It would be one of my life’s greatest achievements if I could get more people to dance. I have witnessed people going from a mindset of ‘I don’t like to dance’, ‘Im not good at dancing’ to…’OMG THIS IS SO FUN!’
Dancing has so many benefits including:
- Weight loss
- Emotional release
- Building emotional connections with others.
- Healing through vibrations (just think about how music can lift your mood when you’re down/sad).
Wondering how to get started?
JUST MOVE! Put some music on and move! Sing. Create anything with your body. Feel alive.
When you’re ready to get out of your house/pajamas, why not look into a dance course?
Whether it be salsa, bachata, kizomba, swing, cha cha (clearly you can tell Im a latin dance fan), contemporary, ZUMBA it doesn’t matter. Find what works for you – everyone is different and that’s what makes us so wonderful. Most cities will have the dance you are looking for.
As I meet more and more people, I find that dancing is something they have wanted to do for a long time but never got around to it or gave themselves the time to really explore it for themselves.
And then there is the more spiritual dance which I also love!
Some recommended styles include:
- 5 rhythms (http://www.5rhythms.com) – Started in New York by the wonderful Gabrielle Roth, this is a truly amazing, liberating experience. Google it, they usually have a teacher in most cities.
- NIA (https://nianow.com) – what a way to let go. Again Google it, they usually have a teacher in most cities.
And remember…life begins at the edge of your comfort zone so commit to standing on the ledge!