Dancing is one of the happiest ways to socialize, and music has a wonderful way of uniting people. Dancing has the power to uplift everyone’s spirits and make enduring memories, whether it’s during a planned family gathering or an impromptu dance party in the living room.
Families enjoy dancing for reasons other than pure enjoyment. It’s also a fantastic way to maintain physical activity, strengthen bonds, and even communicate feelings that might be difficult to articulate. Everyone can enjoy moving to the beat of their favorite music, regardless of age.
We’ll look at why dancing as a family is more than just a good time in this article. We’ll examine the advantages it offers to children and adults alike, from enhancing mental health to promoting physical health. Okay, how about we dance?
Families can express themselves, have fun, and stay active together through dancing. It just requires the desire to move and savor the moment, not any specialized knowledge or gear. Dancing is a great activity for people of all ages because it can create happiness, connection, and laughter whether it’s in the living room or at a party. So perhaps we should dance and make some lovely memories together!
Tango
Argentine and ballroom (classical) tangos are the two most well-liked varieties. Tango is characterized by precise, well-groomed movements and a distinct rhythm. Tango was first introduced as a social dance in the impoverished neighborhoods of Buenos Aires. During the latter part of the 20th century, it was included as a required dance in the European Ballroom Dancing Program. Tango experts claim that you can never dance the same way with two different partners—something entirely different will always happen.
Fragment from the film "Let"s Dance" (tango)
Waltz
The most well-known are "Viennese" and slow. The well-known "one-two-three" originated in Vienna during the 1880s. A fusion of Germanic and Austrian folk dances took on a full form, and the waltz emerged as Europe’s legitimate ball lord. These days, a waltz is an essential part of any ballroom dancing competition. There is just one slow waltz performed in the ballroom dancing competition program. "Viennese" refers to a fast waltz, and "Italian" refers to a waltz with open positions.
A fragment from the film "Enchanted" (waltz)
In our city, a Latin dance school has become especially well-liked. Latin dance forms are performed just as well in chilly Siberia as they are in Latin America! Salsateka, the largest Latin school outside of the Urals, is proud to teach a wide variety of styles, including merengue, cha-cha-cha, bachata, rueda, kizomba, and zouk. Start out without fear; there are groups that require no training at all.
Salsa
A common term that combines twelve different Latin American dance forms (such as reggaeton, bachata, mambo, rumba, and cha-cha-cha). The typical dimensions are 4/4, with a fast tempo and intricate rhythm. Salsa is said to have originated in Cuba, though Columbia and Puerto Rico are willing to contest this. Nowadays, one of the most well-liked dances in Latin America is reggaeton, a style that originated in Panama and Puerto Rico and was influenced by hip-hop, dancehall, and reggae.
Penelope Cruz"s salsa from the film "Noel"
Hustle
A few years back, there was a surge in popularity for hustle, a street dance that is referred to as "social." "Social" refers to improvisational dance styles that can be performed with any partner—someone you just happened to meet on the way—and a range of musical styles, from pop to hard rock. The hustle and zouk are currently two of the most well-liked "social dance" styles. They are made for a fun diversion from overly self-consciousness and stiffness. These dances instill confidence in one another.
"Hustle" literally means "fuss" and "hustle." The word hustle had a slightly different meaning in 1970s American slang, where it was linked to "illegal" or "forbidden actions." Hustle is a social dance that can be performed to nearly any song and has no set rules.
Hustle from the movie "Dirty Dancing – 2"
Zook
ZOOK, who has been around since the early 1980s, is becoming more and more well-known in the dance community. It will be challenging for girls who are not used to being led to learn a close social dance, where they dance WITH their partner, not WITH them. In zook, the man has total control over his partner’s movements, including head nods, waves, and bends. According to many, zook is a "dance inside," and not all women are brave enough to try it, let alone with a partner.
Zook by Xandy Liberato& Evelyn Magyari
Sibmama made the decision to pose some questions to Natalia Panyukova, the director of "Movement," one of the top social dance schools in the city.
– Many girls are afraid that they will dance without a partner. Are there enough young people in the classes?
