Why Generation Y Needs to Know How to Dance
Generation Y is in a really awkward place. We love our social life, but we can’t have one without documenting it on social media. Our favorite activities are exploring youtube for viral videos and binge-watching our favorite tv show on Netflix. This lack of physical connection to the world has put us in a place of constant loneliness while surrounded by online “friends”. One of the best ways to battle this is by getting out and interacting with new people in a fun and exciting way! Have you ever thought of how cool it would be to know how to Salsa dance, Country or Swing dance? Dare to peel yourself away from your iPhone and give partner dancing a try. See how it feels to connect with others in person-it’s really quite fun. 🙂
Dancing is The Ultimate Confidence Builder
Confidence is the key to success in the modern world. With technology so prominent, it is easy to get stuck behind the screen and have online confidence, but not interpersonal confidence. Learning fantastic new dances like the Country Two Step gets you away from the keyboard and out into the the big wide world of dance. Partner dancing is a great way to network, and simply asking someone to dance can be a huge confidence booster. Different styles of dance can help boost confidence about yourself. Salsa has a way of improving body image because of the strong male presence and the woman’s feminine hip movements. Swing is an incredibly upbeat dance that can lighten your mood in just about any atmosphere. Or, if you’re feeling bold, the Argentine Tango can really help you find yourself. It also allows you to unleash your passionate side the dance floor through with someone special.
Offline Networking
Going out social dancing and meeting people creates a much more tangible network. Unlike Facebook and Twitter, dancing is real face-to-face interaction with another person. It gives you time to connect with each other while dancing and mingling around. Social media has enabled us to devalue the true importance of shaking a person’s hand. Getting out and communicating with another person through dance teaches you the social skills to be comfortable in a new environment while gaining you new, lasting relationships.
Date Nights Without a Screen
Instead of posting a picture of your dinner on instagram or spending your date night in front of a television, go out dancing! Imagine a night out with your significant other or a new potential romance where you get in a workout, have plenty of time to chat, and have tons of fun. A night out partner dancing can give you just that! Spend time actually getting to know your new (or old) flame with a romantic hobby like dance. You can’t very well use the internet or your phone while dancing, so how great will it be when you just have each other to direct your attention to. Take the screens out of the picture at least once a week and you’ll notice a lot more happiness in your romantic relationships.
Give yourself the chance to experience the world in real life, not through the internet. If you don’t know how to social dance, explore studios in your area and look into private dance lessons. For anyone in the greater Phoenix area, check out Dance FX Studios in Mesa. We are located in the Phoenix East Valley, minutes away from Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert. We offer private dance lessons for people who are looking to progress in a more personal environment and group classes for those who want a a fun overview.
Contact us to begin your dancing journey…
Private dance lessons are available by appointment Monday-Friday from 12-8 pm and on Saturdays from 10 am-3 pm. For more information, call us today at 480.968.6177.
