You see, It's not "What is a raver," Because as most people say, "I Am A Raver." is a generalization, a label, a stereotype that morphs our words and ideas in a way that doesn't make sense, just like this definition.
"What makes a Raver" is more like it.
Glad you asked (Like you did anyways, HA!).
you see, What makes a Raver a Raver comes down into several groupings, several ideas, several thoughts and definitions, that at the medium, the middle, the summery, are three initial things:
So, let's go back to "What is a raver" now that we've defined what makes a raver, well, A Raver.
Just by reading this guide, either you are or are interested in being a raver. This means that if you are interested, Guess what, you're a raver.
Alot of people say that you're not a "true" raver until you've been to X ammount of raves, clubs, parties. That's not exactly true. Granted, it's a completely different living experiencce going out ot the club and enjoying the lights and DJs that play the music, Raving isn't all about the club experience. Raving is about the PERSONAL experience and enlightenment though the experiences through the music. IE. Get wise by listening to tunes.
When Techno first came out, it was a brand new, revolutionary type of music. It created shockwaves into the grand scope of everything that IS music, it even helped create new styles of music that are prevolent today. Many people are inspired by the beats, and have gone back and made new music from those concept.
In short, Techno, though being disputed, has made itself the CORE of music, taking elements from Africa, the origins of the beat, to the system created by Bethoven and Mozart, not to mention several more.
A DJ, though, not in the radio sense, plays a myriad of different beats, weaving them together to create music out of already created pieces, or creating their own by piecing together different sounds and soundclips. Most are repetative, and to those who don't enjoy Techno, find themselves more or less annoyed by it.
But, enough of the avoiding factor of the question: Techno is Raver's music because it's what helps define them. Rockers have Rock, Metalheads have Metal, Cowboys have their Country. Ravers get Techno. It's that simple. This doesn't mean that a raver is stuck with only listening to Techno, as most Ravers are rather eclectic. Just, Techno is more likely to pop up on their play lists.
Neither does the majority of Ravers. It's just fun, and no matter what you're doing, Rocking out to the beat no matter how rediculous you look is still fun. Relax, Dance like you're nowhere near the club. Let the sounds take you away.
There are many dances, though, that ravers do often perform, at least the ones that do know how to dance.
One would be called "Liquid" which makes the person flow to the music. Many vids are on You Tube to show as an example.
Another, which is older, is called the Melbourne Shuffle, coming out of Australia, which resembles alot like Liquid.
Any way you feel. That's what Raving is all about. Clothes, Costumes, Make-up, Types of glowsticks, types of LEDs. No matter what, you are an individual, you are unique, and all ravers, no matter if they're into the same stuff, always have a different way of doing it, or putting it together. Express yourself. That's what raving's all about.