The word "TikTok" might definitely make some people cringe but there is absolutely no doubt that TikTok is a huge international platform for showing talents, trends and content in general and is heightening its users day by day. It has a variety of content, from funny dog compilations to families dancing together, Fashion tips, art, 3 a.m. thoughts, small skits, you name it-they have it and the creativity has no limits. TikTok will change the way your social media works, even if you’re avoiding it.
This content majorly includes dances that circulate across the globe as 'challenges'. TikTok dances are short, easy and catchy dance sequences on popular songs. As on other video-centric platforms, dance on TikTok has allowed creators to break out of the shadows and gain large followings. It is one of the most expressive art formats and is a shared language that users of all ages and backgrounds enjoy. These dances are recorded by almost all age groups including non-dancers, which proves that you are never too old to dance. If it’s something you love, you can still do it. It doesn’t matter how old you are. It’s just all about having fun.
But how did these dances become so big thing in the first place?
Well, the answer is "Fear of missing out”, a common way to describe how social media can make people feel like everyone else is part of something — a concert, a secret beach, a brunch — that they’re not. Similarly, users started getting influenced by celebrities doing these sequences and gradually joined in. As in the current times everyone is trying different things, challenging themselves, moving out of their comfort zones basically working on themselves. In 2017, when TikTok was released, it gained popularity amongst teens with easy tools available to edit their videos, however professional dancers were not very fond of it. When these dances began to spread all over the internet, professional dancers were not given the same credits and hype, even after the difference in efforts put in. Eventually, things changed after the pandemic struck and everyone was forced to stay at home, dancers lacked space and equipment and had no other medium to make content, eventually they joined it. Professional dancers like Bailey Sok and Erica Lall are one of the top TikTok dancers, which led to boosting their fan following and advancements in these dance sequences.
Dancing on TikTok during the pandemic can be taken as a form of expression and a break from the constant flow of depressing news. Watching people enjoy themselves in the midst of this all, actually finding a positive way to put their energy while locked up and staying at home, it’s a chance to connect with family and have fun with them.
But is this only staying till the pandemic ends and will everyone stop making these videos?
Well, most of the TikTokers make these records just to kill boredom but not to forget that this app is very addictive. Also, we are talking about millions of users which should not be underestimated as they have made huge political alterations, not to forget how they made fake registrations for Trump's first campaign rally...Even after the ban of TikTok in India, the trends of these dances still continue through other platforms, that's how huge its influence is.
Now given the time and ease of making content, many new content creators have gained huge popularity. 16 year olds are getting heavy paychecks as content creators and are verified account holders, having millions of followers. These new-comers are tapping into its joys and questioning how TikTok might shape their future in this field. Even if Tiktok does get banned, these trends are not going anywhere and probably will continue growing on other social media platforms. So, TikTok dances might be considered as a dance style in the coming times.
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