The Dance

Dancing is a physically stimulating activity. There are slow dances, fast dances and sometimes you'll feel like sitting this one out. Yet, whatever the type of dance you're participating in, there are such a variety, you'll find one in which you can join and fit right in.

When you are hearing impaired, the dance becomes a very different dance. The rhythm changes, the steps are slower but don't be discouraged at the pace. Whether you are tapping your feet to the beat or enjoying the sound of the music, you'll keep the time of it all in your head.

Dancing allows me to forget about my problems I must face as a hearing impaired person. I find myself expressing who I am, on a different level. It is such a wonderful way to release any tensions you may be experiencing.

Dancing is therapeutic. Whenever I find myself depressed from my hearing loss, I love to get involved in the company of my friends. We go to our favorite hangouts and dance to the music. The time I spend with them is well-spent. I think it's alot better than moping at home and wasting my energies.

My interest in dancing stems back to my own mother's preoccupation with dancing. Mom would tell me when she was in her teen's she was advised by the doctors not to do the strenuous dancing of her days. My mom had a heart murmur. Mom said against their orders, she danced. My doctor said it was a great excercise and go on and dance.

Now, I don't want to give anyone the wrong impression here. I am just suggesting, when you have an interest or two, the positive result will be you won't be forced to concentrate on your handicap (hearing impairment, for example) and have your own "pity party".

As we glide through our daily events, as John Denver's song says"some days are diamonds, somedays are stones." The steps may seem to be tricky ones or just a natural slow rhythm, you can gradually find your own place. Don't think you have to practice your technique constantly, so you will look polished.

In fact, the more you realize the dance isn't a show for all to view, the better off you will be. Why must you toil at trying to adjust your performance, when it can be so much nicer without all the worry?

The end result will be the same for you. Relax and know in your heart you must have faith that all will work out just fine. The needless concern can only bring you nothing but disaster.

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