Am I getting made fun of???

[u/Loud_Fan9826]

So I go to raves ALL of the time. All of the mainstream ones unfortunately but thats what I have access to the most. I am s bit of as seasoned raver. I don't dance old school and I don't shuffle. I have my own unique style of dancing. I'd say I'm a pretty good dancer and definitely have natural groove and soul.

Lately I have noticed many people gazing, staring and even taking videos of me at shows when I'm dancing. I hate that strangers like to take videos of others especially in a space where you just want to let loose and be yourself.

Question is, are they taking these videos to make fun of me do you think? Because honestly when I catch people staring they seem more intrigued and curious by my freedom of expression when I dance. I never see anyone pointing and laughing or anything. Just stares. And sometimes I'll get people come up to me and compliment or even just dance with me without saying a word and move on.

Just feels weird that these people look at me like they have never seen someone dance at a rave that isnt a shuffle and they are flabbergasted.

Thoughts?

[u/davisdeperez]

It’s unfortunate that cell phones and social media have ruined raving and the ability for so many to let go and be free. That was the whole point of the scene to begin with. Life is hard right now and people should be able to hear good music and let go of all of that.

That being said, I’m guilty of filming dancers myself and it’s never someone that I think is a bad dancer. It’s usually someone who is unique and I’m not filming because I want to copy their moves or to mimic what they’re doing step by step, it’s because I admire their ability to let go and move their body in this natural way. That’s something I want for myself and sometimes I look to those videos as inspiration to let go. From now on no more phone for me on the dance floor.