The art form of dance has so much to offer. With a variety of styles that can change you physically and even mentally. Many dancers express how dance changed them for the better and one of the reoccurring symptoms is a boost in confidence.
Western University’s dance club, Dance Force, teaches members at all levels of dance. The group also offers many different styles of dance.
Reeca Barkhouse is the president of UWO Dance Force. She had grown up with dance and even attended an art high school. Now in her fourth year at Western, she has been with the growth since she got on campus. “Before I was even on campus, I had found out about Dance Force through social media and I knew it was something I wanted to do.”
“It’s such an open and friendly environment. Not only is it a way to keep up training, but its also a way to meet new people, make new friends, stay fit. It helps take care of yourself mentally and physically as well.” She added.
“I just know it’s where I belong,” Barkhouse says that dance has helped her confidence.
“Personally, dance has had a lot to do with my self-confidence. Dance has become a home. It’s a family. Whether its here at Dance force or at other studios, its always a family. Always a place where you can relate to people who have similar interests and where you can be totally comfortable. Also to have fun!”
She believes that dance is an outlet for many people to grow their own confidence. “Confidence always comes from things that you know you’re confident in.” She says that dance is a non-judgement zone that allows people to learn and grow.
Having dance as an outlet can allow people to express themselves in ways that they may not have been able to before. Even if you think dance isn’t for you it might be worth a shot to try. You never know, you could surprise yourself.
