dance to Flashing Lights Music

    • 1

      Obtain a copy of Kanye West's "Flashing Lights," Timbaland's "The Way I Are," Lady Gaga's "Just Dance" or similar music. Any song that combines the aesthetics of house, disco, techno and rave is generally acceptable. Flashing Lights music is available at most music stores. Websites such as those of DJ Ayres, Nick Catchdubs and Jubilee contain music lists and links to flashing lights music. Music is often available for free with an RSVP to a flashing lights party.

    • 2

      Study the "Flashing Lights" by Kanye West music video. Three separate videos were made for the song; one aired on television as the third, final version. The final video for "Flashing Lights," co-directed by Spike Jonze, is filmed in slow-motion, which makes it a good instructional tool. This video is available on YouTube and at many music store outlets.

    • 3

      Play the flashing lights game on a Dance Dance Revolution system. This interactive game has players match dance steps with flashing arrows. The game is available for Nintendo Wii, PS2, PC, Xbox and online.

    • 4

      Visit themed parties. Flashing lights parties are high-spirited events, reminiscent of the early eighties Danceteria in New York. Parties are usually held monthly in larger cities. Local newspapers such as LA Weekly and The Village Voice generally have information about them.

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