Dance teacher Oksana Rogozhina talks about new dance direction a lot of interesting things: “As a rule, this simple dances, without complex techniques, and since they are all paired, the emphasis is on improvisation and the art of relationships between partners - the man leads the woman, and the woman learns to be followed and hear her “interlocutor,” filling the movements with beauty and harmony. Each dance becomes a small performance with two main characters. Agree that this is very similar to real life. You can learn to dance salsa and bachata at a professional level, but if there is no interaction and mutual understanding in the couple, the dance will not work. However, parties are held for this reason, so that people gain experience, which comes gradually. The most virtuosic dance is when partners feel each other, act harmoniously, harmoniously and beautifully. Pair dancing helps men become more active, energetic and proactive, and women become more feminine and soft. In our club, many find their other half, because if people find mutual language in dance, they will gain mutual understanding in life together.”
Dancing for communication
Social dancing is a special form of communication between people, which is especially important in the virtual era, when real relationships are replaced by imitation friendship on social networks. Therefore, if you feel lonely, you lack live communication, come to the dance club, choosing any dance that suits your spirit and mood.
People come to dance parties for the sake of the dances themselves, to hone complex movements, exchange ideas with like-minded people, enjoy pleasant leisure time and recharge their batteries. Participants dance clubs spend weekends together, go to nature and organize joint holidays with tea parties, for example at New Year or Valentine's Day. Parties are often held in cafes and restaurants, and in the summer dance floors are opened in parks and recreation centers, where everyone can join the dancers.
Dancing as fitness
Many people go to dance instead of the gym to lose weight, gain a beautiful body and flexibility, develop coordination and grace.
Zoya Vesnitskaya
General practitioner
“There are practically no contraindications for dancing, and besides, you can always choose suitable dance movements for yourself, depending on your age or health. Of course, it is best to first consult with a doctor and decide on the type of dance load. Surprisingly, dance parties are visited not only by young people, but also by pensioners, because for them this is a real opportunity to feel younger, and besides, dancing actually slows down the aging of the body and increases vitality.”
Dancing also strengthens the immune system, trains the muscles and vestibular apparatus, develops endurance, improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels, because they are considered aerobic exercise. With them, problems with joints and spine disappear, the back straightens, gait and posture become beautiful. During dancing, blood circulation improves, organs are better supplied with oxygen, including the brain, which has a beneficial effect on mental activity.
Tango - dance of passion and fire
This dance has conquered the whole world, because, despite the restrained movements, there is so much emotion and passion in it! Dance, built on improvisation, makes it possible to throw out the feelings accumulated inside, feel the beauty of your body and discover something new, unknown, hidden behind a layer of external conventions. Tango was once danced by courtesans, but now it has become an aristocratic dance high society. The highlight of tango is that the woman is essentially the leader - she does the basic steps, lunges and turns, and the man mainly supports her. If you want to experience catharsis, forget about complexes, fears and anxieties, become more liberated and sexy, mysterious and emotional tango is your style.
Salsa - a leap to freedom
Cuban salsa dance, which appeared in the 60s of the last century, is an overt flirtation expressed in sensual movements, flirtatious glances and smiles. There is a lot of twisting and bending with support, as well as touching with hands, it is exciting and excites the imagination. It is no coincidence that “salsa” is translated as “hot sauce” - there is too much dynamics and vivid experiences in it. It is playful salsa that sets the general rhythm of the entire Latin American culture; on its basis, mambo, son, cha-cha-cha and Latin American jazz were born. Learning to dance salsa is not so difficult - the dance pattern is quite simple, and the movements are light, pleasant, without acrobatic elements. In salsa, couples exchange partners, so you can communicate with different people and hone the art of seduction.
Hustle: nostalgia for the 80s
Hustle was born in New York and has a mixture of various directions disco, popular in the 80s of the last century. This dance even penetrated into the USSR, where you can see it in the film “The Beloved Woman of Mechanic Gavrilov.” There is no eroticism in hustle - it's fiery dance with steps and turns without the dancers touching. In addition, hustle is a mixture of elements of cha-cha-cha, rock and roll, samba, mambo and classical dances with turns and jumps. It can be danced to any music, be it rock, house, pop or chanson, but there is also a so-called sports hustle without improvisation. Some consider the hustle to be a variation of swing, but the main thing is that as soon as you start dancing the hustle, you will forget about everything. This dance has a lot of energy and strength, it charges you with positivity and perfectly raises your vitality.
