DANCE HAS ITS REASONS

DANCE has its reasons
Dancing is an incredible exercise and a regular regime can make one forget that he or she supposed to get old. Effective anti- ageing properties and its fitness - utility has made the activity assume the pride of place in the scheme of things with fitness freaks. To lose a few calories or enhance cardiovascular endurance by experiencing the charm of belly dancing or a salsa. Or do a Rumba to reduce sugar - levels. Dancing is great because it is an any time fitness routine whether it is to start your day right way or to destress after a hectic day. Builds strength in self and boosts confidence naturally. Daily practising one hour dance causes happiness and keeps health fitness. " Dance interweaves exercise for each and every part of the body, or isolated muscle movements - that help to tone the hips, thighs and abdomen," explains physiotherapist, Dr. Anil Benjamin. Many who suffer from obesity - related ailments are increasingly advised to lose weight naturally by dancing. Knocking off a few kilos or calories is a by - product, what is more valuable is the joy and pleasure that is a direct effect of dancing. Says R.prithviraj , choreographer, STEPS, " Dancing will always score browni points over aerobics or gym activities because of the feel - good factor. A dance is an expression of inner joy and dancers are always smiling, - genuinely having fun in the privacy of their homes or in dance studios.And believe us , dance is a persuasive tool to improve mental health through graceful non- impact movements." " Dance reduces rigidity and results in fluidity, which means one tends to let go off the egotitic conduct, and becomes more selfless innature," says Madhuri Biswas of prima Donna dance studio in Jubilee Hills. Let's peek inside a dance class : A few couples are holding each other,some are curled, while others are in semi seated posture - to action. The music comes on and something hysterical takes over them, as they pirouette in perfect synchronisation on the dance floor, swinging and grooving to the hip - hop beat of Blue. A lot of hip-hop is actually Indian yoga - an age old ritual to sound health. says call centre manager, Gopika who's learnt ballet at Swingers, " Dance is adaptable for all fitness levels. It is an exercise for both the body and soul." What's really important about dancing anyway? But do the right thing dance.