#TikTokDanceCultureExposed | Lana Performs "Nothing Like Me" — A Dancer’s Protest in Motion

Before handing the space to Lana herself, a small reflection on the spirit of this piece. * Lana’s description is pure gold — a burning, elegant manifesto disguised as a simple caption. She is brave, articulate, and dances not just with her body, but with her mind. What she offers here isn’t merely a performance, but a fierce and graceful questioning of performance itself. * Her art and mine meet at this moment: intertwined, resisting mediocrity together. Thru her movement and words, she reminds us that true creativity isn’t about trends — it’s about truth: * “My name’s Lana. I’m a dancer. When I was invited to create a 60 second dance routine for the song “Nothing Like Me” I agreed, on one condition. That I could use the opportunity to demonstrate what I dislike about TikTok. * “TikTok dances are popular because they're easy to learn, fun (for some people) and accessible, and people like connecting with trends and sharing what they believe is their creativity. * “Do I think TikTok has ruined dance? To be entirely fair, no. I think TikTok has ruined pretty much everything. * “To stay on point, TikTok dances are designed for a specific audience, rather than a genuine expression of dance. The focus is a sexualized eye grab while technical skill and artistry that are important in other forms of dance on TikTok just get a big fuck you very much. * “The type and style I’ve applied to “Nothing Like Me” is a common example of a TikTok dance. Look at it. A standard bunch of disconnected hip-hop and belly dance moves that’s got zero connection to the song. Completely inappropriate for the genre and nothing to do with the lyric. I used to see this shit on TikTok all the time, which is why these days I keep my distance. But hey I ain’t the fun police. If your idea of fun is a dance that’s more about self-promotion and performance for an unseen audience, rather than a genuine expression of joy or creativity, knock yourself out. I know my rant ain’t going to stop you. Personally, I don’t like being part of a club that contributes to the sexualization of minors. My kind of fun is a serious business. * “Thank you for the opportunity to say my piece and to use your art as a vehicle to demonstrate why my art is so important to me. Good luck with your song “Nothing Like Me”.” * #NothingLikeMe #TikTokDance #DanceProtest #AlanaDances #DanceWithPurpose #TikTokCritique #ArtisticIntegrity #DanceNotTrends #NothingLikeMeDance #RealDanceMatters