Bachata - from sadness to joy
The dance, born in the Dominican Republic among poor people trying to escape from the hardships of life, is recognizable by its melancholy notes, simple movements and not very fast tempo. As a rule, it is performed to songs about unhappy love, which is why it is called “music of sorrow,” but in this apparent calm one can sense the passion that is trying to break out through the close contact of the dancers and seductive movements. If you are in a sad mood, you can experience your melancholy and sadness through bachata. Nowadays it is very easy to learn how to dance bachata—the dance is included in the program of many parties and is one of the most popular. Apparently the reason is that Russian people are also prone to melancholy. Well, it’s quite possible to overcome it through dance therapy.
Romance of zouk and kizomba
Almost every company considers it obligatory to hold several corporate events a year for its employees - on the occasion of the approaching New Year, as well as on the birthday of the company itself.
Such parties promote team unity in an informal atmosphere, filled with fun and the atmosphere of a real holiday.
Often, a corporate party is not limited to just a feast, but also includes a rich entertainment program with a host, competitions and, of course, a disco.
Any girl has a lot of worries about such an event - what to wear, what hairstyle to do, and also how to behave in such an environment with colleagues and superiors.
It seems that such fun parties are more suitable for young people, so a woman of forty may experience ambivalent feelings at the holiday.
On the one hand, you want to relax and support everyone’s fun, but on the other hand, there is a fear of losing your face on the dance floor, surrounded by graceful young girls.
Any corporate event is organized by the bosses precisely with the aim of encouraging their employees, in the desire to arrange a real holiday for them.
And at such events, people usually do not hesitate to have fun and relax with all their hearts, regardless of their position in the company.
Well, it’s really possible and even necessary to enjoy the holiday, but still, a woman at such an advanced age needs to “keep up her brand” and make sure that her reputation does not suffer during the fun.
In this article, we will tell you about several rules for a woman’s behavior at a corporate party and how to present herself with dignity on the dance floor.
There are different companies - some companies are Friendly team of 20-30 people, where everyone has known each other for more than one year, and some organizations, for example, large factories, have hundreds of employees on their staff, who often do not even know each other personally.
In any case, when planning to attend a corporate event, you should adhere to these not very strict, but still rules.
- Punctuality and dress code. The event, although festive, is still official. Most likely, before the fun begins, the management will decide to give a speech of gratitude, and maybe even award particularly distinguished employees with certificates of honor. Therefore, it would be very impolite to be late for the start of a corporate event. The dress code is also important, because the party can take place either in a restaurant, where it is appropriate to wear evening attire, or in a country club, which requires a more informal setting and comfortable clothing. Choose a sophisticated, elegant, festive, but at the same time modest outfit, no longer than knee length, without a deep neckline, and at the same time, emphasizing the dignity of your figure.
- Dating, communication, conversations. If the team is unfamiliar to you, then a corporate event can be a great opportunity to make friends with colleagues. However, you should not cross the boundaries of what is permitted in communication; perhaps the interlocutor will not want to be frank even in such a fun environment. It’s also not worth talking only about work, because many people came to the party with the goal of relaxing and getting away from everyday work.
- Plan entertainment program. Any event has its own logical sequence of events - at the beginning of the evening there is usually a formal part, speeches and congratulations, followed by a buffet with snacks, drinks and communication at the table, and only when everyone has completely relaxed does the entertainment and dance program take over. Wait until most people hit the dance floor, don’t try to stand out with such an initiative as wanting to start dancing faster, because you are already a respectable lady, and not a young girl who can afford such carelessness.
How to behave on the dance floor as a woman over 40
Dancing itself seems like a very harmless form of entertainment, but in a corporate setting it can be interpreted ambiguously.
Let's think about the hidden dangers for a woman who dances at a festive event.
