8 Reasons Why Dance Is Good For Us

Here's 8 reasons why dance is good for us:

It's a workout.

You have no idea how hard an advanced dance class is until you experience it yourself. It's definitely a workout. If you don't believe me, just look at how muscular a dancer's legs and core are. Not to mention, we stand with our entire body weight completely on our toes, so that builds strength in the feet, ankles, and calves.

It teaches you to learn quickly.

In an advanced class, 30 seconds to a minute is how long you have to learn a combination, before being expected to perform it correctly and gracefully. Not to mention, there's usually about 10-15 combinations in a class.

It makes us great listeners.

In a dance class, you've got to listen constantly. If you zone out for ten seconds, you'll miss half the combination or corrections.

It trains you to never give up.

As a dancer, giving up isn't an option. Excuses aren't okay. At my studio, saying "I can't" isn't allowed. Even if it's impossible to perform perfectly, you're expected to at least try your best.

It makes you automatically count music.

The key to dance is being able to count music. That's how you stay on beat and perform as a group. If you're off the counts, whether in a group or a solo, it'll never look as good.

It helps us tune into our bodies.

The only thing you need to dance is yourself. Your body is your tool. If you want to dance well, you have to take care of yourself.

It uses our creative side.

Dance is an art; a creation we can make without anything but ourselves. We have to get creative to figure out how our art looks best.

It teaches us to work with others.

Taking classes or performing with a group teaches us the importance of teamwork and working together.

We have to think ahead.

You can't stop in the middle of the combination to remember what move is next. Dance is all about being 4 counts ahead.

Dancing4Jesus

Psalm 149:3~ Let them praise his name with dancing. (NIV)

Contact me here: dancing4jesus20@gmail.com

Comments

Dressing Modestly for Ballet

Dressing modestly in the ballet world- and not spending a fortune while at it- is definitely a real struggle. It was easy as a young dancer to dress modestly. Leotards were high in the front and back and skirts were appropriate length. Everything was cheap and easy to find. They even have a section at Walmart with little girl's ballet clothes. Once you start wearing women's sizes, though, everything changes. Dancewear stores aren't very common, so looking online is what most older dancers do. And then to find inexpensive, pretty, and appropriate leotards that match the dress code can take a long time. In this post I'm going to share what dressing modestly in ballet looks like, as well as some online dancewear stores you can try. Dress code is the biggest problem for a lot of dancers. Unless you can find a school who's dress code lines up with your beliefs, you've got a decision to make. If the dress code, whether for class or performances is inappropriate, don...

Summer Workshop 2021!

Five days till summer workshop! For the first time in two years, I'm going to attend a summer workshop at my studio! Ever since I was seven, I attended my studio's summer workshop annually. Then, in the spring of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, causing the worldwide lockdown. Because of this, I had to miss the workshop for the first time in eight years. But after resuming classes in August, the workshop will continue as usual too. This year I'll be taking classes in Ballet Technique, Pointe, Choreography, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Yoga, and Conditioning. The workshop lasts two weeks, five days a week, and I'll be going six hours the first week, and eight or more hours the second week. The extra two hours during the second week are due to the fact that I'll be teaching two classes this year! I'm tempted to share the story behind this right now, but I'm going to wait and share it next week. So keep an eye out! My posts the next couple of months will re...

Back To Dance Series- How to Avoid Injuries as You Go Back to Dance

It's easier than usual to get injured at the sta rt of a new year of dance. In today's post, you'll learn why that is, and what you can do to prevent it. Why are you more likely to get injured now? One reason is, after months of no classes, or less classes than normal, you won't have the strength and stamina you had months ago. Your muscles will get tired faster, which will result in less support for your joints. The other reason is dancers are more likely to push themselves beyond their limits. Whether it's out of excitement or an effort to prove themselves at the start of a new school year, dancers can actually work too hard. What can you do to prevent injuries? Now that you know why injuries are more likely to occur right now, I'm going to show you what you can do to help prevent it. To start with, go slow. Build your body back up to what it was capable of before summer. Listen to your body, and if you feel fatigue or pain, take it easy. Only attempt things...

Dancing4Jesus

Search This Blog