There is evidence in historical sources that in ancient times dance was used not only as a ritual ritual, but also as a healing means, as a way to relax.
Ancient wisdom formed the basis of modern psychotherapeutic and health-improving methods. At the beginning of the twentieth century, in the era of active development of the Art Nouveau style, a special direction stood out in the fields of art - dance therapy.
Even if we do not go to dance therapists, we feel a special burst of energy, we forget about problems for a couple of minutes, our mood improves when we dance at a party or disco to our favorite music. Music can cheer and cheer us up, awaken hidden emotions and feelings.
You can arrange a small session of dance therapy at home (with friends or individually). Rhythmic movements help to throw out negative emotions, to look from an optimistic side at all life's difficulties. The most important thing during this session is just to relax, forget and not think about the rules during the dance. After all, such therapy implies a departure from the standard stereotypes of repetition of previously studied movements, as well as self-expression of their individual characteristics.
Some dances are also used to restore harmony in the soul, and to work on the figure, and to heal the body.
For example, oriental dances help make a woman attractive and help develop harmony in body proportions better than other physical exercises. The secret of the universal effect lies in the fact that the health-improving oriental methods provide for a complex effect on the body systems; for the women of the East, special wisdom is laid in the development of dance movements.
People who study the techniques of oriental dance assure that they feel an improvement in their well-being after each session. In addition, regular smooth movements of the hips and abdomen help to make the figure perfect and attractive.
Belly dance is also recommended for pregnant women as a kind of oriental dance therapy, as it, as experienced women claim, will facilitate the process of childbirth.
The club dances of our time are very energetic and varied. Due to the special complex of movements, such dances can have the same effect as the correctly selected physical activity (i.e. help to lose weight), give a feeling of freedom and lightness. In addition, new types of dances are a peculiar way of self-expression for young people, which makes it possible to improve their talents, to raise their own image in the eyes of their peers. And possession of the skills of graceful, unique and modern dance moves for any girl is very prestigious.
Ballroom classical dances (especially the slow waltz) are very calm. They can restore balance and natural harmony, allow you to "plunge" into the special world of medieval restraint. Since these dances were popular during the time of our ancestors, they evoke pleasant memories and emotions in us on a subconscious level. Of course, they will greatly help those who are tired of the modern rhythm of their lives. And smooth movements to calm music have a beneficial effect on the body as a whole.
But today there is a huge variety of ballroom styles in dance art, they, in fact, are modernized varieties of dances that came into vogue during the Middle Ages. When preparing these dances, classical sophistication is taken into account, and learning the latest pair movements for women allows them to develop plasticity and flexibility, remain graceful and slender.
Thus, every modern woman, among many different dance techniques, will be able to choose the one that will help her express herself, enjoy life, smile internally and eliminate negative emotions.