- A slow dance. Even if you - family woman with children, one way or another you may be invited to a romantic couples dance. Whether to accept such an invitation or not is a purely personal matter and depends on your attitude towards the very possibility of dancing with another man. However, what if the director of the company invited you? Most likely, it will be simply unacceptable to refuse him, because for someone a slow dance– this is just harmless entertainment, and your prejudices may be interpreted differently and not in your favor. Even if you accepted the invitation, try to keep the tactile contact between you and your partner as innocent as possible, and the distance between the bodies is what is called “pioneer”.
- Dance competitions. Although such entertainment is very fun for observers, it usually always puts the hero of the action in an awkward position. So that the next morning you don’t feel ashamed and bitter about your clumsy “steps” in the image of some character, you should politely refuse to participate in such competitions where you need to dance.
- Uninhibited dancing. It happens that the company is very cheerful and friendly, but you have “a little” too much alcohol... You want the climax of the holiday, everyone’s attention, and just prove to yourself that “there is still gunpowder in the flasks.” In this state, many ladies decide to do the unthinkable - dancing on the table and even a light striptease. Need I say how incompatible this behavior is with the image of a beautiful forty-year-old woman?
If you are not confident in your dancing skills, then it may well turn out that the only the right decision will even give up dancing altogether.
It is unlikely that anyone will be able to force you onto the dance floor if you do not want to, and the boss, on the contrary, may appreciate your restraint and seriousness.
For people who are seriously interested in learning how to dance in a club, it's hard not to be jealous. The search for an answer to a question is strong evidence of free time, which they spend a lot of fun.
At the core good dance lies a musical composition. In any city great amount night clubs. Pop music is heard in them occasionally, in the first place is Electonic music. Many people don't know how to move their body when electronic music is playing. They sit at a table and drink liquor, waiting for the right motive.
There are two ways to solve the problem. The first involves changing own attitude to the music heard in clubs. The second suggests finding a night establishment where the DJ works taking into account the wishes of the crowd.
Modern club youth, despite loyalty to popular musical styles, enthusiastically welcomes retro sets and cleverly remade pop music.
DJs strive to satisfy the wishes of young people, and administrators are worried about the attendance of establishments. Find night club with suitable music, it's easy. But another question arises - “how to dance to it”?
Step-by-step action plan
- Start by getting to know popular club music. Download a few songs and listen for a few days. The player will help. Accompany your audition with dancing. Let it sound when you work or communicate.
- You will have several favorite works and decide your own direction. If you want to move while the music is playing, do it for fun. You can't force yourself.
- Then move on to more active actions. Visit a nightclub and take a close look at the dance floor. Surely, there will be a dancer whose movements you will like. It will remain unnoticed to adopt them.
- After such a “soray”, take the time Special attention homework. At home, carefully work out the movements borrowed from an experienced dancer. Try to improvise, because the character and atmosphere of the dance depend on the DJ and the dancers.
- Over time, you will learn to dance well. If this doesn't seem enough, enroll in a dance school and take your skills to the next level.
You will achieve great success in the club if you loosen up and feel how to control your own body. Sometimes a person is not given the opportunity to become a dancer. I think there are only a few of them. Almost every nightclub lover can conquer the top club dancing.
Many guys want to learn how to dance cool in clubs because they don’t want to look ridiculous in front of their friends. Even people who occasionally go to nightclubs dance well if they follow the rules.
Club dances are varied, it is not difficult to choose a suitable style that will allow you to look worthy on the dance floor.
You can bring originality and uniqueness to your style by successfully combining elements of various dances.
Professional dance schools
- Lessons in the direction you choose yourself will teach you how to dance, introduce you to people, help you lose a few kilograms, improve your physical health and have fun.
- Constant training will teach you to relax, make your movements free and relaxed. If there was stiffness and embarrassment, such ballast will pass.
- Choose your school carefully. If you like a certain option, be sure to visit free lesson, explore the dance hall and chat with the teachers.
- You won't be able to dance professionally right away. To prepare for dancing at a disco you will need no more than ten lessons. Just repeat the movements you learned in class at home.
