[delightfulpeeks]

What do you value more in an artist: a great ability to dance or write lyrics? Why did you pick your choice?

[madonnas]

It's a bit.... weird to compare them, because Dancing has to do with entertainment and songwriting has to do with music/art.

I'd go with songwriting, since I'd rather have good music over a good performance.

[Wings]

Songwriting definitely. People can learn how to dance and can be trained enough to dance well, songwriting is something that can't just be created, you have to have the emotions, the words.. its a lot more difficult to master and some never do.

[Dickard]

Songwriting

[delightfulpeeks]

Originally posted by madonnas

It's a bit.... weird to compare them, because Dancing has to do with entertainment and songwriting has to do with music/art.

I'd go with songwriting, since I'd rather have good music over a good performance.

You always hear about people complaining about an artist who can't dance but rarely is there a complaint an artist who doesn't write his or her own songs. I think it makes sense to compare them as they are two important expectations for pop stars.

[WIG-SNATCHER]

Originally posted by Wings

Songwriting definitely. People can learn how to dance and can be trained enough to dance well, songwriting is something that can't just be created, you have to have the emotions, the words.. its a lot more difficult to master and some never do.

Basically.

[thediscomonkey]

Songwriting obviously. You need to write and compose the music first before performing it for the public. And songwriting is just holding a higher position in my book than others.

Originally posted by Wings

Songwriting definitely. People can learn how to dance and can be trained enough to dance well, songwriting is something that can't just be created, you have to have the emotions, the words.. its a lot more difficult to master and some never do.

This.

[B[2]D]

Originally posted by Wings

Songwriting definitely. People can learn how to dance and can be trained enough to dance well, songwriting is something that can't just be created, you have to have the emotions, the words.. its a lot more difficult to master and some never do.

+1

[AnotherGagaFan]

In the field you're referring to, songwriting.

If you wanna dance, be a dancer.

If you wanna be a MUSICIAN, make music. Okay.

[Kworb]

Songwriting. For me, dancing is completely irrelevant in music. None of my top faves can dance.

[All Guns Blazing]

Originally posted by Wings

Songwriting definitely. People can learn how to dance and can be trained enough to dance well, songwriting is something that can't just be created, you have to have the emotions, the words.. its a lot more difficult to master and some never do.

This, Dancing isn't as important to people as songwriting

[Kats]

Songwriting of course. Most people can dance somewhat even if it's the most basic stuff, not everyone can write.

[skyler]

songwriting

[delightfulpeeks]

All of this support for songwriting is confusing because most people here rip on Katy for not dancing but meanwhile she writes all of her own songs.

[Taste of Honey]

Songwriting. I love hearing what an artist has to say.

[Lyzz the Monster]

Songwriting by far.

[alkralkra]

You should do what you can do best.

[Kool_Aid_King]

Songwriting.

You can dance all you want, but unless the song has some good lyrics, the song ain't going anywhere.

[J a y]

Songwriting.

Dancing isn't a necessity, nor does it suit every artist or type of music whereas songwriting is universal.

[BabyCantYouSee]

Originally posted by madonnas

It's a bit.... weird to compare them, because Dancing has to do with entertainment and songwriting has to do with music/art.

I'd go with songwriting, since I'd rather have good music over a good performance.

Just because you song write does not mean you will instantly make good music.

OT: Songwriting.