Dance, dance, dance!
Dance is a form of artistic and athletic expression which has to do with body movement. The human body becomes the vessel of communication, expressing various emotions through synchronized movement with music. Everybody can dance, whether it’s a kid or an elder, experienced or not. You can even dance if you have some sort of disability. Dancing is literally for everyone, so get ready to hit the dance floor!
Dancing as a workout
Dancing is a whole-body workout that’s actually really fun. It’s good for your heart, it makes you stronger, puts you in a good mood and can help with balance and coordination. It also helps if you’re struggling with anxiety, as you focus 100% on the present moment, banishing any distracting thought. 30 minutes of dancing burns approximately 130 to 250 calories, which is about the same as jogging. There are lots of styles for every taste. There is ballet, contemporary, acro, hip-hop, break, ballroom, vogue, commercial, heels, aerial, afro, latin dances, tango, etc. There are dance-inspired workouts at the gyms as well, such as zumba and magic boots. You can either choose a fast type of dance or a slow one. But in all styles, you’re going to use your whole body and challenge your brain as you learn the choreography and technique.
Target areas
Core Most dance styles engage the core muscles. Core is very important in dancing, as it provides the support that our body needs to move. Arms Although most styles focus on your lower body, you’re also using your arms, especially in aerial, break, and vogue. Legs Most choreographies include moves that work your lower body, including your quads and hamstrings. Glutes Hip-hop, heels, vogue, and ballet include moves that engage the glutes. Back When you dance, you use your core muscles, including those in your back. Ballet in particular helps to fix back problems and assists in good posture. Shoulders In ballet, you work on your shoulders as you try to hold your arms in the right position. Shoulders are also included in acro-contemporary, break, and aerial dance.
Other benefits
Flexibility Most dance classes include some kind of flexibility in their routine. There are also specific flexibility classes in lots of dance schools. Cardio Dancing increases your heart rate. The more high-tempo the dance style, the better it is for your heart. Strength You won’t be lifting weights, but working with your body weight helps you build muscle strength. Sport If you’re not just doing it for fun, you can enter dance competitively and take it to another level. Impact Dancing can be a high-or low-impact workout depending on the style you choose. Control Dance helps you gain control of your body and know its functionality deeper and better. What are you waiting for? Book a dance class today! And remember, if you can’t afford one, you can always dance on your own!
Just dance, dance, dance!
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