Workouts for guys at home
- If you don’t have time for dance school, practice at home. In terms of effectiveness, homeschooling is slightly worse. The main thing is the desire to learn dancing.
- There is a wide selection of training videos on the Internet, by watching which you will learn the secrets of professional dancers.
- During home workouts, constantly look at yourself in the mirror to control your movements and make them perfect. One homeschooling is not enough, constant practice on a real site will be required.
Lesson for Beginners
How a guy should behave in a club
- If you find yourself in a club, try to relax. Don't think that the dance will be unfashionable. Release your emotions and have fun. You will be able to move beautifully if your movements are relaxed and confident.
- On the dance floor, listen to the rhythm. Strive to make sure your movements match it. Improvise. If you constantly dance according to a pattern, it will quickly get boring.
- Only a person with a flexible body and excellent plasticity can dance beautifully. Support physical fitness doing sports and doing exercises.
By using simple recommendations Any guy can quickly learn to dance. If you manage to put your soul into the dance, the fair sex will definitely shower you with admiring glances. Beautiful dance will help you get to know your body better and get to know inner world.
Club dances are amazing in variety. They help girls establish contact with guys, which often leads to the start of romantic relationships. Some fashionistas use dancing to try to stand out from the crowd, moving attractively and gracefully.
Let's imagine that you find yourself in a beautiful nightclub. You are sitting at a table, drinking tequila, and your favorite musical composition starts playing. Under the influence of unknown forces, you slowly rise and move towards the dance floor. What's next?
- Listen carefully to the rhythm. If you manage to penetrate them, the dance will turn out elegant and graceful. A person who is out of rhythm brings disharmony to the court.
- Get rid of your insecurities and relax. Uninhibited movements look beautiful. While dancing, have fun without filling your head with thoughts.
- The first movements are always slow. During the first beat, do not swing your arms, such movements are very tiring. By the middle of the dance program you will be tired.
- While dancing, it is not recommended to shoot your eyes around. Use this weapon carefully in nightclubs.
- Don't copy the movements of other dancers. Dare to improvise, make your movements original and unique.
I will add that only girls with a flexible and plastic body can move beautifully. If everyday life not very active, at work I have to sit at a desk for hours, the body’s reaction to going to a club can be unpredictable. It's easy to avoid this. Do it daily morning exercises and stick to healthy image life.
Video lesson for beginners
Based on personal experience, I note that girls behave more relaxed and free on the dance floor. Sometimes there are shy people. If you are one of them, sign up for dance school. By attending classes under the guidance of a teacher, you will get rid of complexes and free your body.
The benefits of dancing
Any girl wants her leisure time to be eventful, interesting and useful. Many representatives of the fair sex attend dance school. Very good, because this is the key to good physical and psychological health.
According to doctors, dancing should be practiced regardless of profession, age and gender. Movements tone blood vessels, muscles and joints, which has a positive effect on well-being. Scientists have proven that people who regularly attend dance classes or dancing houses, have strong immunity and stable metabolism.
Dancing classes help eliminate problems associated with the spine. Your posture becomes perfectly straight. If you are interested,
Let's imagine that You go to a nightclub, bar, disco, party with friends, etc.. Maybe you think that your dancing skills will be impossible to use? Of course, in such an environment, most often you cannot dance exactly the way you did in dance classes, and this is not just a matter of dance style.
BUT: Even a seemingly inappropriate dance style for the situation can be adapted
How to adapt learned movements and combinations for the dance floor?
Firstly, During the lesson you perform movements with maximum amplitude. The teacher also tries to ensure that you receive physical activity. Movements have scenic view. For a party, the dance steps need to be tidied up a little. Move with less amplitude - you don’t want to hit your neighbor’s nose with your hand. Place your feet not so wide. If there were bends in the dances, do them only symbolically. Instead of jumping, do only a subtle push of your feet. And, of course, eliminate movement on the floor. In Divadance classes, I sometimes practice performing the learned combinations in a “everyday version” in order to give people the key to using skills in life situations. Try this at home too. Then at the party you will show yourself in all your glory. Dance studio in Vyborg region
Secondly, in the classroom, teachers try to fit more movements into a unit of time. The result is compact, concentrated and short compositions. There are few of them, they often tire you quickly, etc. They are good for classes, but not always for the club. You dance for a long time - often several hours. You can’t endlessly repeat the same combinations and quickly get tired of it. One of the options is to mix fragments of such combinations with multiple repetitions of simple movements. For example, to the main part of the music you do various movements in the order they come to mind, several times. And when you hear the chorus (or simply the most expressive theme of the music), you perform a spectacular fragment of a composition known to you. And so on throughout the entire song. You can repeat the same fragment for each verse, so you make it the chorus of your dance song. Periodic repetition of any movement or connection within one song looks very harmonious. When the music changes, change your “chorus”.
