Most people seem to be under the impression that in order to dance, one has to be trained to do so, but I can assure you that is not true! Now I'm not going to say to just throw yourself onto the dance floor if you've never done that before, but what if before you do that, you improvise your own dance to the music that you connect with the most but at home?
At first, you might feel kind of awkward or silly moving around, but that's okay. Dancing isn't just about moving in cool or attractive ways; it's about finding what feels right and letting the music take you away. I've found that one of the best ways to do this is to not watch yourself as you dance. This will help you focus on the music and allow you to stay within your body. From there its just about finding your rhythm and showing your heart just a little bit. Don't be afraid to let yourself smile like you're lovesick or act out a lyric word for word- just don't stop moving, even if something throws you off!
Being comfortable moving around in one's body is crucial if one wants to dance, and improv is just one way to start. Of course, one can also seek lessons, but I think this is more beneficial to people because along with helping you how to dance, it is helping you let go of the tension that builds up in your body over time. If you try this, you'll feel a moment where the world is gone and it's just your heart beating, and I hope after that you'll want to dance again.
-Celeste
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