Dancing has the ability to balance our emotions and heal the spirit within.
Even with extremely simple movements dancing regularly has the ability
to counter our negative thought processes and sublime it towards a more
balanced positive approach in life. As our thoughts are we are and as
we are our thoughts flow...the way we move through life can easily
indicate the level of comfort and connect we have with ourselves.
And what better than a dancing to loosen those shackles of inhibitions
which arise in our thoughts and stagnate the free flow of
only heal our past but also to keep us engaged completely in this
present moment.
The ancient wisdom's had always been very accommodating of these
healing movements whether it is for self defense , social engagement
or festive needs or simply as a restorative process in the form of dance.
Folk dancing and the social dances across the world have many functions.
From celebration of the human spirit to helping the individual express
their emotional states in a free flowing natural way.. They are great ways
in emotionally healing the communities, wherever they are practiced.
As the dances can help in fostering a sense of community and team
spirit by through the simple movements imbibed from their daily lives
which they can relate to easily .Tapping into the energy of the movements
in their daily lives they are thus able to accept and let go of the simple to
complex issues that their lives are all about. An effective psychologically
positive method of relaxing the body mind and spirit for the self as
well as the world around... In comparison are the sophisticated dances
of a more structured method ...where mastery of technique and artistry
is given more weightage which can be
From celebration of the human spirit to helping the individual express
their emotional states in a free flowing natural way.. They are great ways
in emotionally healing the communities, wherever they are practiced.
As the dances can help in fostering a sense of community and team
spirit by through the simple movements imbibed from their daily lives
which they can relate to easily .Tapping into the energy of the movements
in their daily lives they are thus able to accept and let go of the simple to
complex issues that their lives are all about. An effective psychologically
positive method of relaxing the body mind and spirit for the self as
well as the world around... In comparison are the sophisticated dances
of a more structured method ...where mastery of technique and artistry
is given more weightage which can be
associated with an evolved consciousness of changing times.
Dance definitely can express and explore the endless possibilities of the
human body movements. But it always feels more natural and
spontaneous in an imprompto social dance than when rehearsed
and choreographed like in performance . Its thus more significant in
realising the power of dance is about being able make an audience
connect with dancers where they feel 'Yes I want to dance that too'.
.And may be I could learn that too... giving them a sense of confidence ...
. An over perfected dance show might just make them than wonder
'How in the world did they do that' as if it’s an acrobats in a circus act
than a dance ....
human body movements. But it always feels more natural and
spontaneous in an imprompto social dance than when rehearsed
and choreographed like in performance . Its thus more significant in
realising the power of dance is about being able make an audience
connect with dancers where they feel 'Yes I want to dance that too'.
.And may be I could learn that too... giving them a sense of confidence ...
. An over perfected dance show might just make them than wonder
'How in the world did they do that' as if it’s an acrobats in a circus act
than a dance ....
there are many instances of overuse , strain and injury amongst such
dancers .Many new learners who might even try to learn in a rush
There is a wealth of understanding in that simple connect .
.we call a dance....just dance on ..
The art of dancing imparts great lessons in the art of living fine !
to take this as their personal responsibility to enthuse in the learners not
only the understanding of dance as an joyful means of expression .. but
also about the powerful Empathetic connect that can arise in it whether it is
about dancing solo or with a partner or even from a spectators perspective ...
only the understanding of dance as an joyful means of expression .. but
also about the powerful Empathetic connect that can arise in it whether it is
about dancing solo or with a partner or even from a spectators perspective ...
In an increasingly stressful and competitive world...dancing naturally can
bridge the disconnect that many students sense with their dance,when
expectations aren't met and feel overwhelmed by
bridge the disconnect that many students sense with their dance,when
expectations aren't met and feel overwhelmed by
the extreme politicizing and dramatic and tantalizing exposures
and overtures by the media in the name of DANCE ....
Be caring and respectful and go easy with your body and .... Dance on !
Savvy Raj
savvy@danceconcepts.in
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