From Liquid Space Disco Music: The Psychology of the Dancefloor by Shelby Lancaster

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The Psychology of the Dancefloor by

Shelby Lancaster

Lets talk about that moment on the dancefloor when the lights hit just right, the bass is bumping into your heartbeat, and you’re smiling at a room full of humans that don’t feel so much like strangers. It’s one of the few places where connection isn’t forced.

It’s not just moving around to loud beep bop music, we’re syncing energy. Everyone exhaling at the same time, pulling us out of our heads and into the present moment. It’s why a stranger can give you a smile and that somehow feels deeper than most conversations. Music breaks down the walls we walk around with every day, and the dance floor becomes this weird, beautiful space where you are allowed to be exactly who you are.

And that’s honestly what I love most about our scene. It’s never just about the lineups or which genres are trending… It's about us showing up for each other without even realizing we’re doing it. It’s the energy we create together that makes these nights so memorable, and it’s the connection that keeps the culture alive after the lights turn on and we stumble back into reality.

So if there’s one thing I want to remind you, it's that we keep showing up for each other. Keep dancing like you belong, because you do! Keep supporting the local artists, the crews, the spaces, and the people who make these moments possible. Every time we step onto a dancefloor, we’re helping build something bigger than ourselves.

- Shelby Lancaster

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