Mix Dance: The Ultimate Guide to This Trendy Dance Style

A new, modern dance-sport direction has recently emerged and quickly gained popularity — Mix Dance.

Translated from English, "Dance Mix" means "Mixed Dances."

This direction came to us from abroad. The trend originated in the 1990s in the Bronx.

Mix Dance is a blend of contemporary dance styles.

It can be a combination within a single choreographic sequence in one lesson, or learning one style in one class and another in the next.

Trainings are typically held at fitness clubs.

Dance Mix includes both classical and modern styles.

In lessons under the guidance of experienced instructors, anyone can learn elements of vibrant, active Hip-Hop as well as the smoother, more graceful Strip Plastic.

Benefits of dancing.
Strengthening all muscle groups, coordination, great mood, energy, self-expression, endurance — these are just a few advantages of dance fitness.

Mix Dance develops plasticity, flexibility of the body, improves posture, and helps shed extra pounds.

Dancing helps normalize the cardiovascular and circulatory systems.

Typically, 250 calories are burned per session.

Furthermore, Mix Dance eliminates stiffness, insecurities, depression, and nervous tension.

Dance styles.
Mix Dance includes directions: Hip-Hop, Waacking, House, Jazz-Funk, Freestyle, R’n’B, Strip Dance.

All these styles feature active movements, turns, tricks, and jumps.

During these movements, physical load is distributed across all body parts.

Waacking is a popular type of street dance direction.

Its main features are sharp arm movements, runway poses, and "model" walks.

All moves are easy to learn, but the speed of execution is high, making this dance one of the most challenging styles.

R&B (R'n'B) is a fashionable dance direction that combines fluid and sharp movements.

This dance style is often used in music videos of global artists.

Hip-Hop is a cultural movement consisting of clothing style, dance, slang, beatboxing, and music.

Strip Dance is a beautiful dance with erotic elements.

Strip Dance teaches not only uninhibited movement but also body awareness and improvisation to music.

The dance moves are unusually graceful and fluid.

House is a popular contemporary dance direction.

House is danced at high speed with great drive.

This style is always performed to music in the "House" genre.

House is based on three main elements: footwork, bounce, and wave.

The style relies on turns and jumps, fast movements of legs, head, and arms.

In addition, the dance base includes acrobatic elements.

Tips for those who decide to practice Mix Dance:
· Choose comfortable clothing for classes that does not restrict movement.

· Do not eat 2 hours before class.

· Start with a warm-up and stretching — this will warm up your muscles before the upcoming loads.

Contraindications.
There are no age or gender restrictions for Mix Dance — mixed dances are suitable for both adults and children of any age and gender.

Excellent physical fitness or any prior experience is not required for this dance.

However, there are the following contraindications:
· Cardiovascular diseases.

· Acute infectious diseases.

· Blood pressure issues.

· Diseases of the spine, joints, veins, knees.

· Postoperative period.

We recommend informing your choreographer in advance about any health issues so they can create an individualized training program for you.