Good
Moves
BALLROOM DANCING is an elegant sport that
works the body and the mind cohesively. You can be attired in a suit or a dress
and burn calories at a rapid pace. It is not uncommon that the majority of
ballroom dancers find themselves in the best physical shape after consistently
enjoying 2-3 lessons per week in a fun, country club setting. Ballroom dancing
and swimming are the only 2 sports that use the most muscles at one time.
Ballroom dancers find new body awareness and begin to tone at a comfortable
pace, while also drinking more water and eating more nutritious foods. Studies
show that adults who enjoy ballroom dance lessons will diminish the chance of
being diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s, as the mind is in a constant
learning mode along with the “right/left” directions and movement.
DANCE SUPPORTS GOOD HEALTH
We all have trials and tribulations in our
lives, whether it is illness, death, or just plain living in a rut. We
sometimes reach out for what we think is going to “quick fix” the situation, for
example, a vacation, drinking, and so on. This may appear to be just the thing
we needed, but in the long-term, the Zen of mind and body together, along with
a support team filled with encouragement, is the true ingredients for coping
with day-to-day life. A good dance studio provides that mix.
On
a typical day at a studio, hard-working clients walk in with life worn on their
sleeves, but they dance out with a
better outlook at how to face their issues-good or bad. Life is short and the
path to fun along the way is what is truly important. At our studios, we are
well aware that this is not the client’s career, so we are there to inspire and
strive for them to enjoy each lesson with the achievement of “full improvement,
body and mind” as the ultimate goal.
THE 40-MINUTE SOLUTION
Class, elegance, romance, and sport- these
are the words that describe ballroom dancing and qualities that we need in our
lives. There is a harmony that is apparent when an individual captures the
feeling of dance. For couples, from newly married to empty nesters, make the
time, 2-3 times per week, to enjoy one another in a musical, learning
atmosphere. While only 40 minutes or so per session, this is precious time
together. Many of our clients are single, so their purpose is different, but
the end result will be the same-harmony in life, mental and physical fitness, a
newfound of confidence in social situations, and a feeling of accomplishment.
As
entertaining as the show “Dancing with the Stars” is to watch, with two seasons
each year, it is not the reality of dance studios. Yes, there are beautiful
ball gowns for women, and hot Latin pants for men, but our clients have lives
and do not have eight hours per day to set aside for complete dedication to
dancing.
It
is a fact that taking a couple lessons per week does begin to change your
lifestyle in a positive way. Like the DWTS show audience, children of all ages
are enamored when they watch their own parents or grandparents dance
harmoniously together, whether at a party, on the beach, or in the kitchen. It
is romance engulfed in health and fun!
ENRICH YOUR LIFE WITH DANCE
We are all born in a particular year and
inevitably we will die in a particular year, so we must live the “dash” in
between those years! Today we refer to it as our bucket list. It is time to
scratch ballroom dancing off that list and enjoy the many benefits that lessons
offer, above and beyond the individual dance steps. It is truly the dance
journey that makes for a full and enriched life.
So
whether it is Tango, Cha Cha, or Fox Trot that you are learning, the real gains
are a newfound network, enriched family time, new friends, and a year-round
health schedule.
Music
is around us, and it’s time to dance!
Call your local studio today to cross ballroom dancing off your bucket list!
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