Today, we’re going to continue our series on the numerous benefits of social dancing. Remember that social dancing, unlike traditional ballroom dancing, includes dances like the Country two step, salsa and swing because they can used in real-world situations like at weddings or holiday parties or on a cruise. And speaking of social.. have you ever considered that dancing is valuable for team cooperation, communication, and camaraderie? Let’s explore how…

Team cooperation: Partner dancing, like the Argentine tango, for example, allows collaboration in an environment supporting positive teamwork. Dancing is all about partnership and working together. It’s perfect for releasing inhibitions and enabling partners to interact with each other in a way that may never happen otherwise. As one partner leads, the other follows, building teamwork and confidence in each other and each other’s roles on the dance floor.

Communication: Social partner dancing provides a unique social interaction that sends both intentional and unintentional messages. Dancing may change moods, serve as a force of attraction, and influence perception, all through physical movements and nonverbal communication. Next time you’re at an event that involves dancing, watch some of the people dancing together. Notice that they don’t even have to speak in order to move around fluently together on the dance floor. And, did you notice all the smiles? It’s hard not to do when you’re dancing. : – )

Camaraderie: Social dancing is a great way to meet people in a non-threatening, relaxed atmosphere. You never know who you are going to meet on the dance floor. Lifelong friendships are formed, and many have met the love of their life at a social dance. Not only will you improve your relationship with your dance partner, but also with your instructor and fellow students in your journey of learning to become a confident social dancer. I can’t tell you how awesome it is to see students getting along so well with each other and forming bonds- all through their experiences through dancing! At Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ, students benefit tremendously through our Nights Out and Dance Parties because it gives them the chance to practice their dancing and socialize with their peers at a local venue or at the studio, along with their instructors. It’s a great time for all!

Confidence and Self-Esteem: Social dancing is also amazing for individual self- improvement. By giving social dance lessons a try, you will gain more confidence and self- esteem, become self-disciplined, gain a sense of accomplishment and increase persistence.
Many people really want to learn how to dance, but they allow their fear, anxiety or apprehension to stop them from “braving” the dance floor. Breaking through fear and anxiety of any kind always increases self-confidence. Taking those first steps to get on the dance floor can boost self-esteem, helping you to become more in touch with your courageous side, and bringing you greater joy than you have ever dreamed. I have seen first-hand how dancing can transform students from being timid and self-conscious, into individuals with pride, happiness, and self-assurance as the receptionist here at Dance FX Studios. It’s amazing to see such an improvement in how they perceive themselves and everyone around them. Dancing helps you to walk taller and exude the charm and grace you often see in others on the dance floor. So, whether you’re doing the bachata or the Country swing, dancing aides in a sense of assurance.

Self-Discipline: You can’t expect to grow and develop as a dancer without taking the initiative and feeling the drive and motivation to better yourself. Whether in a private dance lesson or practicing at home, we’ve always heard that “practice makes perfect”. Practicing your steps is using self- control to become a better dancer. What if you have questions? Do you just keep them to yourself and always wonder or do you take action and speak up? By being resourceful and asking your question, you’ve taken control of the situation, rather than just wondering what you wanted to know. Dancing can really inspire you to be pro-active.

Sense of Accomplishment: OK, you’ve made the decision to learn to Country dance. You’re determined, eager, and ready to go. You take the steps to get started. As you progress, you’re meeting your goals, and you along with others, are really seeing the results of your efforts. The satisfaction of knowing you are meeting your objective and have learned a specific dance or step leads to a real sense of accomplishment, both physically and emotionally, and is worth the time and determination you have put into learning to dance. Give yourself a pat on the back-you deserve it!

Increased Persistence: Persistence is not based on achieving a reward—it’s a quality that arises in and of itself. It’s a willingness to act, right now, in the moment. Learning to dance can sometimes become a challenge, especially initially, but students know that in order to move forward, they need to do the work, in order to achieve their goals. No one gets it overnight, but by sticking with it eventually you will become more adept at it. As everyone knows, persistence pays off. We want to help everyone get there and become a proficient dancer with dance classes at Dance FX Studios.

Dance FX Studios is THE dance studio in the Phoenix East Valley to go to for learning to be a competent social dancer. We offer “real dancing for real people”. Have you thought about how rewarding it would be if you could learn to dance for your next event, going out to a club, or just to get yourself up off the couch? It’s definitely something worth doing for yourself and/or your partner.
Dance FX Studios offer some of the most popular social dances in Arizona include Salsa, Swing, Country Two Step, and Argentine Tango. Check us out online to learn more about these dances and additional classes offered at Dance FX Studios.