Dance has been an aspect of human culture for millennia. Combining the beauty of the human body with the equally beautiful arts of music, movement, and storytelling, dance has been around for as long as we have! Even before we discovered fire, it's likely that we were dancing – and once bonfires were the norm, well, watch out Neanderthals! Historically, dance has served many purposes – from the biblical Salome to European folk celebrations during the Middle Ages, it's been an activity used to form social and sexual ties.
Today, a variety of dance lessons are available to those interested in learning this ancient art. An overview of the most popular dance styles has been provided below – hopefully it will help you decide on the perfect choice for your first lesson!
Ballet
This classic form of choreographed dance combines costumes, storytelling, and very rigorous dance moves to enact graceful, moving performances. Ballet is one of the oldest forms of choreographed dance, and professional ballet dancers are highly regarded – not to mention well paid! Unfortunately, female ballet dancers are expected to be extremely thin, lithe, and lightweight in order to perform difficult aerial maneuvers; this has led to a highly publicized tendency for ballerinas to develop eating disorders and warped body image.
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Ara Hovsepian has been known to get down with a dance move or two, and has taken numerous dance lessons in addition to watching his two young daughters master the basics of ballet. His insights on dancing and other forms of healthy movement can be found at www.dancinglessonscenter.com.
