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The Good Old DaysThe younger generations of today have heard their parents, grandparents and maybe even their great-grandparents say “I miss the good old days.” Of course, most of our younger people have no idea, or don’t care what the phrase means when they say, “Ah Pop, times change, you need to get into the 21th century.” Yes. We all know that time waits for no one, but people’s faith, patriotism, morals, behavior, respect and consideration for one another should never change. It’s very sad when traditions are changed, dismissed, disrespected or forgotten. The good old days was the period when a person could leave his/her home or automobile unlocked. We would borrow a cup of sugar or flour from our neighbors for free. We can eat, laugh and talk about our daily routines while enjoying the meals together all the time. This was the time when our society had respect for God, family, country, teachers, the police, the military and each other. This was also the time when a young person would help an elderly person cross the street rather than scream at them. The younger people were taught to offer their seats to the elderly or to a lady on a crowded bus or in an office. It was the time to show respect for ladies as the gentlemen opened the car doors for their mothers or girlfriends. However, nowadays, the crimes have gotten out of control. Our children, probably, are afraid to go to school in fear of their lives because someone might carry weapons to do bodily harms to everyone. Even we may have gangsters coming in and controlling neighborhoods through violence. Thus, in terms of nostalgia, we, older generations, truly hope the young people to appreciate the difficulties that the founding fathers went through in fighting and creating the nation. Our ancestors were all from different walks of life, such as farmers, merchants, lawyers, ministers, and other professions and trades. By working together, they organized our nation into a God-believing free country where its citizens can have freedom of speech, religion and the pursuit of happiness.As we compare the good old days to the modern era, we can’t help but feel a mix of cherishing and gratefulness for the progress we’ve made. Technology has made our lives easier in many ways, changing the way we communicate, access information, and entertain ourselves. As time goes by, nowadays, our lives have become more complicated and less innocent as we grow older, and maturity greatly outweighs simplicity. Our world keeps evolving, and even though we face challenges, we’re determined to make each day better than the last. After all, embracing change and striving for progress is what keeps the spirit of the good old days alive. It would