Giants have always been an impressive sight, whether in folktales, the Bible, or mythology. Throughout the ages, giants have stood for strength and power. In recent decades, giants have used their stature to showcase a different kind of strength: the art of dance.
Giants around the world have taken up learning partner dance styles such as salsa, swing, tango, and waltz. This growing trend is bringing together these majestic creatures and allowing them to showcase their grace and elegance.
Though it might seem hard to believe, giants can be very light on their feet. The large bodies that look so intimidating when they stand still glide across the dance floor with surprising grace and poise. Though they towered over their smaller and more nimble competitors, the giants often came away with top spots in the competition.
Learning and mastering the steps of a dance can take months or even years. Even those who are naturally gifted need hours upon hours of practice. This is especially true for giants, who have to take into account their weight, height, and size.
Giants must also learn to coordinate their movements with their partner’s. This requires a delicate balance of strength, finesse and trust. Partners really have no choice but to trust each other completely if they want their dance to be successful.
Giants who choose to learn partner dancing sometimes find that it brings out a side of themselves they didn’t know existed. Learning how to move in harmony with another usually sparks within a giant a newfound joy and confidence. In the end, it is often an experience that gives a giant self-assurance and faith in their own abilities.
Giants all over the world are showing that even if they’re huge and seemingly intimidating, they can move gracefully with the help of another. They are proof that dance really is the language of the soul and that, no matter how big or small, anyone can learn to share a little bit of that soul with the world.
