Dance your way to health and happiness
17 September 2014, published by LITTLEROCK.com.mt
WATCH: Why I dance... Pourquoi je danse...
Dancing is a fun way of keeping fit, meeting people and releasing stress. For people who dance, there is no greater joy in life - a 'free high' so to speak. Watch the video above to find out what people who dance think about it, and then have a go and decide for yourself.
With so many different types of dance, you can surely find one to fit your bill. If you are an adult, perhaps you might want to opt for something that does not require rigourous training like ballet, but something a little bit more manageable for which you can acquire the skill with practice: like tango, salsa, belly dancing or ballroom dancing. The most important thing is that you like the music; if you can feel the music, then the music moves you and learning steps becomes easy. If you prefer more spontaneous free dance, you can join a biodanza class or one of many varieties of dance therapy classes such as chakra dance.
Dancing is a great way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes - ideal if you are the type who considers the gym repetitive and boring. It includes a wide range of physical benefits including better motor coordination, agility, flexibility and balance, as well as increased stamina and strength. The mental benefits are perhaps even more attractive, with dancers reporting an improved sense of well-being, greater self-confidence and self-esteem, and better social skills.
In fact, dancing is a great way to meet people, and the bonus is that you already have a shared passion. You may prefer to dance alone or with a partner, but do try different things that might challenge your comfort zone and feel free to explore beyond your boundaries. If all this sounds scary, start by dancing alone at home to your favourite music... it is not unlikely that you may get hooked and it is only a matter of time before you will want to venture out and share the joy of dancing with others.
Dancing is a fun way of keeping fit, meeting people and releasing stress. For people who dance, there is no greater joy in life - a 'free high' so to speak. Watch the video above to find out what people who dance think about it, and then have a go and decide for yourself.
With so many different types of dance, you can surely find one to fit your bill. If you are an adult, perhaps you might want to opt for something that does not require rigourous training like ballet, but something a little bit more manageable for which you can acquire the skill with practice: like tango, salsa, belly dancing or ballroom dancing. The most important thing is that you like the music; if you can feel the music, then the music moves you and learning steps becomes easy. If you prefer more spontaneous free dance, you can join a biodanza class or one of many varieties of dance therapy classes such as chakra dance.
Dancing is a great way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes - ideal if you are the type who considers the gym repetitive and boring. It includes a wide range of physical benefits including better motor coordination, agility, flexibility and balance, as well as increased stamina and strength. The mental benefits are perhaps even more attractive, with dancers reporting an improved sense of well-being, greater self-confidence and self-esteem, and better social skills.
In fact, dancing is a great way to meet people, and the bonus is that you already have a shared passion. You may prefer to dance alone or with a partner, but do try different things that might challenge your comfort zone and feel free to explore beyond your boundaries. If all this sounds scary, start by dancing alone at home to your favourite music... it is not unlikely that you may get hooked and it is only a matter of time before you will want to venture out and share the joy of dancing with others.