be important for the elders to observe that the situations and forms may have changed now, but the behaviors and attitudes haven’t. That means we didn’t live in the past. We are here right now! As elders, we have much wisdom and many experiences. If we wish to have the respect of younger generations, we must live gracefully and act with dignity no matter what our circumstances are. It is then that the young people will take notice of us and want to learn from us. If we want to continue to have influence in our families, a voice in our communities, and the ability to affect change, we must learn to listen to the young people, but not to judge them for expressing their different opinions or beliefs from us. It is imperative that no matter our age or generation, we must care for one another.At the heart of every innovation in this modern world is change. Without changing existing systems, products, or mindsets, there can be no improvement or advancement. Organizations and individuals that resist change often find themselves stuck, unable to progress. Embracing change means welcoming new ideas, experimenting with different approaches, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Change isn’t just about survival. It’s, actually, the key to unlocking growth, fostering innovation, and staying ahead of the curve. In business, market demands and customer preferences are constantly shifting. What worked yesterday might not work effectively tomorrow. Companies that are slow to adapt risk becoming obsolete, as competitors are quick to take advantage of emerging trends and technologies. In fact, change is really necessary to stay relevant and competitive. On an individual level, change is essential for our personal development. Whether it’s learning a new skill, adjusting to a new role, or overcoming challenges, embracing change can lead us to greater fulfillment and success. Change opens doors for new possibilities and growth, both personally and professionally. The more we embrace change, the more we grow. By learning to adapt to new circumstances, we become more flexible and better equipped to handle future challenges. Perhaps, change is often perceived as uncomfortable or disruptive, but in reality, it’s the driving force behind progress, innovation, and success. Without change, there is no innovation. Without innovation, there is no growth. Therefore, the future, indeed, belongs to those who are willing to change, adapt, evolve, and grow.Life is happening right now! The past is gone, and tomorrow may bring unforeseen challenges that could change everything. We never know. We only can keep the memories of the good old days always, but most important of all, we should focus on living fully in each present moment. When we are in the