- You constantly get the question “Oh, so what kind of dance do you do?”
- You constantly have to explain what styles like “modern” or “hip hop” are. (“Well, no, it’s really not what you think. No, it’s not interpretive dance. Please stop.”)
- Every song you hear is a potential new routine that you immediately have to involuntarily make choreography to in your head, resulting in weird twitches and footwork in public places like the bus or grocery store line.
- You find yourself standing in first position, AKA like a duck, a lot of the time.
- Every single joint in your body cracks: ankles, knees, hips, neck, shoulders, and somewhere you really didn’t know existed until it started making a popping noise …
- People expect you to be graceful all the time but in reality, dancers can be some of the clumsiest people.
- Trying a new style for the first time can be extremely awkward. Not all dance is the same, so trying to make a ballerina do hip-hop is a disaster just waiting to happen.
- No, we do not twerk all the time.
- But yes, some of us can twerk very well, thank you.
- Flexibility is a gift and a curse.
- We’ve all had our fair share of injuries: pulled muscles, accidentally being hit in the face, broken bones, twisted ankles, bruises like none other, blisters …
- You feel no pain in your feet because of calluses.
- You stretch when you’re bored. You stretch when you do homework. You stretch in class. You actually enjoy sitting in middle splits sometimes. It’s comfortable, we swear.
- Leg cramps are the absolute worst thing ever. EVER. Death is inevitable with every charley horse.
- “Sorry, I can’t, I have dance tonight.”
- We’ve all had that one ridiculously strict coach that makes you lose all confidence in your dancing abilities.
- Stereotypes about Russian or Eastern-European coaches are so accurate.
- You get constant requests to demonstrate crazy leaps someone saw on So You Think You Can Dance that one time.
- Bending over to pick something up means your leg is up in a 180 and you have perfect balance.
- Not all dance is with partners. But when it is, it’s freaking awesome.
- Athletic? Yes. Sporty? Not exactly. We gave up on sports in elementary school. Sorry soccer, you just weren't cutting it for us.
- But dance IS a sport, thank you very much. Not to mention, it’s a form of art. Basically, we’ve got it all.
- We may look perfect and make everything seem easy, but it really isn’t. Trust us, not just anyone could do what we do, and it takes some serious training.
- “Let’s go across the floor.” Oh, please no.
- Every team has some weird ritual or warm up they HAVE TO do before every performance.
- We’ve mastered the arts of fake eyelashes, competition make up, and perfect buns. Also, our ears can withstand even the heaviest of fake diamond earrings.
- You like to think you can speak French based off the minimal ballet terms you know. (“Ahh yes, fouette arabesque chassé. Merci.”)
- Meet a fellow dancer? Instant friends.
- Your old dance photos from 1st grade are #tbt gold.
- Even on the worst, most stressful days, nothing makes it better like a good, hard dance practice.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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