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    The Benefits of Dance for Body and Soul

    by christoph

    Physical activity is not only beneficial for our fitness, but it also acts as a remedy for both our body and mind, serving as a veritable fountain of youth. This is not a matter of esoteric theories, but rather a scientifically established positive effect of rhythmic movement on the body. No magic, just the inherent power of movement and its natural healing influence on individuals. When you move, you feel better, and when you let your entire body sway to music, your mood is elevated.

    Dance and Its Impact on Health

    Gunter Kreutz, a music cognition researcher from the University of Oldenburg, is exploring the correlation between dance and health. Dance is not merely a channel for emotional expression; it is as ancient as our history itself. The researcher even proposes that dance played a pivotal role in our cognitive evolution. Coordinated movement fosters the creation of new synapses in the brain, facilitating comprehensive thinking. Dance is known to reduce the risk of dementia by a significant 76%, and it positively affects cognitive performance in both children and adults. Studies involving chronically ill individuals have revealed notable symptom improvements through regular guided dance. Educational strategies that emphasize regular physical activity instead of purely didactic approaches also wield a considerable impact on students' memory capabilities. In fact, active lessons transition students from passivity to activity, enhancing concentration and learning outcomes. Thus, intertwining various bodily functions can generally enhance our performance. This principle applies to learning in motion and also to moving to the rhythm of music.

    When dancing, the elements of music, coordination, and rhythm augment movement, prompting a comprehensive challenge for the body and its functions. Moreover, memorizing movement sequences and executing them at the correct tempo becomes a cognitive exercise. This practice keeps individuals youthful, vibrant, and fit, regardless of their age. Dance is a side-effect-free solution that can enhance the quality of life for everyone. However, particularly for beginners, a proficient trainer is essential to rectify any improper postures.

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    Health Benefits of Dance

    • Muscles and Joints

    Full-body movement places consistent demands on interconnected muscles, and auxiliary muscles support the joints. Enhanced blood circulation in tendons and ligaments also fortifies joint health. The range of motion expands and persists into old age through regular training. Muscles develop quicker and better responsiveness to effort, minimizing the risk of overuse. Proper posture is maintained, alleviating back pain, and overall coordination improves.

    • Mental Well-being

    Dancing to music demands such attention that it provides a respite from everyday concerns, allowing us to temporarily forget our troubles. Movement also possesses a therapeutic dimension, as dance is more than mere physical motion. Music and movement encourage us to express our emotions through motion, aiding in their processing. Dancing triggers the release of endorphins – our "happy hormones." This experience parallels a mild drug-induced euphoria, though much healthier. Serotonin production is also stimulated, fostering inner peace and contentment.

    • Cognitive Enhancement

    Dancing enhances cognitive prowess. The intricate interaction of the body forms new synapses in the brain. Research has evidenced improved concentration and cognitive abilities among dancers. The brain forms new connections only when stimulated to do so. Therefore, if someone inquires about the benefits of a dance class, you have the perfect response: it not only keeps you fit, but it also boosts intelligence!

    • Organ

    Health Dance stimulates our cardiovascular system, bolstering its functionality. Oxygen supply and blood circulation are augmented, leading to enhanced resistance and a stronger immune system.

    • Fat Burning

    Another positive outcome of dancing is the stimulation of fat burning. Engaging in vigorous dancing burns a considerable number of calories, strengthening and toning the body.

    You can experience all these advantages through regular dance training. Our clubs offer a diverse range of dance styles, allowing you to discover your preferred dance form!

    Fitting courses

    Zumba

    Fancy a Latin-inspired aerobic fitness workout? Yes? Then Zumba is the right place for you.
    Zumba is one of the best known and most popular aerobic courses. Zumba training combines classic aerobic training with dances from all over the world, mainly Latin American dance steps. The infectious music and simple step combinations, taught by cheerful and energetic instructors, make the training fun and make you want to come back.
    In Zumba, there are different units with different focuses. Thereby you train the condition, coordination and above all you promote the fat burning. Through the music and the fun in the course, the time flies by and you burn plenty of calories.