present moment, our observation is also up to the point that we learn by observing. We gain knowledge from it, and, thus, we can use different instances to make better decisions or become effective in doing something right now. Life is a learning process, and every present moment has something to offer in terms of teaching us. The present moment is where all reality takes place. If our attention is on the past or the future, we’re not fully in touch with reality. Furthermore, the present moment is where we make the decisions that affect the future. When we have greater awareness of ourselves and the world around us just right now, we can make better decisions that will lead to better outcomes in the future. Besides, the present moment is also where we connect with other people, especially our loved ones. If we want to interact with our loved ones, we, surly, need to be fully present. When we were children, we knew how to live in the present moment. It was natural for us. We didn’t have much of a past to regret, nor a future to worry about. Life was simple then. As we grow older, our lives become more complex, and we might gradually lose the sense of wonder and excitement in exploring the outside world. Being present is a powerful way of living which results in our simple pleasures on the one hand, and responding confidence to show our abilities in dealing with our lives, on the other hand. All in all, it’s good for us to appreciate our good old days. We do strive to keep the spirit of the good old days, Nevertheless, we also comprehend that change is inevitable. We, then, try our best to embrace change for fostering innovation and staying ahead. Finally, we, thus, understand that it is the best for us to live in the present moment in order that we can reach joy and happiness.Powered by Firstory Hosting

好奇心豐富生命價值凡事保持好奇，是驅動學習、創新與提升生活幸福的關鍵能力。它能將「探索」轉化為「創造力」，讓人發現世界不同的面貌。例如，看到蘋果落地，普通人無視，但好奇的人，會思考原因，對未知追根究柢，因此，能帶來突破性的思考。又如，我們常以為理所當然時，好奇又會帶領我們，重新檢視生活或工作，讓我們能從新的角度，尋求價值。好奇可能也會讓我們改變習慣路徑，當我們嘗試走不同的通勤路線，或是逛不同類型的書店時，我們便又是在學習一種全新的技能。凡事多問「為什麼」和「如果...會怎樣」，我們也許真的可以從看似無聊的問題當中，找到隱藏的知識寶庫，讓我們在有限的人生中，探索出更多有意義的體驗。對萬事萬物抱有好奇心，我們的想法會更豐富。有好奇心，我們會對每一件事情，都想要去嘗試，每一個工作，都想要去做做看，這樣，我們便能對事情積極主動，對人加倍熱情。優秀的學生、員工、經理、科學家、藝術家，以及為人類和世界做出傑出貢獻的人物等，都是具有強烈的好奇心的。擁有好奇心的人，他們常常會對人生感到充滿意義，同時，對生活也有無限的興趣、愛好和激情。最終，我們的好奇，真的會讓我們頭腦靈活，身體健康，延年益壽，進而，我們更會推動社會、人際關係，改善國家、世界。再者，我們的好奇心，會直接影響我們的價值觀。價值觀是我們對人事物的價值判斷與思想行為。哲學家亞里士多德說：「人生的價值觀，即是體現一個人的價值和思想行為。」簡單來說，「價值觀」就是我們在日常生活中，決定所有事物的指引。每一個選擇，每一個行動，無論是大是小，它們背後都蘊含著我們的價值觀。當我們有明確的價值觀時，我們就能在生活和工作中，做出符合我們自己本心的選擇。有人會將家庭置於首位，有人則重視職業成就，無論是職場，還是家庭，我們都會用自己的價值觀，與他人互動。若是我們能善用好奇心，處處發現新知識，學習新技能，那麼，我們的價值觀會更多元、豐富。要知道，每一個偉大的發現背後，往往都潛藏著一顆充滿好奇的心。好奇心是推動人類進步的原動力，它可激發我們探索未知、突破界限，不僅是知識探索的火花，也是我們個人成長和創新的關鍵。