Why do we dance? Why do YOU dance? Is it for exercise; do you want to lose weight or be in better shape? Do you want to meet people? Do you want to keep your mind active? Or perhaps all of these things? Remember: "People do not stop dancing because they get older, they get older because they stop dancing" - author unknown.
A lot of people wonder why we put so much energy into dancing. Considering all the fun things to do, some of us put a disportionate amount of time (and money) into dancing. On the other hand, we could be asking why some people spend a ton of money to go skiing or to buy a neat car. Why do people go running all the time? For some of us, dancing is a part of what we are; it makes us feel good. For some, it's a timely escape from the today's reality. Here are some reasons why you should get into it.
Top ten reasons...?
• It's great exercise! I stopped going to the health club years ago and I haven't gained any weight since. I can get my aerobic exercise and enjoy it. Have you ever seen people in an aerobics class smiling?
• It's fun! A lot of people go dancing. It's easy to make friends in the dance scene. You get to meet different kinds of people, all of whom love to dance.
• There's a lot of great music to dance to.
• There are so many kinds of dancing, you can't get bored with it.
• Anyone can do it. I can't tell the million-dollar executives from the janitors. If you've got some rhythm and aren't afraid to move your feet on the dance floor, you've got it made. (well, almost).
• It's a great way to meet people. Hey, you're suppose to go around and ask people to dance! Now you have an excuse to go up and talk to that good-looking person across the room.
• It's healthy. In general, most dancers do not smoke or drink. Most dance environments are smoke-free and alcohol-free. We don't need the crutch of a cigarette or a drink to have fun. Besides, have you ever tried doing a spin with half a glass of wine in you? It's not pretty. :-(
• A 3-minute relationship You're not getting married; you're just going to dance with someone. Think about it. You have a perfectly acceptable excuse to hold someone's hand for three minutes and when you're done, you can walk away to meet other people without feeling guilty! :^)
• Something to do with your SO. What better excuse to hold your honey in your arms in public without people giggling about it?
• Dance and stay young. This has got to be the fountain of youth. Dancing is something you can do for the rest of your life. If you can dance well, people don't care if you are 20 or 70; I know I usually don't even think about the age of whomever I dance with. A great dancer will always be in demand. Look at people like Frankie Manning, Charlie Mead, or Dawn Hampton. They are incredible dancers and I think that, somewhere along the way, they forgot that they were suppose to get old. :-)
