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there would probably be inspectors at discos with a rhythm timer. 😁 Chechnya bans dance music that is either too fast or too slow The Russian republic of Chechnya has banned dance music it deems either too fast or too slow, in an attempt to quash a “polluting” western influence on the conservative majority-Muslim region. Musa Dadayev, the culture minister, said “all musical, vocal and choreographic works should correspond to a tempo of 80-116 beats per minute” to make music “conform to the Chechen mentality and sense of rhythm”, according to the Russian news agency Tass. “Borrowing musical culture from other peoples is inadmissible,” Dadayev said. “We must bring to the people and to the future of our children the cultural heritage of the Chechen people. This includes the entire spectrum of moral and ethical standards of life for Chechens.” According to reports in Russian media, Dadayev set artists in the region a deadline of 1 June to rewrite any music that does not conform to the rule. The law in effect criminalises most modern dance music genres that are typically played in clubs around the world, such as house, techno, dubstep or drum’n’bass. Some hip-hop and rap, which is typically played at speeds between 60 and 140 beats per minute, would in theory still qualify for the traditional Chechen “sense of rhythm” that the regime of the authoritarian leader, Ramzan Kadyrov, wants to preserve. Traditional Chechen music includes khalkaran yish – instrumental songs used to accompany dances, processions and horse races – and heroic epic ballads known as illi yish. They can be accompanied by the dechig-pondar, a three-stringed instrument similar to the Russian balalaika. Chechnya, in the North Caucasus region of eastern Europe, has in recent years been repeatedly criticised by human rights organisations for its violent persecution of sexual minorities. The Chechen government has denied such allegations, claiming there were no homosexual people in Chechnya, and those who did exist would be rooted out by their own families.

I'd argue the best TikTok accounts are the ones that deliver enough predictability (and quality) so that you know exactly what you’re getting into when you click on the account handle. At the same time, they hold enough suspense - such that followers are kept on their toes about what might come next. That's the basic formula, really. (Before we proceed, let's first acknowledge the reality: Data privacy, and the long-term psychological effects of prolonged social media use are arenas that a single thesis (much less blog post) will not sufficiently cover. Alright - onwards we go, keeping that caveat at the back of our minds and focusing on the more idyllic and innocuous parts of TikTok.) It doesn’t matter what you're selling too. It's safe to say that virality and attention, centred on good humour, are strong enough pieces of evidence that a specific creator has been doing something right. Case in point: Subway Indonesia. Don't expect such shots on Subway Indonesia's TikTok page. Challenge yourself to consider what might fill the rows of its TikTok profile. You're probably thinking of the most gorgeous supercuts of the sandwich-maker's menu - the greenest, leafiest bits of wet lettuce falling in slow motion; a shiny knife and succulent slices of chicken breast; and of course, a blend of vibrant colours - red, orange, yellow - for the sauces (note of apology: I've not had a Subway sandwich in a while, not in Singapore at least. Please excuse me if I’ve gotten the sauce flavours wrong.) And let's not forget the final shot: A young, attractive couple savouring each bite of their BLT, seated in a living room straight out of an IKEA showroom. Add on lots of satisfied sounds - "mmm", "yum" and the like - big bites, and some overused one-liner about freshness. Wrong. Subway Indonesia is a dance cover account. It's not just any dance cover account, by the way, but one that has close to 182,000 followers (and counting), and more than 7.8 million likes across its videos. A good number of them even have more than two million views. In terms of the viewing experience, the dance covers here rarely differ. At least officially, there are only two stars to expect: One female mascot, and one male mascot, almost always one or the other. (The pair does appear together, but far less frequently.) But what exactly makes them so fun and unique to watch? In my extremely professional view as a dance cover connoisseur (I count at least 10,000 hours of viewership of Kyle Hanagami's, 1MILLION Dance Studio's, and Tim Milgram's channels each among my credentials), there are a few possible reasons why. Firstly: The dancers are legitimately good. I’ve always been slightly peeved when I hear people brush off TikTok as a wasteland full of people who can only lay claim to being conventionally attractive, because I do think a lot of talent makes its way onto the platform. I consider the stars of Subway Indonesia's account among that crew. The people donning these getups are genuine professionals, who have definitely honed dancing as a craft (or are just insanely talented by nature - it's usually a mix of both). Number two: The sheer sense of absurdity of seeing some not-too-easy choreography executed by the mascots. Two metrics often used by dancers (or so I’ve observed at least, again, very professionally) are energy and smoothness. Smoothness refers to the fluidity of movement, while energy refers, well, the explosiveness and amount of travel given to each step. The mascots here perform with 150% energy. And ostensibly, they very intentionally do so for yet another two reasons: Comedic effect, perhaps, but also because it's likely the only possible manner given the weight of all the gear. This goes to the extent that bits of the costume often fall off before the choreography is completed. A good example is the dance breakdown towards the end chorus of Standing Next To You by Jungkook. By the 27-second mark, both the mascot's cap and right shoe have flown off. Number three: Camerawork. This one's straightforward. The frame is often still in many dance covers; the videos on Subway Indonesia's account are more dynamic, following the beat of the track and movements from the choreography. Cue "Praise the cameraman!!!" And finally, the sort of.. expectation-related whiplash that arises when you realise that a multi-million dollar fast food franchise has effectively assimilated itself into TikTok dance culture (I’m not sure if I’m explaining this well enough). Yes, and...? I expect some will read this with furrowed eyebrows and looks of disapproval, sigh, then dismiss it all as having no value - on the basis of it bearing zero link to Subway's business of sandwich-selling. The latter might be true - and I don't have any stats to talk about how this has helped Subway Indonesia's sales. But I do know that most businesses thrive on brand awareness. Marketing can take on very different forms, with the best sorts neither forced down people’s throats, nor catered to feed everyone’s interests. Interestingly, scroll further down Subway Indonesia's profile and what appear to be pristinely-shot ads with models (or are they celebrities?) haven't enjoyed the same level of love. As a final rejoinder to the naysayers, appealing to a younger audience, while unintuitive, can be smart; don't forget these are the ones who will soon have their own money to spend. Cultivating love for a business, when done pseudo-organically, can certainly go a long way. Anyhow, before I get lost in a topic I have insufficient knowledge about, let's get back on the track - this is TikTok, and the shoe Subway Indonesia has chosen clearly fits. I may not be craving a sandwich the next time I visit Indonesia, but regardless, I have a weird inkling I’ll be on the lookout for green and yellow signs - and larger-than-life mascots giving it their all. - Matt Photos by Unsplash.com

