Welcome to the Ultimate Rave Hub

Your One-Stop Shop for All Things Rave

We're here to bring you everything you need to know about the rave scene all in one spot. Whether you're a seasoned raver or just discovering the world of electronic dance music, you'll find everything you need to know right here.

In this article we'll discuss:

  • Shuffling & Shuffling Tutorials
  • Kandi & Kandi Trading
  • Rave outfits For Men & Women
  • The Best Festivals & Festival Food
  • What is PLUR
  • Flow Toys
  • Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
  • Favorite Artist & Genres
  • Plus a lot more!

SHOP FESTIVAL OUTFITS FOR MEN

Step into the Scene: Master the Art of Shuffling and Own the Dance Floor

Shuffling is a dance style that originated in the 80s and became popular at raves. Nowadays, shuffling can be seen at almost any rave, with people enjoying themselves and showing off their skills. There are over 10 styles of shuffling, each requiring a lot of practice and skill to master. Watching talented shufflers on Instagram and TikTok has become one of my favorite pastimes.

Some of the most well-known shuffling styles include Original shuffle, Klaplongen, Muzz, Hakken, Melbourne shuffle, Trance shuffle, Hard shuffle, Jumpstyle, Criss-cross shuffle, and Open shuffle.

We've compiled a list of our favorite TikTok shufflers and YouTube tutorials to help you learn these different styles.

HERE ARE OUR FAVORITE SHUFFLE VIDEOS

Original, Jumpstyle, Klaplongen, Muzz, & Hakken

We love this video by @tealazaria she demonstrates the differences between these dances and honestly. She crushes it. Watch her to get inspiration to your next rave.

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You Can Shuffle To Anything

Here's a video by @dia_blonda_ dancing to Still Dre by Snoop dog with an electronic dance music beat.

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Dancing Communities in Miami

We know @derekburgos12 and we're impressed by his ability to go from zero to literally an icon in the Miami shuffling community in a span of 3 short years.

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Make Friends Dancing

You'll love our perfectly matched outfits. They pair perfectly and our shorts bring two pockets so you can store ALL your belongings.

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ARE YOU WONDERING WHERE CAN I START LEARNING?

BEGINNERS

This 6 minute video from Pigmie on Youtube will teach you the basics. You'll get sweaty and exhausted learning the basics but the end result will by worth it. In no time, you'll be at Electric Daisy Carnival dancing the night away like a full blown raver.

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BEGINNERS CONTINUED

Here's the happy feet move shown by Mihran Kirakosian. These moves are simple and look really good.

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INTERMEDIATE

Now that you know the basics, you can jump into more advanced dance moves to really shock the crowd.

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GET INSPIRATION FROM OTHERS!

One of the best parts of learning how to do the shuffle is that everyone puts their own spin to it. The best way to develop your own style is to watch others, learn from them, and then expand on their moves.

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FAQ

It's very simple! Go to Instagram or TikTok and search "Shuffling or Shuffle". You'll find a ton of videos and people that you can follow.

The shuffling community is extremely friendly. Don't be shy! Message them and they will get you involved.

You can also view a couple more videos here: how to shuffle

In order to learn how to shuffle, we recommend going to Youtube and searching "How to shuffle, shuffle for beginners, or specific dances like hardstyle shuffle".

You can learn from seeing people do moves or watching tutorials.

It all depends on how quickly you are at getting it and your experience dancing. Personally, I have friends that have learned in weeks and others that have learned in years (myself).

Either way you'll have fun, meet people, and enhance your festival experience.

Yes, pick songs that have good beats. This will allow you to follow along easier. A great place to start is to go to youtube and search "Best songs to shuffle".

Definetly record your process, not only is it part of the culture but it will show you what moves you do good, which ones you don't, and help you build your own style.

That's what we do! We sell rave clothing to make you look AMAZING as you dance, walk to a stage, or hangout with friends.

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KANDI, KANDI TRADING & PLUR

In the rave scene there's a unique subculture of Kandi enthusiast. It's part of most ravers to become a part of this community due to the friendliness, openess, and creative aspects of it. Kandi are colorful beads that are strung together to create bracelets, neckalces, and other accessories that you can wear and share with others.

You can make all types of Kandi. One of the most popular ones are necklaces that have emotional words that mean the most to you. They can be love, friendship, a dj's name, or anything. Once you meet someone you get along with at a festival as a token of friendship you trade your sentimental kandi with them and they give one of theirs back to you. It's a unique and powerful moment. It's a way of expressing your values and strenghtenings the bonds between each other. Now, when you go back home you'll always have a memory of the event and that person you met.

As you trade you do a PLUR handshake (peace, love, unity, and respect). These are values embodied in the act of kandi trading and the rave community as a whole.

1. For peace, use make a peace sign and touch the other persons fingers

2. For love you make a half heart and join it with the other person's half.

3. For unity, you clasp your hands together and interlock your fingers with them.

4. For respect, you trade your kandi through your locked hands, one at a time.

KANDI BRACELETS

These are the bracelets that you trade at festivals. They have sentimental words on them and look extremely good as you walk around with your arms stacked.

KANDI NECKLACES

You can make kandi necklaces about any topic. The ones above spell out EDC (Electric Daisy Carnival) but people make them to look like anything (Mario, Characters, Artist, and more)

PLUR HANDSHAKE

Here's an example of the PLUR handshake we wrote about above. As you can see there's 4 steps. You start with Peace, then Love, followed by Unity, and end with Respect trading the Kandi.

