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Retired? Check Out These Ways to Fill Your Free Time!

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Older couple dancing in ArizonaLots of people look forward to retirement here in Arizona as well as around the world. After a lifetime of hard work, what’s wrong with wanting some well earned down time? But what do you do with yourself when the thrill of 24 hour relaxation wears off? The majority of retirees don’t want to spend the rest of their time watching television, so what about trying something that you may not have had time for in the past? From volunteering to trying ballroom dance lessons, here are a few fun suggestions for retirees.

Volunteer

You’ve done a lot in your life, and your community appreciates it. Just because you’re off the work force doesn’t mean you can’t keep giving back. Find a charity or a cause that you really care about and use your talents to help them out. If you love our furry friends, look into volunteering at a local shelter. Puppies and kittens needs people to walk them, play with them and more. Also, consider overseas volunteering. You aren’t tied down to a particular location once you hit retirement, so you can bring your gifts to other countries if that appeals to you, and explore some fun new places at the same time.

Outdoor Activities

Most of us spend our work hours indoors. Use retirement as an opportunity to make up for lost time! Some of the most popular retirement activities here in Arizona are fishing, bicycling, golfing, and hiking. All of these activities give you at least a mild workout – well, maybe not fishing – and they get you out in the vitamin D rich sun. Let the sun’s rays lift your spirits and take in some beautiful surroundings with fun outdoor activities. Great places to go biking or hiking include Sedona and Flagstaff, AZ.

Family Time

It can be very hard to make time for family when working a 9 to 5 job. Major careers can be even more time-consuming! Use your retirement years to visit your relatives and get to know them all over again. Your children (and grandchildren) have grown and have probably changed a bit since you knew them as kids. Get the know them as they are now and share your lives with them. They’ll appreciate the time and the stories you have to tell.

Travel

As mentioned earlier, you aren’t tied down to any one place. Explore the world! Some people are lucky enough to travel earlier in life, but it’s never too late. You’ve got time to spare, so visit new cultures and experience new adventures.

Hobbies

Hobbies are a great way to fill free time-without having to leave town. Take up knitting or learn to play an instrument or, better yet, learn to ballroom dance! Hobbies generally take some time to get the hang of, so use your newfound freedom to perfect a fun, new skill. If you want a hobby that’s a little more social and interactive, dance lessons in Country, Latin or even the spicy Argentine Tango can reignite some romance, or even help you to meet new people. The best part of social partner dancing is that it has incredible mental and physical health benefits, along with being just plain fun. is tons of fun.  If you’re looking to learn to dance, and you live in the East Valley of Phoenix, come visit us at Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ. With dances styles ranging from Swing to Country to Latin, we can help keep you active and entertained. We offer private dance lessons and  group classes  for a little variety. Make your later years count with activities and hobbies that will keep you young at heart and in your mind. You’ve put in your time in the workplace, now it’s time to do something for you!

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.

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Why Generation Y Needs to Know How to Dance

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Generation Y | Boost Confidence|Couples Dancing | DanceFx StudiosGeneration 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.