Dancing Outside: How and Why You Should Do It

There are many ways to soak up the sun. If you’re tired of staying cooped up inside the house, here’s an idea: dance.

The best thing about dancing is that you don’t need any equipment – just your body and something to help you stay hydrated. Depending on the weather, you may need to wear loose, breathable clothes or layer up to combat the cold.  

Dancing is a great way to release excess energy. It also releases “feel-good” chemicals like serotonin and dopamine that help regulate your emotional state and reduce stress. Dancing is similar to working out, and it can be a fun way to reach a daily movement goal. 

Outdoor Dance Spots

There are many places to dance outside. You can dance in your yard, at a park, in an open field, at an outside party event, or any place where music is playing. Being outside allows for a wider space to dance and move, while providing you with vitamin D and fresh air. Dancing outside allows you to connect with nature as the breeze moves with you and the ground supports your movements. 

No Rules, Just Rhythm

Before you begin dancing, make sure you stretch. Stretching is important because it ensures that you don’t pull any muscles or injure yourself. To make stretching more fun, you can play a song, and when the song ends, you stop stretching. Make sure to stretch your neck, arms, back, legs, and hips, and roll out your wrists and ankles. Then do 10 jumping jacks or lunges to warm your body up and get it ready to move.

Dancing may seem difficult, but remember that there is no right or wrong way to dance. You can move as slow or as fast as you like, and dance however you like. There are many different styles of dance you can do: hip-hop, jazz, lyrical, breakdancing, and more. There are no set rules, and you can switch up the style as much you like. This also goes for music too. Pop, rock, country, R&B, electronic, jazz, and classical are all types of music that you can play to inspire your dance moves. With no boundaries for the dance style or music choice, the possibilities are endless. 

Remember that dancing doesn’t necessarily mean big, flashy movements. It can be leaning right to left or shaking your head to the beat of the music. You don’t have to dance a particular style of dance either. Just listen to what your body tells you and feel the music: let the beat course through you and drive your movements. Don’t think about how you’re moving, just move.  

Dancing in the fresh air and the sun is a combination that is sure to boost your energy. Express yourself, enjoy the weather and music, and get moving.