| Never underestimate the importance of staying | | | | try dance? |
| positive. Research suggests that being optimistic and | | | | There are dance classes to suit almost any taste, |
| minimising stress can help people to live longer, | | | | some are just for fun and exercise, and others can |
| healthier lives. It seems that there is very little good | | | | even help you become a professional dancer. These |
| news - when you watch the bulletins on television or | | | | days, a lot of people are drawn to the various styles |
| look up the latest headlines on the internet, the vast | | | | of jazz dance, learning the Suzie Q and Ball change, |
| majority of stories are negative. It can appear that | | | | among many other moves. Thankfully for these |
| no news is good news, but often the media | | | | dancers, the internet provides a great deal of choice |
| concentrate on negatives - they attract more | | | | in dance wear, with what seems like endless variety |
| attention than happy stories. Recently newspapers | | | | in jazz shoes and other related accessories. Some |
| have been dominated by stories about the 'Credit | | | | dance classes will specify the kinds of jazz shoes and |
| Crunch', swine flu and the MP's expenses scandal. | | | | clothes that are needed, those who are more |
| There are loads of ways in which we can try and | | | | experienced may wish to choose their own |
| keep cheerful despite these things, as well as looking | | | | favourites from brands such as Sansha, So' Danca |
| on the bright side, partaking in healthy exercise can | | | | and Bloch. As with any kind of footwear, jazz shoes |
| prove to be a great stress buster. | | | | vary a lot in price, so there are kinds available to suit |
| Now that swine flu has officially been declared a | | | | most budgets. The current economic climate means |
| pandemic, many people are concerned that the | | | | that a lot of people are trying to spend less of non |
| situation will worsen towards the end of the year as | | | | essential items - for a jazz dancer, footwear is |
| colder weather sets in. Trying to stay healthy is | | | | absolutely necessary, and there are numerous deals |
| important, of course people cannot prevent | | | | available. |
| themselves from catching the flu, but eating the right | | | | Unfortunately, some people have had to give up their |
| amount of the right foods and having a balanced diet | | | | dance lessons temporarily due to the cost, but |
| which provides all necessary nutrients, vitamins and | | | | remember practicing can take place outside of the |
| minerals can supposedly help to keep some bugs at | | | | classroom, as long as the environment used is large |
| bay. There are loads of websites, TV shows, | | | | enough and safe. Looking forward to restarting |
| magazines and books aimed at helping people to | | | | favourite hobbies and pastimes can give people a |
| achieve a healthy lifestyle, but the techniques outlined | | | | brighter outlook on the future. Not to mention that |
| often seem dull, and sometimes even torturous! | | | | exercise can boost your mood and help to beat the |
| Exercise does not have to be this way - instead of a | | | | 'Credit Crunch' blues! |
| long jog round the block or endless sit ups, why not | | | | |