Dance

Dance

The first event I observed was a frat party.  This event was extended because whether or not the music stopped or started it did not affect the dancers and there was also no set start or ending time.  The general macro features for this event were college students, and the time was general being at 10:00 pm but the rule is no one ever shows up to a party on time.  Also the general place of the party was in a frat house but on all the levels, though the dance floor was limited to the first floor. The micro feature of this event included lots of energy, fast pace, grinding and hours of dancing. 

The main purpose of the frat party event was to have fun.  People were packed tightly together and danced for hours.  Everyone was talking, laughing and seemed to be enjoying the night.  Fast pace rhythms and dance movements seemed to fit the mood of a wild night free of inhibitions. In my opinion the party fulfilled its designated purpose, people the next night talked about the party.  People were smiling during and after they left and seemed to have had a good time.  Overall the presenters of this event fulfilled the party’s intent; the people all seemed to have fun dancing the night away and socializing.  The basic non macro and micro features of this event include the dance floor not being on a stage or in a different city or classroom setting.  The party itself is at a residence of students and does not include alumni or people whom may affect the behavior of the younger generation. 

The second event I observed was a charity dance fundraiser. This event was contained because there was an official start and end time and each performance had an affect on the audience that was watching.  The audience varied in the response to each dance, either clapping loud and quickly or slow and quiet.  The macro features of this event included the performers and the audience.  The event was held in a ballroom, there was a set dance floor and tables for the audience. The event started at 7:00 pm ended at 10:00 pm.  The charity dance event was held for upper class persons whom would be most willing to donate money for the cause in need.  The micro features of this event included a lower set of energy.  The dances were slower pace and prestigious dance skills and while the pairs were close to their dance partners they were spaced between other dancing pairs.  Movements were smooth and connected, the dance partners seemed to be connected each knowing what the other was doing next.

The main purpose for this event was to gain funds for charity, and in my opinion the fun draising event was successful because the members of the audience gave out their donations in plentiful amounts. The dancers enjoyed the time with their partners and the audience was in awe of the fluidity of the dance.  This event’s non macro and micro features does not include a younger generation of participants.  This event required dressing for success unlike the frat party goers whom dress to look appealing to the opposite sex.

            These two events were very different from one another when you look at the individual macro and micro features. The features that are not present may help to define the events further.   There are many different aspects and angles to look at but the main point is being open minded and enjoy the rare opportunities of participation and observation of dance events.