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Manage Your Stress With Adult Dance Lessons

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adult dance lessons arizonaHave you had one of those rough days that results in a tub of ice-cream and endless amounts of Netflix shows? Are you guilty of hiding behind your phone? So many of us are! With Facebook, Twitter, email and internet all on one device, who needs interaction with a live person right? Wrong. For a great way to connect with others, put down your phone, get off of that chair and try social dance lessons (think Country Western, Salsa, Swing and even Argentine Tango). I promise that you’ll be so happy you did!

If you have had a bad week at work, or are just in a negative frame of mind due to something else, it can be a bit difficult to get out of that rut. But don’t do something you may further regret, like eating a tub of popcorn alone, further disconnecting with people. Instead, be kind to yourself. Group or private dance lessons for yourself in popular dance styles like Country Swing or Two Step will be the perfect way to relieve your stress, and benefit your body at the same time.  That mind/body connection is extremely important-even essential- in maintaining happiness.

Why don’t you try social dancing? In a controlled study, published in the Journal of Applied Gerontology, they proved that partner dancing with musical accompaniment helps with stress relief. If you would like to take it beyond that, dancing on a regular basis can even be used as a form of stress management. Now that’s being proactive! Nowadays it is almost necessary to keep your stress in check as it could lead to serious health problems. Relax and increase your overall well-being just by dancing and being social. After a long day of work, if you are feeling a little tense or stressed out, set an appointment for a dance lesson instead of heading to the couch. The release of endorphins that occurs after an hour of dancing can help wipe away any tension, anger, depression, and loneliness that you may be feeling. Plus, the social aspect of dancing conquers loneliness and the anxiety that accompanies it.

If you have come to realize that you need a new hobby that is fun, exciting, and diverse, social dancing is for you. Dancing could be the most amazing hobby that you have ever had. As already mentioned, it is unlike many other hobbies, and it can be just what the doctor ordered. There are a variety of difficulty levels within each dance style, from Country Western to Latin dances, that will also provide you with a great challenge. How fun is that!?

Over time, you will realize that dancing is not only an exciting new hobby, but it covers all of your bases, from health benefits to physical benefits, mental benefits, and even spiritual benefits. There are not too many hobbies out there that can say that, which is why dancing in particular is a wonderful way to spend your time.

What are you waiting for? Start with an Introductory Dance Lesson today! Once you start learning to dance, you will see how each style embodies a different mood. For example, Swing dancing is playful and lively. Country Western is cool and easy, and Ballroom is romantic and elegant. Start off with a style that fits your personality and your abilities, and then you can branch out as you gain confidence and start to enjoy dancing more. It won’t be long until you realize what you have been missing out on over the years. Today is a fantastic day to start reducing the stress of everyday life with adult dance lessons so you can begin to enjoy your new and happy life!

social dancing in Arizona

Lead Your Best Life and Dance!

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social dancing in ArizonaCan you picture the life of your dreams? Does it include being stress-free, surrounding yourself with wonderful and supportive friends, discovering new and interesting hobbies, and having fun? If so, have you considered learning to social ballroom dance? “What does dance have to do with my happiness?”, you ask. Everything! Knowing how to social dance as an adult offer benefits to both singles and couples on so many levels. From physical benefits, to social, metal and emotional rewards, you can create your best life just by learning to social dance.

Before we explore these incredible benefits, what is social ballroom dancing exactly? Well ballroom dancing in and of itself generally refers to dances that you do with a partner. Those dances can be anything from the Foxtrot to Swing dancing. It is an umbrella term that covers partner dancing, but social dancing goes one step further. Social dancing includes dances that you can actually use on crowded dance floors anywhere. If you live in Arizona with us, popular social dances consist mainly of the Country Two Step, Swing, Salsa, Bachata and even the spicy Argentine Tango. These dance styles, Country and Latin, are most commonly used due to our southwestern culture. Now, on to the incredible impact that social dancing can have on your life, for the better, of course.

  1. The Physical Advantages of Social Dancing: On a physical level, an hour of social dancing, which hardly feels like a workout, can help your body burn up to 450 calories. That’s pretty exciting, if you ask me! That means that while you’re out with your friends having a blast, you can also get your fitness goals met! Yay! Also, social dancing requires you to shape your body in all different ways. This equates to working new muscles that you didn’t even know that you had. Traditional workouts focus on more commonly used muscles, but what about the hidden ones that need strengthening? No need to fret! You can get to them on the dance floor.
  2. The Emotional Benefits of Social Dancing: A key part of dancing with others is the connection experienced between two people. Whether you are single, or you’re dancing with your sweetheart, social dancing gives you what every person needs, closeness to others. Social dancing is, in fact, the solution to feeling excluded or left out. When you are on the dance floor sweeping a lady off of her feet, or being swept off of your feet, it’s hard to not feel something with your partner. It’s a beautiful feeling, especially when accomplished with skill and finesse. Most importantly, you are never alone when you are dancing. You can combat loneliness and discover a new and way to express yourself, just by learning to Two Step dance!
  3. The Social Rewards of Social Dancing: Can you think of any other skill or hobby that you can do with others socially that keeps you connected to new people without even speaking the same language as them? When you know how to dance, you can literally go anywhere in the world and have a blast with new friends. What that leads to is increased confidence which will trickle into every area of your life in no time. A higher sense of confidence will help you to make better decisions and the snowball effect of leading a better life is soon in high gear!

There are so many more benefits that we will discover about social dancing in Dance FX Studio’s upcoming blogs. In the meantime, come and try out an Introductory Dance Lesson to begin your journey towards a happier you!