"Dance is the only kind of art in which wethemselves are an instrument "Rachel Farnhagen The expression" social dances "came into use relatively recently. It, as before, is not very familiar to the ear of a Russian person. As a rule, in our minds the word "social" is associated with something cheap, substandard, intended for the low-income strata of society - a social store, a social hairdresser, etc. With dancing everything is absolutely different.
The language of dance
Even in ancient times the dances were given a hugemeaning - remember, at least, ritual shamanistic dances. The language of dance was used as a means of communication even in those times when it was difficult for a person to express their feelings with words. Dancing, a person lives each time a small, but always new and exciting life. The dance helps, at least for a while, to forget about their anxieties, to be liberated and throw out the accumulated emotions. No wonder professional dance teachers use the expression "dancing their problems."
About the benefits of dancing
Many articles have been written about the usefulness of this lesson.even scientific dissertations. Dances are recommended to everyone, from children to the elderly. For example, the social meaning of dance for the development of the child reveals in his work "Communicative dances as a means of developing the skills of nonverbal communication of younger schoolchildren" Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences О.B. Bubnova. If there is time and desire - be sure to read. You will learn a lot of interesting things. American scientists were also interested in this issue. They created a special program and conducted, on its basis, 18 dance lessons for the elderly. The results were amazing. It turned out that dance classes improve the coordination of movements, help to better balance and increase the speed of walking. As a result, the risk of falls and injuries is reduced. Dancing helps to improve posture, gain flexibility and harmony, get rid of hated cellulite and overcome depression. And most importantly, they give what is very lacking in the tumultuous, gray life - the joy of communication. 
Everybody dance!
Social dances are designed for communication, recreation andeasy flirting. The drawing of the dance includes elements of folk, classical and ballroom movements. In this case, there is no need to remember a strict sequence of elements - only the basic step is learned. All the rest is a complete improvisation. Therefore, depending on the level of partner preparation, the dance can be simple or complex, but it always remains alive and emotional. Social dances are not competitive, partners dance for themselves, not for spectators. Ability to express their emotions in movements unites people - the language of music and dance does not require translation. Wherever you happen to be - 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" in translation means "hot sauce". This name completely corresponds to the nature of the dance - it is hot, dynamic and filled with emotions. Salsa is considered the birthplace of Cuba, 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 received its name due to a special noise instrument that sets the main rhythm. A bright, playful and moving dance fell in love with many. Merengue is a bizarre mixture of Latin American and African musical traditions. The birthplace of merengue is the Dominican Republic. With the basic movements of merenega even the beginner will cope. Therefore, in many dance schools, instruction begins with it. Having mastered merengue, it is much easier to switch to other Latin American dances. Bachata is dancing at a moderate pace. The lyrics tell of unhappy love and suffering. The movements are quite simple, but the figure of the dance is original and easily recognizable. One of the characteristic features of bachata is the close contact of partners. A sensual, passionate, incendiary dance is popular not only in its homeland, but also in Europe.
Why are they dancing?
Passion for social dances for all beginsdifferently. Someone wants to be saved from loneliness and find new friends or a partner in life. Someone comes with their "half", wanting to give a new impetus to the relationship. Others simply can not live without movement or are looking for new ways of self-expression. Everyone has their own reasons. During this period, people of different ages and social groups are included. Social dance - a special world, its own "get-together", uniting seemingly very different people. 
Where do they study?
To discover the world of social dance is enoughit is easy - practically in all cities of Russia there are open dance studios specializing in this direction. Especially attractive is that in order to start classes, you do not have to bring your "partner". In most schools, it is customary to change partners during training. After all, the main task is to learn how to express your emotions, no matter who you are with today.
Where do they dance?
As a rule, in the warm season, socialdances dance in the open air - in many cities of Russia there are open summer areas and festivals are held. Studios and schools of social dances organize special parties and trips to holiday homes. In the cold season, lovers of dancing gather in clubs and cafes. In such places the atmosphere of joy and eternal holiday 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 dance. You still do not want to try?