KANDI ETIQUETTE

There are a few things you should know before jumping into the Kandi world! First, never ask for specific pieces. Let people share what they think fits you and your momment. Second, never ask for Kandi without making a connection. It's all about meeting people not just sharing your hardwork around. Finally, never trade pieces you received. They gave you a gift and it's for you to keep and cherish.

FAQ

There's a lot of resources to learn more about Kandi.

We wrote a detailed article here that goes more in depth about what it is, how to make it, and where to get ideas.

View it here: https://www.oncueapparel.com/blogs/news/kandi-trading-the-official-guide-to-trading

You can also learn more about how to make it on Youtube and searching Kandi on Instagram or TikTok.

Youtube is a great resource to learn how to make Kandi.

Here's how you make bracelets.

Here's how to make a kandi necklaces and perler.

Here's how to make a kandi cuff

For other resources you can follow Kandi creators on IG or Tiktok and learn from them.

RAVE CLOTHING

OUR TOP RATED EDM FESTIVALS

Ultra Music Festival

Located in Miami, FL this festival is all about the music. They bring the biggest acts and A+ level production. Plus, they have one of the best festival foods on the planet. You'll have the best time dancing while eating latin meals.

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Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas

Located in Las Vegas this is one of the only festivals that happens overnight due to the heat form the dessert. Unlike Ultra EDC is an experience. You don't only get to listen to music but enjoy rides and entertainment. They have a ferris wheel and other things to enjoy!

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Tomorrowland

Located in Belgium this is one of the most recognized festivals in the world. Not only will you get to see Europe but you'll enjoy a completely different vibe.

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Burning Man

Located in Black Rock City this festival requires you to stay in a tent, car, or RV. We recommend staying in an RV so you can have your own bed, bathroom, and be able to escape all the sand. Burning Man is an experience and everybody who goes says it's changed them for the better.

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FAQ

Yes, we recently created a list of the top festivals with links so that you can find the one you want to go. You'll find all types of festivals spread accross the US. There's even one in Alaska which we definetly recommend going just for the views.

View the entire list of 2023 festivals here.

Each festival is different, most festivals require 18+ but there are very few all ages and a couple 21+. If you are over 21 we recommend going to one of the 21 and over due to the maturity.

You need to go all out for these festivals. That means you need to get shorts, tank tops, t-shirts, hoodies, and joggers that match. They need to be extremely bright, bold, and a conversation starter.

Women should get crazy prints that match. You can wear yoga pants, shorts, skirts and match them with racerbacks, crop tops, t-shirts, or a hoodie.

Most raves are over 12 hours and it's important that you take a blanket to lay with your friends and recharge before dancing again.

Need plus size rave clothing? learn more here.

Men if you're lost and need more help. This article can help you get your next rave outfit.

WHAT ARE THOSE FLOW TOYS, LIGHTS, & GLOVES AT ALL THE EVENTS?

GLOVING

Raving is all about expressing yourself. A sub community of ravers enjoys doing that with gloves. With gloving you create light shows that you show to others as they are sitting down or in front of you. It's a beautiful spectacle to see.

FLOW TOYS (POI)

Using a POI you can create advanced lightshows by twirling, spinning, and design art with lights.

FIRE SPINNING

We recommend doing this art once you master the POI's. That's because you can seriousley hurt yourself if you accidentally miss. Fire spinning is a beautiful art form that paired with dances looks stunning.

HULA HOOPS

Flowing using a hula hoop is a great way to enhance your raving experience without causing any damage. The lights look beautiful and the hoop gives you space so nobody is all up in your face (raves get PACKED).

WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO THEY PLAY AT RAVES?

BIG ROOM

You'll listen to a lot of big room music at festival. Basically, these are edited songs that have huge drops which makes the crowd go wild. Martin Garrix blew this up and his main stage sets are insane.

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TECHNO

Considered the dark side of electronic house music. Techno is steady rhythm to dance too and contains very few lyrics. Carl Cox is tent in Ultra Music Festival is pure techno heaven.

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HOUSE

This genre featues lyrics and is the most mainstream version of electronic dance music. It's easy to listen too melodies and has simple structures that are really fun.

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TRANCE

One of the few types of beats that will put you in an out of this world vibe. It's soft and melodic.

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TOP EDM ARTIST VOTED BY THE FANS

Martin Garrix

The dutch native has take over the world over the past 10 years with no signs of slowing down. He's won countless awards and can be found at almost all the biggest events.

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Tiesto

Another dutch native who's known by everybody. He came up in the late 1990's and never looked back. Tiesto is the Michael Jordan of EDM. He has more hits than years alive.

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David Guetta

The king of the party! This French DJ makes bangers. Over 50 million albums sold worldwide.

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Marshmello

The masked man came into the scene about 5 years ago and took over. He was at every event including the Metaverse. If you haven't heard his music you need to now.

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YOU'RE OFFICIALY A RAVE PRO

If you made it down here, you graduated. You now understand the raving community, subcultures, best festivals, genres, and favorite artists. Now, it's your time to practice your dance moves, gather your friends, and book your first festival. We promise it will be an experience you'll never forget. We know you'll get bitten by the rave bug. You'll go all in and never look back. Most importantly, you'll thank us for it.

Don't forget to get all your rave outfits from us. Our goal is outfit every raver in the world in unique threads.

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