Dance Clubs

Dance clubs have led the whole dance scene to a different level. Their growth and technical evolution has given a great push for clubbers and DJs to keep the spirit of dance music alive and kicking. They have come a long way, from playing just a jukebox for people to dance, to Djs with their own laptop, laser shows, smoke sprinklers and many more.

The entry on each club depends on many factors like the age, the dress code or the guestlist, which is used to make the status for a club more "exclusive". Being on the guestlist allows you to enter the club for free or at a reduced rate and often on different queues and entrances.  It is true that quite often, there are no clear policies governing entry to a nightclub, thereby allowing the doormen to deny entry to anybody at their discretion. The dress code is also important factor for a club. It ensures a certain type of clients for the club and the exact dress code differs from one club to another. The person you will surely find in all clubs is the “bouncer”. The man who controls the door and decides who gets in or who gets out, not politely sometimes…

The history of clubs goes way too back on 1970 with famous clubs such as Manhattan's "Studio 54", which was operated by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager. Studio 54 was notorious for the hedonism that went on within. The balconies were known for sexual encounters, and drug use was rampant. Its dance floor was decorated with an image of the "Man in the Moon" that included an animated cocaine spoon. Other famous 1970s discothèques in New York City included Xenon, The Loft, the Paradise Garage, and Aux Puces.The emergence of the "superclub" created a global phenomenon, with Ministry of Sound (London), Cream (Liverpool) and Pacha (Ibiza).

A recent trend in club industry is the usage of video. Instead of audio-only, DJ's are now using video and "mixing" music videos and related songs together in an audio/visual presentation.

Take a look at Amnesia club in Ibiza. The Best Global Club for 2011...