Dancing is just discovery, discovery, discovery. ~Martha Graham
The art of dancing is wonderful way of expressing ourselves. I, personally, dance when I feel like! Be it middle of road, my room or even class room. It might sound a bit crazy but that is what dance is so crazy that it forgets the world around you. I usually lock my room and put on music (anything from rock to classical) and let the tunes take over. O, what a wonderful dance it is.
I would believe only in a God that knows how to dance. ~Friedrich Nietzsche
Babies love dancing, they love movement. We are all babies of universe. So let’s dance on tunes that we are playing with it. Let’s explore a bit, this natural urge to dance.
Express Yourself
“The truest expression of people is in its dance and its music. Bodies never lie.” ~Agnes de Mille
When you are dancing, just forget about everything else. Be yourself and express yourself. You will become one with your inner being, your true being. Let your emotions come to surface and take over. Laugh if you want to, cry if you want to – do what you want to. This is you and universe, dancing on. Dance is personal, and it’s certainly not algebra.
Dance as Social Interaction
Dancing is the world’s favourite metaphor. ~ Kristy Nilsson
Why do you think ancient civilizations had so many dancing rituals? Why do you think we are to dance on our wedding day? It is art of expression and interaction. That bonds us deeply. Why do we dance with friends at parties? Why does the guy ask the girl for a dance?
“Sam, why don’t you ask Rosie for a dance?” -Frodo Baggins (The Lord of The Rings)
But…
What Would People Think?
We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. ~Japanese Proverb
Dance is natural to us, don’t you feel like wanting to move when music is on. I see people tapping feet, trying to satisfy the child in them with it. I find it funny. Why not just get-up and dance? What would people think? They will be jealous of you because you can answer to your inner child – the real you, because you are honest to yourself. And if they think you are crazy… let it be. It’s their choice. Make your own choice – to dance, and let them make their.
When? Why? How? What? With Whom of Dance
Dance first. Think later. It’s the natural order. ~Samuel Beckett
These 5 Wonderful W’s belong to the world of logic. There is one answer to them – Forget them, get up and dance. Really, what are you bothered so much about it? Well, even if you are, dance and you will be answered. If you think you don’t know hot to dance, think again. Dance is as natural as walking or as any other movement. Dance classes etc. can improve and polish it but it is a personal art.
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Dance for Health
Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain. ~Author Unknown
Trying to attain the perfect weight? Dance is the way! Nowadays, gyms put on music to make the movement easier. But the problem is, movement is restricted to machines. Dance classes and aerobics are better, but dancing in your own company is even better.
Dance can light up every moment of our lives, be it sadness or, itself, light.
Dancing in Love
I see dance being used as communication between body and soul, to express what it too deep to find for words. ~Ruth St. Denis
Want to take your relationship to next level? Want to understand each other even better? Dance together! Don’t talk, don’t judge… just dance. You will see, in few days, that there is so much non-verbal communication going on that you hardly use words. And there is so much understanding that there are hardly any clashes. And if there are any- dance them away.
Dance as Therapy
Next time you’re mad, try dancing out your anger. ~Sweetpea Tyler
Are you frustrated? Feeling angry? Or feeling like crying? Provide it an outlet- dance in away. You will feel such a relief. Dance uses the body and extra energy of those emotions in healthy way. And sets us free, from our on bondage.
Dance to God
It is of course possible to dance a prayer. ~Glade Byron Addams
Dance is just another from of prayer, connect to God, connect to the true you. Dancing brings out the real us, the best of us, without judgment. And we ask for what we really want. We express ourselves fully in this prayer and so shall we have.
Recommended Dance Resources:
Never trust spiritual leader who cannot dance. ~Mr. Miyagi, The Next Karate Kid, 1994
Rock Your Body by Jamie King
The Best book if you want to explore the art of dancing. You will never feel like an outsider to the world of dancing.
The Bollywood Dance Workout
Who doesn’t want to dance the Bollywood way? Bhangra? Giddha? Anything! Now you are a pro!
“With trees, fire, water and winds, I dance with to music of universe.” –King Sidharth
Dance is so much fun, the real life. So get up and dance. And if you are at work, send a link to this article to your boss.
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