The removal of clothing acts as a social equalizer, stripping away class markers to create a more democratic space.

Gymnosophy and early naturism argued that the nude human body is a natural condition that should be widely accepted for the overall betterment of society. 2. The Cellar: A Sanctuary for Expression

In this cellar, the "naturist" element is likely both literal and metaphorical. While it implies a space free from the constraints of clothing, it more deeply signifies a space free from the "costumes" of status, class, and ego. It is a leveled playing field where the pulse of the music becomes the only governing law. The Rhythm of Betterdom

The silence is shocking. You look around at the sweaty, disheveled, but strangely calm faces of the people you have been dancing with for six hours. You nod. They nod.

If you ever find yourself walking down a wet stone staircase, feeling the thump of a bass drum through the walls, and you realize you are the only clothed person in the room—take a breath. Let the towel fall. Join the dance.