The World of Dance is Like a Candy Store

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Sample different varieties…
If you looked at the world of dance and considered all of the goodies, you would see that certain varieties appeal to you more than others. It may be necessary for you to do a sampling of everything before you decide on what is perfectly suited. But once you do, you will stay with that selection for a very long time.
 
Twixt and tween…
There are many types of dance, and some have their basis in another type. Ballet, for instance, has been around for hundreds of years, and is the foundation for many other types of dance. Before making a decision as to what type of dance, look at why you want to dance in the first place. What do you aspire to, or do you simply want to dance for fun and exercise? Often, the answers to these questions will clue you to the type of dance that is right for you. So many possibilities:

• Ballet
• Jazz
• Tap
• Ball room
• Irish dance
• Line dance
• Hip-hop
• Clogging

Bend and stretch and reach…You should also consider the physical demands of the dance form that appeals to you. If you are not up to the rigors, perhaps there is a modified or lesser form of that genre that you would be more suitable. If you are determined, begin a conditioning program that allows you to gain strength and flexibility slowly so that you safeguard your physical well-being.

Regardless of what interests you, if you are a beginner, start slow. Give your body a chance to respond to conditioning and protect your feet with shoes that are appropriate. Dr. Boucher has a background in dance and has the knowledge to guide you in the right direction while protecting your health and keeping your feet and ankles pain free. Call her at (203) 238-3668 and let her treat your feet.

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