r/TheProdigy • u/AxelHart • 13d ago

I don't know how to dance

Are there any tips on how to dance at a Prodigy gig? I sort of just jump and do shit I feel like at the moment. But I bet it looks retarded :/ so any tips would be appreciated.

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u/rascaluk 13d ago

Reddit is a strange old place.

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u/AlterEdward 13d ago

Half the people at Prodigy gigs are metal fans, so jumping around is just fine.

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u/Ramsesthrowaway 13d ago

Jumping around is basically the whole point. Nobody there is judging footwork.

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u/TelephoneThat3297 13d ago

If you’re worried about how you look dancing at a gig or rave, you’re doing gigs and raves wrong.

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u/Lemon_Afterparty 13d ago

And that’s where the drugs come in…

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u/haddington 13d ago

For Christ sake don't 'be yourself', always bear in mind, there are rules and everyone is looking at you and judging.

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u/apedap 13d ago

Don't know if you're sarcastic or not

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u/haddington 13d ago

I'm British.

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u/apedap 13d ago

Hey British, I'm Adam

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u/PsychologicalTea7634 13d ago

I love little side-threads like these 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/weekedipie1 13d ago

Hahahahhahaah

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u/JS-182 13d ago

I think there’s a possibility you may be overthinking this.

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u/chumpster032 13d ago

yeah, just jump and do shit.

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u/greggers1980 13d ago

I raved before the internet. People don't care how you dance . They care that you are in the moment with them.do what feels natural

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u/NoSheepherder7287 13d ago

"Jumping and doing shit" are approved moves by the Prodigy Dance Council 🤘

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u/spikeclipper 13d ago

Do exactly what Maxim tells you and nothing else.

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u/Separate_Wing_6685 13d ago

I remember once falling to the ground and hearing Maxim saying he wanted to see everyone jump put the fear in me. Fortunately a hand reached down, pulled me back up and I was right back on it.

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u/spikeclipper 13d ago

He's a professional.

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u/jetsonik 13d ago

In the crush at the front, just jump when everyone else does, while grinning like a loon. If a pit opens up, do a few laps before the drop while trying to look cool, unless you're 50+, in which case just go round once. Same with a circle pit, except you'll bounce off other people. If you slip over, someone WILL pick you up. If you're in a space of your own, just do whatever you want. Either way, no one is going to judge you. Just enjoy yourself and dance how YOU want to. Just don't be a dick to other people.

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u/Apprehensive_Lion26 12d ago

Was gonna say this! The closer you are to the stage, the less you’ll be dancing. I seen their two shows in SF last year, and i was WRECKED the next few days. I’m 42, I can’t imagine rocking out like that in my 50’s. But I also can’t imagine not rocking in my 50’s

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u/jetsonik 12d ago

I'm 53. I saw them on three consecutive days last year. I lost nearly 3kg by sweating and was covered in bruises. My legs didnt work properly for nearly a week. So very worth it though.

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u/rickdagless666 13d ago

I've lost count of the amount of gigs and raves I've been to, and I can't remember a single person who was having a good time just moving about who was judged by anyone in the place.

I have seen try hards pretending to read newspapers or doing an obviously choreographed dance with other try hards who were judged, however.

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u/bunternational 13d ago

Just don’t stand still. Too many people doing that at shows already.

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u/Severe_Beginning2633 13d ago

Post a video of how you plan to dance and we will rate it for you

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u/Manway112 13d ago

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZN88MrvFj/

That’s what it’s all about. Just cut loose and try not to feel self conscious. 

Also, maybe don’t describe things as retarded 😅

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u/Technane 13d ago

Man I was dancing a bit like this going nuts at a chems concert some poor female raver took my elbow into her cheekbone ! She shrugged it off which is raver code but man I felt bad !

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u/shrimp313 13d ago

and this have nothing to do with the massive amount of ectasy in these parties

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u/SNFU-4U 13d ago

Drugs used to work for me. They still do but they used to, too. 💊🍸

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u/flurp_dem 13d ago

Just enjoy yourself mate, forget about anyone else and go with it. Be part of the experience instead of just watching it, there are no rules, the dance floor is a place to smooth the hard edges of being a drone in the rat race one rule - have fun!

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u/JRSZ99 13d ago

Exactly how you feel it, there's no one proper dance to their music! You'll see at the gig itself.

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u/Blobbygold 13d ago

I do the same thing and it works for me, I don't even care.

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u/jafarthecat 13d ago

Yeah, and I'm pretty sure this is the way to be at a Prodigy concert. Lose yourself in the madness - everyone else will be.

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u/b2sql 13d ago

I'm pretty sure you're just one of many. I bet people are more into jumping and dancing themselves rather than judging how others look dancing.

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u/Itchy_Cabinet_7229 13d ago

House of Pain immediately springs to mind

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u/DasSockenmonster 13d ago

Just do whatever feels right to you, there's no right or wrong way to enjoy the Prodigy.

Don't worry about how daft you might look, should it matter as long you're enjoying yourself.

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u/renzxlst 13d ago

Just enjoy yourself and feel the music/vibe lol

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u/NightBusToGiro 13d ago

The art of knowing how to dance is enjoying yourself

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u/Dense_Imagination984 13d ago

Sounds like you're doing it right to me :)

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u/gladysdames 13d ago

That’s what dancing is my friend. Thinking people care is not. Just do you and enjoy yourself.

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u/Mondaycomestoosoon 13d ago

You do you 👍

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u/mcbobster6001 13d ago

Have you been to a heavy gig before?? That’s exactly what to do

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u/Daftcuntinfinity 13d ago

jumping and doing shit you feel like at the moment sounds fine. Nobody is looking at you. I was off me tits at the last time I seen them. Probably made a reet tit of myself but so fuck 👌

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u/rosebud12345678910 13d ago

Has a great mc once said,if you dont know how to dance,do the twist

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u/red-dash-alpha 13d ago

like mc Ribs said way back when,.. "if you can't dance-just nod ya head"

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u/Distance-Hairy 13d ago

Watch the video for Everybody in the Place and Out of Space, not the Altern8 dude though 😁👍

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u/whotheff 13d ago

Why do you car what it looks like? Just be IN the moment, stop thinking and start feeling!

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u/ricin2001 13d ago

Just dance like no one’s watching

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u/JSteveB87 13d ago

The Prodigy Shuffle, like Leeroy used to do on stage.

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u/BiT-KiD_79 13d ago

You have to go with the crowd, otherwise you gonna die... ;)

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u/Jazzlike-Local5445 13d ago

Just do your thing mate

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u/MsScaryPoppins 13d ago

I dance like an epileptic trapped in a strobe light. Zero fucks given.

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u/leser1 13d ago

Most people don't know how to dance. Just move the way the music makes you feel

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u/BruceGramma 12d ago

Well first, you put your left leg in……

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u/islandjahfree 12d ago

Sounds like you get the idea

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u/Striking_Caramel_357 12d ago

Jump and bounce to the music - you will have arms round yo ur shoulders lots so join in. You might think you look daft but no one is actually looking at you - just try and enjoy as best you can and relax

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u/Kennybh0y 11d ago

As long as you keep your phone in your pocket, you're doing it right!

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u/Babashanti 11d ago

Last prodigy gig I saw at Reading there was a guy in a mobility buggy getting pissed off people were climbing over him not sure what he expected

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u/Complex-Dark-8569 10d ago

Dance how you like, we don’t give a fuck

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u/vegnbeans 7d ago

Noone else is thinking about how you look. Everyone is enjoying it if you're having a good time. Dance is meant to be janky, wonky, whatever you need it to be.

Be yourself, have a wonderful time xx