Forget the beautiful, classic ballerina; these daunting dance depictions in the form of products, artworks, photography collections and videos are focused on the edgy, snappy and daring side of dance. Twenty-first century dance has taken on new fields that incorporate and surpass the classic categories of jazz, tap and ballet, among others.
Not only does the technology of today greatly extend dancers' abilities, but it also allows for some crazy amazing captures, games and gear. Dance has always been a form of physical expression that many have flocked to, and with the enhanced gadgets that have become available, the campaigns that have been run, and the group gatherings dance has made its way to new heights of enjoyment. The boundary-pushing photography and interactive campaigns have given dance lovers a new movement to pursue.
85 Daunting Dance Depictions
From Performance Tracking Gadgets to Interactive Dance Parties:
Jennifer Gosnell — Jun 5, 2012 — Pop Culture
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Dance Party Captures
Models Have Fun in 'Flashy Moves' for Elle Indonesia February 2012
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Shocking Dance Recitals
In This Little Girls 'Single Ladies' Video, Kittens Act Like Cougars
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Pee Dance Photoblogs
'Hipsters Have to Pee' Celebrates Hot Hipsters Who Have to Go
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Male Ballet Editorials
The Attitude Magazine June 2012 Issue Dances Across the Page
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Flexible Dance Photography
This Vihao Pham Ballet Photo Series Will Keep You on Your Toes
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Sporty Ballet Shoes
This Concept Footwear by Guercy Eugene Hopes to Make Dancing Comfortable
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Paint-Splashed Dance Photography
The Andrew McGibbon 'Super Colour' Shoot is Luminous & in Motion
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Urban Dancer Pictorials (UPDATE)
Dane Shitagi's 'Ballerina Project' Brings Grace to the Streets
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Exhilarating Dancer Promos
Jim Fiscus' Atlanta Ballet Photos for Performance Art
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Fur-Boycotting Tangos
"Dancing with the Stars" Pro Karina Smirnoff Poses for PETA
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Submerged Dancer Photography
The Hugh Hamilton Bodies Series is Hauntingly Beautiful and Surreal
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Public Dancetography
'Dancers Among Us' by Jordan Matter Showcases Dancers' Passion
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Webcam Dance Virals
These Apple Store Dancers are Getting Plenty of Attention on the Internet
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Mid-Street Metro Ballet
Richard Calmes Dance Photography Raises the Bar in NYC
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Pajama Dancing Pictorials
'English Lads Can Dance!' Snaps the Stars of Swan Lake
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Lady Gaga Dance Battles
Check Out the Fabulous Sydney Harbor Dance-Off Flash Mob
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Pole Dancing Dolls
Children's Stripper Figurine Marks the End of Innocence
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Sports Danceoffs
The LT Slide Electric Glide Gets You Playoff Ready
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Dancing Inmate Musicals
Prison Dancer is an Interactive Web Production Inspired by Cebu Convicts
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Delectable Dancing Dishes
Enjoy Dancing Squid in a Bowl in Japan
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Pop Culture Dancing Posters
Niege Borges Alves Breaks Down Famous Moves Step by Step
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Gravity-Defying Pole Dancers
The US Pole Dance Championships 2010 Competitors have a Tight Grip
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Light-Up Dubstep Dances
