Benefits of Dancing

For me, dancing is a wonderful release. I forget about everything else and can get "out of my head" ... I am somewhat of an over-analyzer and get stuck in my thoughts too often. Dancing helps get me back in my body. It's a rare event for me -- damn brain. ;-)

Though I will say that if I'm with a partner who I am having trouble following, or who is too rough, etc., the above does NOT apply -- then I'm stuck in my head thinking "GET ME OUTTA HERE"!

Melissa
 
Amen to the abs and legs thing. Amazing, isn't it? It's like total flab turned to muscle while I wasn't looking. While I was just having fun. Cool. 8) :D
 
Dancing doesn't necessarily make a person lose weight. It does burn a lot of calories, but you can compensate for that by eating a lot. :shock: But boy oh boy, did I find muscles developing underneath my layer of girlie fat. Getting buff, in spite of my potato chip habit! :lol: Not bad, huh? :D
 
mellody43 said:
For me, dancing is a wonderful release. I forget about everything else and can get "out of my head" ... I am somewhat of an over-analyzer and get stuck in my thoughts too often. Dancing helps get me back in my body. It's a rare event for me -- damn brain. ;-)
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Entirely agree. Dancing is just this release of everything I'm feeling...good, bad or otherwise. When I dance, I can't think about anything else and that is a good thing! It's a secret vacation to a far off place that no one or nothing can take away.
 
Just wanted to share some of the positive things I have gained from taking up dancing. These things have changed my life in many ways and probably my attitude as well.

- I met the lady who would be my wife
- I met the most wonderful group of people who I now call friends
- I'm healthier (although I could still work on that one)
- My social life is really good
- I overcame my procrastinating ways
- I have met other people who, although not close friends, have imparted some positive aspect through compliments, philosophies etc.
- My sense of rhythm has improved.
- I've learnt latin motion which was a bonus when I was single :D
- I found a forum where I don't get flamed on every post and everyone is friendly

Hope this doesn't come across as being too sickeningly sweet or too sensitive new age. It's just an expression of how I feel.

So what has dancing done for you?
 
johnnywalker said:
Hope this doesn't come across as being too sickeningly sweet or too sensitive new age.
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Not at all! My experience has been similar -- I've met some wonderful people, my social life has improved greatly, and I'm not only fitter and healthier but also happier. I feel younger, at ease with myself and am more confident and outgoing.
And, of course,
johnnywalker said:
- I found a forum where I don't get flamed on every post and everyone is friendly
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Love ya all, guys! :D :D :D
 
I've met some nice people, have learned a fun, healthy new hobby(and profession) and feel good about helping to spread the word of latin dance in a culture which is traditionally known for it's shyness & reserve.
 
johnnywalker said:
Hope this doesn't come across as being too sickeningly sweet or too sensitive new age. It's just an expression of how I feel.
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Thanks for sharing JW. Love does make soppy characters out of men :wink: Borrowing Boriken's term "Lady Love", I am glad that dancing helped you to find her. :D What is your wedding dance going to be?
 
For me...

1. I'm reconnecting with something I love. I used to LOVE to dance (ballet and jazz and freestyle) and had not danced in years (except techno).
2. I'm meeting INTERESTING people.
3. I'm learning something new (which is a craving of mine).

4. And most importantly...I'm getting KILLER legs. ;)

April
 
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