The Physical and Emotional Benefits of Go-Go Dance
Dance is an integral part of our lives. Some people just try to repeat simple moves and exercises, while others take it seriously and professionally.
Dance is an integral part of our lives. Some people just try to repeat simple moves and exercises, while others take it seriously and professionally. But both groups undoubtedly recognize and appreciate the physical and emotional benefits that such a beautiful yet demanding dance style as Go-Go provides.
This style emerged relatively recently. It is, so to speak, almost exclusively a female dance form, as it enhances flexibility and plasticity, improves posture, and makes your walk graceful. Women undoubtedly gain self-confidence and an excellent sense of balance—both inner and outer.
This style combines hip-hop, dance, breakdance, and strip plasticity. Because of the latter, many Go-Go instructors recommend first learning and performing strip plasticity moves to understand exactly what lies ahead.
Go-Go is chosen not only for the beauty of body movements but also for health improvements. Bones and joints experience less deterioration, and the risk of diseases like osteochondrosis, arthritis, and scoliosis is greatly reduced. Blood pressure normalizes. Headaches and muscle discomfort become a thing of the past. Moreover, you'll forget about excess weight or unhealthy thinness because extra calories are burned, and you'll develop muscles you never knew you had.
Physical exercise boosts overall immunity. You'll forget about colds. The cardiovascular and respiratory systems will function smoothly. Cells regenerate faster due to increased oxygen flow, resulting in noticeably better and clearer skin. If you're troubled by varicose veins (which are very common) and so-called 'spider veins' on your legs, dance classes can help address this issue.
With Go-Go practice, the spine becomes more flexible and stable—and not just the spine; even your fingers will surprise you with their plasticity. The nervous system is activated—depression and malaise will vanish forever. Thinking processes improve, memory and logic develop, as both hemispheres work together to execute dance moves.
But excellent physical condition is not the only outcome of practice. Your emotional well-being becomes more stable, with no 'crazy' mood swings. You live, rest, and work in positivity. Negative events are no longer met with dark melancholy.
Your toned and slender body will evoke female envy and attract male attention. Controlling every muscle and realizing your own beauty gives a woman strength of spirit, fragility, and refinement. Sensuality, grace, and sexuality will become your second name. Just don't get too arrogant, and everything will fall into place. Go for it and be loved!
The GoDance team crafts articles about dance, technique and inspiring stories from dancers.
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