The Wrecking Crew Orchestra Puts on a Show from Another World
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Dirty Dancing Campaigns
The Prada Fall 2010 Ads Show Models Boogieing
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Dancing Denim Adverts
The Korean Levi's Ballet Video Shows Anything is Possible in Jeans
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Interactive Ballet Storefronts
Passersby Change Ballerina's Image in the Repetto Window Display
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Dancing Typography
The Dance Writer App Turns Words into a Choreographed Dance Sequence
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Barely-Legible Ballet Ads
The Josip Kelava Ads for Australia's Melbourne Dance Company
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Dancing Phone Ads
Samsung Mobile Teams with 'The Viral Factory' for this Cute Viral Vid
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Performance Art Cuisine
Hel Yes! Restaurant at Stockholm Design Week is a Multisensory Experience
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Disney Dance-Offs
Mickey Mouse Gets Down in Response to a B-Boy
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Landmark Dance Tributes
Paris Flash Mob Gets Sexy Under the Eiffel Tower to David Guetta
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Illuminating Dance Photography
Umut Kebabci Takes Glowing Images of Enchanted Dancers
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Macho Diva Dancing Ads
The Kylie Minogue Dance Central Commercial for Kinect is Hilarious
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Acrobatic Urban Films
The 'Slackline Trickline Video and Project X' is Full of Stunts
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Digital Statue Dancers
The 360 Project Gets Moves from All Angles
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Box-Bound Ballerinas
This Photo Shoot for Mondetta Performance Gear is Off-the-Wall
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Silhouette Shadow Dances
'Schattenspiel' by Hans-Peter Feldmann Turns Toys into Ghostly Figures
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Street-Dancing Virals (UPDATE)
The Viral Factory Samsung Campaign Clip Takes Onlookers by Surprise
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Top Floor Raver Lounges
The HWKN MINI Rooftop Hosts Sky-High Light Shows
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Viral Dance Remixes
LMFAO Party Rock Anthem Video Encourages the American Shuffle
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Whimsically Dancing Lights
Christian Parto's E.L.O Installation Features Dipping Illuminators
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Dangerous Dancing Documentaries
VICE Travel Series 'All the Wrong Places' Travels to Peru
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Boogying Safety Demos
Cebu Airlines Dance Their Way To Safe Traveling
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Artistic Group Pole Dancing
The Solid Objective 'Pole Dance' at the PS1 Contemporary Arts Centre
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Skivvy-Shimmying Videos
This Film from Ey! Megateen Will Have You Dancing in Your Undies
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Woven Dance Posters
The Dutch National Ballet 'Theme Variations' Campaign
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Old-School Advertising Soirees
The Microsoft Advertising INNERCITY Bash was Bangin
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Daring Dance Sanctuaries
Houston Ballet Center is Designed for Interaction and Socializing
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Dance Mania Virals
Ely Kim's 'Boombox' Video Makes You Want to Get Up and Move
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Performance-Tracking Gymnastics Gagets
The MotivePro Suit Ensures Top Condition of Gymnasts
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Thrilling Celebrity Dance-Offs
