# Dancing to Charge Cell Phones The DanceCharge By Bianca | Published 2008-06-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-charge-cell-phones-dancecharge References: [uk.reuters](http://uk.reuters.com/article/oddlyEnoughNews/idUKL2427851420080624?feedType=nl&feedName=ukoddlyenough) Music company, **Orange** teamed with **GotWind** to create the **DanceCharge**, an innovative approach to charging small gadgets, like cell phones, by dancing. With all the outdoor festivals coming up, this discovery couldn't have come at a better time. The little kinetic energy chargers, which wrap around the arm, are activated by body movement, generating enough electricity to [recharge cell phone batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-batterycharging-device). "The portable kinetic energy chargers will be given a test run at this year's Glastonbury Festival, the world's biggest greenfield music and arts celebration," [Reuters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-packaging-ban) said. "Attached to the user's arm, they employ a system of weights and magnets which provide an electric current to top up charge in a storage battery. This can then later be used to recharge the phone." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Kinetic Energy Chargers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and more efficient kinetic energy chargers that can be incorporated into various wearable devices. - **Sustainable Energy Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions for charging small gadgets, such as solar-powered chargers or wind-powered chargers. - **Smartphone Charging Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design advanced charging technologies for smartphones, such as wireless charging or fast charging options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with music festivals and events to integrate innovative charging solutions into their venues, offering attendees a convenient way to charge their devices while enjoying the music. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable devices, like smartwatches or fitness trackers, that can harness kinetic energy from body movements to self-charge their batteries. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with renewable energy companies to create portable energy solutions that utilize solar or wind energy for charging small gadgets, reducing reliance on traditional power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Finger-Focused Dancing Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-finger-dance-machine.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md) - [Kinetic-Friendly Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-resort-power-bank.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Lemonade Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-charged-up-cup.md) - [Rewarding Dance Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desperados-dance-club.md) - [Self-Powered Mobile Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-towers.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Phone-Free Music Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-yondr.md)