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Our bodies were
made to move and flow, and within our movement we find a deeper connection to
our bodies and the earth. As children, most of us were encouraged to
dance on a regular basis, freely and openly, in whatever way felt best. A few
of us may have retained or regained our ability to engage in dancing
unselfconsciously, but by the time we reach adulthood, many of us have
stopped dancing altogether. We may have hang-ups about our bodies, or we may
fear being judged. Then again, we may simply have fallen out of the habit for
so long that we don’t even realize we never dance anymore. Whatever the case,
there’s no time like now to rediscover the healing pleasure of moving your
body to music—alone, as part of a couple, or in a group. Opportunities to
dance abound, once you start looking for them. If you haven’t danced in a long time and
feel too self-conscious to start in a public situation, find some time alone
to reintroduce yourself to the joy of listening and responding to music with
your body. Turn the lights down low and remember that it’s much more fun when
you’re not thinking about what you look like. It won’t take long before your
body remembers how much it loves to move. Feel the music in your soul, feel
the vibrations healing your body. Treat the time like a meditation session in
which you agree to allow yourself to fully inhabit your amazing body. If you feel awkward, remember that every
culture since time immemorial has celebrated life and the body with dance.
All people carry the memory of dance in their blood and bones. In other
words, you were born to do this, it is in you already; all you have to do is
start moving. If you prefer more interaction, take a class one night a week.
In most cities, you can find everything from modern dance to African dance to
ballroom and salsa. Whatever you choose, you won’t regret choosing to
rediscover your birthright—the healing, joyful thrill of dancing. |
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