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Use Dance as a Form of Expression

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benefits of ballroom dancingDo you need a new outlet that allows you to express yourself? Are you a bit shy when it comes to connecting with people you don’t know? If you are seeking a way to express your feelings, then dancing could very well be the thing for you!

Dancing, from Salsa to Swing to the ever-popular Country Two Step can help you develop and strengthen that right side of your brain that allows you to be creative. You will also find that releasing your feelings and emotions will not only boost your self-confidence, but it can also help to greatly improve your health.

With the wonderful use of self-expression through dancing, you can help reduce your stress levels tremendously. High levels of stress can cause increased heart rates and high blood pressure. Also, most of us tend to do this thing where we portray our emotions outward, and sometimes the people we love and surround ourselves with, get hurt. Its never intentional, but all that negative energy must have a release somewhere. So instead of taking-out your emotions in an destructive way, channel them inwards towards loving yourself and expressing them in a healthy, and more productive way that benefits you through dance! For example, a night out with friends Country dancing or Salsa dancing could be just what the doctor ordered. You will quickly see that dancing provides a certain sense of freedom that allows you to be more creative in your everyday life, and even on the dance floor.

In addition, social ballroom dancing is quite therapeutic as well. If you’re like most people and struggle with some sort of a “mental-fog” that clouds over your mood and energy levels, dancing will wake you right up and kick all your endorphins into high gear, making you feel alive and more energized throughout your afternoon or evening. You can even take what you learn about expressing yourself on the dance floor, and apply them to all sorts of real life situations and scenarios with people. Not being able to express yourself in a conversation with someone can be quite frustrating at times. So, as I said before, if you’re timid and even a bit shy, you can take private dance lessons and you’ll find out that you may just be able to better communicate how you are feeling in a more confident and sure way. Alleviating all those semi-stressful moments in life can do wonders for your body and mind, so start social dancing today!

Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, can help you unleash all of your wonderful self-expression! We strive everyday to help people just like you discover the absolutely amazing benefits of taking beginners dance lessons here with us. What is more valuable than your own health, and well being? Come into Dance FX Studios, and find out that we value these things in you, just as much as you do. We are committed everyday to providing a fun, supportive, and knowledgeable experience for our students. So come see what’s next in your life and journey to becoming a better and healthier you. Sign up today for Private Dance Lessons or Group Dance Lessons here at Dance FX Studios. Don’t wait, because there is no better time than right now!

 

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Why Dance Lessons are Better Than Going to the Gym!

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rsz_1rsz_dsc05503Are you getting bored of going to the gym as a mean of getting in shape? Wouldn’t it be so much more fun if you could get fit while doing something that you love? Have you considered that there are other ways to raise your heartbeat than running on that dreaded treadmill? If you have even pondered any of the questions above, boy do we have something exciting to share with you! Think fun. Think fitness. Think dance! Yes, right here at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona, we can help you to reach your fitness goals in an much more entertaining way…with Private Dance Lessons in your favorite dance styles, from Country Two Step to Salsa!

What’s amazing about investing in Private Dance Lessons, whether your discovering Swing dancing or signing up for Country Two Step Dance Lessons is that you can burn up to 450 calories in an hour’s time! And..at the same time you’re getting a workout, you are also having fun! When was the last time you could say that when you got home from the gym? You also get to discover a new hobby that can turn out to be a means of relieving stress, meeting new friends and so much more! Social dancing is great for your health without even noticing that you’re working out (and you won’t have to wait for that stair machine to open up at the gym). What’s even better is that you’ll actually be able to go out and use your dancing at any social event, from weddings to date nights around town. This just adds more exercise time to your routine while having a great time with friends, co-workers, or a special someone…

Popular dances like Country Swing are a great way to reduce stress and let your creative side run wild. Going to your local gym isn’t usually a stress-free experience, nor is it too creative. With dance lessons for you, or even you and a partner, you can let go of your day and unwind. Everyone at our dance studio has started from the beginning just like you so there is no need for you to feel intimidated while working out (dancing!) with us. When you’ve had a long day, or even a long week, taking Country or Salsa Dance Lessons can shake all of that stress off your shoulders. When you step onto the dance floor all of your worries will be gone, and you will only be thinking about the steps you’re taking and the great time you’re having.

So don’t be stuck in your regular old gym routine, give Private Dance Lessons at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ a try!  Gone will be the days of staring at the walls while running on the treadmill thinking about how much longer until you get to go home. Come have a great time Two Stepping away your day with us! With our Introductory Offer for Private Dance Lessons, you can come and experience our version of “working out” on the dance floor.

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Tired of Your Gym Workout? Just Dance!

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Country Western dancing in ArizonaIs your gym workout same old same old, boring, boring, boring? Are you starting to skip workout days because you can’t look at that treadmill or stair climber again? Is your same weight training routine giving you the blues? Maybe social dancing is your new answer to “working out” while having fun. There are so many benefits to Swing, Latin and Country dancing, and one big one is getting in shape without even knowing it! Country Two Step or Salsa dancing is a great way to keep fit or stay fit. You might be shaking your head right now thinking, “No way… dancing?”, but our point is before you knock it, try it out!

Taking dancing lessons burns calories and is at the “target heart rate” for fat burning! That’s right, get both body fitness perks from just one activity!  Just a half an hour of Country Swing or Country Two Step, Cha-Cha or Argentine Tango dancing can burn 200 or more calories, making dance lessons your top choice for the best workout while having a blast. Of course, when you do end up dancing at your favorite Country bar or Latin club, being a great social dancer and knowing your way around a dance floor also benefits you socially!

Gain Cardio Endurance! Knowing how to dance, recognizing the appropriate dance for each type of music, means that you will also be out there for more than a few songs. Being a great leader or follower means that you will be called back again and again to the dance floor. When you are dancing for extended periods of time, especially to some of the faster or spicier dances, like Salsa, your heart rate goes up! By committing to dance regularly, your stamina and endurance will increase. This means an improved cardiovascular system for whatever activity you may find yourself doing.

Dancing improves coordination and balance. Taking dance lessons to know how to do a variety of popular social dances means learning dance steps which require new movements by your body. Learning to move well establishes a connection between the mind and body. Improving this mind-connection is important and will aide you in better performance for any type of other physical activity you do.

Elevates mood and strengthens memory! Dancing is exciting and so much fun! Like long distance running, but more entertaining, dancing raises endorphin levels! For these reasons and more, dancing is supported with clinical studies proving that dancing reduces stress. It also reduces depression! If you have a high-stressed job or stressful change in your personal life, why not try dancing twice a week? You will be surprised at how good you will feel during and after your dancing “workout”.

The thing you never get working out solo at a gym … person to person interaction! Learning different types of social ballroom dances like Bachata, Salsa, Tango, Waltz, and Country Two Step requires you to interact with a partner. Even group dance classes will require some interaction with others. When you go out to a club, getting on the dance floor means interaction with other dancers. When you are dancing with another person you are interacting on a physical level, as well as possibly making an emotional connection.

How great is that to getting all of these awesome benefits from one activity? Call Dance FX Studios in Mesa, Arizona today and start a workout plan that is more of a long term body and life-enhancing plan! Take advantage of our New Student Offer to spend an hour being taught person to person by a talented instructor. Why go through the routine of another gym workout? Start a dance routine that changes it up to exciting, fun skill that lasts a life-time today!