There are SO many reasons to dance: health benefits, endorphins, mindbody connection, and more. But we each dance because we are looking for that one feeling that nothing else can give us. That feeling is hard to put into words, but you did.

Back in January we asked you via Instagram, “Why do you dance?” Your responses were too powerful not to share.

So here they are. This is why we dance.

Because it is FREEDOM. - Scottie S.
Dancing is healing. - Alexa S.
Whatever is happening outside the studio, off the field, outside the arena….it doesn’t matter when I’m dancing. – Vanessa F.
Dance is always there for me. - Bianca
It brings me joy. – Lee-Ann B.
I am my most authentic self when I dance. – Julia L.
I feel most like myself, beautiful and strong. It brings me mental peace. - Julieanne B.
It is pure happiness – Kara C.
It allows me to express myself in a way words cannot – uknown
It is the one thing that makes me most happy and most confident, no matter what. – Taylor W.
It brings joy and light to my soul. It is a place where I can escape the world. It is one of my most basic instincts. – Adrianna P.
Dance is the purest way to express myself through movement. It brings happiness, self motivation and allows me to connect with others. - Christine S.
It is my passion. – Jenna T.
It makes me feel empowered, and it is pure happiness – Stephanie A.
I dance because I am at home when I am moving to the beat of the music. - uknown
Dance allows me to express my multi-dimensionality. It is how I process my emotions, restore my light body, initiate inner healing, and cultivate JOY. It is how I get into my most authentic state of being, connected with the Breath of Life. – Scottie S.

Why do you dance? Please share with us in the comments below. We would love to see you in the studio where you are free to express yourself, heal, be happy, rejoice, move, and ALL the things that dance allows us to do.

Written by: the beautiful people of Powerhouse