The mental benefits of dancing: dancing makes us feel good

The benefits of dance on the mind: dance affects your emotions 

There are several mental benefits of dancing, do you know them all? Dancing allows you to control your stress, limit your anxiety and alleviate your negative moods.  

Manage your stress

Dance is a language spoken all over the world and it is the only language where you do not need to speak to understand each other. She allows to enjoy, of let go but above allexpress your emotions when you don't have the words for. 

This activity is a real release, you wouldn't say it like that and yet it is! Have you ever noticed that after dancing you are more relaxed than when you started? This is completely normal since this sport secretes happy hormones, more precisely the endorphins, dopamine And serotonin. For them to act, it is recommended to dance during 45 mins minimum. 

After that, you will feel a feeling of well-being deep for several hours. Euphoria, happiness and pleasure will be your second skin, the worries of everyday life will be behind you! Also, if you practice dancing in a community, the group effect is a vector of calm. 

Reduce your anxiety

It not only treats stress, it also reduces'anxiety. And yes ! While you are on the move, you no longer worry about your busy schedule, your errands that are not yet done...In short, you are connected only to present time, that’s what makes all the difference! 

Thus, our intrusive thoughts disappear and the brain se calm as if it was in off mode. 

Regulate your moods

This body gymnastics also allows you to better channel there anger And anxiety through the movements since it facilitated their expression. It's a fun distraction and it's not uncommon to see more than one smile on people's faces since these negative emotions are forgotten. 

This hobby brings positivity in your life since it creates joy of living, of the motivation in your daily life and extends your life expectancy! Ultimately, dance is a bit like therapy. 

The mental benefits

The mind needs to be maintained and not just a little. Dancing helps you fight against the aging of your brain and keeps you alert by stimulating your memory and concentration. And yes, these are the least expected benefits of dancing and yet very real!

Stop your brain from aging

As you might expect, dancing requires a memorization flawless. Let's imagine that you had a choreography to remember for the next class. You will repeat it until you memorize it. This memorization exercise would have effects against Alzheimer's disease, for example. Dance is also a way of decrease the appearance of senile dementias to the height of 76%. 

Additionally, as you age, your synapses are more weak that before, this is what causes memory lapses. There exists that'only one path in our brain to access the information you have stored (name, address, etc.). Small miracle: if you learn to do new things like dancing, you will create new mental paths that will bring back your memories. Isn't that beautiful? 

Work on your memory and concentration

This discipline requires mental acuity. For what ? Because your brain has to take decisions very quickly. In a way, it makes you smarter. To give you an idea, you dance Zumba with your partner, you will wonder what gesture to apply when the latter has her foot stuck to yours. You will react in a fraction of a second. 

You will therefore work on your memory and your concentration to be synchronized with the music and at the same time be diligent in your steps. It's a demanding sport but dance protected the health of your magnificent brain in the long term!

The psychological benefits

Beyond all that, in your head it will be better! Dancing is good but it's better with several people so you can chat with your neighbor and at the same time impress them with your super swinging hips!

Make new connections 

Apart from the sporting aspect, dancing helps you socialize when you dance in a group. Dance advocates freedom. The more it is present, the more you will be surrounded by caring, respectful, joyful people with mutual assistance and above all without judgment and accessible to all. 

So you will communicate, dance, improve your social faculties and maybe even find your favorite partner! 

Improve your self-confidence

Dancing is also take care of yourself. By dancing you feel good, in short you reconnect with your spirit, your body and your soul. You can show your creativity and who you are. It is also a great way to reveal her sensuality using specific steps. So your body is highlighted. You feel pride of your progress and you like it! And you know what ? You are quite right. The more good you feel in your body, the more your energy increase and your quality of sleep becomes best. 

Furthermore, the dance is very beneficial for the people suffering of depression. Indeed, after 8 weeks of practice, the side effects are felt: dancing is like a substitute of the anti-depressants, THE morale is better, THE Negative thoughts are less present, THE emotions are regulated, discovery of new feelings, a better self-understanding, THE happiness and the joy of living come back. In short, good reasons to start dancing!

Everything you need to remember

So everything is fine ? We summarize the benefits of dance on the mind :

• Dance fights stress and anxiety
• It allows you amuse and of let go thanks to happy hormones
• Channel THE negative emotions : anger, anguish
• Brings positivity : motivation, joy of living
• Prevents brain aging
• Improved your memory and your concentration
• Developed your social skills
• Strengthens your trust in you

All that remains is to try dancing to form your own opinion!

Try dancing at DECIBEL®

The benefits of dance on the mind have convinced of test dance ? Don't hesitate any longer and come move to the studio DECIBEL® !

Let you carry speak pace frantic music by mixing dance and workout. 

You will be able to unleash freely on musical notes! Our coaches are there to guide you through the different choreographies. 

So, get fired up on the floor and live in the present moment during the 50 minutes of sessions DECIBEL® ! Dare and be proud from you !