Top 3 Line Dances We All Know and Love
In the African-American community, Line Dances have become a pillar of the culture. It has united the community together with soulful music for generations. Line Dancing has provided a sense of comfort and pride throughout time, originating overseas in Africa and the Caribbean and migrating west throughout the world with smooth footwork and swift dance moves. Whether you are at a Graduation BBQ or an Anniversary party, when these tunes come on you have no choice but to get up and dance with your loved ones. Cha Cha Slide In the late 1990s, Willie Perry Jr, better known as DJ Casper, created the dance routine we all recognize today as the Cha Cha Slide for his nephew, David Wilson, who at the time was an aerobics instructor at Bally’s Total Fitness. The song began to receive a lot of attention spreading to clubs and local hot hangout spots around town and then eventually spreading throughout the globe. This song became as popular as it did because it was a tune that anyone of any age could vibe to. According to The Washington Post, “I think it was widely embraced because everybody could dance to it” says LaDonna Tittle, a veteran radio personality, who contributed to the success of spreading awareness of the soon-to-be worldwide gem. Cupid Shuffle Bryson Bernard, better known as Cupid, artist of the song Cupid Shuffle tells a source at Newsone, how he got the idea to create his hit song. “I was a 19-year-old Blues singer touring with the SOS Band and Lenny Williams when I recorded the song,” Cupid told Newsone. “Everywhere we would go before we’d start the show, we’d get the crowd going with a line dance. I saw how the crowd was reacting and I wanted to create a modern-day line dance.” In 2007, Cupid intentionally came up with a song and dance that he felt everybody in the dance community could come together and dance to. Little did he know that it would later be honored and recognized in the White House and honored by First Lady Michelle Obama for her Let’s Move campaign. Wobble A dance group from Atlanta, Georgia created one of the most influential line dances in the early 2000s. Wobble was created to bring people together to have fun and stay in shape. Although this song is a part of the line dance family, it is well-known as an aerobics dance that is usually paired with hip-hop music. This dance has become popular with videos of fitness groups, family gatherings, and other social group events circulating throughout social media platforms creating viral moments of the song.
Advice To Mothers In Their Early 20s: ‘Don’t Forget About Yourself, Mama’
Motherhood is an identity shift resulting in an emotional psychological awakening of oneself. These factors can challenge a woman entirely and force adjustment due to a woman’s unrealistic expectation of motherly transitions. The media often masks the realities of motherhood causing conflict in many young women’s lives who may not receive their maternal instinct right away after giving birth. In most cases, this is a clear representation of the concept of Maternal Ambivalence. Women should be more honest and open to discussing the complexities of motherhood. As a mother myself, I can see the standards of perfectionism and self-judgment we hold ourselves accountable for and they are unrealistic. Here is some advice to navigate through this tough beautiful journey: 1. Do Not Forget About Yourself, Mama As a first-time mom, oftentimes, you are put on the back burner for your new bundle of joy. Although your loved ones are excited about the new addition to the family, it is common that mothers are no longer the top priority you once were. It is a great feeling to see your loved ones in awe of your blessing, but do not forget to give yourself that same love and attention. You need it now more than ever! 2. Be Patient Give yourself some grace mama. Be patient with yourself, be kind. You may have raised other children, but those experiences do not compare to beginning your own journey as a parent. Every child is different, just like every pregnancy is different, so why would you expect the same version of yourself? Get rid of the pressures that society puts out there of maternal ambivalence. Take your time learning about yourself and your baby in this new chapter, and minimize those expectations you have of yourself. It will be easier to enjoy these new moments with your family. 3. Find Your Tribe/Support System Every day you wake up as a mom, you wake up with your invisible capes on. It is fine to not be super mom sometimes. Do not be afraid to ask for help when it is needed. Build your tribe and create a support system that can aid you when you can’t help yourself. It can be tiresome trying to balance your wants and needs; however, it’s necessary to make the time. You are not a burden, allow your village to contribute.
Lola Brooke Brings Out ScarLip to Perform at Powerhouse NYC
Brooklyn Artist, Lola Brooke, has blessed us with another enticing stage performance this past weekend at Powerhouse NYC. On Saturday, October 28, the lovely Lola Brooke graced the stage with some of her hit singles So Disrespectful, Just Relax, Here I Come, and her recent single with Bryson Tiller “You”. According to the The Steve Harvey Morning Show and iHeart, Midway through Brooke’s stage set, she brought out fellow New York Artist, Scarlip, to perform This is New York and allowed Brooke to perform her version of the song as well. These two artists surprised fans by blessing the stage together. #Clique, who knows, they may be foreshadowing some upcoming collaborations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Scar the star (@scar_lip) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Onsite! (@its_onsite)
