Benefits of Dancing

Benefits of BELLYDANCE

Dancing can make miracles when you are in a bad mood. No matter how difficult is the situation you are in, try to make some steps of samba, salsa or belly dance. I guarantee you will feel like a newborn after this.

There are many theories about the origins of Bellydance. Some they say it has its roots in the ancient Arab tribal religions as a dance to the goddess of fertility, other say that bellydance was always danced in the Middle East and North Africa as entertainment. A final theory is that bellydance was originally danced by women for women in the Levant, and North Africa.

Bellydance is considered a spiritual dance that develops strong energies around.

When attenting bellydance classes is very important to have a good instructor to teach you how to control these energies and how to use them to heal and make your body strong.

Maybe you have noticed during a bellydance show, that there are dancers that transmit force and happiness from the stage but there are also dancers that make you tired and bored. This is what gives value to a dancer and to belly dancing.

Bellydance is more than a dance, is the joy of being a woman.

Bellydance will teach you to love yourself, to be confident in your forces and to consider your body a sacred temple.

Bellydance is not a vulgar dance, it will not transform you in a easy woman and you shouldn’t be embarrassed to say that you are practicing bellydance. Bellydance means art and lot of hours of practicing.

Other benefits of bellydance are:

• A correct posture of your body
• An elegant walk and attitude
• Weight loss
• Flexibility
• Preparation for childbirth
  The movements of belly dance are excellent prenatal exercise regimen that strengthens the muscles used during the childbirth process. The toned abdominal muscles and natural hip tucks, which are similar to the "pelvic rocking" taught during prenatal classes, teach the expectant mother how to move her pelvis. For women who desire natural childbirth, this form of exercise through dance, with its emphasis on muscle control not only facilitates natural childbirth, but also makes an excellent post-natal exercise that helps encourage abdominal tone. During those first weeks after giving birth, when caution is needed while healing from the birth process, these movements work the muscles gently and effectively, if done very gradually.
• Improves cardiovascular system;
• Prevents osteoporosis;
• Tones the muscles and improves physical condition
• Increase the power of concentration and coordination of movements;
• Increase vital energy and reduce stress
• Burning calories and harmonize the body;
• Overcome inhibitions and shyness
• It helps to discover and express your femininity.

 

 

Benefits of SALSA

Researchers have reported that social dancing helps to reduce stress, Increase energy, Improve strength and Increase muscle tone and coordination. The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) say that dancing can:

• Lower your risk of coronary heart disease
• Decrease blood pressure
• Help you manage your weight
• Strengthen the bones of your legs and hips

Salsa dancing is a unique form of exercise because it provides the heart-healthy benefits of an aerobic exercise while also allowing you to engage in a social activity. This is especially stimulating to the mind, and a 21year study published in the New England Journal of Medicine even found dancing can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in the elderly.

Salsa Dancing Builds endurance and stamina, Helps with weight loss, Relieves stress, Helps you release toxins via sweating, May help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels and can lead to a reduced heart rate over time.

The physical exertion of dancing and the atmosphere of live dancing, creates one of the most effective ways of relieving stress available. Social salsa dancing is the best way to relax, while also developing a new hobby. Since learning to dance is a skill that will stay with you for the rest of you life, you are gaining the benefit of being able to meet new people.

 

 

Benefits of dancing in general

Dancing is a great way for people of all ages to get and stay in shape. Besides being fun, dancing has many health benefits.

1. Flexibility is an important part of being healthy. Dance requires a great amount of flexibility. Most dance classes begin with a warm-up including several stretching exercises. Dancers must strive to achieve full range of motion for all the major muscle groups. The greater the range of motion, the more muscles can flex and extend. Most forms of dance require dancers to perform moves that require bending and stretching, so dancers naturally become more flexible by simply dancing.

2. Strength is defined as the ability of a muscle to exert a force against resistance. Dancing builds strength by forcing the muscles to resist against a dancer's own body weight. Many styles of dance require jumping and leaping high into the air. Jumping and leaping require tremendous strength of the major leg muscles. 

3. Endurance. Dance is physical exercise. Exercise increases endurance. Endurance is the ability of muscles to work hard for increasingly longer periods of

time without fatigue. Regular dancing is great for improving endurance, especially vigorous dancing. Elevating the heart rate can increase stamina. Just as in any form of exercise, regular dancing will build endurance.

4. Sense of Well-Being. Dancing is a social activity. Studies have shown that strong social ties and socializing with friends contribute to high self-esteem and a positive outlook. Dancing provides many opportunities to meet other people. Joining a dance class can increase self-confidence and build social skills. Because physical activity reduces stress and tension, regular dancing gives an overall sense of well-being.
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