當我們對世界充滿好奇時，我們便會開始質疑常識，探求新知，這是一種無比強大的學習動力，因為，它讓我們不斷地問問題，尋求答案，並在這個過程中，豐富我們的知識和技能；它更能迫使我們離開舒適區，面對挑戰，讓我們的大腦，腦力激盪，集中注意力，全神貫注，投入其中，於是，我們便可以吸收，並記住相關的知識。此種主動尋找答案和新知的過程，直接讓我們的大腦，釋放令人愉悅的神經遞導物質多巴胺。這份愉悅感，不僅增加了學習的動力，還幫助我們鞏固記憶。實際上，學習過程中的愉悅感，就是會讓我們的內心，充滿喜悅與滿足。好奇心所帶來的創造性思考、創新和創意，實在開心。因此，我們真的要嘗試透過多種方式，培養好奇心，並實踐在我們的日常生活當中。美國蘋果公司的創辦人史蒂夫・賈伯斯，即是對不同領域，有強烈的好奇心，如字型設計、書法藝術，甚至禪宗等，這些都對他的設計理念，產生了深遠的影響。他於是把看似無關的元素，融合在一起，創造出iPhone、MacBook Air等如今膾炙人口，又具革命性的獨特產品。又或者，公司的員工，如果對市場的趨勢好奇，或對消費者的需求好奇，也能驅使他們開發新產品，或改進服務品質與態度。總結來說，好奇心激發我們對新知識和新經驗的渴望，不僅豐富了我們的世界觀，也為發明和創新打開了大門。好奇心直接帶來的行動與改變，能讓我們無比開心、幸福，更能為我們的人類，創造出極大的福祉。Powered by Firstory Hosting

知道，但做不到：大腦需要訓練我常跟朋友說：「我知道，但我做不到！」朋友說：「那就想辦法，讓自己做得到啊！」其實，這些道理，我都懂，但是，我的身體就是和大腦不一致！研究顯示，我們人類的大腦，並不適合儲存我們每時每刻，在週遭外界接收到的所有資訊。我們若想要記住每一個細節（例如，昨天早餐三明治的芝麻數量等），大腦將會不堪負荷。因此，我們的大腦，設有一道嚴格的守門員，讓絕大多數的資訊，只會停留在「短期記憶」區，唯有經過重複刺激、情感連結或深度思考的資訊，才被允許進入「長期記憶」區。認知心理學也告訴我們，大腦處理「語言邏輯」與「身體行動」的區域是不同的。讀書時，我們動用的是「大腦皮層的邏輯分析」；而在日常生活當中，我們如要養成習慣或改變行為，則需要我們的「基底核與邊緣系統」的參與。這就是為什麼「看書學游泳」，永遠學不會的原因。我們可以背下所有划水的物理力學公式，但是，若沒有真正下水，嗆幾口水，感受浮力，我們的肌肉，是永遠無法「知道」該如何運作的。也就是說，知識內化的關鍵，在於將「抽象的邏輯」，轉譯成具體的「身體記憶」。許多人在學習過程中，最大的阻礙，是期望自己看過一遍，就要記住，或者，做過一遍，就要上手，並且，一旦發生遺忘或失敗，我們的挫折感，便會隨之而來，導致最終的放棄，實在可惜。真正的學習大師，都明白一個根本的道理，那就是：遺忘是記憶的必要條件。每一次的「忘了」，都是加深記憶的機會，唯有當我們反覆地練習時，大腦才會不經思索地下指令給身體，形成我們的慣性或行為。正是因為有「遺忘」，隨後的「想起來」，才具有強化的力量。於是，我們需要有三個階段的策略，來幫助我們的大腦，循序漸進地改變。階段一：主動式的學習。我們不只要被動地閱讀或聽講，我們更要讓大腦認為這個資訊「很重要」，主動對其產生記憶。階段二：刻意的練習與回饋。單純的重複是不夠的，我們必須是有目的的練習。首先，我們要先設定微小的目標，不要試圖一步登天，然後，我們再創造具體的場景，在情境中活用知識。階段三：間隔重複。我們一定得要利用大腦快要忘記的時候，再進行複習，例如，3天後的複習、7天後的複習、14天後的複習，及21天後的複習等，這樣，才能讓我們反覆的練習，可以精熟。再者，如果我們能夠教導他人，那麼，我們就可以完全習得此知識，並把這個知識，跟我們的大腦神經迴路，連結在一起。生命的本質是成長，而成長是需要時間的，我們不要太過焦慮，要給成長一點時間，如此，我們才可以「知道並且做到」。身而為人的我們，是要靠我們人類的神經系統，應對外界環境的改變的。為了生存，我們的大腦，能隨著環境，時時在重塑。環境不只是指外在的環境，如自然的環境、周圍的社會、文化與教育等，更有來自我們內在的環境，包括我們的認知、信念、情緒模式、及創傷...等。當我們想要改變自己的慣性或行為時，光是憑著頭腦的認知是不夠的，我們還要處理底層的信念（潛意識）、情緒的起伏，及身體的能量模式等。此時，我們大腦的想法，著實影響著其他身心的發展。我們要真的改變負面的信念，增強正面的信念，不斷地持續堅持，才會奏效。改變的開端，常是一些微不足道的行動，但這小小的行動，卻會在日積月累，及不知不覺中，匯聚成勢不可擋的力量，最終能完全改變初衷。找到方法是很重要的，我們要讓正面的信念，從我們的大腦深處紮根，進而影響到身心及行為。我們自己心裡的那份正面的信念，一定要一直正增強，直到它變成具體的行動才行。我們的每一分每一秒，都在決定自己要做什麼？相信什麼？我們要有信心，相信自己的選擇，並且，嚴肅地看待我們正面的信念，，那麼，這股力量，絕對是可以讓我們變成具體的行動的。最後，依著自己堅強的信念，我們要讓大腦和身體的適應力，透過刻意的練習，發揮出自己的潛能，達到顛峰的表現。所謂天賦，其實就是「刻意練習」，「刻意練習」可強化我們的「心智表徵」。所謂「心智表徵」(mental representation)，是指我們大腦中用來表現外在世界的內在符號或結構。簡單來說，它是我們「在心中如何想像、記憶、理解」事物的方式。我們的「心智表徵」，會透過他人的指引，及自我的糾正，產生一種正向的循環，意思是說，我們愈精進，心智表徵就愈能發揮作用，而心智表徵的能力愈高，我們的表現和技能也就會愈好。比方說，在電視上，被我們稱為天才的鋼琴家或外科醫生，他們在表演或開刀前，會先在自己的腦中，浮現出一些畫面，如彈琴或開刀的樣子。等他們真正上台，或進手術房時，他們早已在自己的腦海中，演練過無數次了。因著他們這樣刻意的想像，他們就會比別人有更多的機會成功，這就是努力的「刻意練習」，得出高「心智表徵」的結果。他們因為「無時無刻、隨時隨地」都在刻意練習，所以，他們的「心智表徵」是很強的，即便他們不用親手彈鋼琴，或碰手術刀，他們還是可以在心中感覺和觸摸到整個過程，並加以修正，這樣，他們才能在實際表現時，展現能力，臨機應變，完美呈現。又譬如數學家，他們與一般人不同的地方，是當他們看到一則又一則的數學題目時，他們不會只看到一堆毫無意義的符號或數字，而是會看到這些數學題目背後的規則和模式，於是，他們的「心智表徵」和「能力技巧」，就會強過他人，這些都必須要透過「刻意練習」，才能達到的。再者，我們在「刻意練習」時，要不斷地嘗試新的方法，去突破現況與進步，這時，我們是有必要「離開自己的舒適圈」的，因為，我們所要求的能力和技巧，不但要能讓我們熟練舊的(自己的舒適圈)，更要能學習新的。「刻意練習」就是要叫我們去做「不會」做的事，走出自己的舒適區，勉力為之。唯有這樣，我們的能力，才能提升，我們才會真的「知道並做得到」。Powered by Firstory Hosting

