Recently, social media has been buzzing with a new Ariana Grande trend that is getting everyone in the mood to see her on stage again next year. They’re even showing clips from her last major tour as a way to celebrate. Of course, there is so much to praise when it comes to the singer who inspires the next generation.
Grande is all about giving the most perfect performances across many different mediums. She has even left a lot of money on the table before in order to show appreciation for an iconic musical. There’s nothing she won’t do for her fans and for showing appreciation to the industry that has given her the platform to go on various ventures.
Throughout her career, her fans have always been there. It shows right now how the slightest tease has led to social media lighting up with constant love for Grande. Even when she thought they disliked some of her work, it turned out that they actually loved it. They showed support just as they do with everything else she does.
Many of the greatest musicians of all time have performed dances that continue to be part of pop culture. From Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” dance to MC Hammer’s “U Can’t Touch This,” iconic dance moves are eternal. Ariana Grande has one of her own, which goes along with her song “Side to Side” from her 2016 record, Dangerous Woman.
The “Side to Side” dance is now receiving a lot of attention on social media. Platforms such as TikTok see many of her fans attempting to do the choreography, just as Grande does. There are even plenty of videos showing Grande doing the dance herself in her knee-high white platforms, as she delivers a masterful rendition of the song.
The popularity of the dance goes back many years. In 2018, it was revered in different ways, such as becoming a staple for many Zumba routines, which is a popular dance workout. Additionally, it was part of the legendary Just Dance video game series, where they even put a tutorial about how the dance would look in the game.
Years later, it remains a fan favorite, as the song is one of her biggest hits with over 1.6 billion streams on Spotify. It’s even bigger on YouTube with over 2.3 billion streams. It remains to be seen what dances Grande will create next, but “Side to Side” shows that some catchy moves can become the biggest trend.
Grande’s Return To The Stage Will Be Rightfully Heralded
For fans of Ariana Grande, it has been a few years since they have seen her go on tour. The last time she hit the road for an extended period was in 2019 with her Sweetener World Tour. This lasted from March until December of that year and consisted of three legs. Grande was praised for her vocal performances throughout.
These shows brought in over 146 million dollars, proving that her fans show up each night she performs. However, since then, Grande has found herself very busy with other projects. Although she has produced new music, between making it, her acting roles, and other ventures, finding time to go on the road has proven difficult.
Perhaps this could change, with Grande giving her fans a sliver of hope on July 16. This was when she announced on Instagram that she’s working on a plan to perform next year. She said it may be for only a little bit of time, but her fans have proven they’ll travel and make whatever shows she can do count.
Given her time away from the stage, there is no doubt these shows will become sought-after. Even if there are only a few, this can be a good thing as they may be more special and intimate. Then again, she could do what some other artists have done and do a short, but massive stadium tour.
Will Grande Return To Her Pop Persona, Or Try Something New?
If Ariana Grande does return to the stage, there are many questions that fans need to know, like will it be ponytails and pumps or something more grounded? During this Eternal Sunshine era, she has been showing a very vulnerable side to herself. Therefore, it would make sense if she did performances in line with this.
However, as shown by her “Side to Side” dance going viral, it’s clear fans still adore her past work too. A lot of this could depend on the setting. If she’s doing small shows, it could make sense for her to stick with the vulnerable side. Of course, in intimate locations, she could really emotionally connect with the audience.
On the other hand, if she is in something the size of an arena or even a stadium, these could be the perfect places to mix both. For some moments, the lights can go down, and everyone can share that experience. Then, it can be ponytails, pumps, lights, and dancing, in a way only she can bring to the stage.
Truly, when it comes to Ariana Grande, it’s difficult to predict exactly what to expect. She has shown in recent years to be more adventurous than ever, so perhaps she’s preparing something that no one will see coming. Either way, when Ariana Grande does officially announce the dates she plans to perform live, there will be an outpouring of excitement.