First off, going to social dancing in a couple is exactly the same as going to Tula—you know what I mean. A fortuitous encounter between two strangers on the dance floor, ideally a man and a woman, is the essence of social dancing. If we go into further detail, then it is sufficient for the partner to know exactly what the couple is dancing to. That is to say, the partner only needs to identify as a woman and to simply toe the line that the other suggests.
All of this to say, you will probably not have a permanent partner in modern pair dancing training because the instructors switch up the couples in the class virtually every five minutes. Nevertheless, practice sessions are still available for all participants, even if there are a few more couples.
There is a subtlety to training effectiveness, though, and it will undoubtedly be higher if the group has roughly equal numbers of partners.
In light of this, I would like to debunk a few more misconceptions regarding the scarcity of partners in pair dancing. The most prevalent misconception stemming from the fair sex is that "none of my friends will definitely go dancing with me." Approximately eighty percent of young women believe this.
Men frequently just (you won’t believe it!) don’t know where or (attention!) with whom to go dancing, so they just sit and wait for your invitation, according to surveys of men who are already dancing.
It’s worthwhile to start calling the people in your address book without first telling each of your friends that they’re "busy" or something similar, because you’ll be surprised to find that there are more people willing to attend class than you had anticipated.
"We will dance in a pair, so this hints at something more intimate," is the second common mistake made by girls when they are looking for a partner. thus "oh, no… I don’t like Petya enough to go dancing, although he would probably go," is what happens. Here, it is important to keep in mind once more that in a pair with the unloved Petya (please pardon me, Petya! (Nothing personal, but) the entire training session will be spent standing up, and the lesson will be much more effective!
Some people believe that pair dancing in Latin America is only appropriate for young people. Is the majority of those involved really students?
There is a huge variety of modern pair dances available today! Every dance has its own unique qualities, background, features, and, of course, followers! Indeed, you will mostly find young people there if we take flamboyant genres like Brazilian zouk, hustle, and salsa into consideration. The only difference is that these aren’t students anymore as of right now.
Most students choose to work alone, but many over 25 want to be able to communicate through dance. For instance, in our club, the average age of the hustle and zouk groups is thirty years old. Yet more subdued genres include bachata and, say, west coast swing. An emphasis on musicality and pair interaction draws older people to these areas. Furthermore, individuals taking Argentine tango classes range in age from 20 to 60!
In Argentina, incidentally, individuals who are already very successful enter the dance world. Successful in every way, including monetary terms. "I went to tango – I can already afford it!" is a common expression there, as dancing is seen as a prestigious pastime.
Photo from a dance club groupMovement– What advice could you give to beginners?
- Start!
- Don’t be afraid to invite all your friends to dance with you – they have the same problems as you, they think that no one will go with them.
- Start listening to music of the style you dance in. At work, on the subway, in the car – this will help you get used to its rhythm and melody faster.
- Don’t believe in magic – only those who diligently “trample” the first kilometers of basic movements during the first 2-3 months of classes will start dancing. The more practice you have, the more noticeable the result will be!
- Be sure to go to a party in your area! Taking up dancing and not going to parties is like going to a driving school and then continuing to drive on the racetrack after getting your license. Immerse yourself in the real atmosphere of the dance you are doing! Even if you have just started doing it, come and watch! Don"t be afraid to go dancing there if you are invited, the more practice, the better! And most importantly, don"t be afraid to seem funny – no one expects you to dance like Tsiskaridze. Just dance, communicate and have fun!
Photo from the dance club groupMovement
| Reasons to Dance | Benefits |
| It’s fun | Boosts mood and reduces stress |
| Great exercise | Improves physical health |
| Bonding time | Strengthens relationships |
| Creative expression | Enhances creativity and self-expression |
Dancing is a fun way to express creativity, stay active, and form bonds with your children. It’s not just about moving to music. Dancing together, whether in a planned class or an unplanned dance-off in the living room, can forge enduring memories and improve the bonds between family members.
Don’t stress over being flawless or following the steps exactly. Leaning back and savoring the moment brings happiness. Encouraging your kids to dance can also help them gain confidence and develop critical abilities like rhythm and coordination.
Thus, don’t think twice about turning up the music and dancing with your kids the next time you hear a good song. It’s an easy yet effective way to infuse your house with joy and vitality.
