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EXERCISE AND MOBILITY. Watching people in clubs doing one line dance after another barely stopping between songs, I realized this is just like ‘watered down’ aerobics. Many of the moves are similar to aerobics moves. In fact, the popularity of aerobics mig
ht contribute to why people find line dance steps easy to do. Line dancing is based on foot patterns done in unison and does not require a partner. It's also suitable for people of all ages and ability. The physical side is only as demanding as the dancer determines, because he or she has the choice to dance or sit it out if the dance appears too physically intimidating. I remember years ago in my early line dance days finishing a line dance session with sweat running down my face and inside my shirt; in fact we used to carry a small towel attached to our belt to mop our brows with; or even the floor if the need arose. But of course times change and I find nowadays I rarely raise a canter, perhaps I’m enjoying my dancing in a more sedate way. I still get the exercise needed to keep my muscles in trim, well more or less, and I’m now aware that a gentle waltz is better for my heart than leaping about to dances like ‘The Beast’. I also suffer from a condition called, (by me), ‘Line Dancers Syndrome’! And I’m sure other dancers of a mature age will also discover that they also have this affliction. The symptoms which are, the inability to walk far, especially around Supermarkets and Shopping Arcades. I suppose like other contemporaries I have spent too much time getting from A to B by car instead of on foot. In fact I find it impossible to keep up with Audrey unless I am performing chasse’s or shuffles down the aisles which results in a far greater output of speed; and my side step around speedsters in mobility carriages has to be seen to be believed! Line dancing has certainly changed since the early days of ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ etc when our instructors taught us to dance with our thumbs in our belts, and the ladies joined their hands behind their backs; we were taught to hold our head up high, shoulders back and smile. How we managed to keep our balance in that position I will never know, especially as many of the older dances seemed to consist of ‘kicks’, ‘applejacks’, spins, ‘scoots’ and ‘Cajun hitches’. I think personally I prefer the earlier type of line dancing than the modern sophisticated style which is performed with lots of arm movements and styling; possibly because we all had such a wonderful time in the old days, even if we were shattered at the end of a session. These are just a few of my own thoughts about line dancing; and It would be interesting to hear anyone else's memories or thoughts about the subject of line dancing past or present? Perhaps you have some nostalgic memories of the past; perhaps something funny comes to mind? Let me know and I will gladly publish any of your thoughts or views.
ht contribute to why people find line dance steps easy to do. Line dancing is based on foot patterns done in unison and does not require a partner. It's also suitable for people of all ages and ability. The physical side is only as demanding as the dancer determines, because he or she has the choice to dance or sit it out if the dance appears too physically intimidating. I remember years ago in my early line dance days finishing a line dance session with sweat running down my face and inside my shirt; in fact we used to carry a small towel attached to our belt to mop our brows with; or even the floor if the need arose. But of course times change and I find nowadays I rarely raise a canter, perhaps I’m enjoying my dancing in a more sedate way. I still get the exercise needed to keep my muscles in trim, well more or less, and I’m now aware that a gentle waltz is better for my heart than leaping about to dances like ‘The Beast’. I also suffer from a condition called, (by me), ‘Line Dancers Syndrome’! And I’m sure other dancers of a mature age will also discover that they also have this affliction. The symptoms which are, the inability to walk far, especially around Supermarkets and Shopping Arcades. I suppose like other contemporaries I have spent too much time getting from A to B by car instead of on foot. In fact I find it impossible to keep up with Audrey unless I am performing chasse’s or shuffles down the aisles which results in a far greater output of speed; and my side step around speedsters in mobility carriages has to be seen to be believed! Line dancing has certainly changed since the early days of ‘Achy Breaky Heart’ etc when our instructors taught us to dance with our thumbs in our belts, and the ladies joined their hands behind their backs; we were taught to hold our head up high, shoulders back and smile. How we managed to keep our balance in that position I will never know, especially as many of the older dances seemed to consist of ‘kicks’, ‘applejacks’, spins, ‘scoots’ and ‘Cajun hitches’. I think personally I prefer the earlier type of line dancing than the modern sophisticated style which is performed with lots of arm movements and styling; possibly because we all had such a wonderful time in the old days, even if we were shattered at the end of a session. These are just a few of my own thoughts about line dancing; and It would be interesting to hear anyone else's memories or thoughts about the subject of line dancing past or present? Perhaps you have some nostalgic memories of the past; perhaps something funny comes to mind? Let me know and I will gladly publish any of your thoughts or views.