{"id":485,"date":"2015-11-03T02:23:36","date_gmt":"2015-11-03T03:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thetravelingyogi.com\/?p=485"},"modified":"2024-07-19T14:50:06","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T14:50:06","slug":"9-reasons-to-thank-our-dance-teachers-this-thanksgiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thetravelingyogi.com\/index.php\/2015\/11\/03\/9-reasons-to-thank-our-dance-teachers-this-thanksgiving\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons to Thank Our Dance Teachers This Thanksgiving"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/b>Being thankful is a great mindset to adopt all year round. But Thanksgiving, in particular, is a great reason to vocalize what we\u2019re thankful for. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Emily<\/p>\n

Emily Bufferd teaching at Joffrey Ballet School Summer Intensive. Photo courtesy of Joffrey Ballet School.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This Turkey Day, we\u2019re saluting those who keep us pointing our toes, on our legs and grooving in the dance studio. Let\u2019s give thanks to the tireless, passionate dance teachers out there. Here are nine reasons why to say <\/span>gratzi <\/span><\/i>to dance educators — although, you can probably think of many more.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

#1. Physical fitness<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop or ballroom, dance is a great full-body workout. <\/span><\/p>\n

#2. Physical awareness<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a reason dancers often say they really know their bodies\u2026 enter dance teachers here.<\/span><\/p>\n

#3. Good posture<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Your carriage will become the envy of your non-dancer friends, family and colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n

#4. Discipline<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

You may not appreciate the routine and regime that go hand-in-hand with most dance forms in this very moment, but you will down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n

#5. Learning how to take criticism<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In dance, you are used to constant feedback. While it can at times be disheartening or trying, learning how to be open and receptive to criticism is a major skill. So thank our dance teachers for that one.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Matthew<\/p>\n

Matthew Powell teaching company class at Slovak National Ballet. Photo by Costin Radu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

#6. Making you tough as nails<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Dance, no matter what style or form, makes you strong physically <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>mentally. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

#7. Providing a sanctuary<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

In the spirit of Juliette Simone from the classic dance movie — well maybe not a classic, but a guilty pleasure for sure — <\/span>Center Stage<\/span><\/i>: The dance studio can be your safe haven when other things in life feel hectic or imbalanced.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

#8. Well, this may be obvious, but they teach you steps and how to string them together<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The gift of dance, how can you not be thankful for that?<\/span><\/p>\n

#9. The encouragement to pursue your wildest dreams<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

You may or may not have visions of being in the spotlight. But for many of you reading this, a dance teacher has played a significant role in your life. Maybe dance is your dream, or perhaps it\u2019s to be a doctor, journalist, attorney, parent. No matter what your aspirations are or were, dance teachers often push us to our limits and then encourage us to reach even further. <\/span><\/p>\n

By Stephanie Wolf of<\/span> Dance Informa.<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo (top):\u00a0Dance Informa Editor Deborah Searle with her students from Project Dance Atlanta 2015. Photo courtesy of Searle.<\/p>\n

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