#danceforpeace #givepeaceachance #letsgodancing
Although the song “Let’s go dancing” by Girl Pow-R may seem like a bubbly fun tune, it has a powerful message. The song’s lyrics promote #danceforpeace and encourage people to unite, celebrate their differences and #givepeaceachance.
The phrase “give peace a chance” has become a call for reconciliation and justice worldwide. The line “Think of what we can be” from Girl Pow-R’s song provides hope for a bright future and reminds us not to give up on our dreams of a more peaceful and harmonious environment. Girl Pow-R believe that nothing, but dancing can help us create this world.
Dancing has long been considered a form of art that can convey many different emotions. It inspires people from all walks of life to unite, show love and compassion and care for each other. The lyrics “Let’s not waste our time, A dance partner sounds nice” symbolize dance for peace as a way to reconcile, celebrate life and share happiness.
In addition to creating peace that can benefit everyone, dance can also be a powerful tool for healing. Isn’t it a divine thing to experience the power of dancing when you open your heart and connect with your dance partner deeply and meaningfully? Dancing with your soul and intention can help you feel strong and powerful. With the line “When dancing, we won’t be blue,” Girl Pow-R encourage everyone to connect with their bodies and each other to properly feel and express their emotions.
Have you heard that in some cultures, dance is the only way for cultures to communicate? For instance, with the Haka dance, the Māori people of New Zealand express their pride, strength, and unity. Like other Girl Pow-R’s songs, “Let’s Go Dancing” is full of confidence, inspiration and positivity to motivate young people around the world to dance for peace.
So how does dance for peace come to life? And how can we use dance to show our love and compassion? Here are some ideas:
Portray the emotions you are feeling through movement
Are you energized and happy? -Dance with wide, exaggerated movements. Feeling a bit down? -Move more slowly and softly.
Try choreographing a piece for someone you love
Use dance to help someone who is struggling. Dancing for someone you care about can be a very intimate gesture and a powerful way to express your feelings.
If you notice someone is “…all alone / Wasting time on [their] phone?” Cheer them up with your dance! The lines “This ain’t tough, let’s make it right / Let’s go and dance tonight” support this point.
Now we can clearly see how, along with its other benefits, dance can be a powerful tool in helping us give peace a chance. Girl Pow-R’s “Let’s go dancing” expresses a passionate desire to end all conflicts through a peaceful resolution –dancing for peace. This message is essential in today’s world, where violence, conflict and hatred seem to be all too common. Dance for peace and encourage others to join you. By coming together and dancing to this song, we can all help to create a more peaceful world.
You can read about the role of music and dance in youth pace-building in Lesley Pruitt’s article.
Discover more about how Girl Pow-R’s empowers young people around the world to be successful, identify their own true gifts and bring a positive change to the world by contacting info(at)girlpow-r.com or visiting the website Girl Pow-R. Find their song “Let’s Go Dancing” and discover more music and videos on YouTube and Spotify and make sure to add them to your dance playlist.