Throughout the ages, dancing has been a big part of almost every culture. Factually, dancing burns calories, strengthens muscles, improves balance, increases flexibility and gives the heart a good workout, not to mention how good it is for our cognitive development.
A great article, “Why dance? The importance of dance in your child’s life…” found at https://eliteclubs.com/why-dance-the-importance-of-dance-in-your-childs-life/ boasts the benefits of dancing and how important it is to introduce this activity to the young. From then on, this activity can become a lifelong passion with multiple benefits.
The introduction says, “People sometimes ask me why I dance. My answer is simply, “Why not?” My main motive is joy. The happiness that dance has provided me is not really something I can explain – it has to be felt!” The article breaks down topics explaining the benefits, “Dance classes promote fitness for a lifetime; confidence, high self-esteem and personal expression; lifelong friendships and bonding; discipline and focus; flexibility of the body and mind; creativity and imagination; posture and poise; and JOY!”
As far as I’m concerned, dancing enhances life and one’s own well-being. It is something that promotes relaxation and for many is a form of entertainment. I often wonder how people can listen to music without getting into the rhythm of it. To me it just seems a natural response. Even with sitting and music is playing, shoulders and feet respond first and it’s hard to keep from wiggling.
Dance is certainly “a conversation between body and soul…” as they stated.
In Moose Jaw, it’s wonderful that there are dance studios available to introduce children to the art of dancing. Dance Images by BJ is one that utilizes dance to enhance a lifetime. Even through pandemic times, dance continues to flourish there with classes, competitions and events throughout the year.
Their Dance for Hunger Showcase is set for this upcoming weekend on March. 20th, with their 36th annual Dance Carnival coming up the following weekend as competition season kicks-off for this season.
Taking place at Peacock Collegiate, Dance for Hunger weekend will see rehearsals taking place on Mar. 19 before the big show on Sunday, Mar. 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the Centennial Auditorium.
The Showcase will feature the Acro program as well as performances by solos, duos and trios, revealing a bit of what’s to come. And it’s also a great fundraiser for the Moose Jaw Food Bank, as fans are asked to bring a non-perishable food item along with them.
Once the Showcase is over, Dance Images will move right on into the largest event of its kind in the city since 2019 with the 36th annual Invitational Dance Carnival, which will feature dozens of studios from throughout Saskatchewan and over 600 dancers taking part.
From there, it’s off to competitions around the province before the Moose Jaw Festival of Dance annual Dance Inspirations event from May 4-8 at Peacock. The finale of the season will wrap up on the June 4-5 weekend with their annual Dance Magic event.
So as you can see, at least for Dance Images by BJ, it’s a good time to groove to the music and get into the swing of things.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication.
