 One story my mom will tell is how she entered me into a diaper race when I was a baby, and once they said, "On your mark. Get set. GO!" all the other babies started to crawl towards the finish line. But not me!! I was too busy groovin' to the music that was playing! LOL
Like music, dancing and movement has always been a huge part of my life. I started formal dance training at the age of 3, and continued performing throughout my life into college with the Spelman Dance Theater. I had a dream to be a professional dancer, but after injury and learning more about myself, I realized the Universe had other plans for me (that's a post for another day)! Dancing can benefit our physical and mental health. To match our movements to the rhythm of the music, requires focus, concentration, flexibility, and adaptation. Dancing is a great way to exercise our brains! Studies show that dancing can positively affect our cognitive flexibility. This can help us better adapt to changes in our daily lives. Click here to read more about the benefits of dance in a recent TIME Magazine article. Or better yet, turn on some music and dance! Comments are closed.
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