"Salsa dancing", a publication in symfoon
The following article appeared on symfoon.be
Salsa Dancing: Also for the Blind and Visually Impaired
You can orient yourself relative to your partner. He or she ensures that you can dance in a safe place and brings you back to your spot afterward.
Dancing is movement and body control, which is good for health and posture and leads to a better appearance.
Dancing is a social activity. You meet many new people and can expand your circle of friends. You quickly get to know new people, which broadens your social network and allows you to grow your circle of friends.
Dancing is a sport and, in addition to promoting healthy movement, it also aids in body control and correct posture. As a result, you get a better overall appearance.
Partner dancing or couple dancing gives you a sense of direction. You can orient yourself to your dance partner either as a leader or as a follower.
Partner work is also helpful during and after the dance lesson, as your partner can assist you in safely navigating the dance floor or the entire dance hall.
Music is an important part of dance. Interpreting music in a dance-related way will give you the chance to experience music more intensely and find more enjoyment in it.
As a visually impaired person, you cannot dance better or worse due to your condition. Learning to dance is the same for everyone.
