Square dance is divided by the form of dance performance, that is, there is a modern dance based on folk dance, and there is also a modern dance, ballet-based square dance.
The basic steps of square dance are based on the basic steps of different dances, which are basically three-step and four-step more, with 6 or 8 beats as a bar.
The various steps have different characteristics. The dance steps in each place are a little different, but the basic steps are the same.
The main steps of square dance are 12 steps, 16 steps, 18 steps, 20 steps, 22 steps, 24 steps, 25 steps, 27 steps, 30 steps, 34 steps, 36 steps, 37 steps ...... up to 200-300 steps.
Another kind of dance will be named according to the rhythm, such as: dynamic 30, dynamic 20, jump 22, slow shake 20 ...... And there are some dance steps will be divided into several kinds: such as 53 steps, there are three ways to dance.
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Precautions
Time Selection
The time selection for square dancing should be careful. Some people get up early in the morning in order to dance, even breakfast is not eaten, and some people, in the evening to dance until late to go home and sleep are not desirable. Square dancing on an empty stomach may lead to the occurrence of hypoglycemia, and even fainting in severe cases.
Dancing until late not only affects the rest of the surrounding residents, but also disrupts their normal biological clock, affecting sleep, which can lead to a variety of chronic diseases. In addition, the square dance venue will generally concentrate a lot of people, poor air circulation, time, the respiratory system will also have an impact. It is recommended that you, the best 1 hour after the meal and then go dancing, each jump do not more than 1 hour.
Dance attire
Dancing square dance, some people will wear hard-soled shoes, slippers, and some people wearing tight pants, which are not conducive to health. Although square dancing is not like professional dancing, it is also a full-body movement, and the frequency of leg and foot activities is also very high.
So, the shoes must be comfortable, it is best to wear soft-soled non-slip shoes, so as to avoid falling, a good sneaker can also be on the impact of the dance buffer, on the heart, the brain to play a protective role. Wearing slippers has the risk of falling, wearing hard-soled shoes may damage the legs and feet, there is no cushioning effect, it is best not to wear.
Exercise intensity
Square dance health role is indisputable, but some people think, jumping sweaty can play a fitness role, only to lose weight, fat, sugar, this is wrong. In fact, square dancing is also a kind of aerobic exercise, in the process of dancing, in order to dancers can maintain a normal conversation, slightly sweating is appropriate. If you sweat profusely after dancing, it is not only easy to cause colds, but also reduce blood volume, blood becomes viscous, there is a risk of inducing cardiovascular disease.
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