What began as a way to cope after the election has transformed into a weekly ritual of joy: dancing. There’s only so much news one can consume, outrage one can feel, and disappointment one can endure before the spirit needs a little rejuvenation.
I’m not naturally optimistic. I tend to roll my eyes at overly cheerful slogans, and I prefer to keep my expectations low so that I can be pleasantly surprised by the mundane. Yet, dancing? That’s my escape, even if my moves are far from graceful.
At age ten, I lip-synced to Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” in front of my classmates, cartwheeling across the stage in an all-black outfit, complete with a disastrous perm and red glasses. It was a peak moment, and I’ve been chasing that adrenaline ever since. Now, at 35, I still haven’t made it big, but the urge to dance persists, especially in these turbulent times. When I tell my friends I just want to dance, I mean it, even if my moves are limited to the Cabbage Patch and the Hammer—never the dab or any coordinated line dance.
After the election, fueled by disbelief over the outcome, I decided to turn on the music and dance. I’ve dubbed these sessions “The ResistDANCE.” Just imagine the joy of listening to ’90s ska or the infectious beats of Sisqó’s “Thong Song.” Isn’t your spirit instantly lifted by the opening notes of the Spice Girls? Around 7 PM, my house transforms into a dance studio where I sweat it out to the tunes that uplift me, all while avoiding anything that brings me down.
As a way to share this joy, we’re launching a new ResistDANCE Spotify playlist every other Friday for readers of the Home Insemination Kit. Our inaugural playlist features hip-hop hits from 1988 to 1992, including classics like “I Got a Man” by Positive K, TLC’s “Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg,” Kris Kross’s “Jump,” and M.C. Hammer’s “You Can’t Touch This.” I even included Vanilla Ice’s “Ice Ice Baby” after much deliberation. This playlist is over 90 minutes of nostalgic beats, perfect for when you need a break from reality—and maybe a reminder of those carefree roller-skating nights.
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In summary, dancing can be a powerful tool for coping with the chaos of life. Our ResistDANCE playlist is designed to bring joy, nostalgia, and a much-needed break from reality. Let’s celebrate the power of music and movement together!