FUN: Although your commitment to learn to dance will
demand concentration, dedication and time, you will be
constantly surrounded by artistic, cheerful people who will make
your instruction at SP Dance Studio a most pleasurable and
rewarding experience.
FRIENDSHIPS: Beyond instruction, dance opens a wide
spectrum of social settings in which friendships are forged and
make dreams come true. At SP Dance Studio, our instructors teach
dance parties, local, regional and national competitions and fun
nights out on the town provide dancers with a full social
calendar.
CONFIDENCE: Dancers possess an aura of self-confidence
and an ability to enjoy themselves more in public settings.
Their entire mental outlook takes on a renewed sense of
creativity, motivation and energy.
CREATIVITY: Dance provides an emotional outlet in which
a person can truly reflect his or her feelings through body
movement. The ability to dance is present in everyone, it only
needs to be cultivated through sound instruction methods. Then
you're on your own, expressing yourself with passion and flair.
HEALTH: Dancing helps the body's circulatory system as
it makes your heart pump blood faster. Dancing encourages weight
control and overall fitness through calorie burn off. The
constant movement and muscle extension during dance sessions
also provides a pleasing, mild exercise most people long for but
rarely achieve, especially in such pleasant circumstances.
ACCOMPLISHMENT: SP Dance Studio be your partner as you
take pride in the accomplishment of learning to dance. Lets
become part of our world, and relish the pageantry, fun and
glamour of social dance.
LIFESTYLE: Dance can become more than your hobby, it
will provide you with a new lifestyle filled with excitement and
friendships. Don't put it off for a single moment more...share
in the Magic of Social Dance at the SP Dance Studio.
BODY POSTURE: Dancing is incredibly strenuous and you
need to be fit in both mind and body to be successful. A
healthy, balanced diet combined with good warm-up exercise
before training help to keep the body trim and in good
condition.
HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE: Dance has a great deal to offer to
people young and old, irrespective of ability and background.
Dance can take many forms and embody elements of fun, creativity
and performance that make it an attractive route to a fitter and
healthier lifestyle
DANCE AS A CULTURE: Dance is too often the forgotten
art-form in Malaysias cultural life today. It can play an
important role in developing the physical well-being and
creativity of young people towards becoming citizens with
healthy cultural background. They will be exposed to the actual
and reality of dance in a true sense.
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF DANCE
From burning calories to socializing with friends, dancing
offers these health benefits:
Calories - Dancing can burn as many calories as walking,
swimming or riding a bicycle. During a half hour of sustained
dancing you can burn between 200 and 400 calories. One factor
that determines how many calories you'll expend is distance. In
one study, researchers attached pedometers to square dancers and
found each person covered nearly five miles in a single evening.
Cardiovascular conditioning - Regular exercise can lead
to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and an improved
cholesterol profile Experts typically recommend 30 to 40 minutes
of continuous activity three to four times a week. Dancing may
not provide all the conditioning you need, but it can help. The
degree of cardiovascular conditioning depends on how vigorously
you dance, how long you dance continuously and how regularly you
do it.
Strong bones - The side-to-side movements of many dances
strengthen your weight bearing bones (tibia, fibula and femur)
and can help prevent or slow loss of bone mass (osteoporosis).
Rehabilitation - If you're recovering from heart or knee
surgery, movement may be part of your rehabilitation. Dancing is
a positive alternative to aerobic dance or jogging.
Sociability - Dancing contains a social component that
solitary fitness endeavors don't. It gives you an opportunity to
develop strong social ties which contribute to self-esteem and a
positive outlook
Tomorrow night when you consider settling down for a little
television, turn on the music instead. After a few spins around
the living room, you'll have so much fun you may forget you're
exercising.
Health benefits and risks to dancing depend on how much oomph
you put into it. Different types of dance require varying amount
of energy.
If you have heart disease or other medical concerns, check with
your doctor before taking up dance as a new activity. Then
follow these steps: -
Warm up - Before starting to dance, spend a few minutes
stretching. Practice a few dance steps to prepare your muscles
for activity.
Ease into the pace - Begin with slower, less demanding
rhythms and build up to faster tempos. Easing into activities
lessens the chance of pulling or straining a muscle.
Know your limits - Take breaks from dancing if you feel
undue fatigue or shortness of breath. If necessary, sit out the
next number.
