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What can Ballet dancing teach you?

Ballet is a performance dance that can teach you quite a lot, both physically and mentally. The core principles of Ballet are based on balance, coordination, strength, and poise. Posture and having a strong core are both fundamental for Ballet and these two things have proven to be very beneficial for health. So Ballet, right off the bat, teaches you how to have a good posture and it incorporates into your life the need for a strong core. While learning Ballet, your mind also needs to coordinate quite a lot and while you are coordinating your body you are learning new steps, you are memorizing them and finally you are trying to comprehend what you are doing. But beyond that, Ballet teaches you the joy of learning something new, first by struggling to master it and finally learning it by heart and assimilating it. This type of realization is great for morale and for self-esteem.

Ballet also teaches social skills and a sense of belonging. Students are learning together because of their desire and passion for art and dance. Therefore, while learning Ballet you are building a sense of camaraderie that comes with being part of a group that feels passionate about a common goal.

Finally, it teaches a student about confidence and the reward of hard work. When onstage, fears of making a mistake and forgetting what you are supposed to do will need to be faced and overcome by the student. One thing is for sure, when the student overcomes these fears, those same fears are replaced by a feeling of pride and confidence. It is perhaps the best thing that Ballet has to offer - and arts in general for that matter - a sense of purpose and that payoff of hard work.

What is interesting about Ballet?

Here are a few fun facts  about Ballet:

Most Ballerinas wear out two to three pairs of pointe shoes per week.

A male dancer wears out 4,000 pairs of tights over a lifetime.

A ballerina wears 50 to 150 tutus in her lifetime.

The first ballet dancers were all men.

Pointe shoes are made by hand.

Ballerinas are just as strong as football players.

Ballet means “to dance, or jump about”.

If you are interested in learning Ballet in Tampa, there are several studios that you can join. If you are shy and would like to start by taking private lessons first, then don’t worry because there are plenty of options online to do so. You can visit Superprof and find the right private instructor for you.

Why Ballet is good for mental health?

Ballet is a holistic activity. Your mind is always present and you are always in control of your body. This is for the brain the equivalent of a full-body workout. Because you need to remember every step, because you need to be concentrated on the placement of each part of your body, and because you need to be coordinated and in sync with the other dancers, your brain activity while dancing Ballet is off the roof.

So unlike other physical activities, like jogging or swimming, your mind has no spare moment to wander off and pay no attention to what the body is doing. In Ballet you are always paying attention and so your concentration is fundamental and key to the success of your dance. The combination of physical movement with music produces large amounts of serotonin, oxytocin, dopamine, and endorphins, all of which help us to feel exhilarated, happy, and more relaxed. It also helps to prevent anxiety and depression. So overall Ballet is great for mental health and it is a great exercise not just for your body but especially for your mind.