Patrick Boivin's Michael Jackson vs Mr. Bean Video is Sensational
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Dancing Alien Dolls
The Fijit Friends Can Shimmy, Shake and Boogie
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Dexterous Dance Apps
Autodance Syncs Music With Recorded Dancers to Create Quirky Videos
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Dancing Detergent Ads
These Fuzol Laundry Detergent Ads Make a Splash
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Elegant Dancer Campaigns
The Royal Opera House Muscat Ads Feature the Stunning Swan Lake
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Digital Dance Art
The 'Unnamed Soundsculpture' Piece by Franke and Kiefer is Moving
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Motion-Tracking Dance Marketing
DVP China Eventmarketing Uses its Moves to Market Products
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Inappropriate Dance Outfits
'The Douche' Skit Featuring Dylan McDermott Gives Viewers the Rhythm
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Psychedelic Dance Movies
The 'Body Mechanics' Breaking Video is Surreal
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Dancing Tourism Ads
Icelanders Get Down for Tourists in the Iceland Dance Party Video
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Collaged Breakdancing Ads
These Belo Horizonte City Hall Ads Have Hip Hop Flavor
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Mesmerizing Exotic Dancer Marketing
The Chile Americanino Hypnotic Ad Gets Spicy in Public
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Synchronized Cat Dances
'The Army of Luck' by Boris Petrovsky showcases 520 Lucky Felines
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Dancing Dad Software Commercials
The Microsoft Global Campaign Promotes Product Integration
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Public Poledancing Campaigns
The Shibuya Girls Bunkasai Uses Exotic Allure to Attract Customers
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Dancing Prancing Robots
JULIA the Entertainment Robot is at Your Service
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Choreographed Neon Dances
‘Talent Definition' Sets the Stage Ablaze with Visual Flair
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Hybrid Street Dances
Brukup is a Blend of Krumping and Afro-Japanese Expression
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Umbrella Dancers
Geometry-inspired Choreographed Art by Julie Tremblay
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Gifted Dancing Dogs
Merengue Dog is an Amazing Animal Performer
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Food-Loving Dances
The Pizza Hut Dance Combines Smooth Moves and Feasts
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Dancing Building Facades
Kiefer Technic Showroom Regulates Room Temperature
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Salsa-Dancing Villains
This Salsa-Dancing Darth Vader Serenades Senior Citizens
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Hybrid Hip-Hop Choreography
The Kinjaz ‘El Tango' Video Puts an Urban Twist on the Tan
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Interactive Dance Parties
Arcade Fire's 'Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)' Video is a Riot
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Charitable Cancer Music Videos
Watch 'McGill Dances for Cancer Research' & Automatically Donate
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Dancing Doppelganger Videos
Pharside 'Something Different' Concept Fuses Performance and Physics
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Daily Celebratory Choreography
Dancing December Features Friends Lewis and Luke Busting Moves
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iPod-Synced Home Discos
Turn Your Pad into a Hot Night Spot with This Electro Coffee Table
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Tribute Dancing Games
Wii to Release Michael Jackson The Experience Game for the Holidays