台上一分鐘，台下十年功台上表演的時間，只有一分鐘，但為了台上這短短一分鐘的表演，我們需要付出十年以上的努力，而且，只有刻苦地努力，才能取得成功，這麼說，一點都不誇張。事實上，要贏得台上一分鐘的光榮，除了花時間，專注訓練，刻苦練習外，我們還要培養優良的心理素質，包括恆心、毅力、耐心、虛心，好的性格與人際關係，以及自我的信心等，因此，台下的功夫，肯定絕對是不能少的。「台上一分鐘，台下十年功」，在光鮮亮麗舞出的那一刻，其實就是我們來自無數個平凡日子的堅持。然而，真正的十年功，往往也不是什麼驚天動地的努力，而是把一件很簡單、已經學會的舞步，默默在做，認真做好，日復一日地努力做到極致就是了。別小看我們那些「每天都在做」的事，正是那些我們每天認真對待的小細節、小動作等，悄悄地，它們便成為我們站在舞台上的底氣與力量。　　 2026年1月16日星期五，中午12點剛過，高師大體育館2樓，便瞬間響起優美、悅耳的音樂，原來，在高師大體育館2樓的韻律教室裡，有古典舞班級的成果發表會。只見古典舞班上的學員們，都非常努力認真的練習舞碼，希望在表演時，能夠不要緊張，不要出錯，順利地跳完整首舞。「台上一分鐘　，台下十年功」，為了表演與展現成果，學員們都卯足全力，把握時間，一直在排練，真是令人十分敬佩。在團體中，老師和學員們，有拍照的，錄影的，表演的，鼓掌的，也有加油的，好不熱鬧，看起來，就是一幅好美的圖畫。於是，我們發現，生活中的美，無處不在。在我們的生活裡，有好多的美，跳舞的美，應該是最美麗的影像，這種無以倫比的美，可以溫暖人心，讓人有自信，讓我們的心情，相當開心、愉悅，因為，那是來自長期的努力和堅持，是認真，是熱愛，是挑戰與壓力，但也是熱鬧與感動，真的好美啊！。「台上一分鐘，台下十年功」，為了舞台上完美的一分鐘，表演者(舞者們)往往要忍受十年寒窗的寂寞。每次的跌倒，都要立刻爬起來，繼續練。要憑著頑強的毅力，打下紮實的功底，要不斷地修煉，努力，才能達到成功。在成功的路上，也一定處處充滿挑戰和困難，我們要持之以恆，努力不懈，不能輕易放棄。要堅持自己的夢想，不斷地激勵自己，要找到自己真正熱愛的事，並為之努力，才能實現真正意義上的成功。「台下十年功」的「十」，有不棄涓滴、積少成多、千里足下、逐夢踏實的涵義，當然也有低頭、彎腰、看見自己，誠實以對，不捨小善、不容小惡，一步一腳印地讓自己去蕪存菁、脫胎換骨，最終才能在人前，舞出顯貴。花時間，肯定是必要的，但是，要花多少時間，才能成功，那就因人而異了。我們除了上課的時間，要準時出席，不缺課外，課餘的時間，也要善加利用，勤於練習。我們最好養成每天有固定的時間，做運動、看教學影片、練習舞步的好習慣，然後，假以時日，我們肯定是會有收穫的。其次，練習固然很重要，但是，正確的練習更重要，遇到瓶頸，我們要多多請教老師，讓自己隨時處於最佳狀態。我們每個人都不是天才，資質都不是很好，但經年累月，我們確實也能練出一身功夫來的。基礎是一切的根基，任何的舞步變化，都是由基礎延伸出來的，掌握基礎的人，其實就是掌握了跳舞的技巧。最頂尖的人，也就是基礎最強的人。鍛鍊基礎，我們要練習上下律動，以及身體各部位的協調。舞步的準確與否，我們要先從身體各部位的上下左右移動開始，包括我們的頭、肩膀、胸口、腰、屁股和膝蓋等。舞蹈的動作，是全身性的動作位移，及單雙腳交替的動態平衡，在跳舞的過程中，我們需要透過身體的協調與肌力的控制，且要有老師在旁邊指導，自己再看看鏡子，矯正姿勢。然後，跳舞時，我們要隨著音樂的節奏，舞動肢體、伸展四肢。當我們換上適合跳舞的服裝，合身而不緊身的衣服時，我們就可跟著舞曲，跳得正確，跳得好看，方法無它，就是「練習、練習、再練習！」再來，無論是初學者，還是頂級舞蹈家，對舞蹈的熱愛都是他們堅持下去的最大動力。舞蹈不僅是一種技藝，也是一種藝術，更是一種生活態度。如果我們不是真心熱愛舞蹈，那麼，面對枯燥的基礎訓練，和繁重的排練，我們可能很快就會放棄了。世界上最美的語言，就是肢體語言。而舞蹈，就是那最美麗的表達。有舞蹈的地方，就會有愛；有舞蹈的地方，就會有讚賞；有舞蹈的地方，就會有笑容。所以，熱愛跳舞，是件很開心的事。舞蹈的本質，是表達內心的感受和情感，它就是愛與熱情。好的舞蹈，本來就需要耐心的。學舞蹈，我們不僅是要跳舞，更是有堅持、自信與快樂。練舞時，我們所培養的忍耐與堅韌，其實是我們面對人生困境時，必不可少的精神；跳舞時，我們的笑容與激昂，也是我們面對生活時，應有的樂觀態度，而舞者展現出的自信、淡定，更是我們面對挑戰時，最鼓舞人心的力量。舞蹈教給我們的，是熱愛與耐心，是紮紮實實地讓我們可以自由地發展自己的獨特風格和個人特點。熱愛跳舞，肯定開心。最後，跳舞不但是一種藝術表現的形式，更是強化社交能力的絕佳途徑。因為，透過舞蹈，我們可以在很輕鬆愉快的氛圍中，與他人互動。我們可以在有共同的興趣中，與人建立良好的友誼與交流。當我們在跳舞時，我們可以細微地觀察和解讀他人的動作，因此，我們的同理心與社交敏感度，也隨之提升。舞蹈是個人的，也是群體的。很多人在學舞蹈的初衷，可能只是想讓自己變得更好，但當我們開始與團隊一起排舞、一起演出時，我們會發現，舞蹈帶來的，不僅是個人的成就，也是一份團體的榮耀。每一次的集體演出，每一次的默契配合，都是我們友誼與信任的累積。面對夥伴，我們學會人際互動。學舞蹈，我們找到志同道合的朋友。舞友跟朋友是相同的，但舞友跟我們有共同的愛好，共同的回憶。他們不只帶給我們讚美、掌聲和鼓勵，更會給我們好多建議。能與在舞蹈上鼓勵我們的舞友交往，我們才能提升自己的舞蹈程度，相互督促，教學相長，那真是令人身心愉快的事啊！Powered by Firstory Hosting

