One of the iconic features of a discoth?que is the powerful and very loud sound system. The PA systems used for dance music are usually controlled by a DJ, who also controls the volume. Many dancers believe the louder the music, the better the dancing, and DJs are happy to accommodate the customers. Music featured in any particular disco adheres strictly to a genre, such as drumstep, dubstep, garage, heavy metal, bassline, techno, house, trance, or other music genres. Other genres include soca, salsa, bouncy techno, drum and bass, and dancehall.
Another feature of most discoth?que venues is the laser light show that illuminates the dance floor and the dancers. Lighting systems include laser lights that are programmed to the music being played. The DJ can control the lights, to some extent, and highlight certain dancers or couples. Lighting isn't confined to the installed spotlights and laser lights. It is not unknown for dancers to wear clothing or costumes that include battery-powered lights. Others wear elaborate costumes that are bedecked with blacklight reactive tape or other adornment. These 'glow-in-the-dark' outfits immediately attract attention from other dancers.
Many times, discos have theme nights for their regular club-goers. These themes generally involve a dress code that is in keeping with the theme. Dress codes can be strictly enforced at discos, with many of the clubs banning attendees from wearing jeans or sneakers. Many others have a dress code that is "dress to impress," a rather vague description, but one that seems to be quite popular. Those who have dressed the best, in the eyes of the bouncers or doormen, will be allowed into the discoth?que. Others, who outfits don't quite qualify, may, at first, be refused admittance. Only the blatantly unobservant dressers will be kept out for the entire evening. Certain nightclubs may try to establish "fetish nights," with the dress code corresponding to the fetish.
A number of discoth?ques cater to a certain type of person. There are nightclub discos for gays or lesbians, or attendees of a certain ethnicity. Although other ethnicities are welcome, the predominant attendee may fall into one of these, or other, designations. Many discos are unofficially intended for people of a certain age; however, this is difficult to enforce, for fear of being discriminatory.
Historically, discoth?ques have been around for generations, with the first appearing in during World War II. Jazz and bebop music were outlawed and the popular jitterbug dance was banned. Young people started meeting in hidden basements, playing and dancing to jukeboxes or record players. This era saw the first use of the word "discoth?que." There were similar clubs frequented by youth called "swing kids." Throughout the decades after World War II, the face of the discoth?que changed. Many became infamous by descending into nothing more than a place to buy and use drugs. Dancing was secondary to the drug culture. Hedonistic practices were rampant, as well.
Today's discoth?que is usually monitored by private security people and doormen called bouncers. These security people are responsible for keeping the worst offenders and scofflaws from ruining the evening for the majority of guests. The bouncers and doormen are also responsible for determining who is allowed admittance to the nightclub. Many discos have guest lists. A person whose name is on the list can get into the disco for free or for a reduced rate. Those who are lucky enough to be on a guest list don't have to stand in a line, hoping to be chosen.Discoth?ques are popular venues for enjoying an evening with friends, dancing, drinking, and dressing to impress. Cosmopolitan cities are home to many of these clubs, which are enjoyed nearly every night of the week.
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