| There are some religious taboos when it comes to | | | | kinds of fun dancing styles that can be practiced |
| dance other than religious reasons why on earth | | | | alone, as a couple, or as a part of a much larger |
| would anyone not want to experience the mind and | | | | group. In the United States line dancing and square |
| body renewing energy that results from dancing? | | | | dancing are excellent ways to dance as part of a |
| Truthfully, not all dancing involves the wearing of pink | | | | larger group as well as many types of competitive |
| tutus and many forms of dance are quite masculine | | | | dancing and as part of a ballet company or other |
| in nature so preserving masculinity cannot in any way | | | | type of competitive or professional dance company. |
| be an adequate excuse for not dancing. | | | | Couples dancing to some degree includes square |
| When it comes to dance there are many interesting | | | | dancing but other forms of dance such as ballroom |
| and amazing styles of dance that span the globe. | | | | dancing as well. Singles dancing is pretty much |
| From the weapon dances of old (which are a perfect | | | | reserved to competitive dancing and often requires |
| display of virility and masculinity though not widely | | | | years of practice in order to perfect. Some people |
| practiced today other than in ceremonial dance) to | | | | devote their lives to this sort of dancing and still |
| the grace and beauty of ballet or ballroom dancing | | | | never manage to make their mark on the |
| there is almost certain to be some form of dance | | | | competitive dancing circuit. |
| that should appeal to almost anyone on the planet. | | | | Dancing for fitness is another wave that seems to |
| Native Americans had an excellent attitude and ideals | | | | be taking the world by storm. There are many ways |
| when it comes to dancing. They danced for almost | | | | that this can be done and it is quite effective among |
| any reason and let the beat of the drum serve as | | | | those who would otherwise not exercise at all as well |
| their guiding spirit. Native Americans danced for | | | | as those who simply love to dance. It is getting out |
| worship, for rain, for joy, for grief, and to prepare | | | | of your seat and moving around to the music. Find a |
| for war. Their dances were heartfelt and as much a | | | | nice driving beat, close the curtains, and dance until |
| part of their individual natures as it was their tribal | | | | you can no longer breath. It's a great way to get |
| identities. Dancing was an essential part of their | | | | that much needed exercise while having fun and not |
| culture and heritage and is still passed on today | | | | even realizing that you are (gasp) exercising. Mind |
| though to a much smaller degree. | | | | over matter is a great thing. If it doesn't feel like |
| While some religions discourage dance, others | | | | exercise then there is no reason for your body, mind, |
| embrace dance as a form of worship and | | | | or spirit to protest, right? |
| commitment to their deities. Some encourage dance | | | | Dancing is becoming somewhat of a novelty sport |
| as an expression of praise. Others dance for the joy | | | | around the USA and around the world. Reality |
| of the blessings and bounty of their gods or in | | | | television shows such as "Dancing with Stars" and |
| submission to their gods. Regardless the fact remains | | | | movies such as the one with Richard Gere-Shall We |
| that dance plays a vital role in many of the world's | | | | Dance have made ballroom dancing popular and |
| religions. If you are a believer, I can think of few | | | | attractive to the average person who would have |
| better reasons to dance than to express your beliefs | | | | never considered this form of dance before. With so |
| in a physical form. | | | | many wonderful reasons for a person to dance why |
| Some people dance simply because they like music | | | | on earth wouldn't you want to dance? |
| and enjoy watching other people dance. There are all | | | | |