Can You Feel It - How Dance Music Conquered the World

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The story of the dance revolution - the beat, the clubs and the DJs.

The story of the dance revolution - the beat, the clubs and the DJs that changed music culture forever.

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Can you Feel It - How Dance Music Conquered the World

Rosalind Eleazar

Steve Condie

James Giles

Jez Nelson

Lee-Anne Richardson

Paul Ruston

Jonny Quinn

Mira Aroyo

Nicky Lessware

Jenny James

Clare Porter

Eleanor Gecks

Abi Beasley

Karen Walsh

James Hunt

John Scott

Chris Greybe

Gary Welch

Franklin Dow

Alexander Hill

Cal Hallows

Can You Feel It - How Dance Music Conquered the World: Series 1: Episode 2: The Club

The Club

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Episode 2: The Club

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A look at the most important cultural entertainment space of the last 30 years - the club.

A look at the club. From Studio 54, to Shoom, illegal raves and The Hacienda to the contemporary megaclub brands in Las Vegas and Ibiza.

This episode celebrates the club. From Studio 54, The Loft and Paradise Garage to Shoom, illegal raves, The Hacienda, Cream and on to the contemporary megaclub brands in Las Vegas and Ibiza.

Telling the story of how club culture went from shady Chicago lofts to desert casinos. Along the way we learn about the pioneering sound systems that powered the clubs that transitioned disco into house. 

Studio 54 DJ Nicky Siano takes us to see the last Richard Long system - in a fairground on Coney Island. Paul Oakenfold takes us to the place he considers to be the birthplace of modern day dance culture - a back alley in Streatham, south London. New Order members Stephen Morris and Bernard Sumner recall the trip that led to the birth of The Hacienda. 

We end with the multi-billion dollar business of modern clubbing where huge dance events dominate and clubbers in Las Vegas can pay $50,000 for a table by the dance floor. Has the corporate dance experience killed the true meaning of clubbing?

Can You Feel It - How Dance Music Conquered the World: Series 1

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