Dance is classified as a performing art since a big part of the art form is performing it for others. But I’m not aiming to be a professional ballerina you may say, so why should I perform? Read on and learn how performance can help everyday life.
Performing any art, not just dance, can help build confidence. Nailing a routine, hitting the perfect pitch, finding the right cord can give anxious performers a much needed boost of self esteem. Couple that with an active audience that shows their appreciation through applause and cheers, and you have a winning combination.
Performing can help develop quick thinking. Rarely does a performance go as planned. Headpieces can fall off blocking routes on stage, music systems can fail in the middle of the song, another performer may not hit their mark, but as they say, the show must go on. Performers must asses the problem and quickly adjust and find a solution all the while keeping the performance going. This can translate into quick thinking during real life problem solving.
Performers who start at a young age do better with presentations and oral reports when in higher learning or at a job typically. Because they are used to presenting for a crowd, they remain calm and collected (at least on the outside!) when needing to speak in front of people.
Performing can provide another outlet to express emotions. Giving your all to a performance that is emotionally demanding can be cathartic, helping those who may not be able to find the words to express what they are going through.
Tell us: what is your favorite dance performance?