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Flash Mob Tax Protests
US Uncut Amuses and Confuses B of A Employees with 'Pay Up' Performance
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Pop Music Dance Mash-Ups
This Thom Yorke Single Ladies Combo Vid is Sure to Get You Cracking
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44 Interactive Advertising Campaigns
From Crowdsourced Beers to Heavy Duty High Fives
Controversial Curvy Catwalks
Full Figured Fashion Show in New York Straddles Obesity & Empowerment
100 Rebellious Rockstar Shoots
From Rowdy Rocker Chick Editorials to Goth Rocker Couture
Dance Party Captures
Models Have Fun in 'Flashy Moves' for Elle Indonesia February 2012
Memorable Pop Culture Masks
Alejandro de Antonio Fernandez Re-Creates Minimalist Disguises
Minimalist Video Game Visuals
Joseph Harrold Renders Geeky Icons as Poster Art
Risque Ballet Photography
Boris Ovini for 'On The Field' Magazine Shoots Models Anastasya and Ela
Retro Re-Casted Movie Posters
Peter Stults Puts Classic Hollywood Stars in New Film Titles
Pop Culture Cinema Posters
Daniel Norris Reinterprets Iconic Films in these Fan Movie Promos
Top 25 Light Show Effects
Epic Lighting Frenzy From Photo Shoots to Illuminating Expositions
Romantically Delicate Editorials
The Vivienne Mok for Lovesexdance Series is Feminine and Soft
50 Crazy Choreographed Dances
From TRON Suit Battles to Synchronized Inmates
79 Beautiful Ballerina Features
From Pregnant Ballerinas to Black Swan-Inspired Catwalks
Ornate Oriental Editorials
The Jakub Nowocien Numero Homme China Photo Shoot is Vivid
The Power of Song
Chris Marienetti Describes How Music Brings People Together
Bold Ballerina Editorials
Diana Vishneva Strikes a Pose for Vogue
Male Boogie Guides
The 'White Guy Dance Moves' Infographic is Sadly Accurate
Softly Shaded Spring Styles
Alexa Chung Looks Pretty & Polished in Elle UK March 2012
Glamorous Floral Fashion
Bianca Balti in 'Power and Passion' for Vogue Nippon Beauty March 2012
Leather-Bound Menswear
The Leebo Freeman by Sebastian Troncoso Portrait Series
Dazzling Dancer Depictions
Mark Spain Deviates from Peers with Traditional Painting Methods
Sultry Smoking Shoots
The Mario Loncarski by Saverio Cardia Portrait Series is Simple and Chic
Netted Cutout Menswear
The James Smith by Dawidh Orlando Portrait Series is Edgy and Raw
Subconcious Surreal Sculptures (UPDATE)
The Nancy Fouts Creations Incite Personal Interpretations
Geometrical Hotel Editorials
Emmanuel Giraud Shapes Some Intimate Photography
Infirmary-Inspired Eateries
The Hospitalis Restaurant Lets Patients Eat With a Scalpel and Forceps
Mohawked Glamor Models
Ana Beatriz Barros for Elle UK March 2012
Safari Street Styles
Aboki Uses Animal Prints to Craft Masculine Designs
Garden Goth Editorials
The Imogen Watt by Jessica Sim is Chilling and Ghostly
Psychedelic Animal Paintings
Bruno 9li Depicts Surreal Wildlife in Bizarre & Colorful Renderings
Monochromatic Menswear Shoots
The Native Son Fall/Winter 2012 Collection Premieres at NYFW
Avant-Garde Accessory Editorials
The Questioned Innocence ODDA Photo Shoot is Conceptual
Precious Puppy Sculptures
Minami Kawasaki Crafts Lifelike Canines Using Felt Materials
Pastel Party Girl Pictures
The Tigre Escobar 'Not Responsible for Goods Left' Shoot is Hot
Neon Puking Party Animals
David A. Smith Creates Creatures With Some Bright-Colored Upchuck
Dapper Denim Editorials
The PLNDR 'Spool and Thread' Lookbook Praises the Unifying Fabric
Dynamically Digitized Editorials
The Josh Bitelli Arena Homme+ Editorial Features Artful Imagery
Haunting Humanimal Sculptures
Kate Clark Crafts Realistic Animals With Lifelike Human Faces
Hipster Samurai Editorials
The Bohemian Rapture POST Hong Kong Photo Shoot is Sleek and Modern
Seaside Hippie Shoots
The Patrycja Walczak Eurowoman Denmark Editorial is Beach-Ready
Industrial Sportswear Shoots
Christian Anwander Uses Factory Props for His Latest Editorial
Patterned Polygonal Installations
Anna Queen Uses Simplistic Geometric Sculptures to Liven Rooms
Holographic Light Sculptures
The Mokoto Tojiki 'No Shadow' Creation is Futuristic