    Dance Special

    In this unit, from Hip Hop, to Hip Hop Reggae, Soca, Street dance, Dancehall/Afro Mix, a different dance style will be danced every week.
    Course of the lesson: short warm-up and stretching. Afterwards the choreo is learned block by block and there is a lot of dancing and sweating. At the end there is a short cool down and stretching.
    In this dance unit all muscle groups are trained without additional equipment. This dance unit is suitable for everyone. Have fun dancing and listening to the music!

    bodyART®

    The BODYART training concept is based on the 5 elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and trains the human being holistically, i.e. as a unity of body, mind and soul.
    The exercises combine strength, flexibility and balance. Stability, coordination, well-being and posture improve noticeably. Preventing and counteracting back pain as well as reducing stress are part of the positive effects that come with this unique training. The body is athletically shaped and energized through a regular and continuous workout, so that it feels stronger and more vital in everyday life.
    Different training levels are offered.

    Konga

    KONGA ® is a 50-minute, easy-to-follow, mood-boosting, high-intensity fusion of boxing, cardio and dance to the hottest beats.
    KONGA ® is the all-in-one workout that burns calories, tones the body, makes the soul smile and gives the body an endorphin overload. You'll have so much fun sweating it out that you'll completely forget you're burning up to 600 calories right now. KONGA ® is designed to fit all shapes, ages, sizes and of course those who have two left feet.

    Cardio Dance

    Different music styles, combined with great steps – an intense endurance workout that will melt your love handles and above all is a lot of fun.
    Cardio Dance is the latest trend from the aerobic world and is based on the basic steps of aerobics. It combines fitness and dance. So if you enjoy dancing and want to do something for your fitness at the same time, Cardio Dance Class is the right choice for you. It improves endurance, flexibility, stamina and coordination. The cardio training achieved along the way improves the cardiovascular system and results in better blood circulation. Simple choreographies to great music tracks – something for everyone!

    Aqua Dance

    Aqua Dance is training to groovy music of different styles in the water. You will improve your endurance and your muscles will be trained optimally.
    Aqua Dance relieves your joints, ligaments and spine. Movement in the pool expands your range of motion and strengthens your cardiovascular system. It helps reduce stress, supports posture, promotes weight loss and contributes to pain relief and recovery.

    Dance Hall

    Dancehall is a Jamaican dance style, which is danced exclusively to Jamaican dancehall music.
    Course of the lesson: short warm-up and stretching, then the choreo is built up block by block and then danced a lot. At the end there is a short cool-down and stretching. Every week there is a new choreo.
    The hour is very sweaty, all muscle groups are trained and it is suitable for everyone! No additional equipment is needed, just have fun dancing and listening to the music.

    NIA

    Unlike other fusion fitness concepts, Nia does not focus on completing as many workouts as possible in a short time. Behind the mixture of different techniques is a different idea: to make as many different types of movement as possible perceptible and tangible, in order to give the body balance, strength and beauty. On offer is an alternation of expressive strength and muscular power, yin and yang, fixed choreographies and short freedance units. Each movement in Nia can be experienced in three levels of intensity (low, medium, high).
    This diverse range of movements provides Nia beginners with energy boosts and a sense of accomplishment from the very first practice. For experienced Nia dancers, each Nia training allows them to try new areas, postures and movements. In this way, freedom of movement and harmony in mind, body and spirit are gained in each Nia Class. You will leave each class with a greater sense of balance, whether you have been with us for a long time or have just begun training.

    Dance Aerobic

    Aerobics is the umbrella term for an enormously varied, dynamic fitness training. A fascinating form of training in a group, with rhythmic movements to motivating music. In Dance Aerobics, dance elements from jazz, funk, and more are used in addition to the usual aerobic steps so that the music is an essential part of this class.
    The motto of this class: No Limit! Choreographies to dance and enjoy.
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