Saturday, October 23, 2010

Blog2 - Jackie Belding

Cuando una persona baila se siente muy, muy, muy bien

Prensa Libre – el 23 de octubre 2010

http://www.prensalibre.com/vida/familia/persona-baila-despues-siente-bien_0_253174887.html

Encontré este artículo en la Prensa Libre sobre el baile y la salud. El artículo describe como bailar es buena por el cuerpo y la salud porque libera endorfinas (las hormonas de placer), y el cuerpo se oxigena mejor. Eso resulta en personas más felices, relajadas y llenos de energía. El artículo también dice que el baile estimula la creatividad y eleva la autoestima.

Estoy de acuerdo con todo que sugiere el artículo y pienso que el baile es muy bueno por la salud y también es muy divertido. Elise y yo hemos hablado de cómo queríamos aprender los bailes de Latinoamérica, y quizá tomar clases de salsa en Antigua. El articulo incluye información sobre clases de salsa o baile y pienso que seria debemos investigarlo cuando estamos en Guatemala.

“Los interesados en recibir clases de salsa o baile latino pueden comunicarse al 54512652. Si desean aprender a bailar salsa, hip hop o danza del vientre pueden llamar a los teléfonos: 23681777 y 51818839.”

The most popular dance styles in Guatemala are the traditional Mayan dance and Salsa. The national instrument in Guatemala is the marimba, and the folk dance is based on the sounds from that instrument. The Mayan folk dance is a relatively uncomplicated partner dance. Originally the man would dance with his hands behind his back and the woman would hold her skirt. A version of the dance has been adapted so that the couple stands facing each other dancing hand in hand, but using the same foot movements. The Mayan folk dance and marimba music are important parts of Guatemalan culture.

Salsa is incredibly popular in Guatemala, especially in Antigua. There are many dance schools dedicated solely to Salsa dancing, and classes are offered at most fitness centers. It is also the most popular style of dance in terms of Guatemala’s nightlife. It is danced by all age groups and is an important part of Guatemalan culture. Most language schools in Antigua offer ‘Language and Dance’ and teach salsa as well as the Spanish language.

I think it would be incredibly cool if we all learned to salsa dance in Antigua. Not only would we be immersing ourselves into Latin-American culture, but we also won’t look like fools if we go dancing at a night club :)

2 comments:

  1. Here are some good YouTube videos to watch relating to my post:

    Some hip Guatemalan kids dancing Marimba
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbH-bdAQTos&feature=related

    La Salsa Dance Company
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_j-_DPEU6I

    Traditional Mayan Dance
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5klD6rTCwqo

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  2. It's really cool that the newspaper features and article about dance as good for well being. Me he sentido bien siempre después bailando (proper grammar??). Hay sentido porque se oxigena el cuerpo mejor; amo las endorfinas!

    Thanks for the videos. Those kids are so cute! I think we'll be hearing a lot of marimba when we're there.

    I would love to take salsa lessons! I am not very good at set dance moves but I'll sure try! I think I could get a hang of that traditional Mayan dance though! (and outfit.. haha)

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