I am always very fascinated by lion dance since I was a kid. This year, our neighboring country, MY won the grand championship. Must see how this lion come down from the poles at the end. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kajPgtIthWw But I still prefer this lion. very lively esp how it kill the snake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J4GdqNdIuM

Not sure why anyone would risk their life doing something like this but hey it's quite funny in our opinion. We are guessing this young man which can be seen wearing shades (at night) and smoking, needs more followers for his Instagram or Tiktok. So he has to unfortunately, rely on his goofy dance moves and some courage to dance on our expressway ( looks like ECP to us). Did he garner more followers? Only he knows. Hopefully, with Fabrications About Singapore's sharing of his video and us also helping him out, he can achieve his goal.

These guys are really solid man!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tTRQ6jbyEU

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/robert-miles-dead-composer-children_uk_5912dcc0e4b050bdca60de9b Sad news. I loved that album even though I am pretty much a metalhead. I have Dreamland on CD in my collection. The strange thing is that I was reminiscing about his music a day or two ago, searching and listening to my favourites from the album. Rather coincidental. So, here they are: Even though "Children" (I've got two versions above) was his major breakthrough hit, my personal favourites are probably "One and One" (a poppy duet, for its soppy warmth) and "Landscape" (a pure instrumental that stands almost diametrically opposed, very cold and majestic - probably the coldest piece of music he's done). Anyway, RIP Robert.

Watch http://youtu.be/1jcwNyMpT2A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=qvdVwWXUwSU @.@ wah sibeh fweeeling

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=899880863395767 apparently a dance craze in Thailand... or just some new spider monkey thing

will this funny dance able to garner a lot of "parody" like gangnam style? probably not ... may be can match wonder girls nobody? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyDG3BQRdDY

Dance promoted in primary schools. The name is very telling - read it in cantonese! It makes me wonder what the choreographer was thinking of .

Super creative!! Credits to youtube poster..

There is football and futsal in MCF. Let me start the topic of Rugby WC and the dance. Actually I don't know much about Rugby, just only enjoy those country doing the war dance before the game. Aggressive!!!! Funny and if I were to be the opponent, I will just can't control and laugh it out loud. They are so GARANG!!!Rugby Haka dance

Just want to find out from parents out there who send their kids to learn chinese dance. They use those soft dance shoes that are like for ballet, except red in colour. Where to buy these shoes?? The instructor at the CC where my child is having classes didn't provide any info. Neighbourhood shops also got no clue.

Nice video of Cebu Pacific (?) flight attendants "performing" the safety demonstration... Free ad for the airline The girl in the foreground looks like more than a match for the "Singapore Girl"

Another beng/seng related topic, Over the past few days of CNY, lion dance troupe are engaged to perform at various places to bring good luck and fortune. I love the lion dance and the loud noise of the drums and cymbal so will always like to see them perform but I realise all the performers are usually ah sengs and bengs and their average age is late teens to early 20s. swears at every sentence as they speak,walk with "360" flair and had Final fantasy hairstyle. Many times I thot an angmoh is performing the lion dance. Hmm..strange that I dun get to see quai quai or mandarian/angmoh speaking lion dance performers thou this is part of the chinese culture and not some sleazy dance or something..

Apologies. double posting.

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Nobody Can Dance Like This Wonder "Girl"

April 2, 2008 Man collapses and dies after dancing HE LOVED swinging to the beat of arcade dance machines, and went dancing there thrice a week. But on Tuesday, Zhang Wei Ming, 23, danced for the last time when he collapsed and died after dancing for about half an hour. Mr Zhang, who helped in his father's contractor business, was at an arcade at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station at around 8pm when he suddenly passed out. Nobody knew how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. He was found dead after he was taken to the Singapore General Hospital. His family told the Chinese evening dailies that he smoked heavily, kept late nights and had Thalassemia, a type of blood disorder. http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest%2BNews/...13.html?vgnmr=1 RIP

Hi, How much do ppl normally pay in ang pao for the door to door lion dance??? My wife told me her fren would give each member of the lion dance troupe a small ang pao 1st b4 performance and then a big one to the lion dance guy after. Thatz a lot of money!!! Nowadays, I see malays n indians also part of the lion dance troupe. Short of manpower???

Hello to everyone, I need some information on where to find 80's extended retro dance music cd or mp3 because I search music junction, sembawang music and can't find any. Can any kind soul enlighten me on this.

just curious .....after the final of 'The Dance Floor', it's seems the winner 'Vas & Pris' has been missing from media ? wonder where are they now ??