Dance is an international language that you can speak anywhere
Back again to the 20 reasons why dance is great for your wellbeing. We are up to number 16. Here's the full list
Reason 16 Dance is an international language that you can speak anywhere.
If someone speaks to you in a language you do not understand, communication is in the range between very difficult and impossible. Dance with someone from anywhere in the world and communication is clear and direct. Do all cultures have dance as a core element of their way of living? Certainly the vast majority do. Reflect on the origins of waltz, salsa, tango and ceroc and look at the different influences on them as they have been adapted and modified by different cultures. In salsa alone, Cuban Style, LA Style, New York Style, Pacific Style..... and of course we all develop our own individually unique style as salsa merges into reggaton and hip hop... Dance lives and breathes and communicates as we do.
At the recent NZ Tango Festival we were all treated to a stunning performance by tango dancers in the touring show 'One Night in Buenos Aires' We were also treated to having some of the dancers in this show leading workshops. Thankfully, the organisers provided an interpreter to translate from Spanish to English, but the directions were so clear that even non-Spanish speakers were able to understand what the dance performers were teaching.
Dancing in Havana in November will be a thrill to experience. Buenos Aires will be on the list in 2008. Does it matter than I do not speak Spanish? I think not.
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Chris Mitchell
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