Learning ideas for April 27- May 1: Benefits of dancing!

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My Favorite Dance video this week; Dancers and Dogs: Behind the scenes 

20 Benefits of Dancing!

1. Increase in energy
2. Helps improve sleep
3. Reduces stress
4. Improves posture
5. Helps with coordination
6. Improves flexibility
7. Improves agility
8. Increases circulation
9. Lowers blood pressure
10. Increases muscle tone
11. Improves self-esteem and confidence
12. Improves balance and strength
13. Challenges your brain and boosts memory
14. Helps boost your mood
15. Sharpens coordination, balance and reaction time
16. Helps learn discipline and perseverance
17. Can be a social activity- meet new people!
18. Improves cardiovascular health
19. Helps overcome social awkwardness
20. Improves mental health and attitude

Here are some free workouts

1. From the creators of Zumba, here is a different kind of workout. This workout is not all dance based. To try something new and in Spanish, try Strong by Zumba (length 33:10 mins).

2. Join Los Angeles Barre Belle Creator Marine Alton for this full body workout. Come sculpt, stretch and sweat! Try Marine's barre workout (length 33:27) 

  


Free Dance classes

1. Here is a great technical warm up Tutorial for the Sharmila Dance Center Commercial classes. If you are looking for a ballet and jazz based warm up, this is a great one to try (length 18:36)

2. A wonderful contemporary combo with Ava Chappell that was made specifically to be done in a small space during quarantine. This is a beautifully choreographed contemporary dance to learn (length 20:52)

3. Come join Mihran Kirakosian hip hop to dance monkey. Mihran is a Los Angeles based dancer and choreographer who has worked with many singers and dancers such as Britney Spears, Madonna, Rihanna and the Black Eyed Peas (length 28:14)

4. Are you ready to dance Cuban Salsa? This special class comes to you in French. An added bonus if you would like to practice your French. Join Danse Studio dance salsa to Marc Anthony's Valio la Pena (length 16:25)