Protruding Sun-Powered Homes
The Endesa Pavilion Solar House is a Work of Art
Urban Jungle Architecture
The HWKN MEtreePOLIS Aims for an Organic Utopian Urban Design Strategy
Gravity-Defying Illuminators
Australian Artist Nicholas Folland Uses Thrifted Chandeliers
Sci-Fi Silhouette Film Posters
Travis English Crafts Minimalist Promos for Star Wars Series
Fashion Accessory Fowls
Laurel Roth Creates Peacock Sculptures Using Fake Fingernails & Hairclips
Ripped Appendage Silhouettes
Rona Binay Renders Subjects Tearing Off Their Limbs
Dark Unearthly Portraits
Matthew Lyn Captures 'Charlotte' in an Enchanting Series
Projected Typographic Installations
Tsang Kin-Wah Presents Font Videos Concerning Serious Issues
Minimalist Mennonite Menswear
The Dior Homme Pen Magazine Feature Editorial Exudes Modern Elegance
Utilitarian Unisex Uniforms
Rad by Rad Hourani Spring/Summer 2012 Blurs Gender Roles
Table-Perched Supermodel Shoots
The Gisele Bundchen Fidelia Lingerie Campaign is Sweetly Enticing
Retro Cyclist Captures
The 'La Dolce Vita' GQ Australia Editorial Showcases The Latest Prada Looks
Metropolitan Shadow Captures
Photo Silhouettes Merges Cities and Civilians
Dapperly Modern Menswear
The Martin Lamothe Fall/Winter 2012 Line is Contemporary
'70s Sibling Shoots
The Ones2Watch 'Sister Code' Editorial Sees Double
Sloping Rooftop Structures
The NL Architects' Blok K Building is Surreal
Molecular Mirror Apps
The New 'Konfetti' App Lets Users Pixelate and Manipulate Images
Awe-inspiring Angular Abodes
The Apollo Architects 'Fold' Shows New-Aged Residential Structures
Gritty Undressed Pop Memoirs
The Lady Gaga 'Marry the Night' Video is Honest and Eerie
Glowing Figure Portraits
Christopher Bucklow Presents Awe-Inspiring Artwork
Light-Up Dubstep Dances
The Wrecking Crew Orchestra Puts on a Show from Another World
Spine-Chilling Caged Diners
The Alcatraz Medical Prison Restaurant is a Spooky Caged Bar
Overtly Feminine Menswear Lookbooks
The Mjolk Homme Spring/Summer 2012 Advertisements are Womanly
Creepy Cavernous Lodging
The Sala Silvermine is the Deepest Subterranean Hotel in the World
Powerful Camouflaged Lighting
The White Series by Artek Offers Chic Illuminators Without Clutter
Carbon-Negative Stoves
Inyenyeri Uses Crowdsourced Biofuel to Transform Energy Systems in Rwanda
Anguished Androgynous Shoots
The Delfine Bafort Marie Claire Italia Editorial is Very Stylish
Skeletal Art Installations
Artist Troels Carlsen Explores the Meaning of Life
Dancing Denim Adverts
The Korean Levi's Ballet Video Shows Anything is Possible in Jeans
Silhouette Pet Ads
The Purina Pawsway Campaign is Animalistic and Minimalist
Satellite-Like Lighting
Fabien Dumas' TamTam Pendant Lamp is Quirky and Off-Kilter
Tassel-Trimmed Dance Couture
V Magazine 76 Features Supermodel Naomi Campbell
Fair Trade Artwork
Ethical Art Supports Maasai Children in Need Through Education
Faux Faucet Fixtures
Turn the Tap to Switch on the Drip Lamp
Performance Art Cuisine
Hel Yes! Restaurant at Stockholm Design Week is a Multisensory Experience
Interactive Art Installations
The 'Love from Mount Pom Pom' Exhibit by Misaki Kawai is Touchable
Sensory-Crossing Performance
the Anarchy Dance Theater Combines Experiences
Hip-Hop Title Charts
The Magnificent Map of Rap Names Sorts Rappers into Catagories
Feline Royalty Renderings
Melissa Hartley Depicts Members of the Cat Species in Regal Clothes
Scandalous Dinner Party Shoots
The Richard Pier Petit Ones2Watch Photos are Wickedly Mysterious
Angular Apartment Buildings
Connecting Riads Complements the Dynamic Archiscape of Casablanca
Jedi Master Seasonal Decor
Yoda Star Wars Holiday Lights Shines with the Force
Transit Tour Apps
The Tram Sightseeing App by Forsman & Bodenfors is an Integrated TourismSolution
Acrobatic Urban Films
The 'Slackline Trickline Video and Project X' is Full of Stunts
Chic Claustrophobic Accomodations
The Sala Silver Mine Hotel is a Luxurious Cave
Silhouette Shadow Dances
'Schattenspiel' by Hans-Peter Feldmann Turns Toys into Ghostly Figures
Embroidered Vintage Dancer Photographs
