大妈舞

This is a phenomena that has taken China by storm.

It is basically a dance/exercise form for middle aged ladies performed in public places. Well the objective is to get some exercise done; it probably also has a good dose of self esteem boosting element.

I am totally for the exercise bit. However truth be told, the episode is painful to watch and is an absolute assault to the visual senses.

Why would this be so aesthetically displeasing?  I have it some thought..

Firstly dancing is a touchy area.  Untrained people attempting to dance in public will not look good.

Secondly this is a dance form involving masses of middle aged ladies.

Finally and most importantly is the philosophy of this movement, which is to liberate oneself without being conscious of other’s perception, this has resulted in these women shaking and waggling their bodies unrestrained in public.

Even for experienced and attractive dancers this is a risky move because while you may ‘be one with the music’, you may look absolutely awkward and horrible; this effect gets amplified to the hilt by aged, untrained, unattractive (generally) women, which culminates in pure toxin.