Here are the seven things you will learn that reframed my relationship with dance and made me realize that EVERYONE should incorporate it in their self-care routine. There is no such thing as an inept dancer. I used to think I was a horrible dancer because every time someone tried to teach me a new move, I stumbled over my feet, went off-beat, and became too humiliated to continue. Learning a dance move without rhythm will be too hard and frustrating, so start simple and work your way up to a pleasurable dance experience. Put on some music, clap your hands, snap your fingers, and tap your foot to the beat for a week. After a week of nothing but clapping and snapping, go to a two-step to the same tunes you used in week one. You can dance and have a great time regardless of your age, height, size, or range of mobility. Remember to watch yourself dance or become lost in the experience at the end of your session. Dancing may come to mind as something you do at school events, parties, weddings, and so on.
But did you know it could also be a great way to take care of your mental health, too? From busting stress to improving cognitive function and enhancing self-expression, the benefits of dance are numerous! For those in the world of dance or performing arts — this means its especially important for dancers and actors to make sure they get enough time for themselves on or off the stage. Dancing is not just a fun and exciting activity, it also has the potential to boost your mental health in ways you might not have even realized. Dancing can be a form of self-expression, helping to release pent-up emotions and stress. It can also improve your confidence, as learning new moves and mastering different styles can be an incredibly empowering experience.
Dance has always been a part of human culture, rituals and celebrations. Today, most dancing is about recreation and self-expression, although it can also be done as a competitive activity. Dancing is an enjoyable way to be more physically active and stay fit. Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including. There are lots of different places where you can enjoy dancing, for example, at dance schools, social venues, community halls and in your own home. Dancing has become such a popular way to be active and keep fit, that most fitness clubs now offer dance classes in their group exercise programs. Dancing can be done both competitively and socially.
There is definitely a wide range of comfort levels when it comes to letting it all loose on the dance floor. Maybe you feel the most present and joyful when you have some time to dance, or maybe just the thought of dancing creates inner turmoil for you. You might be somewhere in the middle! Dancing is self-expression in motion. And it can certainly be an exercise in expanding your comfort zone and becoming aware of its boundaries! You do not have to be a classically trained ballet dancer to eng age in dance.
Dance is a great self-care tool. Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your mental health. Exercise has been proven to help decrease feelings of depression, anxiety, and stress as well as help with sleeping, memory, and feelings of self-esteem. Dance is such a fun way to get your blood flowing and heart rate pumping.