"Dance is the only art form in whichin which we ourselves are an instrument" Rachel Varnhagen The expression "social dancing" has come into use relatively recently. It is still not very familiar to the Russian ear. As a rule, in our minds the word "social" is associated with something cheap, low-quality, intended for the poor - a social store, a social hairdresser, etc. With dancing, everything is completely different.
The language of dance
Even in ancient times, dancing was given great importancemeaning - remember, at least, ritual shamanic dances. The language of dance was used as a means of communication back in the days when it was difficult for a person to express his feelings in words. Dancing, a person lives a small, but always new and exciting life. Dance helps, at least for a while, to forget about your worries, to relax and throw out accumulated emotions. It is not for nothing that professional dance teachers use the expression "to dance out your problems."
About the benefits of dancing
Many articles have been written about the benefits of this activity.even scientific dissertations. Dancing is recommended for everyone, from children to the very old. For example, the social significance of dance for child development is revealed in her work “Communicative dances as a means of developing non-verbal communication skills in primary school students” by O. B. Bubnova, PhD in pedagogical sciences. If you have the time and desire, be sure to read it. You will learn a lot of interesting things. American scientists were also interested in this issue. They created a special program and, based on it, conducted 18 dance lessons for the elderly. The results were amazing. It turned out that dancing improves coordination of movements, helps to better maintain balance and increase walking speed. As a result, the risk of falls and injuries decreases. Dancing helps to improve posture, gain flexibility and slimness, get rid of hated cellulite and overcome depression. And most importantly, it gives what is sorely lacking in a hectic, gray life - the joy of communication.
Everybody dance!
Социальные танцы созданы для общения, отдыха и light flirtation. The dance pattern includes elements of folk, classical and ballroom movements. At the same time, there is no need to remember a strict sequence of elements - only the main step is learned. Everything else is complete improvisation. Therefore, depending on the level of training of the partners, the dance can be simple or complex, but it always remains lively and emotional. Social dancing is not competitive - the partners dance for themselves, not for the audience. The ability to express your emotions in movements unites people - the language of music and dance does not require translation. Wherever you are - in England, Brazil, the USA, France or Malaysia - you will definitely find a place where people gather to dance and chat.
What is dancing?
Perhaps the most popular dances came to us fromLatin America - salsa, cha-cha-cha, merengue, bachata. Even the names sound intriguing. "Salsa" means "hot sauce" in translation. This name fully corresponds to the nature of the dance - it is hot, dynamic and filled with emotions. Cuba is considered the birthplace of salsa, but now the dance has spread far beyond its borders and even has several varieties. Cha-cha-cha originates from another popular dance - triple mamba. Cha-cha-cha got its name thanks to a special noise instrument that sets the main rhythm. Many people love this bright, playful and active dance. Merengue is a bizarre mix of Latin American and African musical traditions. The birthplace of merengue is the Dominican Republic. Even a beginner can handle the basic movements of merengue. Therefore, many dance schools begin training with it. Having mastered merengue, it is much easier to move on to other Latin American dances. Bachata is danced at a moderate tempo. The lyrics tell of unhappy love and suffering. The movements are quite simple, but the dance pattern is original and easily recognizable. One of the characteristic features of bachata is the close contact of the partners. Sensual, passionate, fiery dance is popular not only in its homeland, but also in Europe.
Why are they dancing?
Social Dancing Fun for Everyonestarts in different ways. Some people try to escape loneliness and find new friends or a life partner. Some come with their “other halves”, wanting to give a new impetus to the relationship. Others simply cannot live without movement or are looking for new ways of self-expression. Everyone has their own reasons. People of all ages and social groups fall into this trend. Social dance is a special world, its own “party”, uniting, it would seem, completely different people.
Where do they study?
Discover the world of social dancequite easily - dance studios specializing in this direction are open in almost all cities of Russia. What is especially attractive is that in order to start classes, you do not necessarily have to bring "your" partner. In most schools, it is customary to change partners during training. After all, the main task is to learn to express your emotions regardless of who you are paired with today.
Where do they dance?
As a rule, during the warm season, socialdances are danced in the open air - in many cities of Russia, summer venues are opened and festivals are held. Studios and schools of social dances organize special parties and trips to holiday homes. In the cold season, dance lovers gather in clubs and cafes. In such places, an atmosphere of joy and eternal celebration reigns. And it does not matter how well you dance - you will always be welcome, you will quickly get to know everyone and get great pleasure from communication and dancing. Haven't you wanted to try yet?
