by MIHAELA NAFTANAILA/ Romania Libera News
Stubbornness and the desire of partners to assert their point of view can be tamed with the help of waltz and tango.
"Dance clears your mind, it's a release, it helps you break away from the everyday world, forget any problems, and last but not least, it teaches you to know and love your body," says Dumitru Burtescu Goby, a choreographer with psychology studies from Bucharest. After leaving the "Surprises, surprises!" team, Goby decided to establish a studio to offer dance therapy, a form of therapy widely practiced in the USA. This type of psychotherapy is suitable for those who have "minor misunderstandings" in their relationship and want to rejuvenate it, for partners who have fallen into the "barrel of melancholy," or even worse, into the realm of monotony, for women who have given birth and want to lose weight. "I combine contemporary dance with Egyptian dance, incorporating steps from classical ballet, and it
becomes something fun that aids in relieving tension, rediscovering passion and inspiration in the relationship, expressing emotions, and improving communication," says Goby.
From awkward moves to flexibility
The therapy is not only for the young but also for retirees who want to fill their time pleasurably. "A couple in which, let's say, she is upset with him because he's always been a lousy dancer and spent more time sitting at parties, would be an ideal candidate for such
therapy," explains instructor Dumitru Burtescu Goby. Discounts are also available for seniors. As soon as the students enter the door, they are greeted with a melody, which they will later discuss. "I invite them to sit for a few minutes to get to know each other, and to break the ice, I ask them to tell me what that melody inspires them, what they think about when they listen to it," says Goby
. After the warm-up discussion, the students are asked to perform some movements to the rhythm of the music, as they feel. "Without having a prescribed choreography," explains the instructor. And so, the adventure and the game begin. "While initially most students are embarrassed by their moves, over time they become very open, very flexible, they have fun during the dance, and they leave with a smile on their faces," says Dumitru, who considers dance a crucial bond in a relationship, a remedy for grievances, and a good way to help bodies and souls communicate. "I try to help them get to know themselves very well, to love their bodies and movements. I believe that everything starts from here: if you love yourself and your body, you cannot help but love others," he says.
Deducing the stubborn one at home through dance
Unlike other dance courses, these don't focus heavily on technique. "I also teach them technical aspects, correct their posture, but the aim is to help them communicate better. From dance, you can see who the stubborn one is at home and who asserts their point of view. Movements are a very good mirror for each person's personality," says Dumitru. Most of the customers he has are women. "They generally push their partners to come and dance. Some find it difficult because they come here and stand stiff. They are like a rigid pole that you can't bend, but by the end, they open up and learn to express themselves through movement, to be gentler, more attentive," he says. With such challenging clients, Dumitru confesses that he tries simpler steps to execute so as not to discourage them. Dance therapy courses will resume on September 26th, and the schedule is between 10:30 AM and 9:30 PM.
How Dance Therapy Helps
Relaxes and reduces stress.
Rekindles inspiration in couples.
Improves communication.
Helps release negative emotions.
Enhances coordination and improvisation.
Assists in mastering breathing techniques.
Works all muscle groups (dance can burn more calories than swimming, cycling, jogging).
Corrects posture.
Boosts self-confidence.
Helps you have a positive self-image.
Recommended for:
Couples affected by the virus of monotony.
Couples wanting to rediscover themselves.
Close-knit couples in which the flame of passion has faded.
Those suffering from eating disorders (helps improve body image and shift focus away from food through dance).
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