TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF DANCE!

We all know that dancing is a WONDERFUL way for people to stay in shape, but here are the TOP 4 reasons why! Dancing improves overall: flexibility, strength, endurance, and sense of well being.

1. FLEXIBILITY: Dancing requires a great amount of flexibility and dancers must strive to achieve full range of motion. The greater the range of motion, the more the muscles can flex and extend. Most forms of dancing require dancers to perform moves that require bending or stretching, which in turn increases your flexibility.

2. STRENGTH: Strength is defined as the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power. Believe it or not, ballroom dancing builds strength! Now ladies, I am sure that you can agree that men need quite a bit of muscle mass to lift us into the air, but don't forget about the muscle you put into it! Ballroom dancing helps tone and strengthen the muscles in your calves, thighs, and bum! It also helps strengthen the core muscles in the abdomen and the back!

3. ENDURANCE: Dancing is a physical exercise and physical exercise increases endurance! Regular dancing is great for improving endurance, especially ballroom dancing!

4. SENSE OF WELL BEING: We can all agree that dancing is a social activity. Studies have shown that strong social ties and socializing with friends contributes to a much more positive outlook and a great sense of self-esteem. Dancing also provides many opportunities to meet people. Each and Friday night we host a party from 8-10 pm, where you can not only practice what you learn in your lessons but you get the chance to meet our wonderful student body!!

NEED MORE CONVINCING?

 Here are some links to articles on livestrong.com regarding the MANY health benefits of Ballroom Dancing!

Ballroom Dancing and Weight Loss