Parapara, Ayumi Hamasaki and Japanese group dance

Japanese group dance or parapara (パラパラ) is something you may see when exploring nightlife in Japan. The group mentality is everywhere, including in da club!

This nice thing about this type of dance is that the moves are generally uncomplicated. This way the audience can dance the same way a performer does, and it unites everyone. Watch the below video from an Ayumi Hamasaki concert to see what I mean.

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Intro lesson on Para para basics (Youtube)

Advanced para para (Youtube)

Two side notes: Ayumi Hamasaki is a great performer! She's got passion for singing and performance. Will review her stuff later. Also while para para is great and intricate, it does lack individuality and spontaneity. But it does not hurt to try. Para para away!