Sure enough physical strength is of vital importance as it enables us to stretch the necessary locomotives to a greater extend in order to create a good dance. Coordination, stamina, strength, range of motion and speed are all related to the physical strength. However, a good dance is not only demonstrating the potential of human body, it is more about sensuality.
There was a couple I liked very much when I was first introduced to this world of dancing, they were world champions and of course they had and still have excellent skills. I am still amazed at how well they use their bodies in dancing, however, more often than ever, I feel like they are exaggerating to please the audience rather than to express. With such great spinning speed and degree of flexibility we surely are impressed, but what I truly want to see in a dance is the feeling. When the feeling has gone, the enthusiastic dancers I admired have also gone.
Knowing the physical principle of human certainly helps in developing technique, at least it acknowledges it what and how not to do to avoid trauma. Dancing, don't think it too big, is actually a natural instinct. Ancient people 'danced' to express their fear toward Mother Nature, to express the joy because of good harvest, to express the affection to lovers... so it is just good to know some more so we can express with a greater possibility free of worry about getting hurt. It is just nice to know a better way to unite the body and the mind.
Maybe, for me it is a therapy with artistic value rather than a sport. Oh yes, I always say it's an exercise which demands physical and mental exertion. Does the choice of word imply that I never see it a sport?
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