The Benefits of DancingThere are a lot of benefits of dancing. Be it hip hop (街舞), ballet (芭蕾舞), tap (踢踏舞), ballroom (國標舞), swing (搖擺舞) or something else, scientific studies show that dancing can improve heart, lung and brain health. Dancing can also lift mood, improve balance, increase flexibility, and strengthen muscles and bones. Hip-hop (街舞) is especially good for advancing cardiovascular (心血管的) health. Belly dancing (肚皮舞) can develop our core muscles, such as the glutes (臀肌), stomach and thighs (大腿), and ballet can progress our posture and balance. Numerous studies also indicate that dancing can significantly raise serotonin (血清素), a natural mood stabilizer associated with happiness and reduced anxiety. “Dance benefits us by making the connection of mind, body and spirit,” says dance and movement specialist Melissa Turnage, an artist-in-residence at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. It’s a natural inclination in the human body to move. Our brains are hardwired (根深蒂固的) to dance. As we grow older, dance enables us to maintain flexible and strong bodies, and upholds balance. In addition, science tells us that dancing releases endorphins (安多酚、腦內啡), the brain’s feel-good chemicals, which improve mental health. And when we do it in groups, dancing can combat feelings of loneliness, and open social channels. Dancing also helps keep the mind sharp. When we’re learning choreography (編舞), it’s a lot about cognitive recall, focus and concentration. We’ve got to remember the steps and be able to do them, which is great because we don’t have time to think about the other things in the midst of trying to learn a sequence of steps. But once we learn the steps, it’s fun. It builds a sense of community and confidence. Dance is best defined as the body moving in rhythm because it is art in motion. From freeform to ballet, every dance style has its own health benefits. Whatever form we choose, dancing can help us express feelings and transform those feelings into motion. Most importantly, dancing is accessible and inclusive for everyone. It shall be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. A great thing about dance is that it’s universal. We might not all speak the same language, but everybody understands dance. Best of all, dancing can easily be incorporated into every step of our days. We, thus, find our rhythms whenever we want. We don’t need to be a skilled dancer, and just bopping to our favorite beats is a great way to get moving and stay healthy.Dance is, indeed, a language of our bodies. Dance has always been a part of human cultures, rituals and celebrations. It is, undoubtedly, one of the oldest and most universal forms of artistic expression in human history. In every corner of the world, dance has the meaning and significance in different cultures. Whether it is the part of a ritual ceremony, a celebration or a way to tell a story, dance has been a powerful tool, all the time, for people to express their feelings and thoughts. Dance is more than just a form of entertainment; it is