Britney's dancing on Instagram

[Gutterguppy]

Feel like this is worthy of a thread since a lot of folks get worked up, and even downright rude, over her dance moves on IG.

It looks like this mode of expression that Britney is doing is conscious dancing (I've included some links below on what it is). 

Per UCLA Health, 'conscious dance...encourages self-discovery through un-choreographed movement' and 'produces mental health benefits among the vast majority of participants with depression, anxiety or history of trauma' (all of which Britney has admitted to having). 

I think this great comment from user @Estrella explains it very well, too-

Conscious Dance, also known as Ecstatic Dance or Movement Meditation, is a form of expressive movement where individuals freely explore their bodies and emotions through dance in a non-judgmental and non-verbal way. The emphasis is often on connecting with oneself, others, and the music without the constraints of choreography or social norms.

While Conscious Dance may involve movements that appear unconventional or unusual to some observers, it's important to understand that what might seem "weird" is subjective and culturally relative. In the context of Conscious Dance, these movements are typically seen as authentic expressions of the individual's inner experience rather than being judged as weird or abnormal.

In this sense, while Conscious Dance may involve movements that are outside the norm of traditional dance styles, they are not inherently "weird" in the pejorative sense. Instead, they are seen as meaningful and valid expressions of the individual's inner world and emotional landscape

'Free moving' dance has healing benefits for mental health

WWW.UCLAHEALTH.ORG

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UCLA Health study shows conscious, or ecstatic, dance helps those struggling with depression and anxiety.

 

What is Conscious Dance? – Freestyle Dance Alliance

WWW.FREESTYLEDANCEALLIANCE.ORG

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“Based on the belief that the body, mind and spirit are interconnected, “conscious dance” is a psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote the integration of a person’s emotional...

 

I hope this will give some of you insight into the various/unique ways Britney has chosen to navigate through her trauma, while reminding us to be more kind and less judgmental to things that may be unfamiliar to us. 

Edited Sunday at 08:52 PM by Gutterguppy

[Fita]

I'm super aware of the benefits of dancing and doing it in a free and loose way. So I understand Britney.

I do it at home too. I love dancing so much.

Edited Sunday at 08:57 PM by Fita

[Gutterguppy]

1 minute ago, Fita said:

I'm super aware of the benefits of dancing and doing it in a free and loose way. So I understand Britney.

I do it at home too. I love dancing so much.

That's amazing! I love that for you ❤️

[Heitorzinho]

I appreciate the intention of this topic, especially since Exhale turned out to be a very toxic place towards Britney, under the umbrella of "fReE sPeEcH" or whatever ridiculous motives these people have to be rude and disrespectful.

Love how you can see in her videos that she's enjoying herself, feeling the song and just doing what and how she wants to do it.

[KarmaComa³]

Nice post… 

[BPI]

Unfortunately as easy as it is for many it is a difficult subject to understand because they are limited, many just like to talk negatively about Britney, when they do worse in life.

[Gutterguppy]

Just now, BPI said:

Unfortunately as easy as it is for many it is a difficult subject to understand because they are limited, many just like to talk negatively about Britney, when they do worse in life.

I agree. My post is more so geared to users who look at her videos and don't understand why she's doing those moves, and may genuinely be curious, as opposed to the obvious trolls who willfully criticize her every move for the sole purpose to be negative. 

[whenthedogscaneout]

Interesting. I had heard of this theory before but seeing it next to a video is a bit more convincing cause it IS pretty similar. I think it would look more natural if the editing wasn’t as aggressive and repetitive.

[Johanpapz]

20 minutes ago, BPI said:

Unfortunately as easy as it is for many it is a difficult subject to understand because they are limited, many just like to talk negatively about Britney, when they do worse in life.

I was about to write the same thing! These trolls are a lost cause! They are the most delusional, limited, crazy, pathetic people you can find!

TROLLS = No place where to go, in real life but worst even on internet they can't find a place where people are happy to be around them... Spend all their sad days to spread negative vibes, saying the same thing over and over again like grandmas who have dementia!

