In addition to its musical influence, the 1990s dance scene also played a significant role in shaping the social and cultural landscape. Dance clubs and raves became important gathering places for people to express themselves, socialize, and let loose. The decade's fashion, with its baggy jeans, crop tops, and platform shoes, was also closely tied to the dance scene.
: A global phenomenon that became a cultural touchstone.
The 1990s was a transformative era for electronic music, birthing genres like Eurodance, trance, and big beat that moved from underground raves to global charts
: The definitive sound of the late-90s big beat era.
As electronic dance music continued to evolve, the 90s saw the emergence of trance, techno, and house: