21/07/2025
Ma'am Ria as Dancer/Choreographer and a Dragon Boat Paddler 💃🐲🚣♂️🤝
A member of Dagyaw Theater and Dance Co. and Iloilo Dragons - Dragon Boat Club
While dance and dragon boat paddling might seem like vastly different activities, there's actually some cool connections between the two.
In dragon boat paddling, timing and coordination are everything. A crew that paddles in sync is way more efficient and effective than one that's out of rhythm. Dance training can really help with this. Many dancers have excellent timing, spatial awareness, and ability to follow a rhythm, which can translate well to the synchronized movement required in dragon boat paddling.
Plus, dance can help improve overall physical fitness, flexibility, and strength - all useful attributes for paddling.
Another connection is the mental aspect. Both dance and dragon boat paddling require focus, concentration, and teamwork. In dance, you've got to be aware of your fellow dancers and work together to create a cohesive performance. Similarly, in dragon boat paddling, the crew needs to work together, communicate effectively, and trust each other to move the boat efficiently.
Lastly, dance can be a great way to warm up or cool down before or after a paddling session. It gets the blood flowing, loosens up the muscles, and can even help prevent injuries.
So while dance might not seem directly related to dragon boat paddling at first glance, it can actually be a pretty valuable complement to the sport.
Photo Courtesy of Iloilo Dragons
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