With New Year resolutions still reverberating around our brains, there is no better time to propel yourself into dance for 2017. Whether you have decided to improve your fitness - within dance or otherwise - or dance technique, learn from a new teacher or even return to dance after a break, the start of the new year can provide further motivation in achieving those New Year goals.
It is not uncommon for aspiring young dancers to aim to perhaps kick their leg higher or achieve another turn in their pirouettes, but what about the adult dance community? Specific dance goals are always a good way to track your progress throughout the year however it can be just as beneficial to have a less specific goal for dance, perhaps to simply attend one more class per week. For some people that may mean returning to dance and starting to take dance classes again. Take the plunge in 2017!
Returning to dance, or learning to dance for the first time, can be understandably overwhelming, especially for adult dancers. However, there is a multitude of dance classes and opportunities on offer, from those for absolute beginners to improvers to those bordering on the professional. Regardless of the dance level, the benefits of dance are unbounded. Without a doubt, the physical benefits of dance are top of the list, providing you with increased fitness levels. It's cardiovascular and toning properties make it a great way to achieve your fitness goals too.
Other benefits resulting from dance include increased energy and positivity levels, in addition to adding to your dancing skill set. Whether you take part in ballet, tap or ballroom, dance is a sociable activity which enables participants to meet new people and socialise with those who are likeminded. There are a number of dance providers across the country, with qualified dance teachers ready to take you on your 2017 dance journey. Among a wider list are those registered with the Royal Academy of Dance, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance, British Ballet Organisation or International Dance Teachers' Association as a starting point.