Come join us at the Seminole Shelter for another evening of line dancing and good music! We’re going to attempt to do this without a reservation, if the shelter is in use we’ll find another location at the park to use! Lessons from 630-830, and dancing with possibly more lessons starting at 830! Appropriate for all ages and all skill levels! BYO Beverage! Bring your friends!!!
Did you know?...
As well as conditioning your body, line dancing trains your brain and sharpens your balance.
Let's look at how it may affect your brain - other than causing extreme happiness 😊
When you try a new dance, your brain has to calculate the next step, remember the sequence and anticipating the turn; sometimes there is the addition of a restart or tag also! Each dance demands memory recall, sequencing and pattern recognition, problem-solving, focus and concentration and neuroplasticity.
Memory Recall: Learning and retaining a routine for an entire song, often 32, or even 64-counts or more, is a significant memory challenge. You're constantly retrieving patterns and sequences.
Sequencing and Pattern Recognition: Identifying trends in the steps, combining smaller sections into larger ones, and executing them in the correct order hones your ability to follow complex instructions.
Problem-Solving: When the music tempo changes, or you miss a step, your brain quickly adapts and gets back on track, developing mental agility.
Focus and Concentration: Staying synchronized with the group and the music requires sustained attention, helping to improve concentration skills that translate to other areas of life.
Neuroplasticity: The continuous learning of new routines and variations stimulates the creation of new neural pathways, keeping the brain flexible and resilient, particularly important for combating age-related cognitive decline.
And there you have it – line dancing is so much more than simply having a good time, making it a great choice of exercise for your mental wellbeing in all ways!
-Gaynor Lewis
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