ance

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verb
verb: dance; 3rd person present: dances; past tense: danced; past participle: danced;
gerund or present participle: dancing
1. 1.
move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
"their cheeks were pressed together as they danced"
synonyms: sway, trip, twirl, whirl, pirouette, gyrate; More
o perform (a particular dance or a role in a ballet).
"they danced a tango"
o lead (someone) in a particular direction while dancing.
"I danced her out of the room"
2. 2.
(of a person) move in a quick and lively way.
"Sheila danced in gaily"
synonyms: caper, cavort, frisk, frolic, skip, prance, gambol, jig; More
o move up and down lightly and quickly.
"midges danced over the stream"
synonyms: flicker, leap, dart, play, flit, quiver; More
o (of someone's eyes) sparkle brightly with pleasure or excitement.
noun
noun: dance; plural noun: dances
1. 1.
a series of movements that match the speed and rhythm of a piece of music.
o a particular sequence of steps and movements constituting a particular form of
dancing.
o dance steps and movements considered as an activity or art form.
"she has studied dance with Martha Graham"
o a social gathering at which people dance.
"she met her husband at a dance"
synonyms: ball, masquerade, prom, hoedown, baile, disco; More
o a set of lively movements resembling a dance.
"he gesticulated comically and did a little dance"
o a piece of music for dancing to.
"the last dance had been played"
o music for dancing to, especially in a nightclub.
noun: dance music; plural noun: dance musics

Dance
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Dance (disambiguation).
See also: List of basic dance topics
"Dancer" and "Dancing" redirect here. For other uses, see Dancer (disambiguation) and Dancing
(disambiguation).

Dance

Modern dance

Originating culture Various

Originating era Prehistory-Antiquity

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement.
This movement has aesthetic and symbolic value, and is acknowledged as dance by performers and
observers within a particular culture.[nb 1] Dance can be categorized and described by
its choreography, by its repertoire of movements, or by its historical period or place of origin.
An important distinction is to be drawn between the contexts
of theatrical and participatory dance,[4] although these two categories are not always completely
separate; both may have special functions, whether social, ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial,
or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like
quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming,
marching bands, and many other forms of athletics.
 Health benefits of dancing

Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of
physical and mental benefits including:

 improved condition of your heart and lungs

 increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness
 increased aerobic fitness
 improved muscle tone and strength
 weight management
 stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis
 better coordination, agility and flexibility
 improved balance and spatial awareness
 increased physical confidence
 improved mental functioning
 improved general and psychological wellbeing
 greater self-confidence and self-esteem
 better social skills.

Things to remember

 Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes.
 Dancing can improve your muscle tone, strength, endurance and fitness.
 Dancing is a great way to meet new friends.
 See your doctor for a check-up if you have a medical condition, are overweight, are over 40
years of age or are unfit.

he Health Benefits of Dancing -- Including Specific Benefits of

Different Dances
by www.SixWise.com

If you secretly sashay across your living room when you're home alone or long to cha-cha
with your significant other, you're in luck. Not only is dancing an exceptional way to let
loose and have fun, but it also provides some terrific benefits for your health.
In fact, Mayo Clinic researchers reported that social dancing helps to:

 Reduce stress
 Increase energy
 Improve strength
 Increase muscle tone and coordination

And whether you like to kick up your heals to hip hop, classical
or country, the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
says that dancing can:

 Lower your risk of coronary heart disease

 Decrease blood pressure
 Help you manage your weight
 Strengthen the bones of your legs and hips

Specific Benefits of Different Dances

If you're looking for specific health results, here's a breakdown

of the benefits of some popular dances. Just remember that any
type of dancing is better than no dancing at all!

Belly Dancing

 Improved posture and muscle toning Dancing the night away

can burn more calories
 Maintains flexibility
per hour than riding a
 Helps prevent lower back problems
 Tones and firms arms and shoulders bike or swimming.
 Helps with weight loss
 Helps prepare women for childbirth
 Reduces stress

Ballroom Dancing
Dancing Off Those Calories
 Conditions the body
 Helps keep the heart in shape How many calories will you burn
 Builds and increases stamina while dancing? That depends on
 Develops the circulatory system the type of dancing. Here's a range
 Strengthens and tones legs and body of some of the most popular
 Increases flexibility and balance varieties, based on a 150-pound
 Helps with weight loss person, per hour:
 Relieves stress
 Swing dancing: 235
Salsa Dancing calories/hour
 Ballroom dancing: 265
 Builds endurance and stamina  Square dancing: 280
 Helps with weight loss  Ballet: 300
 Relieves stress  Belly dancing: 380
 Helps you release toxins via sweating  Salsa dancing: 420+
 May help lower blood pressure and improve  Aerobic dancing: 540+
cholesterol levels
  Can lead to a reduced heart rate over time

Square Dancing

 Provides cardiovascular conditioning

 May lead to a slower heart rate, lower blood pressure and an improved cholesterol
profile
 Strengthens bones
 Helps you develop strong social ties
 Loosens and tones muscles

Physical benefits aside, dancing has a way of brightening up a person's day, says ballroom
owner and operator Karen Tebeau.

"A lot of times, when people come into the studio, it's because there's been a change in
their life: a divorce or they've been through a period of depression. They (continue) coming
in, and you see a big change. After a while, they're walking in with a sunny expression. You
know it's the dancing that's doing that," she says.

The first benefit of dancing, then, is that it gets you out of the house and into the social sphere.
To take the first step in a room filled with people, all of whom came to dance, be together and
have fun, is already a great achievement. Indeed, a very important aspect of life with
Parkinson’s which dance improves is lack of confidence. Parkinson’s patients often report
feeling socially awkward because they feel their symptoms draw attention and they become
extremely self-conscious about appearing in public. Not only does dancing provide a supporting
environment in which to overcome physical difficulties and limitations while having fun, it also
helps a person regain his or her self-confidence. Dancing works on posture, gait, balance,
elegance, and much more. All of these and the improvement from class to class help dancers
regain the sense of familiarity and confidence in their body, and consequently to feel more at
ease in public. And as for feeling awkward among the dancing group itself: the sweeping music
and the need to concentrate on the dance moves simply do not leave any room for one to be
self-conscious, but still just enough to enjoy the moment.

Furthermore, the physical contact that is made while dancing is also significant, particularly for
Parkinson’s patients. The sense of alienation and lack of control over one’s body is common to
many people, but is extreme in those who live with the degenerative condition. Such people
might become increasingly uncomfortable with their body and consequently withdraw
emotionally from others. However, the physical touch that is experienced when dancing helps
one overcome inhibitions, relax, and potentially even connect the two dancing partners on an
emotional level. Moreover, turning physical exercise into such an enjoyable and sociable
experience helps reduce stress and tension, which can often exacerbate Parkinson’s
symptoms. Once the physical activity turns into a social one, it soon puts a smile on the
participant’s face, and helps make life with Parkinson’s just a little bit easier.

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