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What is a random play dance? Why do people go to them? What does it take to plan them? How do K-Pop cover groups get started? We answer all of these questions and so many more during today's episode!
Special thanks and a huge shout out to our friends @IGNITESF for having us at their event and for sharing all of their insights about the RPD and K-Pop cover group life! Please show some love to our episode's special guests!
Ignite South Florida Dance Crew IG @ignite.sf / TT @ignitesf_
Mikeala IG @darkmochi_
Equinox Dance Crew IG @equinoxdanceteam (@_xiaominhyunki_, @iva.ruz, @jaimas_lu, @indyajanae)
Fatima IG @synchro_catbox
Rove IG @itboyrex
Abigail IG @abi.msic
Receipts (episode references):
Taiyou Con 2015 - Jan 2015 - is the oldest record of the modern’s RPD experience. Their video is titled “33 K-Pop Dances in 21 Minutes (K-Pop Game!)”
K-Pop Con Miami 2015 - June 2015 - second oldest record of experience, video is titled “35 K-Pop Dances in 21 Minutes”
KCON 2015 - Aug 2015 - “27 K-Pop Dances in 18 Minutes”
After this last iteration of the game, it became a convention staple throughout the world.
Fun videos to watch:
HYBE Family Picnic - Le SSerafim, from_is9, Enhypen, Seventeen, Tomorrow x Together play Random Play Dance - Part 1, Part 2
Hoshi joins a RPD outside of concert venue in Newark - BEhind the Scenes, Fan Video
As always, please forgive any mispronunciations!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
04:23 Announcing special guests
04:04 What is a Random Play Dance/RPD?
05:41 How did Random Play Dance/RPD get started?
12:10 Why are Random Play Dance/RPD a successful trend?
14:25 How to host a Random Play Dance/RPD event?
20:33 What is it like to attend a Random Play Dance/RPD? Is it mandatory for everyone to join in the dance?
29:14 Q&A with South Florida K-Pop Dance Crew leader, Mikeala (@dancemochi_) from @ignitesf
35:21 We asked the audience: what brings you to the RPD? What is your favorite part about this community?
37:31 Ignite South Florida’s Burnin’ Love RPD