The opening of La La Land is, of course, a thrilling dance scene which I’ve watched over and over because it’s incredible on so many levels.
But what is really intriguing me is the way it has inspired so many people to recreate it — either literally or with revised lyrics.
There’s something so joyful and uplifting in the music itself, amplified by the exuberant movement, and it’s clear that people are having so much FUN with it!
And that why I say I’m a little obsessed, because I’ve watched maybe thirty different versions of “Another Day of Sun” throughout this afternoon and evening.
There are versions by dance companies; versions in high schools, college dorms, and summer camps; versions by medical students and students from MIT; a virtual choir/orchestra version; versions from all over the US, as well as Japan, Korea, India, France, Chile, China, South Africa, and Scandinavia.
I even found versions where it was a wedding couple’s First Dance, with friends and family who obviously learned the choreography beforehand so they could join in.
It’s so heartening to me, seeing such a wide variety of people of all ages who put serious time and energy into these projects, having the time of their life dancing and singing together.
Here are a select few for you to enjoy!