Shake it off So you think you can't dance? You might want to ask yourself this question again. If you've already done this and still think you can't do it, ask yourself this question several times until you think you can. Dancing is not difficult, you just need to move following the rhythm of the song. This is not a test; there are no right or wrong answers or, in this case, movements. Yes, it might seem a little strange at first, but no one dances the same, so it should be an incentive for non-dancers to give it a try. For centuries, dance has been used in ceremonies, celebrations and performances, but the positive attributes that come from dance are much greater than what meets the eye. Before you continue reading, I want to clarify one thing. No, I'm not referring to dance like ballet, folklore or tap; those may be too difficult or “advanced” for many of us, including me. When I talk about dance, I refer to it as the dictionary definition, "moving the feet or body, or both in a pattern of steps, accompanied by music." It just goes to show that dancing is something we are all capable of, we just have to be willing to try. Now that all this is clear, let's continue to learn about one of the positive effects of dance. Dancing has much more positive aspects than entertainment, dancing is a way to release stress and minimize depression, while creating a positive and healthy environment. Dancing minimizes depression and promotes a happier lifestyle for many people. According to a Swedish researcher, writing in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, half of 112 girls struggling with stress, anxiety and depression attended weekly dance classes and indicated they had improved their mental health and reported a. .. .center of card......creates a dramatic 'high dancer'. Well, well, if you thought the only thing that existed was "runners high" then you were wrong! The release of endorins allows people to be in a good mood, reducing depression during the time of dancing, but in the long term it serves as a way to train the mind to feel good and have a positive attitude towards life. If you thought that dancing didn't contribute to your health, now you know you were wrong. If you want to get out of that depression that doesn't allow you to be happy then dance. Find a group of friends or dance alone. Just don't be shy and waver like you don't care. Have fun and, above all, remember that you come first, so you have to take care of yourself so you can take care of the rest. Just put on some music and get ready to shake off that blues!