Dance is a form of spiritual connection. The traditional Indian classical dance like Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and Odissi are more about expression. This is the best way to beat the blues or engage in a connection with your higher self. The guidance of a guru or a teacher is extremely important to learn something. The teacher is a guide who corrects the subtle mistakes and also gets the dance recital to certain finesse.
Finding the right medium of dance is completely personal. Western forms of dance like jive, salsa, Latin American dance or our own Bollywood dance is the best form of exercise. There is no requirement of earlier dance technique as the interest is automatically generated to be in tandem with the music beats. Group classes are more fun as there is a combined effect and the effort to synchronize has to be perfected.
Dance as a hobby is almost like finding a new person inside you. This is a perfect fitness program that one needs to enjoy. Enjoying the dance is also the best way to rejuvenate your mind. Whether it is dancing to popular Hindu numbers or learning the nuances of Manipuri it is highly essential to develop a high level of commitment. The effort should be to the fullest extent and people who are working should make adequate preparations to not miss the session.
Dance as a hobby also instills confidence in you. This is a form of expression and also makes a person realize to have a goal. Practice certainly makes a person skilled in any field and this holds good for dance too. It is important to dedicate some time for practice as certain steps require practice. Dance is a form of exercise that also is a great feel good factor.
After a dance session one feels a certain rush of energy that is positive and infectious. Once the body is rejuvenated, the mind becomes more positive. Dance also opens up opportunity to perform at social functions and this enables us to mingle with others with similar interest.