Why Dance?

Dance is more than just a hobby, it’s a fun experience, A way to strengthen bonds and relationships as well as make new ones but above all else a form of expression.

There are also numerous benefits dancing can have on your life outside of dance, however there is no downside to taking up dancing. Dancing maybe very time consuming but if you are enjoying every second that’s nothing but a positive.

Confidence

The act of dancing is the act of expressing one’s self through movement. The more you express yourself and the comfortable you are within your skin the more confidence you will project.

Using movement to communicate through dance will also help you develop and better identify non verbal communication and is a healthy outlet for emotion.

Dancing is fun, and will bring you more enjoyment from life. With this enjoyment not only comes with an increase in confidence but a happier disposition.

Fitness

Dance being very physical regular participation in dancing can benefit your physical health as well as your mind. One dance routine will consist of both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

Dancing will increase your:

•Flexibility

•Strength

•Muscle tone

•Motor skills

•Posture

•Coordination

•Balance

The benefits to your physical health are incredible especially considering dancing is a hobby that is done for fun rather than a work out you feel compelled to do to stay in shape.

The mentality of being a dancer will also push you to take better care of your body, similar to how a musician will take care of their instrument because without it they cannot play.

Discipline

Dance is not easy, pulling off a single routine requires drive, focus and dedication. Dancer will have to push themselves to be continually improving. The morning they dance the stronger their drive will be and once they pull of a particular routine they have been practicing they will experience first hard the positive effects of putting the work in. Learning self disciple through dance will benefits all areas of life from education to employment.

Sense of community

Most dances require a partner, attending dance classes is a great way to meet new people and forge new and last relationships with like minded individuals. Through regular interaction with other dances you will find yourself a part of a strong and supportive community that share the drive and passion as you.

Lifelong

Even if you stop dancing, all the benefits from dancing will last forever.

You will have not only learned the importance of taking care of your mind and body but will have discovered how to do so.

Dance will have helped you develop as a person giving you a sense of confidence, self disciple and a drive to succeed. All skills sought after by employers. Not to mention that through dance you will have attained lifelong connections and friendships.