Why Dance?

Because it’s FUN

Yes.  To dance just for the sheer joy of it.  Just for the extreme delight and pleasure of moving your body.  Just because it feels good.  Kids understand these concepts with no questions and no problems.  Grown-ups are the ones who usually struggle with the fun factor.  For most young children, dancing doesn’t have to have a reason attached to it in order to engage in it.  Many adults, on the other hand, tend to need a socially-accepted event or situation in order to dance;  a class, a wedding, a bar, a live concert, etc.  They also tend to need other people (and enough of them) to be dancing so they feel they’ll be accepted.   When you dance just for fun, feeling good is more important than looking good.

Because it’s CREATIVE

Spontaneity.  Imagination.  Possibility.   Being creative isn’t a gift bestowed on but a few lucky folks.  Creativity is inherent in us all.  Whether or not you call yourself an artist, you are creative.   Dance is moving art.  When you dance to express your creativity, authenticity and playful behavior show up big time.

Because it’s HEALTHY  

Dancing is great exercise.  For strength and stamina.  For flexibility and fitness.  Dance is more than just a physical workout.  It can be an emotional and spiritual experience as well.  Reduce stress.  Release tension.  Rest the mind and let your body move the way it wants.  When you dance for your health, your entire being benefits.

(from Beach Dance)

New Dancer, a Beginner

I would like to address those of you who are just learning to dance.  I want to tell you to have patience with yourself.  Everyone, at one time or another, was in your shoes, a beginner.  Don’t be discourage. Some dancers are happy to help in your development and may offer suggestions, if you want to, you can take the suggestion and apply it or you can say, thanks for the input and forget about it.  These suggestions for the most part are a way a dancer means to say I would like to help you succeed!

Of course, there are times when the suggestion or tip my seem offensive and in that case you can just, let it go.  Again, don’t be discourage.

It is in the best interest of dancers to encourage and nurture new dancers.

On the other hand, do remember, that as a new dancer you are encourage to take lessons and improve your skills.  This will lead to an enjoyable expereince for both you and your partner.  After all, each dance is a partnership and both of you should be able to have a wonderful time.  It also makes you a more desirable dance partner.

I’m happy for your new endeavor and hope to see you on the dance floor .

Nancy