Reflections

Folk-Dance: a glimpse into what makes us Human

Photo by Pindi Setiawan for Smithsonian Magazine

Dance is an ancient and deeply human activity. Dancing figures appear in Borneo cave paintings from 20,000 years ago, pre-dating agriculture and the domestication of animals.

Photo courtesy Narodni Muzej Slovenije

Music is even older: a 60,000-year-old flute made from the thigh-bone of a cave bear by Neanderthals was found in a cave in Slovenia. After hunting, dancing to music may be the oldest group activity created […]

By SIFD|2020-10-28T17:13:04-07:00October 28th, 2020|Photo, Reflections, Report|0 Comments

Dance in the time of COVID

According to the Berkeley Wellness Journal , dancing provides physical, psychological, and social benefits galore, so put on your dancing shoes and follow along.

Studies have shown improvements in balance, gait, walking speed, and reaction time, as well as cognitive and fine motor performance.

Dancing may also be good for your mood. It has been shown to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress and boost self-esteem, body image, coping ability, and overall sense of well-being, with the benefits lasting over time.

By SIFD|2020-10-28T17:11:35-07:00October 28th, 2020|News, Photo, Reflections, Report|0 Comments

What folk dancing is all about

Folk dancing is not a performing art. Folk dancing is a celebration of people expressing their joy through music and dance. Folk dancing always puts a smile on my face. I always leave happy, refreshed, and exercised. That’s why I’ve been dancing for 14 years.

By SIFD|2014-09-05T12:51:46-07:00September 1st, 2014|Reflections|0 Comments