Never too old to dance: Passion knows no age
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Passion over age
So what do you answer when someone asks you, "Am I too old to dance?"
Well, my answer would be, you are never too old to dance!
And why? Because dancing is not about age; it’s about passion and the joy you have doing it. As long as you are passionate about dancing and your body can handle it, you can dance all you want.
Dancing through different ages
Of course, people often think that when you talk about dancing, you have to be a certain age, otherwise you can’t do it anymore. But actually, people who are older may enjoy dancing even more than people at a younger age.
Young girls and boys often start around the age of 14, mostly because they want to learn something through dancing and develop themselves and their bodies. So they start lessons, and the more they learn, the more passionate they get about it, and they begin to enjoy it more.
However, it can also be about competition when you are younger, especially if you start as a group and go to dancing competitions. It’s about the adrenaline they feel in their bodies because they want to win.
At an older age, you are really just dancing for the joy, and of course, so that your body still gets plenty of movement.
Socializing and continuous learning
Dancing is also a wonderful way of socializing with other people. You are all passionate about dancing and want to share that with others. It’s nice to belong somewhere where you can all talk about the same passion: dancing.
You are never too old to learn new things. Older people are often more curious and see the fun in it more readily than younger people. Perseverance is necessary for success, among other things, and that is something older people often possess more than younger individuals. Maybe it's because they want the feeling of having achieved something, even when they are older.
The power of working together
Dancing is also about working together. Older people tend to be more social; they are open to meeting new people, they tolerate each other better, and very importantly, they have more fun doing it together than doing it just by themselves.
It’s also a way of combating loneliness, avoiding sitting at home doing nothing all day with nobody around. It’s very important for people who may not have much family or friends, or who don't have a partner, to get among people and meet new individuals.
Dancing is ageless. Enjoy it as long as you can, make sure your body stays in shape, and most importantly, don’t forget it’s a way of communicating—not only with your body but also with others.