Music and Dance

Music and Dance is one of the hobbies in The Sims 2. Its secret lot is My Muse - Music & Dance Studio.

"Music and dance are great pastimes. Sims can play instruments, listen to music or try different types of dances, all of which will increase their enthusiasm for this wonderful hobby. High creativity makes it easier for Sims to gain enthusiasm in this area."

Activities
Activities that raise a Sim's enthusiasm in Music and Dance are:

Toddlers:


 * Playing the Xylophone (Toddler only)
 * Singing a Nursery Rhyme (Toddler only)
 * Dancing (Solo, Together, Smustle, or the dances you learn on vacation)

Children & Up: Teens & Up
 * Playing the Violin and the Piano
 * Listening to music on a stereo or being played on an instrument
 * Music-related decorative items
 * Enter a Dance Contest
 * Play the guitar, bass, drums, and synthesizer
 * Singing a Nursery Rhyme with a toddler or Sea Shanty with a pirate (requires Bon Voyage)
 * Listening to an MP3 Player
 * Slow Dancing
 * Rock Hammer Career Reward
 * Freestyling
 * Listening to or watching music being played
 * Read the "Music and Culture" section of the newspaper or the "... and Headphones" magazine
 * Doing "Warm Up" and "Ballet Exercises" on the Basic Barre and Better Barre

Unlockable Interactions
Gaining enthusiasm in this hobby can unlock these interactions:


 * "Talk about Music & Dance"
 * "Read Section ... Music and Culture" in Newspaper
 * "Share Hobby Tips About Music & Dance" with a Sim
 * "Browse Web About Music & Dance"
 * "Blog about Music & Dance" on the computer
 * "Instruct in Music & Dance"
 * "Be in the Zone"

After maxing enthusiasm in this hobby, the "Ballet Exercises" interaction is unlocked on the Basic Barre.

Titles

 * Uninspired Underling
 * Foot Tapper
 * Rhythm Junkie
 * Groove Master
 * One with the Beat

Positive Results
After maxing enthusiasm in this hobby, when your Sim plays the Concert Violin, she will change into formal wear and be cheered by an invisible audience. Using the ballet barres and other instruments has a similar effect but they do not change outfits.

Player Tips
Don't paint pictures to get creativity points as it will only go down as Arts and Crafts.