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[[Image:Max music and dance.gif|left]]'''Music and Dance''' is one of the [[hobbies]] in [[The Sims 2]]. Its [[Secret Lots|secret lot]] is '''My Muse - Music & Dance Studio'''.<br clear="all" />
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[[File:Hobby Music and Dance.png|left]]'''Music and dance''' is one of the [[hobbies]] in ''[[The Sims 2: FreeTime]]''. Its [[secret lot]] is '''[[Hobby lot#Music and Dance: My Muse|My Muse - Music &amp; Dance Studio]]'''. Having an outgoing or serious personality will raise the enthusiasm for this hobby faster.{{clrl}}


<blockquote>''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.''</blockquote>
<blockquote>''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 (skill)|creativity]] makes it easier for Sims to gain enthusiasm in this area.''</blockquote>


== Activities ==
== Activities ==
[[File:Sims 2 pics 043.jpg|thumb|200px|A Sim doing ballet exercises.]]
Activities that raise a Sim's enthusiasm in Music and Dance are:
Activities that raise a Sim's enthusiasm in music and dance are:
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* Playing Instruments

* Listening to or watching music being played
Available to toddlers:
* Playing the [[Rip Co. Xylophone|xylophone]]
* Singing a [[Toddler skills|nursery rhyme]]{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}

Available to children and up:
* Watching the [[Television#The Sims 2|SimStation Dance]] channel
* [[Dancing]]
* [[Dancing]]
* Classic dancing{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}
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* Read the "Music and Culture" section of the newspaper or the "... and Headphones" [[Magazines|magazine]]
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* Playing [[piano]]
* Doing "Warm Up" and "Ballet Exercises" on the Basic Barre and [[Career rewards#Better Barre by Deuxjoint Ltd|Better Barre]]
* Playing [[synthesizer]] or [[violin]]{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}
* Enter a [[Contests|Dance Contest]]
* Listening to music or an instrument
* Singing a Nursery Rhyme with a toddler or Sea Shanty with a pirate (requires [[Bon Voyage]])
* Warming up on the [[ballet barre]]{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}
* Doing ballet exercises{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}
* Singing [[Karaoke machine|karaoke]]{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}
* Singing on microphone{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}
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* Reading the ''Music and Culture'' section of the newspaper or the ''... and Headphones'' [[Magazine#Hobby Magazines|magazine]]{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}
* Browsing web about music and dance{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}
* Blogging about music and dance{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}
* Dreaming about music and dance

Available to teens and up:
* Entering a [[Contests|dance contest]]{{Vgversion|TS2:FT}}
* Playing [[guitar]], [[bass]], or [[drums]]{{Vgversion|TS2:U}}
* Doing freestyle dance{{Vgversion|TS2:U}}
* Doing fire dance{{Vgversion|TS2:BV}}
* Doing break dance{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}
* Listening to MP3 player{{Vgversion|TS2:U}}
* Singing rowdy folk song{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}
* Slow dancing{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}
* Dance kissing{{Vgversion|TS2:AL}}
* Being a DJ{{Vgversion|TS2:NL}}


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


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


== Titles ==
== Titles ==
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* One with the Beat
* One with the Beat


== Positive Results ==
== Special Effects ==
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.
Sims in the zone will get a special effect when doing certain activities. Sims who play violin or [[piano]] will change into formal wear and hear audible clapping. Sims also hear audible clapping and piano music playing while using the ballet barre. They may also appear to be in a spotlight while performing these activities.

The "idle" animations for this hobby include sounds, such as whistling, humming, clapping, and thigh-slapping. These sounds may play even when a Sim is not visibly performing the animation.


==Player Tips ==
== Hobby Instructors ==
*[[Noelle Dennis]]
Don't paint pictures to get creativity points as it will only go down as [[Arts and Crafts]].
*[[Edith Lawson]]
*[[Todd Gergis]]


Befriending a music and dance hobby instructor will decrease the friends requirements by one for Sims who work in the [[Music (career)#The Sims 2|Music]] and [[Dance]] careers.


{{Hobbies}}
{{Hobbies}}
[[es:Música y baile]]
[[pl:Muzyka i taniec]]
[[ru:Музыка и танцы]]
[[Category:Hobbies]]
[[Category:Hobbies]]
[[Category:FreeTime]]

Latest revision as of 12:31, 13 January 2018

The Sims 2: FreeTime


Music and dance

A violin player in the Zone

Music and dance is one of the hobbies in The Sims 2: FreeTime. Its secret lot is My Muse - Music & Dance Studio. Having an outgoing or serious personality will raise the enthusiasm for this hobby faster.

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[edit | edit source]

A Sim doing ballet exercises.

Activities that raise a Sim's enthusiasm in music and dance are:

Available to toddlers:

Available to children and up:

Available to teens and up:

Unlockable Interactions[edit | edit source]

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

Titles[edit | edit source]

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

Special Effects[edit | edit source]

Sims in the zone will get a special effect when doing certain activities. Sims who play violin or piano will change into formal wear and hear audible clapping. Sims also hear audible clapping and piano music playing while using the ballet barre. They may also appear to be in a spotlight while performing these activities.

The "idle" animations for this hobby include sounds, such as whistling, humming, clapping, and thigh-slapping. These sounds may play even when a Sim is not visibly performing the animation.

Hobby Instructors[edit | edit source]

Befriending a music and dance hobby instructor will decrease the friends requirements by one for Sims who work in the Music and Dance careers.

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