The Positive and Negative Effects of Dance on the Body

Dance is a dangerous and rigorous profession. In some cases it can cause bruises, broken bones, and pulled muscles. In the worst cases it can lead to bulimia, anorexia, constant fatigue, low self esteem, and depression. The History of Dance The Italian princess Catherine de Medici married the French Henri II and introduced ballet de cour, or "court ballet" to the Court of France in the sixteenth century. In the 1600's, King Louis XIV especially …

…it is supposed to be causing my toes to become numb. All of the se things make dance that much harder. But no dancer is perfect and the more a person learns advanced types of dance the more problems that person will have. Although dance is very dangerous, if done incorrectly; it can also be very rewarding by creating lasting friendships, increasing confidence, building muscle strength, and being able to isolate almost every known muscle.