Play with movements familiar to you - combine them in one or another order. It's very interesting - believe me. In addition, it creates the impression of diversity. And the repetition of movements within the dance will again strengthen your image. The music changes - remember a few other movements that are suitable for such music and have fun combining them with each other. The atmosphere of a disco or party is conducive to this, since on the one hand you are not on stage and therefore do not experience attention concentrated on you. On the other hand, you have an incentive to show yourself as more attractive.
Develop several connecting movements- those simple movements that you can repeat monotonously until you choose a further combination in your mind. This way you won’t have to stop and thereby break up your dance. Linking movements should be suitable for execution several times in a row; choose something that you can do almost without thinking.
Listen to music. Try to ensure that not only the rhythm of movements, but also the nature of the performance corresponded to the music. Sometimes move around, you can change places with other dancers.
Practice at parties and clubs is one of the best and most enjoyable ways to develop the ability to improvise. Then how are houses like this good intentions do not survive in front of TV or household chores.
Please note that there is also themed parties: R"n"B, bellydance, latino, flamenco... There you can show movements more characteristic of these styles, although the dances learned in classes still require some adaptation.
You can also hold your own themed party(also described in a separate article Divadance), gathering a pleasant company for you.
But no matter what you do, the main thing is the facial expression. It will reveal your tortured attempts to boast about your achievements in learning dance, or it will radiate pleasure from creativity and desired leisure in good company, as well as self-satisfaction. Moreover, it is this part of the body that is closest to the eyes of your neighbors on the dance floor - your potential spectators. Dance with it!
Using dance skills in different ways
As a result of learning to dance, beautiful movement allows you to look different in the eyes of others and present yourself in a more favorable light. We have already discussed one version of such a dance in the article " Home striptease" - how to think through and organize dance show for your loved one. Gift for loved one It can be not only striptease, but also belly dancing, and any other dance performed with feeling.
You can become a dancer and perform on stage. If something doesn’t allow you or it’s not part of your plans, you can realize yourself in amateur projects. At the Divadance dance school, similar goals are set, and everyone who wants to “reach” the stage. Physical and emotional preparation for going on stage was written in the article Divadance
Today's video tutorials are a little unusual because they are aimed exclusively at guys. Although girls will find in them useful information for thought.
Instructor Alex Kornilov will teach you club dance lessons for guys, so watch and listen carefully. Most men believe that they know how to dance at a disco and behave very relaxed, sometimes even too much. Others, on the contrary, are shy and are always concerned about not seeming funny. Both models of behavior are unnecessary extremes. In fact, it is quite possible to belong in any company, to feel confident at a disco, while causing admiration and not irritation among girls. And only three aspects will help you with this: technique, sense of rhythm and energy. The first aspect is developed by methodically repeating movements. Spend at least half an hour dancing every day. Soon angular and unusual movements will look harmonious and natural. It is also very important to feel the rhythm. Listen to music and let it pass through you. Let it sound in you as often as possible. Move and live to the rhythm of the music. And most importantly, put energy into your dance. Technically refined, but “dead” movements will not please either you or those around you. Basically, watch club dance lessons for guys and learn how to dance at a disco to become the king of the dance floor.
This video is about dancing in pairs. Here you will find not only tips on dance technique, but also recommendations on how to meet the girl you like at a disco, how to behave when a girl has shown interest in you or, conversely, remains indifferent.
For some reason there is no second lesson on the Internet. If you suddenly discover it, write to us about it in the comments.
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