International standard Latin dance also refers to sports dance, which is divided into rumba, cha-cha, cowboy, samba and bullfighting. Associations are divided into: World Sports Dance Federation (WDSF) and World International Standard Dance Federation (WDC), China International Standard Dance Federation (CBDF), China Sports Dance Federation (CDSF) and other associations.
Latin dance is a kind of competitive sports dance, which is characterized by strong explosive force, strong style and skill. It has a lot of space for competitive sports and dancing, and now it has entered the official competition of the Asian Games. Latin Dance officially applied to enter the Olympic Games on 20 14 and12, and is now in the examination and approval stage. WDSF Association, the highest event of Latin dance every year, will choose different events among member countries all over the world. WDC will hold Blackpool Dance Festival in Britain, which is very popular among Europeans.
2. The benefits of learning Latin dance
(1) is good for health.
Latin dance is a kind of dance art that focuses on moving shoulders, abdomen, waist and buttocks. There are hundreds of muscles such as rectus abdominis, oblique abdominis, oblique abdominis, erector spinae, latissimus dorsi, etc. Since 1960s, many researchers have studied the physiological and psychological effects of sports dance. On average, each Latin dance has 160- 180 times of waist twisting, and the highest heart rate of women can reach 197 times per minute, and that of men can reach 2 10 times per minute. About the energy metabolism above 8.5, it is equivalent to the heat consumed by athletes to complete an 800-meter competition, which is greater than that of tennis and badminton. The effect of reducing fat can be imagined.
Cardiovascular aspect: Latin dance can increase the heart rate from 80 beats per minute to 120 beats, and some even more. Its efficacy is equivalent to any physical training or aerobic exercise, which can enhance the strength and endurance of the heart.
Muscle elasticity: Latin dance makes the muscle use perfectly combined. It mixes isometric contraction and stretching of muscles, and can train beautiful and elastic muscles.
Joints: According to medical reports, the best way to avoid early arthritis and treat joint discomfort is to use joints moderately. Latin dance can make the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles and other joints of the whole body get effective exercise.
Spine: Latin dance often, the curved spine can be corrected, and disc herniation can be prevented and treated.
Respiratory system: Many studies show that intense Latin dance can make the lungs strong and increase oxygen intake, rapidly increase the heart rhythm and then decrease, and strong heart and lungs can prevent SARS more effectively.
Facial lines: Latin dancers are mostly busy smiling and can't see ugly lines on their faces.
Thin abdomen: people's abdomen is generally not easy to move. Latin dance, vigorous pelvic shaking and crotch twisting are the most effective ways to deal with the fat on the small belly, and the weight loss effect is remarkable, which is incomparable to other sports.
② Psychological benefits.
Self-esteem: Latin dance makes others sit up and take notice, and makes you have a deeper self-worth discovery.
Confidence: Many Latin dancers have experienced stage fright and shyness. It is one of America's top ten fears. By dancing Latin dance, they gradually overcome timidity and fear, and cultivate self-confidence and self-improvement. Respond to numerous tests and challenges with firm confidence and perseverance.
Easy socializing: Comfortable and easy socializing is one of the four personal needs. Dancing makes you better at interpersonal relationships and improves your interpersonal skills and public relations skills.
Relaxation: Facing the great pressure of work and life, people's spirit is always in a state of tension and depression. Dance a few dances in the melodious and passionate dance music, enjoy a free and happy time and adjust your mind.
Latin dance is an activity suitable for all ages and beneficial to people of all ages.
For children and teenagers, it can strengthen the body, avoid obesity or emaciation, overcome the weakness of inactivity, reticence and solitude, cultivate children's self-confidence, self-improvement, perseverance, boldness and bravery, and cultivate children's ability to communicate and socialize from an early age.
3. The disadvantages of learning Latin dance
① It is easy to cause ligament strain in children.
Latin dance has a large amount of exercise, a fast pace and many changes. Adults can be accidentally injured, let alone children. Although children have good muscle elasticity and soft body, their muscle strength is relatively poor, and the bearing capacity of joints and ligaments is relatively low. Ding Dance has a large amount of exercise, fast pace and many changes. Adults may be accidentally injured, let alone children. Although children have good muscle elasticity and soft body, their muscle strength is relatively poor, and the bearing capacity of joints and ligaments is relatively low. Latin dance is easy to get tired and nervous. In addition, when dancing Latin dance, women must wear high heels, which is not conducive to the bone development of little girls.
(2) It is easy for children to sprain.
Parents should not blindly follow the trend and let preschool children learn Latin dance, which is very undesirable. At the same time, children should learn Latin dance, don't force difficult movements, and warm up before dancing. Beginners should not wear high heels in case of sprain. ?
3 it is easy to cause children to be disabled.
In fact, it is not only Latin dance, but also the children's body is soft everywhere. There are also cases in which children are disabled for life because of twisting their waist and splitting when learning dance. Preschool children have to learn dance 1 ~ 2 times a week. According to the time that children of different ages keep their attention, the length of each dance study is different: 2 ~ 3 years old: 15 minutes, 3 ~ 4 years old: 20 ~ 30 minutes, 4 ~ 5 years old: 30 ~ 40 minutes, 5 ~ 6 years old: 40 ~ 50 minutes. Usually, children have a fixed rest time in the middle of dance class and can drink water.