really a way to communicate and express ourselves to others. That is, dancing allows us to speak in public through the movements of our bodies. Since the beginning of time, dance has been playing a crucial role in social events within cultures, as it is usually performed during celebrations, courtships, and even rituals. Furthermore, there are lots of different places where we can enjoy dancing, for example, at dance schools, social venues, community halls and in our own homes. We can dance in a group, with a partner, or on our own. Hence, dancing, nowadays, has become such a popular way to be active and keep fit, that most fitness clubs now offer dance classes in their group exercise programs. Therefore, dancing, too, grows into a great recreational and sporting choice because anyone of any age can take part. It doesn’t matter whether it is cold or raining, as dancing is usually done indoors. Actually, there are many styles of dance for us to choose from, each with its own attractions. So, let’s choose one and enjoy it immediately.By the way, dance is not only the movement for us; it also helps us for personal growth, self-expression, and community building. The benefits of dance for people, in effect, extend far beyond the studios, positively impacting physical health, emotional wellbeing, social skills, and academic success. Through dancing, we, then, develop communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and observational skills. Moreover, working together on choreography and performances surely encourages collaboration and adaptability. Dancing, certainly, serves people as an outlet for self-expression in a supportive environment. We should say that dance provides a space where people can build mental resilience, self-esteem, and confidence. Furthermore, dancing can also let people better recognize their own emotions and reactions, as well as understand the emotional state of others. This aspect of emotional competence, absolutely, influences interpersonal relationships and social connections. The discipline, focus, and creative thinking required in dance often translate into academic benefits for people leading to good grades in schools, and improved performances in stages as well. In other words, with engaging programs, inspiring performances, and dynamic creative projects, dance nurtures talent, builds confidence, and opens doors to new opportunities. It empowers people to express themselves, develop resilience, and discover their potential--both on and off the dance floor. All in all, by fostering creativity, discipline, and collaboration, dance is, truly, a powerful force for our personal growth, community connection, and lifelong learning. Yes. Everybody, let’s dance together!Powered by Firstory Hosting