I’d like to introduce you to my fellow marriage blogger, Dawn. The vision of her ministry, Marriage Dance, is to enhance unity and partnership in Christian marriages so couples experience more of God’s good intentions for marriage, reflect the Biblical principles of marriage to the world around them, glorify God and advance His Kingdom on earth.
Could Dance Be the New Couples Therapy?
“Whether a couple is newlywed or has been married for decades, dance can create a positive change in confidence, communication and intimacy between partners,” writes the author of an online article with this title. “It’s like couple’s therapy but far more fun!”
A similarly titled article posted on today.com quotes Tony Dovolani of “Dancing with the Stars” who, while presenting seminars and instructing private dance lessons between seasons, sees many couples reconnecting through ballroom dancing.
“It’s almost like you have a newfound love for each other,” Dovolani says. “Discovering new steps together teaches couples to interact with each other. They’re looking into each other’s eyes, anticipating the next move. It opens up energy channels of feeling and connection. It rejuvenates everything.”
Dovolani cites communications skills, respect, stress relief through physical activity and positive feelings about the shared experience as further relationship benefits of dance lessons.
Learning to dance with your spouse is much more than a fun thing to do, though we don’t recommend firing your counselor. Both counseling and dance can be valuable and constructive ways to strengthen your marriage.
Want to experience the benefits of dance for yourself?
Join us at the 2013 Better Marriages Conference in Raleigh, NC, where MarriageDance will present “Dance for the Life of Your Marriage.”
This international conference also features Gary Chapman, well-known author of the The Five Love Languages, and Jay and Laura of the Ultimate Date Night. Visit Better Marriages for more information and online registration. We look forward to seeing you there!
Dawn McDowell is an avid social dancer who has a heart to see Christian marriages strengthened for the glory of Creator God, who intentionally designed men and women distinctly and complementary in his own image. She finds dancing to be a little glimpse of heaven on earth, as a man and a woman operate in those moments in accordance with the Grand Design. She has studied and practiced ballroom and swing dancing since 1997, and she conducts training for Christian couples including pastors and church leaders who wish to facilitate the MarriageDance workshop.
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