 

This post is beautifully well written but these things won't be able to understand, sadly for them! They think that EVERYITIME we dance it's only and only for an epic VMA performance or something! Britney shows alot of vulnerability and emotions in her dancing! It's really touching, monsters or sheep zombies coming from IG and their fake codes can't see that, they can't see or feel anything! They're brains are off, they only want Vegas show and can't even appreciate little simple things anymore! And they have the nerves to make fun about other people...

On another hand I can understand if some people don't have the same sensibility and don't like it, but don't spend all your dayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to bash her, IT HAS BEEN 10 YEARS!!! LET IT GO!!! They're a billion IG pages with a billion videos! Be respectful and don't look at it anymore if it's not your thing!!! Be a normal person!!!

And again, thank you @Gutterguppy for taking your time to do this thread! It's good to talk with smart, empathetic, sensible people like you! Thank you for raise the level of this board because it was alot of trash, negativity since a moment now...

Edited Sunday at 09:34 PM by Johanpapz

[Estrella]

17 minutes ago, whenthedogscaneout said:

Interesting. I had heard of this theory before but seeing it next to a video is a bit more convincing cause it IS pretty similar. I think it would look more natural if the editing wasn’t as aggressive and repetitive.

 

Most likely because Britney edits her videos herself on her phone. I mean, for me, it is easier to edit videos on my laptop than on my phone, but I don't picture Britney downloading her videos to a laptop and using professional editing software. 

 

I think for her, this is her therapy. Most people won't get it and might see this type of dancing as odd. But that is the point of this type of dancing—to let yourself go and follow your body without overthinking, like following the current of air, flowing along a path without a specific direction.

 

And thanks @Gutterguppy for this type of threads , we need more positive posts. 

Edited Sunday at 09:38 PM by Estrella

[troubleforyou]

I’d love to get behind her conscious dancing or whatever you theorise, I really would, i just find it excruciating to watch. I’ve had to stop. 
 

But I often enjoy the looks she puts together, cause I think they are fun and expressive, until the boobie squeezing and pantie pulling starts. 

[nwonder]

I feel like people see her IG vids as performances when they’re really just her having fun, free styling and keeping active. 

Like, they aren’t choreographed routines.
 

Spoiler

And yet, they still beat these…

 

@Wendy Williams where is the recent gif of Tay Tay dancing 🤣

 

 

Edited Sunday at 10:27 PM by nwonder

[Wendy Williams]

4 minutes ago, nwonder said:

I feel like people see her IG vids as performances when they’re really just her having fun, free styling and keeping active. 

Like, they aren’t choreographed routines routines.
 

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And yet, they still beat these…

 

@Wendy Williams where is the recent gif of Tay Tay dancing 🤣

 

 

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The fact people are paying for see this bs-

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[Wendy Williams]

1 hour ago, Gutterguppy said:

  

 

[Style.]

I never judged Britney for doing them in the first place because I do it myself at home, and it helps boost my productivity and overall well-being. It just makes you happy, and at the end of the day it is all that matters! 
A very necessary thread that hopefully will enlighten people! Thanks! 

[trip to my touch]

nice input

but the headline is like: BS breathing Oxygen

[nwonder]

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 That’s the one @Wendy Williams 🥹🥹

 

Edited Sunday at 10:27 PM by nwonder

[Wendy Williams]

13 minutes ago, nwonder said:

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 That’s the one @Wendy Williams 🥹🥹

 

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[Daniela.tomasseli]

“Conscious dancing”… I am sure Britney herself doesn’t even know what that means. 
 

I applaud your mental gymnastics though .. trying to make sense out of nonsense should be an Olympic sport. 

 

 

[Gutterguppy]

1 minute ago, Daniela.tomasseli said:

“Conscious dancing”… I am sure Britney herself doesn’t even know what that means. 
 

I applaud your mental gymnastics though .. trying to make sense out of nonsense should be an Olympic sport. 
 

And I applaud your commitment to constantly being malicious and uncouth with your comments and creating negativity every which way I turn on this forum.

Edited Sunday at 10:40 PM by Gutterguppy