Artist Jose Romussi Re-Evokes Frozen Movements with Energy
Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
Lightweight Army-Style Bags
The Solid Gray Backpack Features a Seamless Hardshell Design
Candid Partying Campaigns
The Grand Casino Belgrade Ads Capture the Essence of Fun
Turn Signal Mittens
The Early Winter Night Biking Gloves Keep Bikers Safe
Hip-Hop Director Retrospectives
The History of Hype Looks Back at the Work of a Legend
Dangerous Dancing Documentaries
VICE Travel Series 'All the Wrong Places' Travels to Peru
Lobster-Loving Flamenco Captures
The ‘Gipsy Crisis' by Diego Diaz Marin is a Sweet Sty
Sky-High Documentaries
Maverick Industries SlackLife Presents a Glimpse into the UK Scene
Artistic Acrobatic Pictorials
Vitaly Sokolovsky Captures the Rhythm of Dance in Russia's Streets
Comically Interactive Ads
The Skittles Touch Commercials Reward Viewer Participation
Humanoid Siri-Like Apps
Voice Answer is the New Voice-Response Device That'll Answer Anythin
Monstrous Denim Ads
The 'Trigger Your Passion' Campaign Urges Designers to Push Boundaries
Elegant Dancer Campaigns
The Royal Opera House Muscat Ads Feature the Stunning Swan Lake
Lip-Syncing Supermodels
Victoria's Secret 'Move Like Jagger' Puts the Ladies in a Playful Mood
Digital Dance Art
The 'Unnamed Soundsculpture' Piece by Franke and Kiefer is Moving
Ogling Bystander Advertising
The Reaction Collection Campaign Promises Mesmerizing Ensembles
Motion-Tracking Dance Marketing
DVP China Eventmarketing Uses its Moves to Market Products
Touchscreen File Sharing Apps
Swyp Technology Allows Files to be Dragged and Dropped
Card Shark Dining Rooms
'Alice in Chairs' is a Rocking Fantasy Tribute from Kaira D'or
Spiky Interactive Structures
Wendy by HWKN Improves its Environment Physically and Experientially
Autobiographical Asylum Videos
The Lady Gaga Marry the Night Video is Haunting
Motion-Tracking Game Consoles
The Xbox Prestige Features Built-In Kinect Sensors
Privacy Protecting Smartphone Apps
Snapchat Allows Users to Safely Send Scandalous Captures
Romance Crowdsourcing Apps
LoveCounter Keeps Tabs on Romantic Social Media Activity
Balding B-Boy Candy Commercials
The Skittles Boombox Advert is Bursting With Joy and Color
Epic Mash-Up Movies
‘Girl Walk // All Day' Presents Girl Talk's Record as a Film
Newlywed Pop Serenades
Groom Dances to 'Baby' by Justin Bieber and Steals the Hearts of Millions
Trompe L'Oeil Rap Videos
The Waka Flocka 'Round of Applause' Music Video is Risque and Steamy
Sexual Health Facebook Apps
The Terrence Higgins Trust 'Man Up' Game for Gay Men's Health
Whimsical Avian Lighting
The Bird Cage Chandelier Will Lighten Up Any Living Space
Film Director Singers
The David Lynch Album 'Crazy Clown Town' Highlights the Director's Talents
Comical Corporate Rappers
The ‘Law School Husslin' Crew Boasts Senior Partner Swagger
Hybrid Hip-Hop Choreography
The Kinjaz ‘El Tango' Video Puts an Urban Twist on the Tan
Dancing Doppelganger Videos
Pharside 'Something Different' Concept Fuses Performance and Physics
Crisis-Aiding Social Networking Apps
The Facebook Military Personnel Tool is Revolutionary
Sushi-Centric Documentaries
'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' Follows World Renowned Sushi Chef Jiro Ono
Blockbuster Musical Mashups
The Pogo Artificial Intelligence Video is Created with Film Clips
Seductive Detective Music Videos
The Beyonce Dance For You Video Shows Off the Singer's Moves
Sugary Sweet Holiday Ads
GapKids 'I Want Candy' Campaign Features YouTube Star Maria Aragon
Choreographed Reflection Illusions
The Dance Club Mirror Fools You Until the End
Interactive Pseudo-Reality Apps
The ARwork 'Catch Garfield If You Can' Game Allows for Engagement
Conscious Food Collaborations
Watami and the Yunus Centre Sign MOU to Create a Social Business
Wisecracking Muppet Duets
The Bret McKenzie x Kermit the Frog Collaboration is Adorable
Romantic Politican Records
'True Love' from Silvio Berlusconi Showcases the Disgraced PM's Pipes
Colony Displacing Documentaries
'Tomorrow We Disappear' Captures the Magic of Kathputli